[Lvas] FW: NGC 404 Sketch

[paul erickson]

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 8:55 AM, roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> I was fortunate as well as Dr. Dire to have owned a Criterion RV-6 which
> was a 6-inch F/8 reflector. A high quality scope for the time and was
> considered by many to be the  "workhorse" of astronomy for amateur's back in
> the 60's and even as late as the early to mid 70's. Dr. Dire told me only
> recently that he regretted getting rid of his RV-6, which are my sentiments
> also.
>

An interesting story Roger, thank you for sharing that.

When I was growing up in the 60's and 70's I would often look at the RV-6
advertised in Sky and Telescope, and wish... At the time I used my older
brothers Jason 60mm refractor and always thought the RV-6 looked so elegant.

About 4 years ago while living in Minnesota my brother called me and gave me
the number of a gentleman who wanted to sell a telescope.  I put it off for
a few weeks then finally went out for a look, and there it was, an RV-6.  I
bought it on the spot for $100.  It is in pretty rough shape but I have been
planning a restoration now that I am settled in LV.

clear skies,

Paul
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