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Thoughts on Vixen ED81s refractor?

Discussion in 'Telescopes and Mounts' started by bventrudo, Mar 17, 2017.

Thoughts on Vixen ED81s refractor?

Started by bventrudo on Mar 17, 2017 at 9:21 AM

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  1. bventrudo

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    bventrudo, Mar 17, 2017
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    I'm casting about for a grab and go refractor. Looked at TV76, TV85, all the usual suspects from Explore Scientific, Skywatcher, WO etc. Then I came across the Vixen ED81s. It's a 2-element ED with a medium focal ratio of f7.7. But the price and quality seem pretty good, and it only weighs 5 lbs (OTA only). Anyone have any experience with this little ED scope?
     
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    BillP, Jul 26, 2017
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    Sorry for the late reply. I have one. Great 80mm scope...optically better than most I have had. Enjoy it very much.
     

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