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Refractor type Telescopes

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Achromat Vs Semi-APO Vs APO - What's The Difference?

Last post by j.gardavsky « Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:35 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:58 pm

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The notion for this article hit me this morning as I was perusing my email Astro-Ads .

I thought this topic would be a relatively easy define and go...

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Hello all,

the different levels of correction in the refractors: achromatic - apochromatic - superachromatic are nicely visualized in the graph from...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:35 pm
Refractor Photo Thread (everyone loves pictures)

Last post by Thefatkitty « Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:54 pm
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by Rainmaker » Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:34 am

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:observer: Here is a place to post some pictures of your refractors :observer:

My recent arrival (still waiting for the mounting hardware):...

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Well, no comparison to all of these, but this is actually my pride and joy... A 1961 Tasco 60mm :lol:

Tasco12TE.jpg

Came in the original box...

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Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:54 pm
requirements for a gift. recommendations?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:46 pm
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by notFritzArgelander » Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:40 am
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I've finally managed to negotiate a set of requirements for a 2nd telescope for a grandson. The first telescope was a Vixen Nature Eye which was...

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Have you had any more chance to use it?
How well does it pack down for storage/transport? I need something to take camping with us. I was originally...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:46 pm
Should A Refractor Be Called A Reflector?

Last post by russmax « Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:08 am
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by Refractordude » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:05 pm

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With the use of a diagonal, I think so. The diagonal REFLECTS light into the eyepiece.

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A refractor is called a refractor because that is its name. Likewise with a reflector.
Language is by usage, so if you overthink it, people might...

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Last post by russmax
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:08 am
How Do I Fix This?

Last post by russmax « Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:01 am
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by Refractordude » Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:40 pm

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A screw or whatever came out of the focuser tube. All is fine, the telescope is still very usable. The scope is a Meade LX70 120mm f8. What type/size...

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When you do find a replacement screw, be sure to use a bit of blue loctite do keep it from wiggling back out again. Also, these thread are probably...

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Last post by russmax
Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:01 am
Meade DS-2080-AT refractor

Last post by JayTee « Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:50 am
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by DennyD » Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:44 pm

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Hello all. I was given a Meade DS-2080 AT refractor many years ago by my wife. As an 80mm refractor for a beginner how is it, and any recommendations...

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It's not uncommon for Venus to look as if you are viewing it while it's underwater. Viewing the moon should give you a much better gauge although...

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:50 am
Say hello to my little friend!

Last post by MartinF « Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:58 pm
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by MartinF » Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:04 pm

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So happy right now! Managed to get hold of a TS-Optics 80mm f/6 triplet APO with a lot of accessories for a REALLY good price (used). Can´t wait to...

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OK, so here is the first post with data from the new scope :)

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Last post by MartinF
Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:58 pm
Beginner looking for £200/£250 telescope

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:50 pm
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by samavfc123 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:31 pm

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Hi,

Been looking for ages for a telescope within my £200 budget and been struggling. i found these teelscopes:

Celestron 31051 AstroMaster 130EQ...

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Between the two scopes you have selected SkyWatcher has better optics. However, I believe it is too large for the mount they bundle it. I suggest...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:50 pm
Horse Tradin'

Last post by bladekeeper « Mon Nov 25, 2019 3:16 am
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by bladekeeper » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:51 am

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Day 3 of my 9-Days Off from Work. I am still checking my work email but I'm not answering any of it. I can't or I violate my 9-days out. :D

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Congratulations Bryan - Good Tradin'
Looking forward to the captures you'll get with it.
How do you like the L-enhance?

Thanks, Steve! :)

The...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Mon Nov 25, 2019 3:16 am
TMB/LZOS 152 F7.9 followed me home.....

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:18 am
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by Rainmaker » Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:03 am

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and my dear wife said I could keep it as long as I cleaned after it.....

After lots of negotiations recently, a friend finally agreed to my...

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Thank you Matt, that is what I thought.
Unfortunate, he made some really nice accessories.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:18 am
new telescope - are these markings bad?

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:13 pm
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by Baskevo » Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:47 am

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Hey guys, I purchased the FCD100 80mm refractor from explore scientific, and the screws attaching the dovetail were stripped and it was lose (and I...

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It is bad.
They have sent you another returned item, just my guess,

JG

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:13 pm
Another 150 f5 question...

Last post by DeanD « Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:21 am
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by DeanD » Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:19 am
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To all you DYI'ers out there: when I get the new focuser for the scope (as per my previous topic) I was thinking of doing a couple of other things:...

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Update on the binoviewer: it works with the new focuser! That 35mm shorter length compared with the original focuser makes all the difference:...
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Last post by DeanD
Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:21 am
Telescope Focuser And Temperature Acclimationm

Last post by Thefatkitty « Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:47 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:16 am

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Did a two day test on a way to quicken cool down time for my 120mm f8 refractor. Both days the inside temperature was around 75 degrees, and outside...

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I would say just giving it time outside. My 10 lives outside in the shed all covered, so it's always acclimatized :D The fracs live in the basement,...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:47 pm
Got a new 6 inch this morning.

Last post by Don Quixote « Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:23 am
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by Don Quixote » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:42 pm
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My buddy Henry and I talk on the phone just about every day. He has been a benefactor in the past. He claims I lead him down the primrose path and...

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Congrats Mark! It should be a beast on DSOs. What mount you are putting it on? I like your group photo. I should do one like this. :)

Hi Andrey....
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Last post by Don Quixote
Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:23 am
Finder attachment for 150mm f5?

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:13 am
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by DeanD » Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:54 am

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Hi Folks,

I am considering getting a replacement GSO 10:1 crayford focuser for my Celestron XLT 150mm f5 achromat, but one issue is that the stock...

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I have ordered one, thanks! Hopefully it will arrive quicker than my last order from China. I am still waiting on that one from February!

I...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:13 am
If you insist, they will push the buttons for you.....

Last post by bladekeeper « Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:57 pm
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by John Baars » Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:37 am

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Nice Christmas present if you have a money tree in your backyard.
Have a look at the video

I am afraid they overlooked one charasteristic of us...

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To quote Wayne from Letterkenny :

It's a hard life pickin' stones and pullin' teats...

Wait, wrong quote.

Let's see...ah yes!

Hard no.

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:57 pm
iStar Apos...

Last post by DeanD « Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:51 am
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by DeanD » Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:02 am

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For all you ATM-ers out there who want to make an Apo refractor: iStar is starting to produce 140mm triplet and 160mm ED doublet lens assemblies:

I...

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I need to figure out how to get listed as a research center to get the discount!
Thank you for the link Dean. :)

Its might be easier to become an...

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Last post by DeanD
Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:51 am
150mm achro doublets. f/8, f/6.5, f/5

Last post by Don Quixote « Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:25 am
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by Don Quixote » Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:42 pm

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I am interested in a discussion on the following:

The comparison of visual effectiveness of the following three 150mm refractor telescopes of f/5,...

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Thank you JG for coming in on this.

With my f/6.5 I have good visual focus with very little color fringing. On the moon tonight at 78X with 12.5...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:25 am
Bringing scope in from cold

Last post by stewe « Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:54 am
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by starfield » Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:15 pm
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Hi all,

I'm a new refractor owner and had a question about dew. When I bring my refractor inside, I typically leave the cover off to let things dry...

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How about leaving dust caps on as Kathy suggested (if the lens did not become dewy already outside anyway), then using a hair dryer and dew heater...
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Last post by stewe
Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:54 am
Skywatcher EvoStar DS Pro vs Altair Starwave? Which one?

Last post by yobbo89 « Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:50 am
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by Jaq1967 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:16 am

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Hello all,

I'm still on the hunt to buy my first imaging refractor. My budget won't be to excessive and will need a few bits and bob's to get it up...

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forget any high resolution planetary imaging, you'll most likely achieve wide shot low detail images..big glass and long focal lengths is the only...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:50 am
Tube interior blackening and baffling

Last post by Apollo69s « Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:17 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:01 pm
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A thought occurred to me from a comment one of our members either here or at AF made in a past posting.

The comment that the member made was that...

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Ive go 2 big in my Bresser approxomaly 1/3 into the scope its sticking about 1 cm from the tube wall into the scope ,and the 2nd is in the 2nd off...
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Last post by Apollo69s
Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:17 am
Triplet Refractor Palooza Sale

Last post by Refractordude « Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:44 pm

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Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:44 pm
About Baffles

Last post by j.gardavsky « Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:44 pm
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by Michael131313 » Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:10 pm

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I have read Gabby's post on baffles and the various links provided. I have a general idea on what they do, but would like to ask some basic...

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zenit(h) diagonal mirror

It is an unword , something like make the right angle right in the fun video.
Another unword is zenit(h) prism diagonal ,...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:44 pm
My Celestron 150mm f/8

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:38 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:55 am

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Synta 150mm f/8 Refractor

The short tube version seems to be getting popular of late so some thoughts on my refractor.

The Synta yard cannon, sold...

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I carry my telescope down the stairs over my shoulder, mind it weights 13.5kg now.

I was going to comment that the stock OTA seems relatively...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:38 pm
100th post on CN

Last post by DeanD « Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:48 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:43 pm
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Yep, took me only 4 years to get there. More importantly the topic of the thread is

why would anyone want to drop $2K on a 4 apo for visual??? A 6...

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The forums are platforms for exchange (of ...)
They have their sociology structure with the participants having different intentions, ...

In one of...
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Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:48 am

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