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 Equipment Discussions >> Cats & Casses Previous   Index   Next   Flat   JadeSmith member Reged: 07/15/08 Posts: 61 Loc: Alexandria, VA The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever?       08/05/08 01:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   I know there differing opinions out there, but I'm looking for a used Celestron 8" SCT OTA and I know they have changed over the last 30 years. Was there a "glory time" when they made the best optics/best coatings/best craftsmanship? Opinions welcomed. Thanks! -------------------- Celestron Nexstar 8 OTA Celestron C102-HD Celestron CG5-GT Minolta 8x40 Meade 9x63 Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? JadeSmith 08/05/08 01:12 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? islandsteve11   08/06/08 05:35 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? rmollise   08/06/08 06:06 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? islandsteve11   08/06/08 08:03 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? w orchid   08/06/08 07:52 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? Stelios   08/06/08 01:00 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? rmollise   08/06/08 08:36 AM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? Midnight Dan   08/05/08 07:45 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? w orchid   08/05/08 08:27 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? Eddgie   08/05/08 02:05 PM Re: The best Celestron 8" SCT OTA ever? Granger   08/05/08 02:18 PM Extra information 2 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Jason B  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 586 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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