Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay.

Refractors

A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.

Please log in to post a topic

Topic	Stats	Last Post Info
Pinned Links of interest and the "Best of Refractors" Started by Jason B , 20 Sep 2010	4 replies 45,493 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 28,203 views	$Focus on Refractors (repository of in-focus info) - last post by zrlevin$ zrlevin 24 Dec 2009
Bresser AR127S. The point of the Petzval design? Started by RichA , Today, 03:33 PM	0 replies 21 views	RichA Today, 03:33 PM
6" f/5 Achro Refractors Started by clusterbuster , 12 Mar 2019 1 2	39 replies 2,369 views	$6" f/5 Achro Refractors - last post by Manu#1$ Manu#1 Today, 03:17 PM
AT92 What kind of Abberation is this? Started by DougSol , 13 Sep 2020	16 replies 875 views	peleuba Today, 02:59 PM
Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? Started by mikeinlehigh , 06 Jul 2020 1 2 3 9 →	Hot 222 replies 10,201 views	SteveV Today, 02:58 PM
Which Fluorite scopes have the Fluorite element in the front Started by starman876 , 18 Sep 2020 1 2	40 replies 1,150 views	mikeDnight Today, 02:49 PM
Ed Ting's Orion 120 Review Started by RLK1 , 25 Aug 2020 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 174 replies 7,028 views	peleuba Today, 02:29 PM
Poor man Takahashi telescope? Started by paulsky , 16 Sep 2020 1 2 3	Hot 70 replies 2,668 views	YAOG Today, 02:18 PM
Hard case for Astrotech AT80ED? Started by jmccown , Today, 11:16 AM	8 replies 77 views	Toddeo Today, 02:16 PM
Astrotech 90EDT focuser backlash Started by PeteS_MA , 07 Mar 2020	20 replies 752 views	Jason B Today, 01:53 PM
The Askar FRA 400 Quintuplet Astrograph Started by RossW , 30 Jun 2020 1 2	32 replies 2,838 views	ZL4PLM Today, 01:39 PM
Need Help Choosing an APO Refractor - Europe Started by endlessky , 11 Sep 2020 astrophotography, refractor	15 replies 617 views	$Need Help Choosing an APO Refractor - Europe - last post by Randy54$ Randy54 Today, 12:32 PM
ED80 f/7.5 pushing the limits Started by cupton , 11 Mar 2020 1 2 3	Hot 55 replies 1,989 views	Shorty Barlow Today, 12:30 PM
Plate-solving subs from different filters Started by LPA , Yesterday, 09:43 AM	4 replies 100 views	LPA Today, 12:08 PM
Zeissitis Started by stevenwav , 13 Jul 2020 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 170 replies 7,805 views	ACG Today, 11:19 AM
Upgrading the Focuser in WO ZS80 10th Anniversary Scope Started by ismosi , 17 Mar 2017	12 replies 972 views	ismosi Today, 10:47 AM
The joy of a good, small refractor Started by TNmike , 03 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 74 replies 4,206 views	$The joy of a good, small refractor - last post by LDW47$ LDW47 Today, 10:44 AM
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 178 →	Hot 4,428 replies 377,526 views	doctordub Today, 10:10 AM
Explore Scientific ED115 FPL53 115mm f/5.5 vs Skywatcher Esprit 120ED APO Triplet Started by Vincenz79 , 19 Sep 2020 equipment, refractor, imaging and 1 more...	20 replies 477 views	YAOG Today, 09:55 AM
The most versatile refractor. Started by paulsky , 20 Sep 2020 1 2	Hot 49 replies 1,379 views	$The most versatile refractor. - last post by rerun$ rerun Today, 09:22 AM
Dew issues for refractor Started by cptbobrfh , 19 Sep 2020	23 replies 513 views	$Dew issues for refractor - last post by ImCat$ ImCat Today, 02:50 AM
William Optics Megrez 80 APO Triplet - Focuser Started by Biofish , 14 Sep 2020	10 replies 359 views	Mark9473 Today, 01:56 AM
How can I tell if I have Chromatic aberration in my APO? Started by Midnight Skies , 20 Sep 2020	7 replies 394 views	gnowellsct Yesterday, 10:50 PM
The Skywatcher 100 ED APO thread ... Started by BlueMoon , 09 Aug 2018 refractor 1 2 3 17 →	Hot 415 replies 33,962 views	SteveG Yesterday, 07:27 PM
Tele Vue NP101 Started by sojourneyer , 23 Aug 2020 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 101 replies 3,070 views	Spikey131 Yesterday, 06:18 PM
Difference between ES 102 $1900 & essential series $1199? Started by EEBA , 16 Sep 2020	24 replies 641 views	YAOG Yesterday, 04:09 PM
Has anyone actually bought and used the Tak Starbase 80? Started by gnowellsct , 20 Sep 2020	7 replies 283 views	gnowellsct Yesterday, 03:33 PM
TSA 102 and TOA-35 0.7x Reducer backfocus Started by yonafunu , Yesterday, 03:31 PM	0 replies 53 views	yonafunu Yesterday, 03:31 PM
Share your images taken with LZOS 115/805 (or any LZOS) Started by midnightlightning , 06 May 2020 1 2	36 replies 1,087 views	mclewis1 Yesterday, 11:08 AM
William Optics Zenithstar 61 / Flat61A Optical Tilt? Started by feygan , 24 Apr 2020	20 replies 940 views	feygan Yesterday, 10:34 AM
RED CAT 71 Started by Emanuel , 17 Sep 2020	19 replies 896 views	davidparks Yesterday, 10:28 AM
Off-Axis Guiding for AT72EDII Started by oracle4scott , Yesterday, 10:10 AM	0 replies 65 views	oracle4scott Yesterday, 10:10 AM
Modifying an NP101 to be a 101is Started by Ettu , 10 Sep 2020	9 replies 326 views	Ettu Yesterday, 10:00 AM
AP third production run of the 92mm F6.65 Stowaways Started by Bob Cook , 23 Dec 2019 1 2 3 14 →	Hot 344 replies 30,423 views	Paul G Yesterday, 09:12 AM
Vixen FL55SS: an ongoing "review" Started by Hesiod , 17 Feb 2019 astrophotography, equipment and 1 more... 1 2 3	Hot 57 replies 5,255 views	Hesiod Yesterday, 08:08 AM
Preordered AT102EDL Started by BruceNewEngland , 20 Sep 2020	7 replies 349 views	RAKing Yesterday, 08:07 AM
New Sky-Watcher refractor prototype Started by Jond105 , 05 Oct 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 116 replies 13,829 views	$New Sky-Watcher refractor prototype - last post by Mihai$ Mihai Yesterday, 03:50 AM
Most Versatile FOCAL LENGTH? (Max number of targets) Started by ant-man , 20 Sep 2020	4 replies 200 views	alan.dang Yesterday, 12:27 AM
Should I go small on my first scope? Started by Dante 34:139 , 20 Sep 2020	6 replies 313 views	Dante 34:139 20 Sep 2020
Old New Televue 85 Started by Manu#1 , 20 Jul 2020 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 106 replies 3,989 views	Jeff Gardner 20 Sep 2020
William optics GT102 witch Reducer Flattner Started by samson50 , 20 Sep 2020	4 replies 123 views	Cfreerksen 20 Sep 2020
TEC 200FL #001 Has Arrived Started by Kent10 , 06 Oct 2019 1 2 3 25 →	Hot 623 replies 32,891 views	Kent10 20 Sep 2020
Sky-Watcher ESPRIT 120ED Super APO Started by khursh , 21 Jun 2020 refractor 1 2 3	Hot 59 replies 3,176 views	Bcteleskier 20 Sep 2020
SW Esprit 80ED disappointing first results Started by mborland , 05 Sep 2020 1 2	27 replies 1,418 views	skaiser 20 Sep 2020
MEADE - 130MM SERIES 6000 ED TRIPLET APO Started by yehuda1 , 20 Sep 2020	8 replies 284 views	mehdymo 20 Sep 2020
Zerochromat for DSO astrophotography? Started by sifan , 20 Sep 2020 astrophotography, dso, refractor	1 reply 161 views	dan_1984 20 Sep 2020
What glass is in early ExploreScientific ED127 ? Started by Aleksandr Naumov , 10 Sep 2020 refractor	3 replies 203 views	John Fitzgerald 20 Sep 2020
TSA-102 Started by donadani , 17 Sep 2020 1 2	29 replies 1,049 views	25585 20 Sep 2020
Another Achro optical question Started by oldtimer , 17 Sep 2020	24 replies 563 views	Jon Isaacs 20 Sep 2020