Bidspirit auction | A Russian TAL-1 Amateur Astronomer

A Russian TAL-1 Amateur Astronomer Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Original Case - A Russian-manufactured TAL-1 amateur Newtonian reflector telescope, complete with its original wooden transport case. The set includes a white-enamelled metal main optical tube assembly equipped with a side-mounted rack-and-pinion focuser, and a matching finderscope with a mounting bracket. Also present are two black cylindrical metal sections for the pedestal mount and several smaller components and accessories in original packaging. The exterior of the wooden case features a metal identification plaque engraved with the text: AMATEUR ASTRONOMER TELESCOPE N 0328 1998 MADE IN RUSSIA. The telescope is housed in a finger-jointed plywood crate with a central black metal carry handle, twin tension latches, and internal moulded white polystyrene protective inserts. Main optical tube length: approximately 80 - 90 cm.