Watch out for stolen 'scopes

[Rick]

This, via FAS, from the Astronomy Centre, Todmorden:

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