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- Has Questar finally closed? - Questar Forum - Cloudy Nights
Has Questar finally closed? - posted in Questar Forum: I looked at the Questar web site yesterday and it no longer exists It looks like the company has finally shut down I havent seen any recent news on the Questar forum on groups io either Richard
- Questar Website and Latest Price List - Cloudy Nights
Questar may still be searching for an optics supplier that will meet their standards and can provide them at a cost point that is reasonable for all parties (Questar, mirror provider, customers) We all hope one will be found, but there hasn't been anyone identified, as far as we know Perhaps the search continues
- Questar astropier to tristand conversion option
I have a Questar astropier (which I am happy to have), but I am intrigued about the possibility of having the option to converting it to a tristand as well I believe that there was a company (the ones that actually made all this for Questar) that would offer the different tube lengths for this, but not sure what could be possible now
- Grok AI solves Questar technical question. - Cloudy Nights
Reattaching the screw if detached, following guides like those on the Questar Zone (referenced in forums) This is a relatively straightforward fix for someone mechanically inclined but requires care 4 Assess Focus Range and Resistance: Questar focusers have a wide range (up to 50 turns between close focus at ~10 feet and infinity)
- What did a Questar 3. 5 cost back in the early 1970’s
The Questar sold for $795 when it was released in 1954 According to this, the inflation adjusted price in 2024 would be $9,327 36 The optics produced by Cumberland were superior to the optics in the first Questars But the problem is that nobody today would pay $9,327 36 for a 3 5" non-goto telescope when there are much less expensive options
- Tips for buying a used Questar? - Questar Forum - Cloudy Nights
Tips for buying a used Questar? - posted in Questar Forum: I’ve come close a qouple of times to buying a used Q3 5 but am not quite sure on a couple of things: Is a Quartz mirror better? Are broadband coatings to be avoided? What is the “best” mirror coating combo to look for? Are older or newer scopes more preferred? I see the factory is having trouble sourcing mirrors and possibly
- Questar Forum - Cloudy Nights
Questar 25th Anniversary Telescopes (A brief history) Started by skylark53 , 22 Jun 2023 1; 2 : 38 replies
- Questar Corp, New Hope. . . closed? - Questar Forum - Cloudy Nights
Page 1 of 3 - Questar Corp, New Hope closed? - posted in Questar Forum: After posting my recently service Q3 5 for sale, Ive received some surprising responses not about the scope, but about my experience with Questar Corp in New Hope There is a prevailing notion that Questar has closed its doors and parts service are no longer available for our beloved Qs Well, let me share my
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