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Refractors

A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.

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Pinned Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" Started by Jason B , 20 Sep 2010	4 replies 48,808 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 29,886 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Stellarvue SVX127D now for $2,995 Started by Heywood , Today, 08:59 PM	2 replies 112 views	Jim Waters Today, 11:03 PM
Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? Started by mikeinlehigh , 06 Jul 2020 1 2 3 74 →	Hot 1,834 replies 93,183 views	wxcloud Today, 10:47 PM
New AT102EDL Started by dusty99 , 20 May 2020 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 158 replies 12,063 views	kdenny2 Today, 10:29 PM
WO Fluorostar 91 - new scope Started by mewmartigan , 09 Sep 2020 1 2 3 9 →	Hot 215 replies 17,257 views	Tom M Today, 10:19 PM
The Skywatcher 100 ED APO thread ... Started by BlueMoon , 09 Aug 2018 refractor 1 2 3 38 →	Hot 939 replies 61,051 views	Challenger75 Today, 10:08 PM
best Frak i can buy wit 3/4000 euros, from 100 to 150mm? Started by fedele , Today, 01:55 PM	6 replies 208 views	weis14 Today, 10:00 PM
Stellarvue Wait/Notification List Started by cargostick , 19 May 2021 Refractor 1 2	45 replies 1,493 views	ewave Today, 09:26 PM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 223 →	Hot 5,557 replies 488,332 views	Bomber Bob Today, 08:49 PM
Achromatic refrac. 70/80mm. Started by paulsky , Today, 09:17 AM	10 replies 223 views	$Achromatic refrac. 70/80mm. - last post by 121601$ 121601 Today, 08:35 PM
FSQ85-EDX Query Started by yoda19776 , Yesterday, 07:41 AM Refractor	3 replies 147 views	teashea Today, 08:20 PM
This forum is dangerous… waiting for a Tak TSA-120 😀 Started by Jose_Salcedo , 17 May 2021 1 2	30 replies 1,126 views	teashea Today, 08:12 PM
Older Orion VX 120 Neo-Achromat Refractor Started by MPartain , 30 May 2021	14 replies 251 views	$Older Orion VX 120 Neo-Achromat Refractor - last post by MPartain$ MPartain Today, 08:06 PM
Agema Optics anyone? Started by 25585 , 05 Jan 2019 refractor 1 2 3 4	Hot 79 replies 12,230 views	weis14 Today, 07:13 PM
Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) Started by Scott in NC , 27 Jul 2019 1 2 3 84 →	Hot 2,088 replies 264,063 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) - last post by Robindonne$ Robindonne Today, 06:44 PM
What did you see with your 6-inch(+) refractor last night? Started by StarAlert , 29 Mar 2021 Observing, Refractor and 1 more...	21 replies 871 views	$What did you see with your 6-inch(+) refractor last night? - last post by The Planetman$ The Planetman Today, 05:26 PM
They say you attract what you fear the most... Started by Phillip Creed , Today, 07:41 AM	13 replies 484 views	Phillip Creed Today, 03:48 PM
SVX080T-3SV vs Mud Wasps Started by zakry3323 , 28 May 2021	9 replies 256 views	zakry3323 Today, 12:48 PM
Takahashi TOA or alternatives? Started by mdrumm , 29 May 2021 1 2	27 replies 994 views	t-ara-fan Today, 12:24 PM
EVOSTAR 150 ED club Started by bob midiri , 19 Nov 2020 1 2 3 11 →	Hot 255 replies 14,118 views	tog Today, 11:46 AM
At102edl mini review Started by GSBass , 27 May 2021	23 replies 497 views	Moondust Today, 11:20 AM
Should we admit the aperture is limited? Started by GOLGO13 , 21 Apr 2021 1 2 3 9 →	Hot 205 replies 7,424 views	GSBass Today, 10:36 AM
First light with AT72EDII Started by LPA , 19 Jan 2020	13 replies 1,640 views	LPA Today, 08:03 AM
4" long FL refractor -- choose but choose wisely Started by castorpolu11 , 13 May 2021 1 2 3	Hot 57 replies 2,623 views	$4" long FL refractor -- choose but choose wisely - last post by Bomber Bob$ Bomber Bob Today, 06:02 AM
The joy of a good, small refractor Started by TNmike , 03 Jul 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 317 replies 29,505 views	$The joy of a good, small refractor - last post by JuergenB$ JuergenB Today, 05:53 AM
Largest TFOV / aperture combination possible ? Started by skysurfer , 06 May 2021 1 2	34 replies 832 views	jprideaux Today, 05:30 AM
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 - worth the money? Started by hightechguru , 24 Mar 2021	21 replies 1,074 views	Stefan Mochnacki Yesterday, 08:24 PM
AT 102 EDL focuser issue Started by Lite2 , 14 May 2021	11 replies 511 views	Lite2 Yesterday, 06:51 PM
Planetary Observing With A Skywatcher EVOSTAR 100 ED Started by barbie , 22 Jun 2018 refractor 1 2	42 replies 9,073 views	ewave Yesterday, 04:20 PM
What Case For Your 4"-5" Takahashi Refractor? Started by Peter Natscher , 25 May 2021 1 2	37 replies 1,057 views	$What Case For Your 4"-5" Takahashi Refractor? - last post by ewave$ ewave Yesterday, 04:16 PM
Altair 125EDF test report Started by Teal'c , 30 May 2021	8 replies 429 views	Teal'c Yesterday, 03:52 PM
Ed Ting - Vixen ED81S apo Started by 25585 , 30 May 2021	8 replies 616 views	Nippon Yesterday, 03:49 PM
Sky Rover Reference ULT130 APO Started by Splurk , 30 May 2021 Astrophotography, Beginner and 1 more...	2 replies 151 views	121601 Yesterday, 03:08 PM
The Kowa TP556 revisited, and a conundrum Started by Dynszis , Yesterday, 01:48 PM	0 replies 89 views	Dynszis Yesterday, 01:48 PM
Newest-to-you refractor? Started by 25585 , 16 May 2021 1 2 3 4	Hot 86 replies 2,755 views	$Newest-to-you refractor? - last post by seasparky89$ seasparky89 Yesterday, 11:04 AM
Collimating / Aligning my RedCat 51 Started by StevenBellavia , 08 Dec 2020	11 replies 741 views	ampglow Yesterday, 08:56 AM
My first serious Refractor, a Tele Vue NP101 Started by Waynosworld , 25 May 2021 1 2 3	Hot 57 replies 1,638 views	$My first serious Refractor, a Tele Vue NP101 - last post by Terra Nova$ Terra Nova Yesterday, 07:37 AM
Screwing in SW focal reducer - corrector into the 72ED Started by Jenzak80 , Yesterday, 05:25 AM	0 replies 58 views	Jenzak80 Yesterday, 05:25 AM
Takahashi TOA-130 EMT? Started by ac4lt , 26 May 2021 1 2	28 replies 914 views	mdrumm Yesterday, 04:38 AM
Mounting a table top refractor on a tripod Started by lxeth , 30 May 2021 Accessories, Classic, Equipment and 1 more...	8 replies 183 views	$Mounting a table top refractor on a tripod - last post by lxeth$ lxeth Yesterday, 01:41 AM
127mm to less hassle? Started by Bluenose , 28 May 2021	9 replies 425 views	db2005 Yesterday, 12:44 AM
Unboxing, inspecting and first star test on Altair Wave 102 F7 EDT Super ED Triplet APO Started by ABQJeff , 30 May 2021 Refractor, Equipment	15 replies 358 views	ABQJeff 30 May 2021
Meade 70mm quad Started by sylman5 , 30 May 2021 Accessories	0 replies 109 views	sylman5 30 May 2021
Omni 102 XLT AltAz f/6.5 is still alive! Started by sojourneyer , 30 May 2021	2 replies 134 views	sojourneyer 30 May 2021
AP Traveler and mount? Started by sw196060 , 30 Mar 2021 1 2 3	Hot 63 replies 2,429 views	stevenwav 30 May 2021
TeleVue NP127is with QHY600M optimum distance for LCL-1069 corrector Started by JanBielanski , 10 Mar 2021	8 replies 375 views	JanBielanski 30 May 2021
Vixenitis ! Started by sw196060 , 27 May 2021 1 2	37 replies 1,252 views	Erik Bakker 30 May 2021
Gone off the deep end into the waters of aperture fever Started by Tyson M , 08 Dec 2020 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 113 replies 6,782 views	RichA 30 May 2021
Anyone using the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Started by ispybadguys , 09 May 2021	6 replies 211 views	ispybadguys 29 May 2021