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Refractors

A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.

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Pinned Moderator Recruitment Started by WOBentley , 03 Feb 2021	0 replies 171 views	WOBentley 03 Feb 2021
Pinned Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" Started by Jason B , 20 Sep 2010	4 replies 47,787 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 29,278 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Is the FC100DZ the best DOUBLET ever made? Started by mikeDnight , 27 Jan 2021 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 159 replies 7,318 views	skygazer66WA Today, 01:44 AM
Best Refractors You Have Used Started by Scott Beith , 08 Nov 2016 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 184 replies 21,593 views	$Best Refractors You Have Used - last post by DavidNealMinnick$ DavidNealMinnick Today, 01:39 AM
AT102EDL first light? Started by TNmike , 29 Jan 2021 1 2	27 replies 1,708 views	j-d-b Today, 12:33 AM
Show us your glass! Started by m9x18 , 18 Mar 2020 1 2 3 12 →	Hot 275 replies 19,178 views	Zubenelgenubi17 Today, 12:01 AM
Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) Started by Scott in NC , 27 Jul 2019 1 2 3 77 →	Hot 1,909 replies 233,548 views	$Post a picture of your refractors (part 8) - last post by Colin exraaf$ Colin exraaf Yesterday, 11:43 PM
William Optics Camera Angle Rotator for 2.5” M63 Focuser Started by Jim Waters , Yesterday, 11:15 PM Equipment, Refractor	2 replies 47 views	Jim Waters Yesterday, 11:42 PM
WO-itis? Started by Zubenelgenubi17 , 15 Feb 2021 Equipment, Refractor	12 replies 710 views	Colin exraaf Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Picked this up today from Agena AstroProducts Started by NoDarkSkies , 17 Feb 2021	7 replies 1,120 views	NoDarkSkies Yesterday, 11:08 PM
Good portable refractor for less than $1000 Started by Sambone , 25 Feb 2021 Refractor	10 replies 303 views	$Good portable refractor for less than $1000 - last post by Stopforths$ Stopforths Yesterday, 10:23 PM
APM 152-1200 Ed thoughts for imaging Started by Tim , Yesterday, 05:13 PM	13 replies 171 views	telfish Yesterday, 10:12 PM
What are the Advantages of a Refractor? Started by Sonya Z , 23 Feb 2021 1 2 3	Hot 69 replies 1,490 views	$What are the Advantages of a Refractor? - last post by Rollo$ Rollo Yesterday, 09:46 PM
An observation (Pun intended) Started by t.r. , 25 Feb 2021	17 replies 428 views	Bowlerhat Yesterday, 09:18 PM
Focuser for FC-100DZ Started by fuerelisa , Yesterday, 08:19 PM	2 replies 85 views	tboss70 Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Askar 200mm F4 Astrophotography Lens / Scope Started by Astrojedi , 04 Sep 2020 1 2	36 replies 3,254 views	tonyt Yesterday, 09:03 PM
Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? Started by mikeinlehigh , 06 Jul 2020 1 2 3 37 →	Hot 905 replies 51,359 views	McGarnicle Yesterday, 07:49 PM
Orion ED80 too Big for Grab and Go Started by Planethunter80 , 12 Dec 2017	21 replies 2,441 views	teashea Yesterday, 07:20 PM
Buying from Japan since mid 2020? Started by ariesram , 25 Feb 2021	12 replies 483 views	teashea Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Why are there almost no big achro manufacturers left (good old times) Started by michiel , 25 Feb 2021	23 replies 720 views	kksmith Yesterday, 06:41 PM
APM 152-1200 Ed thoughts for imaging Started by Tim , Yesterday, 05:12 PM	0 replies 61 views	Tim Yesterday, 05:12 PM
Thoughts on Takahashi FS - 60CB Started by ghostgoj , 26 Dec 2020 refractor, observing, imaging and 2 more... 1 2	25 replies 1,593 views	demorcef Yesterday, 04:50 PM
Love for the Orion 120ST? Started by sportsmed , 25 Feb 2021	22 replies 383 views	Echolight Yesterday, 04:26 PM
The joy of a good, small refractor Started by TNmike , 03 Jul 2020 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 194 replies 16,902 views	$The joy of a good, small refractor - last post by LDW47$ LDW47 Yesterday, 02:31 PM
Difference Between 90mm and 127mm or 130mm? Started by Dave96 , 23 Feb 2021 1 2	36 replies 774 views	Dave96 Yesterday, 02:13 PM
Under 80mm Started by Emanuel , 18 Feb 2021 1 2 3	Hot 50 replies 1,429 views	Emanuel Yesterday, 12:57 PM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 202 →	Hot 5,035 replies 442,478 views	RobM Yesterday, 12:55 PM
Does the position of a Field Flattener effect Refractor Focal Length? Started by JStarCN , 23 Feb 2021	7 replies 198 views	$Does the position of a Field Flattener effect Refractor Focal Length? - last post by JStarCN$ JStarCN Yesterday, 11:49 AM
Sharpstar 61 EDPH II APO Chromatic Abberation? Started by Barologuy , 10 Oct 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 76 replies 6,845 views	TareqPhoto Yesterday, 11:20 AM
80mm APO Refractor for Astrophotography Recommendation Started by JerryX , 25 Feb 2021	9 replies 205 views	$80mm APO Refractor for Astrophotography Recommendation - last post by MrRoberts$ MrRoberts Yesterday, 09:49 AM
Realistic refractors for an Az GTi mount? Started by 25585 , 01 Aug 2020	16 replies 1,232 views	$Realistic refractors for an Az GTi mount? - last post by CChristakis$ CChristakis Yesterday, 09:45 AM
William Optics Fluorostar 91 Started by Heywood , 25 Feb 2021	4 replies 251 views	WoodlandsAstronomer Yesterday, 09:37 AM
Orion ST80 is back Started by belgrade , 04 Nov 2020 1 2 3 14 →	Hot 332 replies 14,116 views	tkay71 Yesterday, 07:51 AM
Change SW 120ED by TS Photoline doublet SD 125 Started by Victor Martinez , 10 Feb 2021	6 replies 485 views	Rutilus Yesterday, 05:17 AM
Vixen refractor carry handle for refractors Started by mike bacanin , 16 Jul 2020 1 2	27 replies 1,239 views	$Vixen refractor carry handle for refractors - last post by Bowlerhat$ Bowlerhat Yesterday, 01:26 AM
F/15 Achromats Started by Deepskyclusterstruck , 19 Feb 2021 1 2 3	Hot 62 replies 1,752 views	Bowlerhat Yesterday, 01:20 AM
SVX140T on the way! Started by reddog1972 , 03 Jan 2021	21 replies 1,109 views	Moon-Watcher Yesterday, 12:59 AM
4" refractors which can be collimated? Started by ttc359 , 25 Feb 2021	4 replies 249 views	$4" refractors which can be collimated? - last post by rhcrooks$ rhcrooks Yesterday, 12:28 AM
Tell me about your Televue Telescope Started by Mike W , 22 Feb 2019 1 2 3 25 →	Hot 615 replies 44,324 views	MortonH 25 Feb 2021
The Skywatcher 100 ED APO thread ... Started by BlueMoon , 09 Aug 2018 refractor 1 2 3 22 →	Hot 543 replies 45,977 views	Mike in Rancho 25 Feb 2021
The TS 80mm 330mm FL finder, great rich field scope. Started by 25585 , 25 Feb 2021	0 replies 112 views	25585 25 Feb 2021
Just ordered an Astrotech AT80ED! Started by James1996 , 12 Feb 2021 1 2	39 replies 1,347 views	Mitrovarr 25 Feb 2021
TEC 160mm F7 vs APM 130mm F9.2 Started by kenneyj88 , 09 Feb 2021	14 replies 785 views	dan_1984 25 Feb 2021
Chromatic Aberration in Radian Raptor 61? Started by threemcs17 , 12 Feb 2021	13 replies 427 views	Stevejallen 25 Feb 2021
STARPRO AZ 90MM - Focuser Adapter/Threading? Started by ItsNotTheSizeOfTheScope , 25 Feb 2021	0 replies 66 views	ItsNotTheSizeOfTheScope 25 Feb 2021
Radian Raptor 61 f/4.5 Started by astroseyer , 30 Sep 2020 astrophotography, refractor 1 2 3 17 →	Hot 405 replies 30,302 views	SunJao 25 Feb 2021
Case for AP130GTX ? Started by indio , 23 Feb 2021	18 replies 383 views	indio 25 Feb 2021
AstroTech ED80 vs Orion ED 80 for AP Started by midwestastronomer , 21 Feb 2021 1 2	26 replies 621 views	bobzeq25 25 Feb 2021
Sky-Watcher ESPRIT 120ED Super APO Started by khursh , 21 Jun 2020 refractor 1 2 3 4	Hot 88 replies 7,563 views	MontyC 25 Feb 2021