Refractor type Telescopes

New Topic

155 topics

Page 2 of 7
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
7
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Meade 5000 102ED F7 eyepiece compatability?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
Replies: 20
by johnyjf » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:18 am
1

2
First post

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...

Last post

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...
20 Replies

2625 Views

Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:09 pm
Now I have gone and done it!

Last post by Greenman « Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:07 pm
Replies: 13
by Greenman » Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:45 pm

First post

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...

Last post

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...

13 Replies

1854 Views

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
Replies: 14
by Frazman » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:07 pm

First post

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...

Last post

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...

14 Replies

1841 Views

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
Replies: 3
by Mirrorgirl » Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:43 pm

First post

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...

Last post

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...

3 Replies

843 Views

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
Replies: 3
by LDW47 » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:01 am

First post

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

Last post

A nice looking refractor, how are the views?

3 Replies

921 Views

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
Replies: 8
by Lady Fraktor » Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:20 pm

First post

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

WTH.jpg

Last post

Thanks Gabby. Interesting and a good lesson for me

8 Replies

1308 Views

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
Replies: 39
by hatflyer » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:35 pm
1

2
First post

Are any of these triplets any good for astrophotography?

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

Meade Series 6000...

Last post

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...
39 Replies

4249 Views

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
Replies: 1
by hatflyer » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:31 pm

First post

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

I believe fluorite is FPL-53.

Thanks.

Last post

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...

1 Replies

497 Views

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
Replies: 15
by hatflyer » Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:00 pm

First post

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...

Last post

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...

15 Replies

1588 Views

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
Replies: 40
by JayTee » Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:30 pm
1

2

3
First post

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...

Last post

Congratulations on this fabulous acquisition!
40 Replies

4923 Views

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
Replies: 8
by Mirrorgirl » Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:16 pm

First post

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...

Last post

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

8 Replies

900 Views

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...

0 Replies

495 Views

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
Replies: 24
by Ylem » Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:21 pm
1

2
First post

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...

Last post

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....
24 Replies

21372 Views

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
Replies: 27
by West83 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:02 pm
1

2
First post

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...

Last post

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...
27 Replies

17074 Views

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
Replies: 26
by Ylem » Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:19 pm
1

2
First post

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....

Last post

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...
26 Replies

2765 Views

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
Replies: 18
by DeanD » Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:54 am

First post

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...

Last post

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.

18 Replies

2001 Views

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
Replies: 15
by Jones » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:20 am

First post

20220222_145706.jpg

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

Last post

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.

15 Replies

2350 Views

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
Replies: 12
by notFritzArgelander » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:55 pm

First post

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

Last post

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...

12 Replies

1793 Views

Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:40 pm
The clouds are gathering...

Last post by OzEclipse « Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:04 am
Replies: 16
by pakarinen » Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:15 pm

First post

Dew shield is retracted. A bit heavier than I expected, maybe more than my ST120. Need to weigh it. Mechanicals built like a tank. Metal dustcap....

Last post

nice setup , thx for the clouds lol .

Happy to share - anybody who wants 'em can have all of mine.

I have almost a whole week of clear skies...

16 Replies

2899 Views

Last post by OzEclipse
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:04 am
Trigger pulled!!! New Glass!

Last post by davesellars « Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:51 pm
Replies: 23
by davesellars » Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:20 pm
1

2
First post

Well... I'd been searching for something for lunar observation (and planets later on in the year) that didn't mean getting the big dob out and ready...

Last post

Thanks John! I can see this getting lots of use. Relatively quick cool-down and at f/7 makes is very versatile.
23 Replies

4115 Views

Last post by davesellars
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:51 pm
Which would YOU choose?

Last post by WilliamPaolini « Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:16 pm
Replies: 11
by 25585 » Sat Feb 12, 2022 1:15 pm

First post

130mm triplet

or 140mm doublet

for visual only. If you had both 120mm doublet & triplet already?

Last post

A 130 is only a 17% increase in light gathering over a 120. IMO trivial. 140 gets you a more meaningful, especially on DSO, 36% increase.

Another...

11 Replies

2066 Views

Last post by WilliamPaolini
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:16 pm
A small ST120 upgrade

Last post by messier 111 « Wed Feb 09, 2022 3:34 pm
Replies: 5
by pakarinen » Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:27 pm

First post

:D

gso 120.jpg

Last post

nice work .

5 Replies

1390 Views

Last post by messier 111
Wed Feb 09, 2022 3:34 pm
Just got an orion ST 80mm F5! Yay!

Last post by realflow100 « Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:38 pm
Replies: 16
by realflow100 » Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:20 pm

First post

So far it seems to have almost no waves of error. its practically perfect. less than 1/4 error
I can't even see any waves of error
Average stars Airy...

Last post

I'm wondering how much of ring nebulas size/diameter I could see. It looked pretty decently sized at 67x and good brightness.
and pretty large at...

16 Replies

10474 Views

Last post by realflow100
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:38 pm
New from old 3 1/2"

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:46 pm
Replies: 7
by DeanD » Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:16 am

First post

Hi All,

I am in the process of refurbishing an old 3 1/2 f10 scope that was owned by the late Bill Bradfield (comet hunter extraordinaire). I have...

Last post

So much for that thought... :)
A wonderful job with this Dean, hopefully you can find a good home for it.

7 Replies

5425 Views

Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:46 pm
How exact does the eyepiece-focuser-diagonal alignment to the objective need to be?

Last post by Jones « Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:17 am
Replies: 8
by realflow100 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:22 am

First post

How exact does the eyepiece-focuser-diagonal alignment to the objective need to be?
Like if I put a laser in place of the eyepiece. how exact would...

Last post

If the laser dot is within a half inch of center should be ok.
My last scope build the dot was only 1/4 off center, was really pleased with that...

8 Replies

6262 Views

Last post by Jones
Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:17 am

New Topic

155 topics

Page 2 of 7
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
7
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

TheSkySearchers

TheSkySearchers

Refractor type Telescopes

Forum permissions