✅ SOLVED Need info. on estate Sale Item

[Antny]

Found this at a local estate sale for 5.00. It looked interesting. Has no makers name or any other info. Has calibration numbers in 2 places. Measures 12" tall X 16" long with adjustable arm. Base is 6" wide.

 

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[Anduril]

Maybe part of a large telescope (or other optics) mount?
I'm thinking the adjustable circular disk on the rod is intended to be used as a counter-balance weight. ?

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Maybe part of a large telescope (or other optics) mount?
I'm thinking the adjustable circular disk on the rod is intended to be used as a counter-balance weight. ?

Exactly right, counterweighted mount for either telescope or camera

 

[cw0909]

yes an equatorial mount , good find for 5$
Polar Alignment of your Equatorial Mount - McWiki

ill ask a friend she might know for sure if a German Equatorial Mount
maybe a German Equatorial Mount
https://starizona.com/acb/basics/equip_mounts_gem.aspx

 

[cw0909]

forgot a link
Equatorial Mounts | Equatorial Mounts for Sale

 

[Antny]

Thanks!

forgot a link
Equatorial Mounts | Equatorial Mounts for Sale

Wow, thanks. I guess that was a good investment. I'll try to research it with the new information. Maybe I can find that exact one & throw it on Ebay. Hope it's enough for a new detector!