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Pinned Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" Started by Jason B , 20 Sep 2010	4 replies 49,978 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 30,512 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
In Praise of Inexpensive Optics Started by kmparsons , 26 Sep 2021 1 2	44 replies 992 views	aa6ww Today, 01:36 AM
Barska 30070-225 Starwatcher: Anatomy & Renovation Started by Sky Muse , 20 Jan 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 89 replies 2,182 views	Sky Muse Today, 01:22 AM
Two Evoguide 50ED's with objective problems, manufacturing problem? Started by Redbetter , 24 Sep 2021	16 replies 251 views	Redbetter Today, 12:58 AM
A used Meade S102: mixed bag, great potential Started by MartinPond , Yesterday, 11:14 PM	3 replies 93 views	MartinPond Today, 12:54 AM
Which diagonal when using small refractor as its own finder? Started by tgreene , 24 Sep 2021	14 replies 291 views	$Which diagonal when using small refractor as its own finder? - last post by Mitrovarr$ Mitrovarr Today, 12:43 AM
Objective Clam Chip -- can I glue? Started by FredSoDak , Yesterday, 08:10 PM	3 replies 106 views	Mitrovarr Today, 12:38 AM
Newton Star SeekerII, Takahashi 100DL and the old FC100N Started by Marcus Roman , 01 Sep 2021	2 replies 187 views	TxStars Today, 12:23 AM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 255 →	Hot 6,372 replies 549,346 views	GUS.K Today, 12:03 AM
AT72EDII vs TSAPO72F6 Started by blemasle , 10 Oct 2019	18 replies 1,683 views	Rafael Amarins Yesterday, 10:58 PM
New 80mm refractor Started by Cydonia76 , 23 Sep 2021	17 replies 715 views	$New 80mm refractor - last post by Jon Isaacs$ Jon Isaacs Yesterday, 10:25 PM
My CUSTOM 6" Refractor (The YARD CANNON) Started by clusterbuster , 24 Sep 2021 1 2	31 replies 999 views	$My CUSTOM 6" Refractor (The YARD CANNON) - last post by ThusSpokeZarathustra$ ThusSpokeZarathustra Yesterday, 09:23 PM
Takahashi TSA 120 unboxing Started by GOLGO13 , 22 Sep 2021 1 2 3 4	Hot 78 replies 2,441 views	GOLGO13 Yesterday, 07:43 PM
AT115EDT Focuser and WO M63 CAA Started by dwyer2bp , 02 Jun 2021	19 replies 518 views	dayglow Yesterday, 07:29 PM
8 inch, $50,000 scope Started by RichA , 21 Sep 2021 1 2 3 4	Hot 78 replies 2,652 views	CHASLX200 Yesterday, 07:16 PM
Not sure how these go together - AT80EDT F/6 ED Started by mikezambo , 11 May 2021 1 2 3	Hot 72 replies 2,116 views	Astronomics Yesterday, 06:48 PM
SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 Started by sojourneyer , 07 Jun 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 305 replies 30,238 views	sojourneyer Yesterday, 05:46 PM
Focuser all the way in tube with 55mm back focus problem Started by davidmalanick , 20 Jun 2021 Astrophotography, Beginner and 3 more...	5 replies 276 views	dwyer2bp Yesterday, 05:32 PM
OH my fedex, that's no way to treat my SVX Started by bikerdib , 02 Sep 2021 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 100 replies 3,649 views	bikerdib Yesterday, 03:53 PM
Does anyone here use a TMB 80ss with a FT focuser? Started by Jeronimo Cruz , 26 Sep 2021	1 reply 73 views	photoracer18 Yesterday, 03:33 PM
Wanderings with the TT(Tiny Titan). Started by paulsky , 13 Sep 2021	18 replies 645 views	paulsky Yesterday, 03:28 PM
Sky-Watcher Esprit 100mm ED Triplet - Focuser Question Started by Jim Waters , 12 Oct 2020 astrophotography, reflector and 1 more...	4 replies 426 views	SilverLitz Yesterday, 03:03 PM
WO Fluorostar 91 - new scope Started by mewmartigan , 09 Sep 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 316 replies 29,096 views	Tom M Yesterday, 01:51 PM
Flocking issue in Photoline 107 Started by Neinball , 23 Sep 2021	3 replies 143 views	macdonjh Yesterday, 01:22 PM
Scratch on brand new refractor lens - acceptable? Started by fungus57 , 26 Sep 2021 1 2	27 replies 759 views	$Scratch on brand new refractor lens - acceptable? - last post by Reid W$ Reid W Yesterday, 01:17 PM
Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) Started by Scott in NC , 27 Jul 2019 1 2 3 95 →	Hot 2,360 replies 302,379 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) - last post by TG$ TG Yesterday, 12:51 PM
What do you think is the difference between a good and a great refractor? Started by Jethro777 , 19 Sep 2021 Optics, Refractor, Lens Making 1 2 3	Hot 65 replies 2,247 views	$What do you think is the difference between a good and a great refractor? - last post by doctordub$ doctordub Yesterday, 12:29 PM
Skywatcher Evostar 150 ED Glass. Started by AmazinGazin , 18 Jun 2020 refractor, optics, equipment	18 replies 1,476 views	Mitrovarr Yesterday, 11:39 AM
Yet another achromat, and like-new... Started by Sky Muse , 21 Sep 2021 1 2	34 replies 1,004 views	Sky Muse Yesterday, 10:26 AM
TEC 140 binoscope #2 Started by Tamiji Homma , 14 Mar 2018 1 2 3	Hot 67 replies 9,000 views	Tamiji Homma Yesterday, 09:56 AM
New Tak FC76-DCU with Q1.7 Extender Observing Report Started by SandyHouTex , 24 Jul 2021 1 2	31 replies 965 views	GOLGO13 Yesterday, 09:47 AM
TMB 92SS first light Started by bigbangbaby , 03 Aug 2021 1 2	37 replies 2,233 views	dagadget Yesterday, 09:02 AM
Advice for Skywatcher 120ed; mount, focuser upgrade ? Started by Dobserver , 20 Sep 2021 Equipment, Refractor, Tripod	15 replies 281 views	Victor Martinez Yesterday, 08:51 AM
William Optics FLT 120 - Fluoro Star 120mm f/6.5 Started by EasyQuest , 10 Sep 2021 Refractor, Observing, Optics	10 replies 822 views	EasyQuest Yesterday, 08:34 AM
Are long OTAs more sensitive to vibration? Started by belliott4488 , 20 Sep 2021 Equipment, Mount, Refractor 1 2	43 replies 990 views	Jon Isaacs Yesterday, 08:06 AM
Skywatcher Evostar 80ED for astrophotography Started by dipi , 26 Sep 2021	5 replies 138 views	dipi Yesterday, 06:15 AM
Classic Stellarvue? Started by kenny moses , 24 Sep 2021	13 replies 428 views	Scott in NC 26 Sep 2021
Altair 150EDF fpl53 doublet. Started by Iowaboy , 19 Apr 2021	10 replies 866 views	stevew 26 Sep 2021
Large Refractor Case Started by Jeff Morgan , 14 Jun 2021	18 replies 776 views	$Large Refractor Case - last post by Jeff Morgan$ Jeff Morgan 26 Sep 2021
Astro Techitis Started by dagadget , 19 Jul 2021 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 154 replies 7,480 views	CMS1288 26 Sep 2021
Starwave 102ED f11 (yes, ED) Started by Riccardo_italy , 08 Jan 2019 1 2 3 39 →	Hot 966 replies 104,029 views	Jethro7 26 Sep 2021
Stellarvitis Started by rkelley8493 , 12 Jun 2020 1 2 3	Hot 72 replies 4,323 views	Scott in NC 26 Sep 2021
Quick Question on my Tak TSA-120 Started by Brian A , 26 Sep 2021	8 replies 188 views	Kunama 26 Sep 2021
Where Does Your Refractor Max Out? Started by briansalomon1 , 24 Sep 2021 1 2	26 replies 727 views	$Where Does Your Refractor Max Out? - last post by aa6ww$ aa6ww 26 Sep 2021
APitis Started by gjanke , 02 May 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 313 replies 25,518 views	Scott in NC 26 Sep 2021
Omegon ED 110/660 - first experiences Started by Mikoka , 10 May 2021	17 replies 802 views	Mikoka 26 Sep 2021
Hyperia Started by teashea , 23 Sep 2021	19 replies 637 views	nicknacknock 26 Sep 2021
Skywatcher Evostar 120mm ED PRO Started by Olympian , 23 Sep 2021	9 replies 414 views	donadani 26 Sep 2021
Istar 140 Apo triplet Lens for visual Started by Meticon , 18 Sep 2021	3 replies 399 views	Psion 26 Sep 2021