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Refractors

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Pinned Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" Started by Jason B , 20 Sep 2010	4 replies 44,876 views	$Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" - last post by Jason B$ Jason B 20 Sep 2010
Pinned Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) Started by Ron B[ee] , 30 Nov 2005	9 replies 27,910 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Other Than Takahashi, What APO Refactors are NOT Made in PRC China? Started by RobM , Today, 09:31 AM	21 replies 497 views	gnowellsct Today, 11:38 PM
The Skywatcher 100 ED APO thread ... Started by BlueMoon , 09 Aug 2018 refractor 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 300 replies 27,767 views	The Luckster Today, 11:35 PM
Televue NP101is backfocus spec Started by Donnie D , Today, 11:30 PM	0 replies 17 views	Donnie D Today, 11:30 PM
I feel so taken... Started by dramodt , Yesterday, 10:17 AM 1 2 3 4	Hot 87 replies 2,537 views	gnowellsct Today, 11:28 PM
Upgrade from William Optics Megrez 72FD to Zenithstar 81 Started by jaimac , 12 Aug 2020	9 replies 181 views	jmccown Today, 11:14 PM
ST80 Optical shoot outs Started by oldtimer , 23 Jul 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 86 replies 2,529 views	HellsKitchen Today, 11:02 PM
ES 127 AR vs ED APO 102mm f/7 for visuals Started by davidoux , Today, 03:01 AM	8 replies 170 views	Jethro7 Today, 10:42 PM
Explore Scientific AR127 opinions? Started by Phaenomena , Today, 10:09 PM	1 reply 67 views	Bean614 Today, 10:38 PM
I have a dilemma . Started by sunnyday , Yesterday, 09:26 PM	17 replies 396 views	Jethro7 Today, 10:04 PM
2" Diagonal's Which One? Started by SloMoe , Today, 12:44 PM	21 replies 283 views	spkerer Today, 09:22 PM
What is so special about a tak or other high premium refractor? Started by Droro , 10 Aug 2020 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 194 replies 6,368 views	$What is so special about a tak or other high premium refractor? - last post by Spikey131$ Spikey131 Today, 09:21 PM
The Tak fc76 thread Started by Jsquared , 27 Mar 2020 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 112 replies 6,538 views	Spikey131 Today, 09:17 PM
Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) Started by Scott in NC , 27 Jul 2019 1 2 3 60 →	Hot 1,487 replies 159,413 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) - last post by Jethro7$ Jethro7 Today, 09:10 PM
Old New Televue 85 Started by Manu#1 , 20 Jul 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 84 replies 2,618 views	Spikey131 Today, 09:08 PM
Refractors source country Started by MidniteCowboy , 15 May 2020 refractor 1 2 3	Hot 74 replies 2,365 views	$Refractors source country - last post by Shorty Barlow$ Shorty Barlow Today, 08:02 PM
Meade 7 Started by Herchel , Today, 04:33 PM	13 replies 173 views	PowerM3 Today, 07:48 PM
Orion EON 120mm f/7.5 ED on the way! Started by WyattDavis , 29 Jul 2020	8 replies 362 views	WyattDavis Today, 07:07 PM
AP third production run of the 92mm F6.65 Stowaways Started by Bob Cook , 23 Dec 2019 1 2 3 11 →	Hot 256 replies 24,026 views	kkt Today, 07:00 PM
AP 5" Starfire EDF Started by GreenhawkObservatory , Today, 06:21 PM	1 reply 110 views	RichA Today, 06:42 PM
Has anyone heard of this scope before (Sharpstar 61 EDPH)? Started by Astronomy4You , 01 May 2019 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 142 replies 10,334 views	anat Today, 05:47 PM
4 inch APO grab-n-go: Takahashi FC-100DZ or CFF 105 mm f/7 Started by Jan-S , 20 Jul 2020 1 2	42 replies 2,026 views	gnowellsct Today, 05:04 PM
Instant cooldown small refractor? Started by betacygni , Yesterday, 10:50 PM	11 replies 265 views	$Instant cooldown small refractor? - last post by gnowellsct$ gnowellsct Today, 04:51 PM
Orion ED100 F9 OR Tak FS-102? Started by the_chemist , Today, 11:11 AM	5 replies 162 views	the_chemist Today, 04:33 PM
Tell me about your Televue Telescope Started by Mike W , 22 Feb 2019 1 2 3 24 →	Hot 578 replies 37,253 views	Byron N-P Today, 03:17 PM
My new (to me) Lunt 102ED...a quick take Started by MarkMittlesteadt , 03 Aug 2020 1 2	25 replies 864 views	MarkMittlesteadt Today, 03:12 PM
where do I go to ask for equipment value help? Started by camvan , 12 Aug 2020	13 replies 290 views	Supernova74 Today, 02:46 PM
Lichtenknecker - Any Experiences? Started by stevenwav , Yesterday, 08:28 AM	9 replies 339 views	donadani Today, 01:50 PM
Vixen SD103S Started by BGazing , 08 Jan 2018 1 2	48 replies 4,541 views	Nippon Today, 01:33 PM
Where in the blazes did "planet killer" come from? Started by gnowellsct , 07 Aug 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 76 replies 2,156 views	kmparsons Today, 12:57 PM
Can't unscrew refractor lens cap Started by Star-Geeser , Yesterday, 03:26 PM refractor	13 replies 315 views	$Can't unscrew refractor lens cap - last post by jp071848$ jp071848 Today, 12:48 PM
Astro-Tech ATR8 for AT72 ED in stock Started by Don W , Today, 12:22 PM	0 replies 66 views	Don W Today, 12:22 PM
Orion EON 130 On An AVX Goto Started by SloMoe , Today, 11:14 AM	2 replies 73 views	SloMoe Today, 11:55 AM
What is the biggest true apo? Started by Darren Drake , 10 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 68 replies 2,937 views	Arcamigo Today, 11:45 AM
2" nosepiece on a SpaceCat 51 Started by DesertSkies , Today, 09:33 AM	2 replies 50 views	DesertSkies Today, 11:14 AM
Stellarvue SVX080T-25FT Started by Manu#1 , 21 Jul 2020	14 replies 621 views	Stellarvue Today, 10:45 AM
Strehl colour correction Started by Jo85 , Today, 01:01 AM	8 replies 179 views	TOMDEY Today, 10:10 AM
New scopes on the horizon Started by TNmike , 14 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 55 replies 3,577 views	Terra Nova Today, 09:34 AM
Enjoying the versatility of the Tak FS-60Q / FS-60 Started by rbish237 , 12 Aug 2020	6 replies 226 views	rbish237 Today, 06:21 AM
My experience with SharpStar 76 Started by Woodbridge_Dave , Yesterday, 09:16 PM	2 replies 186 views	Woodbridge_Dave Today, 05:27 AM
I got refractor conned; Fool and His Money, etc. Started by gnowellsct , 26 Jul 2020 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 159 replies 13,357 views	$I got refractor conned; Fool and His Money, etc. - last post by Gary Riley$ Gary Riley Yesterday, 10:23 PM
APM 152 ED APO club Started by denis0007dl , 20 Nov 2017 1 2 3 24 →	Hot 591 replies 58,095 views	Bomber Bob Yesterday, 09:39 PM
New TS Optics Photoline 130 f/7 FPL53 - Experiences and thoughts Started by ZL4PLM , 30 Aug 2019 1 2	45 replies 4,391 views	mehdymo Yesterday, 09:12 PM
Tele Vue-60 - user comments, specifically drawtube focuser? Started by rexowner , 12 Aug 2020	9 replies 242 views	gwlee Yesterday, 08:47 PM
AT 125 EDL doublet Started by sipster , 26 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 58 replies 2,735 views	aa6ww Yesterday, 06:11 PM
TEC 200FL #001 Has Arrived Started by Kent10 , 06 Oct 2019 1 2 3 25 →	Hot 600 replies 31,120 views	Kent10 Yesterday, 05:20 PM
Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED Started by celeron787 , 07 Feb 2020	12 replies 1,152 views	aa5te Yesterday, 04:00 PM
Orion ED80 & backlash with Pegasus focuser Started by sn2006gy , 16 Jun 2020	1 reply 144 views	sn2006gy Yesterday, 03:57 PM
Blurry Mead Adventure Scope 80 Refractor Telescope Started by AHARRIS22 , 10 Aug 2020	14 replies 305 views	$Blurry Mead Adventure Scope 80 Refractor Telescope - last post by AHARRIS22$ AHARRIS22 Yesterday, 03:39 PM