Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Beginning Imaging Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 alchemist member Reged: 08/19/07 Posts: 87 80mm ED Vs EON 80mm ED       #2587375 - 08/17/08 09:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hello,I'd like to know what is the difference between 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor and EON 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor, I'll buy my second telescope but I need to be sure what is the best for my Canon 350D thank you Post Extras:       Yedgy member Reged: 07/22/08 Posts: 83 Loc: Phoenix, AZ, USA Re: 80mm ED Vs EON 80mm ED [Re: alchemist]       #2587457 - 08/17/08 09:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The EON has slightly faster optics and a shorter focal length (f/6.2 vs. f/7.5 and 500mm vs. 600mm). It's marketed specifically toward astrophotographers because its focuser is dual-speed, lockable, and rotatable. It also has an extendable dewshield and comes with a case. And um...it's prettier. IMHO, you'll be happier with the EON for use with your DSLR. -------------------- Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. - Carl Sagan Stellarvue SV70ED Stellarvue SV102ED Celestron 8" SCT Atlas EQ-G w/EQMOD Canon EOS 450D Post Extras:       cam1936 sage Reged: 08/01/08 Posts: 242 Loc: Alberta, Canada Re: 80mm ED Vs EON 80mm ED [Re: Yedgy]       #2587556 - 08/17/08 10:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The EON will be better but it's up to you whther it's worth the extra few hundred. -------------------- C8-SGT Nikon 10x50 Action Ex Canon 350D Manfrotto tripod Various EPs and accesories Post Extras:       gavinm professor emeritus Reged: 08/26/05 Posts: 559 Loc: Auckland New Zealand Re: 80mm ED Vs EON 80mm ED [Re: cam1936]       #2587777 - 08/18/08 02:33 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The EON is the same as the Skywatcher Equinox 80 (which I can vouch for....) and about the same price too. -------------------- Gavin Mt Albert Grammar School Observatory Auckland, New Zealand http://www.mags.school.nz/astronomy/index.html 12" LX200R w/ UHTC SBIG ST7-XME + CFW10 Skywatcher Equinox ED80 Pro (ADM dovetail) + other stuff Edited by gavinm (08/18/08 02:33 AM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 2 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 114 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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