Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on May 28, 2006 5:39:03 GMT -6
Astronomical Equipment Stolen from Arizona College
This is from the Astronomy Online Yahoo group:
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Subject: Observatory Break-in
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> Hi all,
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> Thieves broke into the three domes of the Pima College- East Campus
> Observatory sometime Wednesday night. The follow equipment was stolen:
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> 1 vintage C-14 S/C telescope and its mounting wedge
> 1 Coronado Solar Max 90 H-alpha solar telescope
> 1 Coronado Ca11 40 solar telescope
> 1 Losmandy Equatorial mount
> 3 Video cameras
> 1 Video monitor
Other assorted pieces of equipment as well. A complete inventory is to be made. The Ca11 solar telescope was piggy back mounted on the Solar Max and both were mounted on the Losmandy Mount. The power supply for the C- 14 was not taken. If you hear of anyone wanted to sell the above mentioned equipment please contact me and the Pima College Police at 520-206-2700.
Thanks for your help.
> David Iadevaia
> Pima College - East Campus
> Tucson, AZ
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Theiving bastards!...
Not even tools of science are safe from the dregs of the Earth.
