Contraves Cinetheodolite Missile Tracking Telescope Electro Optical Tracking System Theodolite Start Price USD 175,000.00 Current Price USD 175,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Lacey, Washington See more about 'Contraves Cinetheodolite Missile Tracking Telescope' Description Contraves EOTS Cinetheodolite Electro Optical Tracking System Telescope Model EOTSHistory of the cinetheodolite: The Contraves EOTS replaced the Askania Tracking System that was used from the late 1950s to 29 January 1973. At that time, the Contraves system became operational in both mobile and fixed location configurations. This cinetheodolite was located at one of the many optical instrumentation sites at White Sands Missile Range, and was used to record valuable data during performance testing of missiles, aircraft, and other experimental weapon systems. These fixed cinetheodolites were retired in 1992 to make way for the new Kineto Tracking Mount System. MISSIONS SUPPORTED Pershing Athena Sprint Patriot Nike Hercules Redstone Lance Talos Hawk Zeus The company that presently services this type of equipment has confirmed that the unit will operate on 110VAC, 30 amps (household current) and that they can easily configure the unit to operate solely as an electrically driven cinetheodolite, without the features of data collection as originally designed, if that is the intended use. If this telescope were going to be put back into service and used by a U.S. agency for its originally designed purpose, it would need the mainframe computer to link up with and control power box which is not a part of this unit. The precision gears in this unit produce an accuracy to 3 arc seconds, which is not achievable with current instruments (7 arc seconds is about as accurate as instruments of this nature are built today, per the rep). There is virtually no slack or tolerance in this instrument. Components in the photo of the dome are not included. This picture is shown so you can see what it looked like originally. Likewise, the photo showing actual operators is for illustration purposes only. Auction includes only the cinetheodolite as shown in the 3 photos with the blue background. The successful bidder for this amazing instrument will be the only private citizen on earth that owns one of these units. Set-up & arranged properly, in a home or business setting, this cinetheodolite would become a one of a kind conversation piece that could be enjoyed by both friends and business associates. The magnification is unknown at this time. The estimate to convert to 110V is $5000-$6000. A specialist could travel to the unit,  or it could be shipped to the service company for conversion. 10 inch lens and 60 inch focal length.. This unit has a spotting scope and a main telescope. Each scope had it's own viewing ocular and both are viewed from the control side. Weight is 1500-2000 lbs. Auction Terms:Invoices will be providedSubject to prior saleShipping prep and charges are responsibility of the purchaserWashington residents add 8.4% sales tax without a resale certificateAs is, where isFOB Lacey, Wa. 98503 Contact:  E-mail:  cbrown@cdproservices.com C & D Professional ServicesPhone: 360-459-1395www.cdproservices.com C & D Services statement regarding the equipment we sell: Information regarding the history and condition of the equipment we offer has been included exactly as it has been received in the description of the property. Normally, the property has not been operated or tested by C & D to determine it's fitness for a purpose.  The Property is sold and conveyed "AS IS, WHERE IS," and without representation or warranty. The seller hereby expressly disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a purpose. Place a Bid!