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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 47,320 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 29,057 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 198 →	Hot 4,925 replies 429,784 views	Marcus Roman Today, 01:59 PM
New refractor from Stellarvue SVX102D? Started by RNSpeed , Yesterday, 08:33 PM	18 replies 440 views	$New refractor from Stellarvue SVX102D? - last post by tgreene$ tgreene Today, 01:58 PM
Refractor advice for DSO viewing Started by Wesker , 21 Jan 2021 1 2 3	Hot 63 replies 1,245 views	$Refractor advice for DSO viewing - last post by teashea$ teashea Today, 01:57 PM
Am looking for a less expensive reducer/corrector for the Explore Scientific 127ed FCD100 Started by Maxedout , Today, 01:47 PM	1 reply 12 views	bobzeq25 Today, 01:56 PM
Statistical Study - Out of Stock Items Started by teashea , 04 Jan 2021 1 2	44 replies 1,795 views	teashea Today, 01:50 PM
Why specify glass type if you don't specify optical accuracy? Started by RichA , 11 Jan 2021 1 2 3 10 →	Hot 233 replies 5,247 views	Mitrovarr Today, 01:48 PM
Takahashi FC-76 DCU vs. FC-76 DS: which would you prefer for visual observation? Started by db2005 , 29 May 2019 refractor 1 2 3 4	Hot 76 replies 7,668 views	25585 Today, 01:16 PM
Perhaps a 120 is the sweet spot Started by Trevor N , Yesterday, 04:09 PM	11 replies 506 views	25585 Today, 01:01 PM
Looking for a Good 60mm Guide-Scope Started by Jim Waters , Yesterday, 11:17 PM equipment, refractor	4 replies 125 views	Jim Waters Today, 12:49 PM
TMB 130ss Started by imtl , Yesterday, 01:52 PM	19 replies 380 views	imtl Today, 12:46 PM
120-130 ED Doublet Apos? Started by BillP , 14 Jan 2021 1 2 3	Hot 56 replies 3,148 views	25585 Today, 12:36 PM
Skywatcher 120ED new focuser installation and shortening Started by denis0007dl , 13 Nov 2020 1 2	25 replies 750 views	junomike Today, 12:27 PM
60mm attraction Started by grif 678 , 24 Jan 2021 1 2	26 replies 789 views	KerryR Today, 12:08 PM
Does aperture outway strehl ratio? Started by stevew , 24 Jan 2021	8 replies 497 views	gwlee Today, 12:06 PM
Stellarvue is coming out with a new scope a 180mm Monster! Started by scadvice , 01 Jan 2021 1 2 3 4	Hot 92 replies 5,853 views	Astrojensen Today, 11:48 AM
Refractor for cold climate Started by Le_Troglodyte , Yesterday, 08:41 PM	10 replies 359 views	$Refractor for cold climate - last post by litesong$ litesong Today, 11:26 AM
AD-VIX 120s Started by bulletdodger , Yesterday, 07:04 PM	5 replies 191 views	nicknacknock Today, 10:19 AM
CFF Refractor, What can you tell me about them? Started by Sacred Heart , 18 Jan 2021 1 2 3	Hot 72 replies 2,770 views	$CFF Refractor, What can you tell me about them? - last post by Deadlake$ Deadlake Today, 10:07 AM
William Optics FLT 90 Started by Phishin_phool , Yesterday, 12:20 AM	8 replies 330 views	Phishin_phool Today, 06:46 AM
Moonraker refractors - see, want. Started by 25585 , 17 Jan 2021 1 2	32 replies 1,376 views	$Moonraker refractors - see, want. - last post by moonrakercat$ moonrakercat Today, 05:25 AM
Takahashi MEF-3 (7:1 micro focuser)... wrong expectations? Started by AlexTardif , 15 Aug 2018 1 2	42 replies 4,707 views	jock58 Today, 05:09 AM
AT92 w AT2” FF and EOS Ra - poor performance Started by skaiser , Today, 01:08 AM	2 replies 147 views	sg6 Today, 04:23 AM
Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) Started by Scott in NC , 27 Jul 2019 1 2 3 74 →	Hot 1,836 replies 220,687 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) - last post by scotsman328i$ scotsman328i Today, 01:08 AM
AT 125 EDL doublet Started by sipster , 26 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 61 replies 3,780 views	Voyager 3 Yesterday, 11:59 PM
Weight of AT72ED vs. AT72EDII? Started by mkothe , 24 Jan 2021	3 replies 139 views	dpacky Yesterday, 10:22 PM
William Optics Zenithstar 81 Started by AlienRatDog , 22 Dec 2020	10 replies 573 views	Sedim Yesterday, 10:05 PM
Sears Discoverer Model no. 3 4454 80mm f15 reputation good or bad? Started by MER , Yesterday, 02:51 PM	5 replies 180 views	Jethro7 Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Orion StarBlast 102MM Travel Refractor Started by CarolinaBanker , 23 Jan 2021 equipment, Orion, refractor	4 replies 204 views	$Orion StarBlast 102MM Travel Refractor - last post by CarolinaBanker$ CarolinaBanker Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? Started by mikeinlehigh , 06 Jul 2020 1 2 3 34 →	Hot 826 replies 44,289 views	Mitchell M. Yesterday, 09:11 PM
Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO Chromatic Abberation? Started by Barologuy , 10 Oct 2020 1 2 3	Hot 55 replies 5,110 views	TareqPhoto Yesterday, 09:08 PM
TOA Started by RedzoneMN , 15 Jan 2021	16 replies 845 views	Creedence Yesterday, 07:58 PM
Askar FMA180 D40mm F/5.5 Triplet ED Super APO Started by Phil Jones , 20 Jul 2020 1 2	32 replies 3,718 views	Alsterling Yesterday, 07:29 PM
Orion 80ED T CF short refractor Started by radarsski , Yesterday, 06:38 PM refractor	0 replies 99 views	$Orion 80ED T CF short refractor - last post by radarsski$ radarsski Yesterday, 06:38 PM
Case for 130 Started by Moravianus , 24 Jan 2021	10 replies 344 views	andysea Yesterday, 06:11 PM
Soft case options for larger Refractor? Started by Alan S , 27 Nov 2020 1 2	25 replies 613 views	$Soft case options for larger Refractor? - last post by Sketcher$ Sketcher Yesterday, 06:04 PM
Questions regarding Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 triplets Started by Peterson Engineering , 22 Jan 2021	14 replies 403 views	messyboy Yesterday, 05:20 PM
Radian Raptor 61 f/4.5 Started by astroseyer , 30 Sep 2020 astrophotography, refractor 1 2 3 16 →	Hot 392 replies 27,903 views	BDBake Yesterday, 05:09 PM
AT65EDQ focus help Started by adosaj , Yesterday, 04:59 PM	0 replies 83 views	adosaj Yesterday, 04:59 PM
Upgrade to Redcat 51 or not? Started by stars n planets , Yesterday, 03:31 PM	4 replies 173 views	robbieg147 Yesterday, 04:55 PM
Are Takahashi focusers bad? Started by gundark , 30 May 2018 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 146 replies 9,333 views	Bowlerhat Yesterday, 03:57 PM
Carbon fiber vinyl wrap Started by Heitman , 24 Jan 2021	7 replies 259 views	Heitman Yesterday, 01:55 PM
My first Tak! Started by Stellar1 , 23 Jan 2021 1 2 3	Hot 52 replies 1,366 views	payner Yesterday, 10:06 AM
17th CENTURY and MODERN Single lens refractor Started by Ovidiu Catalin , 08 May 2020 optics, refractor, lens making and 1 more... 1 2	43 replies 3,288 views	$17th CENTURY and MODERN Single lens refractor - last post by Ovidiu Catalin$ Ovidiu Catalin Yesterday, 08:25 AM
Do fpl 53 doublets perform differently at different temps? Started by Darren Drake , 24 Jan 2021	9 replies 312 views	Jon Isaacs Yesterday, 07:29 AM
Battle of the wide fields Started by BlueTrane2028 , 22 Jan 2021	22 replies 803 views	Mitrovarr Yesterday, 01:20 AM
TOA-130 vs TOA-150 Started by Jpberger , 20 Jul 2020 1 2	41 replies 3,012 views	RedzoneMN 24 Jan 2021
Orion ST80 is back Started by belgrade , 04 Nov 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 316 replies 12,248 views	Tom Stock 24 Jan 2021
FC100DF focusing adapters Started by rootsabove , 23 Jan 2021	10 replies 262 views	mikeDnight 24 Jan 2021