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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 39272 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 24750 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
StellarVue Video on Telescope Making Started by peleuba , Today, 02:41 PM	10 replies 219 views	Swanny Today, 09:07 PM
Astro-Tech scopes Started by Blair , Yesterday, 09:50 PM	19 replies 558 views	Jaimo! Today, 09:02 PM
TV 101 F 5.4 Genesis SDF Florite. Started by dscarpa , 18 Apr 2019 1 2	45 replies 820 views	jeffmac Today, 08:42 PM
FSQ-85ED astrophoto performance? user's feedback? please... Started by Konihlav , 23 Feb 2019 1 2	36 replies 1195 views	CounterWeight Today, 08:36 PM
Should I keep my 2 inch Diagonals? Started by Tropobob , Today, 07:56 PM	3 replies 89 views	tony_spina Today, 08:27 PM
a tiny hair inside the optics of my new apo refractor - what should I do? Started by georgian82 , Today, 11:40 AM 1 2	29 replies 470 views	$a tiny hair inside the optics of my new apo refractor - what should I do? - last post by Mike W$ Mike W Today, 08:27 PM
Going to order a SW 120ED Started by Jond105 , 18 Apr 2019 1 2 3	Hot 60 replies 963 views	starryhtx Today, 08:22 PM
The AT92 Started by zjc26138 , 19 Jul 2017 1 2 3 42 →	Hot 1037 replies 70288 views	FirstSight Today, 07:55 PM
Need advice on two different scope setups. Started by netboy , Today, 05:11 PM	3 replies 83 views	scadvice Today, 06:27 PM
Are camera forum geeks as crazy about glass as refractor geeks Started by gnowellsct , Today, 11:06 AM 1 2	34 replies 348 views	$Are camera forum geeks as crazy about glass as refractor geeks - last post by pao$ pao Today, 06:25 PM
Going to order a SW150ED Started by CHASLX200 , 08 Apr 2019 1 2 3 9 →	Hot 213 replies 5702 views	CHASLX200 Today, 05:58 PM
New ES 140mm f6.5 FPL-53 Scope - Pictures and Impressions Started by SkyHunter1 , 06 Feb 2019 1 2 3 4	Hot 95 replies 5652 views	SkyHunter1 Today, 05:52 PM
Post a picture of your refractors (PART 7) Started by Scott in NC , 03 May 2014 1 2 3 170 →	Hot 4228 replies 603379 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (PART 7) - last post by MalVeauX$ MalVeauX Today, 05:14 PM
question about 2 inch Diagonals for refractor Started by Illinois , 14 Apr 2019 1 2	31 replies 831 views	$question about 2 inch Diagonals for refractor - last post by 25585$ 25585 Today, 04:49 PM
TMB LZOS 7" or 8" Started by mimas73 , 18 Apr 2019 1 2	33 replies 852 views	Jeff B Today, 04:18 PM
ES127APO Essential Series for Astrophotography Started by Tim Kimbler , Today, 03:53 PM	1 reply 54 views	dscarpa Today, 04:01 PM
AP SP 150 in CNC. Started by dscarpa , Today, 03:55 PM	0 replies 75 views	dscarpa Today, 03:55 PM
A solid, safe transport case for an FSQ106+NC? Started by Jon Rista , Today, 02:28 PM	2 replies 60 views	Jon Rista Today, 03:06 PM
smaller oldie Started by grif 678 , 16 Apr 2019 1 2	25 replies 449 views	daquad Today, 01:58 PM
Limits of Wide Field Optics Started by careysub , 13 Feb 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 107 replies 2642 views	daquad Today, 01:50 PM
Balancing AT72ED scope Started by gazerjim , 09 Jun 2018	19 replies 991 views	karstenkoch Today, 01:35 PM
New A-P Stowaway First-lights, Reviews, and Shootouts Started by LMO , 09 Dec 2018 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 302 replies 17449 views	azfar72 Today, 01:26 PM
Installing a filter on a SW Espirit 100mm refractor? Started by Johnr1960 , Yesterday, 09:51 AM refractor, equipment	9 replies 146 views	$Installing a filter on a SW Espirit 100mm refractor? - last post by zakry3323$ zakry3323 Today, 01:11 PM
Celestron #52306 Regal M2 100ED Spotting Scope caveats Started by Castor , Yesterday, 12:56 AM refractor, Celestron, equipment and 1 more...	5 replies 128 views	Castor Today, 12:36 PM
Stellarvue SVX152T Experience Started by SXBB , 10 Mar 2019 1 2	31 replies 1593 views	Esso2112 Today, 08:55 AM
I Wanna Taste the Refractor Cool-Aid Started by brentknight , 12 Apr 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 101 replies 2564 views	$I Wanna Taste the Refractor Cool-Aid - last post by 25585$ 25585 Today, 08:28 AM
Long Pern Started by 25585 , 18 Apr 2019 refractor	8 replies 455 views	Simon B Today, 02:22 AM
Interpreting star test OF versus IF? Started by Loren Toole , 15 Apr 2019 optics, refractor	8 replies 329 views	DesertRat Today, 01:49 AM
Magic Words from Stellarvue - Your Order Has Shipped Started by Esso2112 , 26 Mar 2019 1 2	25 replies 987 views	Esso2112 Yesterday, 11:23 PM
Explore Scientific Focuser Started by rms59 , 12 Mar 2016 1 2 3	Hot 67 replies 6371 views	Zapp Brannigan Yesterday, 05:17 PM
WO. 50mm Redcat Started by Binojunky , 14 Apr 2019 1 2	30 replies 1001 views	GraySkies Yesterday, 04:11 PM
Orion 120 F/5 On Sale - Finally! Started by Ringo , 05 Apr 2019 1 2 3 4	Hot 80 replies 2661 views	brentknight Yesterday, 10:37 AM
AT 102 ED and binoviewers? Started by erin , 18 Apr 2019	2 replies 165 views	erin Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Classic TMB 105 F/6.2 white and gray tube info Started by TopQ , 25 Dec 2015 1 2	45 replies 3532 views	buddy ny Yesterday, 07:31 AM
Fine focus for the TMB CNC? Started by Astrojensen , 06 Jul 2016 1 2	40 replies 1505 views	buddy ny Yesterday, 07:23 AM
Should I buy this old Meade 152ED? Started by sentenza , 18 Apr 2019	23 replies 432 views	sentenza Yesterday, 03:57 AM
Classic Takahashi FC76 Ser. #7339-"Vera" Started by barbie , 17 Apr 2019 classic, refractor	11 replies 326 views	nicknacknock Yesterday, 12:47 AM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 99 →	Hot 2450 replies 193718 views	samovu Yesterday, 12:25 AM
Explore scientific 127 T adapter Started by Stargazingskydiver , 18 Apr 2019	0 replies 42 views	Stargazingskydiver 18 Apr 2019
Why no Skywatcher ED150 Images on Astrobin? Started by glend , 12 Apr 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 105 replies 2718 views	MGD 18 Apr 2019
Choice of Diagonal-Turret-EP for TEC 140FL Started by bdg , 11 Apr 2019 1 2	28 replies 612 views	rcg 18 Apr 2019
AT102ED - on sale, has anyone used one? Started by joelin , 31 May 2018 1 2 3 37 →	Hot 923 replies 46080 views	brentknight 18 Apr 2019
William Optics?Sky Rover?Astro-Tech?Which APO should I get? Started by waikee , 15 Apr 2019 astrophotography, refractor and 1 more...	8 replies 355 views	waikee 18 Apr 2019
2-in to 1.25-in compression ring for ST120? Started by jcj380 , 13 Apr 2019	3 replies 105 views	YAOG 18 Apr 2019
Best APO 4-5" refractor for your money Started by joelin , 26 Mar 2019 1 2 3 12 →	Hot 292 replies 11547 views	$Best APO 4-5" refractor for your money - last post by Tyson M$ Tyson M 18 Apr 2019
What are the right specs for a refractor? Started by starryhtx , 12 Apr 2019 1 2	31 replies 905 views	$What are the right specs for a refractor? - last post by oldtimer$ oldtimer 18 Apr 2019
BB Reviews the Bresser Messier AR-102L Started by Bomber Bob , 27 Mar 2019 equipment, observing report and 1 more... 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 142 replies 2653 views	Bomber Bob 18 Apr 2019
Svbony 80mm, pro's / cons? Started by Mike W. , 12 Apr 2019	6 replies 392 views	Peter Besenbruch 18 Apr 2019