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Sky-Watcher 6" Traditional Dobsonian Telescope # S11600
Fun, easy to use, quality telescope
Great to use. The greater focal length, compared to shorter 6 inch newtonian tubes, really helps. The mount is very solid and smooth with an easy to use tightening mechanism. I also got the Dob Pod and Dob Dolly from Orion to raise the mount up, and ...
Great to use. The greater focal length, compared to shorter 6 inch newtonian tubes, really helps. The mount is very solid and smooth with an easy to use tightening mechanism. I also got the Dob Pod and Dob Dolly from Orion to raise the mount up, and ...
Sky-Watcher ProED 120 APO Refractor # S11130
Lighter than a triplet with excellent color
I own a 127mm triplet apo and wanted a lighter scope for travel and star parties. So, I purchased the 120mm skywatcher. I now use it more that my triplet. The first night I used it It showed minimum color on the waxing 3/4 moon. Focus is critical but...
I own a 127mm triplet apo and wanted a lighter scope for travel and star parties. So, I purchased the 120mm skywatcher. I now use it more that my triplet. The first night I used it It showed minimum color on the waxing 3/4 moon. Focus is critical but...
Tele Vue TV-85 85mm f/7 Apo Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ivory # WXF-3371
A Versatile, Lifetime Telescope
While I'm new to amateur astronomy, I've been serious about photography for 30+ years. I know the value of quality optics, and wanted to avoid buying a telescope that would leave me wanting for the "next level." I also wanted a sc...
While I'm new to amateur astronomy, I've been serious about photography for 30+ years. I know the value of quality optics, and wanted to avoid buying a telescope that would leave me wanting for the "next level." I also wanted a sc...
Sky Watcher 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope # S11540
They can't be beat!
I placed my order for this scope around 1:30 pm CST on a Friday, it was delivered to me in Texas the following MONDAY! Of course this is a fine OTA, same kind of views as a long tube refractor. Best for Lunar and planetary viewing. If you get one, ge...
I placed my order for this scope around 1:30 pm CST on a Friday, it was delivered to me in Texas the following MONDAY! Of course this is a fine OTA, same kind of views as a long tube refractor. Best for Lunar and planetary viewing. If you get one, ge...
Jan 4, 2018
William Optics Star71-II 71mm f/4.9 Apo Imaging Refractor / Astrograph # A-WO71-II
Great telescope
Great telescope
Great telescope
Meade LX70 R5 4.7" f/8.3 Achromatic Refractor Telescope OTA # 270020
LX70 R5
5 stars due to quality of scope for the price. Also, the 2 Meade eyepieces included are not too bad.
5 stars due to quality of scope for the price. Also, the 2 Meade eyepieces included are not too bad.
Celestron EdgeHD 1400 OTA # 91060-XLT
14" Edge SCT
I owned a Celestron C14 SCT for a few years (along with a 9.25" SCT, a 6" triplet APO refractor and a 10" Newt). I've been a visual astronomer for 42+ years. I've always wondered how much better the views would be with an Edg...
I owned a Celestron C14 SCT for a few years (along with a 9.25" SCT, a 6" triplet APO refractor and a 10" Newt). I've been a visual astronomer for 42+ years. I've always wondered how much better the views would be with an Edg...
Celestron NexStar 8 SE Telescope # 11069
Celestron Nexstar 8SE
Incredible value --- offers some decent aperture and loads of capability for a very reasonable price. IMO one of the very best 'bangs for the buck' there is in intermediate amateur astronomy scopes. F10 with 2000mm focal length provides plenty of ...
Incredible value --- offers some decent aperture and loads of capability for a very reasonable price. IMO one of the very best 'bangs for the buck' there is in intermediate amateur astronomy scopes. F10 with 2000mm focal length provides plenty of ...
Sep 1, 2017
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope # 22020
Celestron Telescope..
Very happy..
Very happy..
Lunt Solar 80mm Ha Solar Telescope with Pressure Tuner / B1200 Filter / 2" Crayford...
More than expected
Though I'm new to astronomy, I have a good deal of experience in photography and photomicroscopy, so I have some idea of what to expect from lenses. This telescope surprised me with the sharpness of its image. Even prominences have good detail, ...
Though I'm new to astronomy, I have a good deal of experience in photography and photomicroscopy, so I have some idea of what to expect from lenses. This telescope surprised me with the sharpness of its image. Even prominences have good detail, ...
Celestron Omni XLT 102 Telescope # 21088
I love this telescope
It is light and small enough for easy transportation (with a car) and powerful enough for great views of the heavens. Get the polar finder (94223), and alignment is a breeze. I used it to view the A!ugust 21st solar eclipse and piggy-backed a camera ...
It is light and small enough for easy transportation (with a car) and powerful enough for great views of the heavens. Get the polar finder (94223), and alignment is a breeze. I used it to view the A!ugust 21st solar eclipse and piggy-backed a camera ...
Meade / Coronado SolarMax II 60mm Double Stack Solar Telescope with RichView and 15mm...
Great scope and service!
I had previously owned a Coronado Solar Max II 60mm single-etalon scope and wanted the double-etalon model. I did need a dovetail and ordered the nearest match I could make work. The Agena team called to ask if I was going to use the dovetail with th...
I had previously owned a Coronado Solar Max II 60mm single-etalon scope and wanted the double-etalon model. I did need a dovetail and ordered the nearest match I could make work. The Agena team called to ask if I was going to use the dovetail with th...
Celestron 11" CPC 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11075-XLT
Celestron 11" CPC 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11075-XLT
I have been really enjoying using this scope. Optical quality i give a A. Star testing inside and outside of focus show the images are very close. I can, when seeing permits (rare) use a 6mm expanse eyepiece (466x) and the optics handle the power wit...
I have been really enjoying using this scope. Optical quality i give a A. Star testing inside and outside of focus show the images are very close. I can, when seeing permits (rare) use a 6mm expanse eyepiece (466x) and the optics handle the power wit...
Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope # 22020
Better than expected
Bought the Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope knowing that the quality of this telescope cannot be compared with the APO telescopes, but purchasing this set for $1250 seemed to be for me a no brainer. I recently sold my old (2002) 11 i...
Bought the Celestron Advanced VX 6" Refractor Telescope knowing that the quality of this telescope cannot be compared with the APO telescopes, but purchasing this set for $1250 seemed to be for me a no brainer. I recently sold my old (2002) 11 i...
Lunt Solar 60mm Ha Solar Telescope Double Stacked / B1200 Blocking Filter / 2"...
Great little Solar Scope
I've been using a Quark Chromosphere for the last year and it did a good job, but I got tired of waiting for the heater to adjust to the right wavelength. I got the 60mm Lunt Double Stack and I love the immediate gratification when tuning the wa...
I've been using a Quark Chromosphere for the last year and it did a good job, but I got tired of waiting for the heater to adjust to the right wavelength. I got the 60mm Lunt Double Stack and I love the immediate gratification when tuning the wa...
May 28, 2017
Sky Watcher 10" Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope # S11720
Great Product for the Price
Bought this scope as I liked the collapsible design, and the Skywatcher Dobs had been recommended to me by others. So far I'm quite happy with it and it is performing as I had hoped. It has the usual quirks of all fast reflectors, but I knew tha...
Bought this scope as I liked the collapsible design, and the Skywatcher Dobs had been recommended to me by others. So far I'm quite happy with it and it is performing as I had hoped. It has the usual quirks of all fast reflectors, but I knew tha...
Lunt Solar 60mm Ha Solar Telescope with Pressure Tuner / B1200 Filter / 2" Crayford...
Nice views and solid construction
This is my first solar scope. The regular focuser has been able to handle a DSLR and is nice to use visually. The scope is built like a tank. The included case is nice but could be improved. Lunt's idea to fit the scope is to remove the dovetai...
This is my first solar scope. The regular focuser has been able to handle a DSLR and is nice to use visually. The scope is built like a tank. The included case is nice but could be improved. Lunt's idea to fit the scope is to remove the dovetai...
Sky-Watcher ProED 80 APO Refractor # S11100
Remarkable Scope
It's a doublet that thinks it's a triplet! FPL53 glass and F7.5 focal length makes this perform like a nice fluorite refractor. I use it for imaging and grab and go visual.
It's a doublet that thinks it's a triplet! FPL53 glass and F7.5 focal length makes this perform like a nice fluorite refractor. I use it for imaging and grab and go visual.
Meade / Coronado 40mm 0.5A PST - Double Stack H-Alpha Solar Telescope
Solar Bliss
Our astronomy club has 3 of these scopes and they offer wonderful views. That is what hooked me. I opted for the double-stack version to obtain more detailed views of the solar disc. Of all my astronomy gear, this is now my most used scope. We have b...
Our astronomy club has 3 of these scopes and they offer wonderful views. That is what hooked me. I opted for the double-stack version to obtain more detailed views of the solar disc. Of all my astronomy gear, this is now my most used scope. We have b...
Meade LightBridge 16" f/4.5 Truss Tube Dobsonian Deluxe Telescope # 1645-05-03
meade 16" lightbridge
I have been using my 16 inch LB scope for about 6 nights now. 1-3 hours a night. Optical quality A- Possibly a litter better. Star testing inside/outside of focus the image is close. Been using a 6mm expanse EP with a paracorr as my high power (350x...
I have been using my 16 inch LB scope for about 6 nights now. 1-3 hours a night. Optical quality A- Possibly a litter better. Star testing inside/outside of focus the image is close. Been using a 6mm expanse EP with a paracorr as my high power (350x...
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