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William Optics FLT98 98mm f/6.3 Triplet Apo Refractor w/ 2" 0.8x Adjustable Reducer /...
All around Excellent scope!!!
I bought the FLT98 scope package primarily for astrophotography, but also wanted to occasionally use it as a grab and go scope. I have not been disappointed in the least by the scope at all. The images and views are just fantastic. They are clear and...
I bought the FLT98 scope package primarily for astrophotography, but also wanted to occasionally use it as a grab and go scope. I have not been disappointed in the least by the scope at all. The images and views are just fantastic. They are clear and...
Meade Infinity 102mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope # 209006
Love this Meade Telescope
I purchased this Meade 102mm telescope Tuesday 07, June 2016 and it came well packaged, all items intact and am fully satisfied with what I received. It took me less than 10mins to setup and have it ready for use for first light. I also got the Red D...
I purchased this Meade 102mm telescope Tuesday 07, June 2016 and it came well packaged, all items intact and am fully satisfied with what I received. It took me less than 10mins to setup and have it ready for use for first light. I also got the Red D...
Meade Infinity 90mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope # 209005
Awesome value for my money
This is the first Telescope I've ever owned, and also the very first time I ever looked into a Telescope. Setting up everything was just around ten minutes or less. It came with a small packet of tools, 1 Phillips screwdriver, 1 triangular shaped fla...
This is the first Telescope I've ever owned, and also the very first time I ever looked into a Telescope. Setting up everything was just around ten minutes or less. It came with a small packet of tools, 1 Phillips screwdriver, 1 triangular shaped fla...
Meade LX70 R5 4.7" f/8.3 Achromatic EQ Refractor Telescope # 270010
Meade LX70 Refractor
This telescope and mount offer an excellent value for astronomy lovers. I have been active with astronomy for 30 years and have owned 15 scopes. This scope is very nice for the price. If you want a better scope in this size and type, you will spen...
This telescope and mount offer an excellent value for astronomy lovers. I have been active with astronomy for 30 years and have owned 15 scopes. This scope is very nice for the price. If you want a better scope in this size and type, you will spen...
William Optics FLT 132 Fluoro Star 132mm f/7 Triplet Apo Refractor with R&P RotoLock...
William Optics master piece
This APO refractor is my best toy for astrophotography, can get fair details on deep sky objects, it's heavy and well assembled, focuser works great, if you are using a D-SLR you'll probably need an extension, the rotolock feature its excellent, I do...
This APO refractor is my best toy for astrophotography, can get fair details on deep sky objects, it's heavy and well assembled, focuser works great, if you are using a D-SLR you'll probably need an extension, the rotolock feature its excellent, I do...
Sky Watcher Esprit 120mm ED Triplet Apo Refractor OTA # S11420
Solid Performer
As an astrophotographer I was looking for an OTA that I could use for both nebula and galaxies. The Esprit 120 with a focal length of 840mm (f/7) fit my requirements. I have had this telescope for about 2 months and could not be more satisfied. Th...
As an astrophotographer I was looking for an OTA that I could use for both nebula and galaxies. The Esprit 120 with a focal length of 840mm (f/7) fit my requirements. I have had this telescope for about 2 months and could not be more satisfied. Th...
Jan 25, 2016
William Optics WO-Star71 71mm f/4.9 Apo Imaging Refractor
William Optics Star71 imaging (and more!) refractor
I'm an amateur astronomer, and retired. I recently decided to upgrade my equipment, and the scope I decided on was the William Optics Star71. I wanted to able to use the scope for imaging as well as occasional visual observation. I use a Canon EOS 2...
I'm an amateur astronomer, and retired. I recently decided to upgrade my equipment, and the scope I decided on was the William Optics Star71. I wanted to able to use the scope for imaging as well as occasional visual observation. I use a Canon EOS 2...
Meade LX70 R5 4.7" f/8.3 Achromatic Refractor Telescope OTA # 270020
Nice refractor telescope
Nice refractor, well built, good optics, packaged well and shipped really fast! I own an older Meade 90mm by 1000mm focal length refractor. I could only resolve one moon of Saturn with it (Titan). With this Meade LX70 120mm by 1000mm refractor, I ...
Nice refractor, well built, good optics, packaged well and shipped really fast! I own an older Meade 90mm by 1000mm focal length refractor. I could only resolve one moon of Saturn with it (Titan). With this Meade LX70 120mm by 1000mm refractor, I ...
Tele Vue 60mm f/6 Apo Doublet Refractor Telescope OTA # TV-60
Thank you
Thank you. Very great sniping 11 days. You are best. Good business!
Thank you. Very great sniping 11 days. You are best. Good business!
Celestron 80mm Guidescope Package # 52309
Great for auto-guiding and viewing.
Nice addition for any telescope.
Nice addition for any telescope.
Explore Scientific AR152 152mm f/6.5 Air-Spaced Doublet Achromat Refractor Telescope
152 mm Refractor
This Is a high quality telescope at a great price.
This Is a high quality telescope at a great price.
Mar 27, 2015
William Optics FLT98 98mm f/6.3 Triplet Apo Refractor with R&P RotoLock Focuser
Celestial Delights
I optimized my Williams Optics (WO) scope by adding: 1) A set of four WO UWAN eyepieces and the company's red-dot finder. 2) A medium-duty Go-To telescope mount. 3) A counterweight to help balance the scope along the mount's altitude axis. 4) A ...
I optimized my Williams Optics (WO) scope by adding: 1) A set of four WO UWAN eyepieces and the company's red-dot finder. 2) A medium-duty Go-To telescope mount. 3) A counterweight to help balance the scope along the mount's altitude axis. 4) A ...
Sky-Watcher ProED 80 APO Refractor # S11100
Very nice optics, but bad focuser....
Vixen quality optics, in a nicely built ota, but worst focuser i've seen (replaced it with a $400 moonlight). After using this for several months, I am pleased with the glass. It's got a larger brother, 120mm or 100mm. The 100mm at f/9 has got to be ...
Vixen quality optics, in a nicely built ota, but worst focuser i've seen (replaced it with a $400 moonlight). After using this for several months, I am pleased with the glass. It's got a larger brother, 120mm or 100mm. The 100mm at f/9 has got to be ...
William Optics 2013 ZenithStar 71mm f/5.9 Doublet ED Refractor # A-Z71A
Very good small, compact refractor
This refractor is a precision telescope with a great rack and pinion focuser that locks in place. The focuser is very smooth and does not drift. The star images I saw throught it were pin point and with good eyepieces, stars were round to the edge ...
This refractor is a precision telescope with a great rack and pinion focuser that locks in place. The focuser is very smooth and does not drift. The star images I saw throught it were pin point and with good eyepieces, stars were round to the edge ...
Explore Scientific AR152 152mm f/6.5 Air-Spaced Doublet Achromat Refractor Telescope
This is one good scope.
I have this scope on a a permanent mount in my shop.
I use this scope all the time for astronomy only. And it works great. Optics are clear and you just can't beat the support you will get from Agena.
I have this scope on a a permanent mount in my shop.
I use this scope all the time for astronomy only. And it works great. Optics are clear and you just can't beat the support you will get from Agena.
Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/12.9 Refractor Telescope
A good quality small refractor
For the price this is a good step up from the 60mm scopes. It has very good, coated and clear optics. At 900mm focal length you are going to get crisp, color free images. It is much better built than the 'department store' type of telescope, you'll k...
For the price this is a good step up from the 60mm scopes. It has very good, coated and clear optics. At 900mm focal length you are going to get crisp, color free images. It is much better built than the 'department store' type of telescope, you'll k...
William Optics GT81 81mm f/5.9 Apo Refractor - Gold # A-F81GT
Good photo scope
I have only used the scope for a short time so far, so my experience with it is limited. Also, I use a modest price reducer/flattener so I won't dwell on optical performance which is at least very good. The scope is extremely solid and well built. ...
I have only used the scope for a short time so far, so my experience with it is limited. Also, I use a modest price reducer/flattener so I won't dwell on optical performance which is at least very good. The scope is extremely solid and well built. ...
William Optics 2013 ZenithStar 71mm f/5.9 Doublet ED Refractor # A-Z71A
Precision Optical Instrument
In my opinion, this high quality optical instrument is very portable, solid construction, precision, well engineered, easy to set up and use. The focuser allows fine tuning, with a great feel and will give excellent, clear wide field views and photog...
In my opinion, this high quality optical instrument is very portable, solid construction, precision, well engineered, easy to set up and use. The focuser allows fine tuning, with a great feel and will give excellent, clear wide field views and photog...
William Optics 2013 ZenithStar 71mm Doublet ED Refractor with 2" 0.8x Reducer /...
High quality mechanic and finition
The crayford is very smoothly and can support a binocular and a 2"diagonal mirror without problem .
Astropicture: Good optical quality with flattener for this price
Good dive for daytime picture
The crayford is very smoothly and can support a binocular and a 2"diagonal mirror without problem .
Astropicture: Good optical quality with flattener for this price
Good dive for daytime picture
William Optics 2013 ZenithStar 71mm Doublet ED Refractor with 2" 0.8x Reducer /...
Absolutely Stunning
I bought this William Optics ZenithStar 71 after carefully considering many alternatives. This is my first experience with a quality refractor telescope and I must say it has left me wanting more! More aperture, more, more, more! The tube came packa...
I bought this William Optics ZenithStar 71 after carefully considering many alternatives. This is my first experience with a quality refractor telescope and I must say it has left me wanting more! More aperture, more, more, more! The tube came packa...
Sep 29, 2013
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