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

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 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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but I love to hear about other people experiences with 6 fracs.

Some economic priced Skywatcher refractors have no push-pull screws. I had a...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
90mm Doublets?

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:24 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:06 pm

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I see 90mm triplets for sale all over the place and several 90mm achros, but no 90EDs. Any reason why there aren't any doublets? Too much overlap...

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Borg 90. And there is/was one for sale on AM. Unfortunately, I don't have that much dinero in the astro budget right now.

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:24 pm
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by chris_g « Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:38 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:41 pm
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My Pocket Borg, looking for power:

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Looks as though you have a scope room like I do.

Actually, it's my office off the back of my house, it's become my observatory control. I also...
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Last post by chris_g
Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:38 pm
Third refractor to almost matching two same refractors

Last post by TareqPhoto « Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:31 pm
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by TareqPhoto » Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:38 pm

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Hi all and happy new year,

For this year i will try to minimize my buying of gear but finalize or finish what is missing from last 2 years of...

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Ive had couple of glasses of wine so this is stream of consciousness thing

Irrelevant, keep this away from the topic :mrgreen: :lol:

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Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:31 pm
Celestron SS80

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:32 am
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by LDW47 » Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:54 pm

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Has anyone made or boughten a dew shield for the 25-30 yr.old Celestron SS80, what they called a spotting scope ? It looks like a refractor with a...

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Basically, I wrap the foam sheet around the scope so it makes a slightly conical tube with wider end out. Then, mark where the ends overlay. Take it...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:32 am
I have a dilemma and your opinion is requested.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:45 pm
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by messier 111 » Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:06 am
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hi all,
I need your opinion.
I am looking for a refractor between 115mm and 130mm.
I am looking for a very high quality refractor.
I only do visuals,...

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Excellent news Jean-Yves!
I hope you have many enjoyable evenings with it :)
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:45 pm
Meade 5000 102ED F7 eyepiece compatability?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
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by johnyjf » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:18 am
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I just recently purchased the above scope, it is in very good used condition. I have an issue with it that seems difficult to resolve. Basicially it...

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It likely will not make things worse but you may require a extension tube (or two) for reaching outward focus.
Is the Baader drawtube longer or...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
Skywatcher 102 f/5 Startravel, review and first light.

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:55 am
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by John Baars » Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:45 pm

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Skywatcher Startravel 102 f/5 First Light.

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In December 2022, there was a number of times when I grabbed my grabngo 102mm Maksutov on...

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A very nice report John, I am glad you are enjoying the new grabngo setup :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:55 am
Now I have gone and done it!

Last post by Greenman « Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:07 pm
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by Greenman » Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:45 pm

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I was interested in the New Dwarf Labs Dwarf II scope for outward bound work with my small club. After much discussion with my Missus she agreed I...

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Yes, or on a tablet etc. As I will be using with groups on star parties I will use an Ipad to get a larger view. You can export the Tiff files and...

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Last post by Greenman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:07 pm
Decent Sale AT 80 ED and 102ED

Last post by messier 111 « Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:25 am
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by Frazman » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:07 pm

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I am super pleased with the AT 72 ED I recently picked up now these two are on sale. Leaning hard into the 80 as it would be an upgrade from my old...

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Would that be for AP or visual?

for the visual only.

My first APO/ED scope was 102mm. It was lightweight and portable with sharp optics, but...

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Last post by messier 111
Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:25 am
SW80ed apo doublet pro vs WO 71 GT triplet pro

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:25 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:43 pm

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HI there

Just wondered what your thoughts are on which scope is the best out off these two I know there's a price difference but I just wondered...

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A triplet will take longer to cool down to equalize temperature although I couldn't say how much longer. The triplet will probably be heavier than...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:25 pm
Vixen A62SS

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:11 pm
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by LDW47 » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:01 am

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Anyone own / have experience with a Vixen A62SS telescope that they can pass on to someone who just bought one ?

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A nice looking refractor, how are the views?

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:11 pm
World worst baffles?

Last post by Michael131313 « Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:01 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:20 pm

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I cannot remember which site I was on when I came across this image.

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Thanks Gabby. Interesting and a good lesson for me

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Last post by Michael131313
Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:01 am
80mm ed triplet

Last post by chris_g « Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:01 pm
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by hatflyer » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:35 pm
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Are any of these triplets any good for astrophotography?

saxon 80mm Apochromatic Air-Spaced ED Triplet ; 480mm f/6 (FCD100 glass)

Meade Series 6000...

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Does anyone know of a 1.0 field flattener for the TS-Optics Doublet SD-Apo 80 mm f/7 besides the TSFlat25DEL?

As JayTee confirmed any flattener...
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Last post by chris_g
Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:01 pm
William Optics 10th Anniversary Zenithstar 80mm Fluorite

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:04 pm
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by hatflyer » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:31 pm

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How is that scope for AP, versus 1 like the Orion ED80T CF Triplet ?

I believe fluorite is FPL-53.

Thanks.

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Fluorite isn’t FPL-53. I think that there’s some confusion because FPL-53 is sometimes marketed as “synthetic fluorite”. You can get as good results...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:04 pm
Newbie Looking For Telescope

Last post by chris_g « Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:28 am
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by hatflyer » Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:00 pm

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I'm looking for a telescope to use with my DSLR for DSO, with a focal length >400mm, weighs 6 lbs or less, and costs <$600. Does such a telescope...

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I think I'm leaning towards the Astro-Tech AT72EDII. Not as heavy as the 80s. As for flatteners, what's the limit on how little a flattener reduces...

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Last post by chris_g
Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:28 am
A Celestron 150HD f/8 In The Classifieds

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:16 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:30 pm
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I have the chance to pick up this refractor for an insanely low price.

I have two questions, does anyone have any experience looking through this...

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Congratulations on this fabulous acquisition!
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Sep 10, 2022 11:16 pm
New telescope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Aug 27, 2022 5:20 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:16 pm

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Hi there

My new telescope and guide scope eventually came in so happy just waiting for reducer and rings and then it will be first light… it’s a...

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A nice new refractor Rhoda, I hope you get a lot of use with it :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Aug 27, 2022 5:20 am
Svbony 48P

Last post by LDW47 « Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:45 pm

by LDW47 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:45 pm

I have been using a 90mm Svbony 48P, f5.5 with a 2 speed focuser, retractable dew shield, rings etc. on one of my Porta II 's for a while now, its a...

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Last post by LDW47
Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:45 pm
SVbony 80ED, thoughts?

Last post by Greenman « Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:55 am
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by Ylem » Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:21 pm
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Just wondering what the group thought about these

I would hate to make a $450 mistake, sure I could send it back within 30 days, but sometimes it...

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They'll also give you up-to-date info on arrival dates and all that, although the logistics companies and customs sometimes throw them a curveball....
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Last post by Greenman
Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:55 am
Do you recognise this vintage 80mm/910mm f/11,3 refractor?

Last post by LDW47 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:32 am
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by West83 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:02 pm
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Does anybody recognize this D=80mm F=910mm (f/11,3) refractor?

Apparently the manufacturer brand is no longer on the tube, but it's vintage (sort...

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I had the C102 HD the follow up to the C102, it was an excellent scope. Ed Ting had high praise for those post 1995 line of Celestron scopes. No...
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Last post by LDW47
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:32 am
New glass coming!

Last post by Ylem « Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:25 am
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by Ylem » Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:19 pm
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I always wanted the Orion 80ED, a basic but affordable unit. Sadly I kept putting it off, then they raised the price by 30% before discontinuing it....

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Well the clouds burned off and was able to do a little white light solar.

Nice clear images of 3059, 65, 64, 62, 63.

It's going to take some time...
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Last post by Ylem
Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:25 am
Downpipe telescope

Last post by John Baars « Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:03 pm
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by DeanD » Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:54 am

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Hi All,

I have been fiddling with my 4 f18 scope, and I thought you might be interested in some images of it.

I picked up a brass achromatic...

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Such a long focus refractor must have a very pleasant view. The pics are very impressive already. I am quite curious about your observations with it.

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Last post by John Baars
Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:03 pm
80mm f/15 Scopetech achromat

Last post by Jones « Wed May 11, 2022 2:28 pm
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by Jones » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:20 am

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Made in Japan, ordered from First Light Optics UK, delivered yesterday to Arizona in USA. What a trip. Maybe that was why all...

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The lens at f15 is great. Better than my old Tasco 76mm f16 by far. Better than any 80mm ed double. Maybe a -53 triple can compare but doubt it.

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Last post by Jones
Wed May 11, 2022 2:28 pm
Daystar Filters SolaREDi 80MM Ha Solar Telescope (.5A)

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:40 pm
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by notFritzArgelander » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:55 pm

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Has anyone used one of these? Having 2 80mm refractors, it may be silly to consider this, but....

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Well that is unfortunate.
If I come across any reasonable sales I will let you know.

Thanks but I might not follow up. This was a fleeting...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:40 pm

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