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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 64,880 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 43,383 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Borg90FL, FSQ85, others? - Best Full Frame imager under 400mm? Started by drmikevt , Yesterday, 11:13 PM	7 replies 184 views	Rasfahan Today, 06:41 PM
102mm f/11 Refractor Started by clusterbuster , 14 Feb 2020 1 2 3 14 →	Hot 344 replies 32,433 views	$102mm f/11 Refractor - last post by kektop$ kektop Today, 06:38 PM
Downgrading to a Takahashi FOA-60Q? Started by kektop , Yesterday, 05:54 PM	13 replies 301 views	kektop Today, 06:30 PM
Love for the TV 102 Started by 25585 , Yesterday, 02:10 PM	7 replies 263 views	25585 Today, 06:27 PM
AT 102ED if you already have a SW 100ED Started by Kim2010 , Yesterday, 01:12 PM	23 replies 405 views	coopman Today, 06:22 PM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 332 →	Hot 8,295 replies 795,287 views	25585 Today, 06:19 PM
SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 Started by sojourneyer , 07 Jun 2020 1 2 3 25 →	Hot 611 replies 264,877 views	Herb_H Today, 05:47 PM
Balancing AT72ED scope Started by gazerjim , 09 Jun 2018 1 2	28 replies 3,262 views	MarkMittlesteadt Today, 04:31 PM
Askar FRA500 vs the WO FLT 91 Started by StarMike8SE , 01 Mar 2022 1 2	33 replies 2,787 views	900SL Today, 04:28 PM
Analysis of the Astrophysics 105 Traveller EDF F5.8 Started by Tyson M , 07 Mar 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 94 replies 9,362 views	photoracer18 Today, 04:25 PM
TSA 120 Diffraction spikes, any advice? Started by HagglePig420 , 02 Dec 2022 1 2	44 replies 1,336 views	$TSA 120 Diffraction spikes, any advice? - last post by scout$ scout Today, 04:11 PM
Focuser Diagonal/Eyepiece Adapter Started by Gofr , Yesterday, 08:26 PM	7 replies 110 views	Gofr Today, 03:35 PM
Largest Commercially Available Refractor? Started by Functionofwhy , 14 Oct 2022 1 2	27 replies 1,752 views	$Largest Commercially Available Refractor? - last post by A Y$ A Y Today, 03:08 PM
Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor Started by sunistar , Today, 11:03 AM	10 replies 200 views	$Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor - last post by hyia$ hyia Today, 02:30 PM
Bhatinov Mask for Orion ED 80 Started by Steve Saturn , 01 Dec 2022	5 replies 162 views	Steve Saturn Today, 02:29 PM
Lightest weight 80mm f5-f6 achro refractor with decent optics? Started by miniqtone , 30 Nov 2022 1 2	37 replies 724 views	$Lightest weight 80mm f5-f6 achro refractor with decent optics? - last post by BigC$ BigC Today, 01:32 PM
Svbony 503 70ED dual scope? Started by paulsky , Today, 11:11 AM	2 replies 102 views	Herb_H Today, 01:31 PM
Refractor condensation after rain Started by msacco , Yesterday, 03:53 PM	17 replies 347 views	$Refractor condensation after rain - last post by msacco$ msacco Today, 01:11 PM
Recommendations for a 90mm scope Started by Starlancer , 05 Dec 2022	18 replies 668 views	Starlancer Today, 01:00 PM
Takahashi FS-60C for Imaging - Multi Flattener? Started by tbhausen , Yesterday, 02:45 PM	7 replies 180 views	tbhausen Today, 12:57 PM
WO Megrez 80mm Lomo Super Apo Started by mike bacanin , 17 Dec 2021 1 2	43 replies 2,217 views	Jesús N. Today, 12:50 PM
Would a Baader Steeltrack focuser fit in a Takahashi FC100DC tube? Started by 25585 , 05 Dec 2022	6 replies 295 views	sdedalus83 Today, 12:39 PM
A $45 50mm F/5 RFT Started by Jon Isaacs , 16 Jan 2021 1 2 3 23 →	Hot 563 replies 33,229 views	AstroKerr Today, 11:34 AM
To buy or not buy shall I go for a Doublet or Triplet,what brand!? Started by Supernova74 , 28 Nov 2022 1 2	42 replies 1,571 views	Supernova74 Today, 10:24 AM
Astro Tech AT72ED2 for grab and go? Started by exhogflyer , 11 Feb 2022 1 2	36 replies 2,347 views	jcj380 Today, 08:26 AM
Stellarvue SV80ED NHNG Deluxe vs AT100ED Started by scuba14c , 23 Nov 2022	22 replies 609 views	Chucky Today, 07:22 AM
EVOSTAR 150 ED club Started by bob midiri , 19 Nov 2020 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 308 replies 25,627 views	bob midiri Today, 07:15 AM
FLT 132 can’t access screw on focuser Started by X0D , Yesterday, 03:23 PM	3 replies 102 views	rkaufmann87 Today, 01:51 AM
TEC Waitlist Started by nibiru12 , 01 Mar 2022 1 2 3 4	Hot 84 replies 7,167 views	Beaverpond Astro Yesterday, 10:09 PM
For those that have refractors with premium glass, what makes it worth the cost to you? Started by midwestastronomer , 24 Nov 2022 1 2 3 9 →	Hot 200 replies 8,726 views	$For those that have refractors with premium glass, what makes it worth the cost to you? - last post by Soothsayerman$ Soothsayerman Yesterday, 10:02 PM
ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL Started by tomdiana , 01 Dec 2022	15 replies 778 views	cengell Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Redcat 51 as a guide scope. Started by Panotaker , Yesterday, 09:42 AM	5 replies 161 views	hyiger Yesterday, 09:26 PM
Tell me about your Televue Telescope Started by Mike W , 22 Feb 2019 1 2 3 33 →	Hot 809 replies 74,141 views	GSansoucie Yesterday, 08:59 PM
The Joy of a Small Refractor Started by MarkMittlesteadt , 21 Nov 2022 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 110 replies 6,320 views	$The Joy of a Small Refractor - last post by Lagrange$ Lagrange Yesterday, 07:33 PM
FOT106 focuser threaded adapter Started by poorfield , 01 Dec 2022	2 replies 127 views	poorfield Yesterday, 05:08 PM
William Optics FLT 120 - Fluoro Star 120mm f/6.5 Started by EasyQuest , 10 Sep 2021 Refractor, Observing, Optics 1 2 3	Hot 63 replies 10,529 views	Rich_ Yesterday, 04:53 PM
Did reflectors drive you to refractors? Started by 25585 , 23 Nov 2022 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 144 replies 5,135 views	$Did reflectors drive you to refractors? - last post by Jehujones$ Jehujones Yesterday, 04:20 PM
Question for the experts, help me make up my mind! Started by CaptMax , Yesterday, 12:17 PM	7 replies 240 views	ngc7319_20 Yesterday, 03:54 PM
Bob Royce 7-inch F/15 Achromat Started by Alan French , 18 Oct 2022 1 2 3	Hot 70 replies 3,534 views	daquad Yesterday, 02:13 PM
I need your help , is the 101is... Started by Look at the sky 101 , 03 Dec 2022	22 replies 755 views	alnitak22 Yesterday, 09:15 AM
Currently using a WO 132. Considering a longer focal length scope under $10,000 Started by Sasquachh , 30 Nov 2022 1 2	42 replies 1,023 views	weis14 Yesterday, 08:44 AM
NP101 Owners Thread Started by Phillip Creed , 23 Nov 2022 1 2	39 replies 1,433 views	GeoffC47 05 Dec 2022
AT80ED vs. AT80EDL Started by wrvond , 22 Nov 2022	21 replies 749 views	wrvond 05 Dec 2022
Would a Baader Steeltrack focuser fit in a Takahashi FC100DC tube? Started by 25585 , 05 Dec 2022	0 replies 109 views	25585 05 Dec 2022
Celestron Omni AZ 102 Discussions and Input - Owners Only Please Started by sojourneyer , 19 Dec 2019 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 136 replies 13,977 views	Polyphemos 05 Dec 2022
Handling a heavy refractor Started by CapPic , 01 Dec 2022	20 replies 955 views	$Handling a heavy refractor - last post by Scott99$ Scott99 05 Dec 2022
Skywatcher 80 ED focuser weight support Started by astrocuriosity , 03 Dec 2022	6 replies 203 views	ButterFly 05 Dec 2022
Stellarvue SVX102T Owners Thread Started by KTAZ , 12 Mar 2022 1 2 3 12 →	Hot 280 replies 18,379 views	Psychlist1972 05 Dec 2022