MarkAR Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I am now the proud owner of an old B&C 3" Starboy. Unfortunately it was the scope only, all the other parts have been lost over the years. It's looking slightly sorry but optics were cleaned up a bit and look good, can't get the lens cell out to clean the inside though. There's a little dent but being at the focuser end is nothing to worry about and overall I'm pleased with it and really just couldn't say no at £30. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 That’s a nice looking item! What surprises me is that the outside is nicely “used” and shows it’s age and yet the lens looks remarkably clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, MarkAR said: I am now the proud owner of an old B&C 3" Starboy. Unfortunately it was the scope only, all the other parts have been lost over the years. It's looking slightly sorry but optics were cleaned up a bit and look good, can't get the lens cell out to clean the inside though. There's a little dent but being at the focuser end is nothing to worry about and overall I'm pleased with it and really just couldn't say no at £30. Great find. I think I would be tempted to remove all the damage outer coating, then get to work with the Brasso. Edited June 11, 2021 by AstronomyUkraine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 16 hours ago, AstronomyUkraine said: Great find. I think I would be tempted to remove all the damage outer coating, then get to work with the Brasso. Tempting idea but I hate polishing brass. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileo Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 30 quid well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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