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DayStar 80mm Refractor Telescope with Quark H-Alpha Solar Filter - Prominence Model #...
It's a great solar-machine
From Аgenа into the door for the Russian Federation shipped about a week. Excellent solid, high-quality refractor. And the filter does not lag behind it. Insert it - we see the usual Sun, red color, without details. We put the regulator in the midd...
From Аgenа into the door for the Russian Federation shipped about a week. Excellent solid, high-quality refractor. And the filter does not lag behind it. Insert it - we see the usual Sun, red color, without details. We put the regulator in the midd...
William Optics Star71-II 71mm f/4.9 Apo Imaging Refractor / Astrograph # A-WO71-II
Sells as an APO and performs as an APO !
First of all, I have 25 years as an amateur astronomer having 2 Taks, many Maksutovs, one SC and one Newtonian. Also I am Ophthalmilogist and my eye is trained to detect very faint visual details. So for me a bad optics is not the way to go. This Qu...
First of all, I have 25 years as an amateur astronomer having 2 Taks, many Maksutovs, one SC and one Newtonian. Also I am Ophthalmilogist and my eye is trained to detect very faint visual details. So for me a bad optics is not the way to go. This Qu...
Meade Polaris 80mm f/11.3 Equatorial Refractor Telescope # 216002
Great telescope
I helped my friends set up there new Meade Polaris 80mm telescope. I was impressed, it has very clear optics. beautiful telescope, the blue paint sparkles.
I helped my friends set up there new Meade Polaris 80mm telescope. I was impressed, it has very clear optics. beautiful telescope, the blue paint sparkles.
Sky-Watcher ProED 100 APO Refractor # S11120
A perfect balance of power, portability, and price!
Don’t be fooled by its modest 100mm aperture; this instrument takes planetary and lunar viewing to the next level! Targets come alive at the eyepiece with stunning detail, and superb contrast. See the Planets as you’ve never seen them before, in ...
Don’t be fooled by its modest 100mm aperture; this instrument takes planetary and lunar viewing to the next level! Targets come alive at the eyepiece with stunning detail, and superb contrast. See the Planets as you’ve never seen them before, in ...
Aug 28, 2018
Sky-Watcher ProED 80 APO Refractor # S11100
Solid Glass provides good basis for tweeking
This doublet is done in the reverse of the typical mix of ED & Schott and as another reviewer notes results in what performs like an APO at excellent value for low price. Plan on immediately and easily changing out the crude focuser with somethin...
This doublet is done in the reverse of the typical mix of ED & Schott and as another reviewer notes results in what performs like an APO at excellent value for low price. Plan on immediately and easily changing out the crude focuser with somethin...
May 26, 2018
William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor # A-F102GT
William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor - 20th Anniversary Edit
Very nice scope, looks fantastic and works perfectly. The scope was delivered in a box with the case and scope inside. The case is a nice, well made, padded soft side case. I did have an issue with the focuser, as several screws were very loose and...
Very nice scope, looks fantastic and works perfectly. The scope was delivered in a box with the case and scope inside. The case is a nice, well made, padded soft side case. I did have an issue with the focuser, as several screws were very loose and...
May 2, 2018
William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor # A-F102GT
Amazing Optics
Amazing Optics
Amazing Optics
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope # 22020
Who could ask for more?
Ordered the CR6 on an AVX mount from Agena Astro, got it within a week, assembled it, took it outside to test run it, Orion nebulae was beautiful, M35 was beautiful, Pleiades, same, etc. Great scope on a great mount for a great price. Highly recommen...
Ordered the CR6 on an AVX mount from Agena Astro, got it within a week, assembled it, took it outside to test run it, Orion nebulae was beautiful, M35 was beautiful, Pleiades, same, etc. Great scope on a great mount for a great price. Highly recommen...
Sky-Watcher ProED 120 APO Refractor # S11130
Lighter than a triplet with excellent color
I own a 127mm triplet apo and wanted a lighter scope for travel and star parties. So, I purchased the 120mm skywatcher. I now use it more that my triplet. The first night I used it It showed minimum color on the waxing 3/4 moon. Focus is critical but...
I own a 127mm triplet apo and wanted a lighter scope for travel and star parties. So, I purchased the 120mm skywatcher. I now use it more that my triplet. The first night I used it It showed minimum color on the waxing 3/4 moon. Focus is critical but...
Tele Vue TV-85 85mm f/7 Apo Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ivory # WXF-3371
A Versatile, Lifetime Telescope
While I'm new to amateur astronomy, I've been serious about photography for 30+ years. I know the value of quality optics, and wanted to avoid buying a telescope that would leave me wanting for the "next level." I also wanted a sc...
While I'm new to amateur astronomy, I've been serious about photography for 30+ years. I know the value of quality optics, and wanted to avoid buying a telescope that would leave me wanting for the "next level." I also wanted a sc...
William Optics Star71-II 71mm f/4.9 Apo Imaging Refractor / Astrograph # A-WO71-II
Great telescope
Great telescope
Great telescope
Meade LX70 R5 4.7" f/8.3 Achromatic Refractor Telescope OTA # 270020
LX70 R5
5 stars due to quality of scope for the price. Also, the 2 Meade eyepieces included are not too bad.
5 stars due to quality of scope for the price. Also, the 2 Meade eyepieces included are not too bad.
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope # 22020
Celestron Telescope..
Very happy..
Very happy..
Celestron Omni XLT 102 Telescope # 21088
I love this telescope
It is light and small enough for easy transportation (with a car) and powerful enough for great views of the heavens. Get the polar finder (94223), and alignment is a breeze. I used it to view the A!ugust 21st solar eclipse and piggy-backed a camera ...
It is light and small enough for easy transportation (with a car) and powerful enough for great views of the heavens. Get the polar finder (94223), and alignment is a breeze. I used it to view the A!ugust 21st solar eclipse and piggy-backed a camera ...
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope # 22020
Better than expected
Bought the Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope knowing that the quality of this telescope cannot be compared with the APO telescopes, but purchasing this set for $1250 seemed to be for me a no brainer. I recently sold my old (2002) 11 i...
Bought the Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope knowing that the quality of this telescope cannot be compared with the APO telescopes, but purchasing this set for $1250 seemed to be for me a no brainer. I recently sold my old (2002) 11 i...
Sky-Watcher ProED 80 APO Refractor # S11100
Remarkable Scope
It's a doublet that thinks it's a triplet! FPL53 glass and F7.5 focal length makes this perform like a nice fluorite refractor. I use it for imaging and grab and go visual.
It's a doublet that thinks it's a triplet! FPL53 glass and F7.5 focal length makes this perform like a nice fluorite refractor. I use it for imaging and grab and go visual.
Tele Vue TV-85 85mm f/7 Apo Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ivory # WXF-3371
Very well built Refractor.
Tele Vue 85's are a little expensive, but you get a lot for your money. The scope has a sharp, clear image. I noticed that on my first DSO I viewed. Double stars are beautiful. The Orion Nebula was very clear. I was not overly impressed with th...
Tele Vue 85's are a little expensive, but you get a lot for your money. The scope has a sharp, clear image. I noticed that on my first DSO I viewed. Double stars are beautiful. The Orion Nebula was very clear. I was not overly impressed with th...
William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor # A-F102GT
WO GT102
This is my first 'serious' refractor and I decided on the WO after a lot of online research and questioning other users. This is a quality piece of glass - images are clear and sharp to the edge of the field, stars are pinpoints, and contra...
This is my first 'serious' refractor and I decided on the WO after a lot of online research and questioning other users. This is a quality piece of glass - images are clear and sharp to the edge of the field, stars are pinpoints, and contra...
Sky-Watcher ProED 80 APO Refractor # S11100
Awesome Telescope
As amateur astrophotographer, this is the best choise. It´s almost ready to use.
I don´t detect any chromatic aberration. Field of wiew is awesome. I alread buy the flattener/focal reducer 0.85x and UHC 2" for better results.
As amateur astrophotographer, this is the best choise. It´s almost ready to use.
I don´t detect any chromatic aberration. Field of wiew is awesome. I alread buy the flattener/focal reducer 0.85x and UHC 2" for better results.
Dec 27, 2016
Meade LX70 R5 4.7" f/8.3 Achromatic EQ Refractor Telescope # 270010
Nice scope for the money!!!
This scope is easy to use and a great value for the money, IMO. I bought the polar scope and drive motors to complete the package and everything works great. I can set it up in my backyard in 10 minutes and everything is light and easy to move.
This scope is easy to use and a great value for the money, IMO. I bought the polar scope and drive motors to complete the package and everything works great. I can set it up in my backyard in 10 minutes and everything is light and easy to move.
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