One of our FAS Member Societies has suffered a break-in, and we would like you to alert your membership to watch out for any adverts offering the stolen items for sale. The details are in the note we have received, below. Clearly there will be other genuine similar articles for sale, but please check carefully the provenance of such items. If you have the slightest doubt, then you should refer this to the police.
There has been a break in at the Astronomy Centre Todmorden Unfortunately a lot of kit has been stolen. A full inventory will follow. This is a public outreach facility and is Peter Drew’s life work. This is a big blow for the club.
Please be on the lookout for new ads for Coronado scopes and Solar scopes that have been modified. Large refracting binoculars and large reflecting binoculars in particular. Please pass the word and inform the police and the Astronomy Centre if you have your suspicions. If you can help by putting up warnings on any of the Astronomy forums, that will be appreciated. Thank you, David Dench, Rochdale
So far, the list comprises:
Unique 6″ F8 refracting Binocular telescope
Unique 6″ F8 reflectng binocular telescope
12″ Meade LX200 OTA
6″ F8 black Helios refractor modded Ha scope
6″ F8 blue Skywatcher refractor
3 Coronado PST bodies
2 black EQ6 mounts
1 white EQ6 Pro mount