Starwave 102mm F11 ED refractor in stock

[altair_astro]

Hi there, just to let you know the Altair Starwave 102mm F11 ED refractor is back in stock.

This razor sharp planet killer needs no introduction, with it's rave reviews and incredible contrast and sharpness. We have shipped them all over the world with many very happy customers.

We have a limited number of lenses available, so grab one while the planets are out!

[Bigzmey]

Sounds like a very nice instrument. F11, ED glass, two speed geared focuser and BV-friendly backfocus makes it an attractive package. And I thought I have done buying scopes...

[messier 111]

hi ,
can you explain that to me ,
The 80mm aperture gathers about 63% more light than an 80mm refractor and the brighter image shows more detail.
a typo error .
thx .

[notFritzArgelander]

hi ,
can you explain that to me ,
The 80mm aperture gathers about 63% more light than an 80mm refractor and the brighter image shows more detail.
a typo error .
thx .

The aperture is 102mm. I have the same optical train from a different vendor and it's terrific!

[messier 111]

hi ,
can you explain that to me ,
The 80mm aperture gathers about 63% more light than an 80mm refractor and the brighter image shows more detail.
a typo error .
thx .

The aperture is 102mm. I have the same optical train from a different vendor and it's terrific!

yes I understand, but in the description.
the 80mm is said to pick up more light than an 80mm.
surely a typographical error.

[notFritzArgelander]

hi ,
can you explain that to me ,
The 80mm aperture gathers about 63% more light than an 80mm refractor and the brighter image shows more detail.
a typo error .
thx .

The aperture is 102mm. I have the same optical train from a different vendor and it's terrific!

yes I understand, but in the description.
the 80mm is said to pick up more light than an 80mm.
surely a typographical error.

Whoopsie! I am bad at typos. I see what is intended rather than what is there. Sorry.

[altair_astro]

Hi to answer some Q's, firstly, sorry about that typo - now fixed.

Yes, we've been selling this scope since late 2016. There are 3 versions. This is v3 ED. Each time we improved the optics/mechanics slightly and pushed our contractors harder each time for each release.

There's a mega thread on CN about the ED version and many about the achromat version v1 and v2. Please delete if not allowed as I can't find reference to rules about whether one can post links to other forums here: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/6461 ... 11-yes-ed/

I've been using my Achromat v1 for many years for lunar planetary and solar in particular. Visually it's a real crowd pleaser day or night, and being F11, I've been reliably informed that it looks like a "proper telescope"