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Zeiss Pre-War Monocentrics
It is with a great amount of humble gratitude to one of my astro-friends that I can proudly display an extremely rare pre-war Zeiss 30mm eyepiece. A well-worn body, showing the years of service, with like new optics – this specimen is truly a gem. A past owner was the “Cavaliere della Repubblica” Domenico Gellera…
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Zeiss Abbe Eyepieces
The world famous Zeiss ZAO’s!! Fabulous ep’s that most consider to be among the very best in the world. These ep’s were created with the APQ line of telescopes, but are fantastic for all scopes. Here is the original brochure…
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Ceravolo
I’ve had the great priviledge of owning multiple examples of the venerable Ceravolo HD145 and HD216 Mak/Newts! These are absolutely some of the highest quality optics created for the amature astronomy market. Indeed, Peter Ceravolo is credited with assisting Roland Christen in the use of inteferometer testing of lenses, he designs mirrors for satellites and…
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Clavé Paris Eyepieces
Often called the “French Zeiss”, Clavé Paris eyepieces are for the most part parfocal asymmetric Plossls (whatever that means-lol!), ranging from 3mm – 75mm. They hold an almost mythological reputation as being the some of the finest eyepieces made for amateurs as well as professional astronomers. I just know they are spectacular and I have…
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Astro-Physics
I have had the pleasure of owning many Astro-Physics refractors, as well as this fabulous AP 180 Mak/Newt which I still enjoy!
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100/640APQ
I was fortunate enough to obtain this beautiful 100/640APQ from a fellow-Zeiss enthusiast here in the U.S.A. He was resourceful enough to create this magnificent replica of the original Zeiss-supplied Oak Anthrocite case to house the scope as well as many essential original Zeiss accessories, including various eyepiece adapters, extension tubes, an eyepiece turret, ZAO…
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My Zeiss Collection
Over the years, my Zeiss collection has grown by fits and starts. I have bought some, sold some and rebought some again! The image above was from a while ago, but I still have most of the items seen, but I also have a whole lot more now. My gear will be featured and highlighted…
Old School Optics 