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Refractors

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How to dampen OTA vibration Started by Mick Christopher , 15 Oct 2019	10 replies 271 views	gnowellsct 16 Oct 2019
SW Esprit 80mm for visual only? Started by CounterWeight , 14 Oct 2019	10 replies 265 views	gnowellsct 15 Oct 2019
APM 140 Doublet Owners; What Do You Think? Started by Doug Culbertson , 19 Feb 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 124 replies 6723 views	evan9162 15 Oct 2019
Explore Scientific 102mm APO strange stars Started by javaruba , 16 Dec 2018	3 replies 405 views	PPPPPP42 15 Oct 2019
Takahashi FC100DL/DC which mount and tripod? Started by sjd , 14 Oct 2019	15 replies 413 views	Lookitup 15 Oct 2019
The AT72EDII is out! Started by Simon Alderman , 08 Jun 2017 1 2 3 19 →	Hot 457 replies 42551 views	The Luckster 15 Oct 2019
ATREDT15 Focal Reducer vs. ATREDT30 Started by ssantia , 12 Jul 2019 accessories, astrophotography and 2 more...	1 reply 146 views	Odin Exodus 15 Oct 2019
WO RedCat 51: comments, observations, opinions and suggestions Started by weh , 29 Apr 2019 astrophotography, dslr, equipment and 3 more... 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 108 replies 8757 views	digitalmagic 15 Oct 2019
Takahashi Starbase 80 First Impressions Started by SandyHouTex , 05 Oct 2019	22 replies 1471 views	SandyHouTex 15 Oct 2019
So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? Started by contrailmaker , 19 Feb 2018 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 168 replies 15315 views	$So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - last post by Bomber Bob$ Bomber Bob 15 Oct 2019
Question concerning AT72EDii stock/ship dates. Started by joseph07081 , 12 Oct 2019	5 replies 203 views	joseph07081 14 Oct 2019
Reducer recommendation for Esprit 150 Started by Eric H , 14 Oct 2019	7 replies 168 views	Eric H 14 Oct 2019
collar ring for the williams optics z61 Started by taki53 , 14 Oct 2019	1 reply 50 views	sg6 14 Oct 2019
Field flattener for 120mm f/8.3 Started by joelin , 14 Oct 2019	1 reply 70 views	sg6 14 Oct 2019
Collimation service for quad? Started by Cerberus , 14 Oct 2019	4 replies 160 views	Eric H 14 Oct 2019
Newton Rings Started by grif 678 , 08 Oct 2019	16 replies 388 views	scooke 14 Oct 2019
Should I train my ETX-70AT’s drives? Started by tomcatguy74 , 13 Oct 2019	3 replies 130 views	Ken Sturrock 13 Oct 2019
Outfitting Takahashi Extender Q (1.6X) w/Baader ClickLocks Started by AlexTardif , 15 Aug 2018 1 2	32 replies 1302 views	Spikey131 13 Oct 2019
Back to basics, 120 mm F5 Orion achromatic refractor Started by revans , 05 Oct 2019	22 replies 800 views	$Back to basics, 120 mm F5 Orion achromatic refractor - last post by FlyWithFSI$ FlyWithFSI 13 Oct 2019
Vixen 130ED SS on the way! Started by dscarpa , 08 Oct 2019	21 replies 686 views	dscarpa 13 Oct 2019
AT72EDII vs TSAPO72F6 Started by blemasle , 10 Oct 2019	13 replies 379 views	Anhydrite 13 Oct 2019
Options for Widefield Imaging Started by Jireh , 11 Oct 2019	9 replies 287 views	Jireh 13 Oct 2019
A Handy Tool: Spot Sizes Started by Alan French , 12 Oct 2019	1 reply 230 views	noisejammer 13 Oct 2019
Startravel 120 focusing issues with Barlow Started by Joku_ , 11 Oct 2019	5 replies 201 views	Joku_ 13 Oct 2019
Tell me about your Televue Telescope Started by Mike W , 22 Feb 2019 1 2 3 13 →	Hot 319 replies 16504 views	25585 13 Oct 2019
Starwave 102ED f/11 optical tube - storage options ? Started by vkhastro1 , 12 Oct 2019	10 replies 245 views	beanerds 13 Oct 2019
Thinking about a 102 Refractor, something like the AT102 ED- Suggestions? Started by aeajr , 01 Aug 2019 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 167 replies 5451 views	$Thinking about a 102 Refractor, something like the AT102 ED- Suggestions? - last post by joseph07081$ joseph07081 12 Oct 2019
Tak FC-76 refractor. Tried Everything, Cannot get Focus with Binoviewer Started by Rainguy , 02 Oct 2019	15 replies 464 views	$Tak FC-76 refractor. Tried Everything, Cannot get Focus with Binoviewer - last post by grif 678$ grif 678 12 Oct 2019
AT 102: Case recommendation Started by tjbitt , 08 Oct 2019	10 replies 309 views	Toddeo 12 Oct 2019
Thread size for ES extension tubes? Started by Jeff Lee , 12 Oct 2019	0 replies 39 views	Jeff Lee 12 Oct 2019
Using a 2" Prism Diagonal with F9.5 5" Frac Started by morden8uk , 04 Oct 2019 1 2	28 replies 728 views	j.gardavsky 12 Oct 2019
130 vs. 150 for photography? Started by Eric H , 11 Oct 2019	9 replies 378 views	MalVeauX 12 Oct 2019
How many happy APM 140 owners do we have? Started by Dan56 , 19 Feb 2018 1 2 3 4	Hot 87 replies 7881 views	evan9162 12 Oct 2019
Starbase 80 Warranty in the U.S. Started by SandyHouTex , 03 Oct 2019	12 replies 533 views	edif300 12 Oct 2019
Refractor riser blocks Started by joelin , 11 Oct 2019	11 replies 270 views	$Refractor riser blocks - last post by B 26354$ B 26354 12 Oct 2019
For visual/EAA, ES AR127 Achro or TS 102 F/11 ED? Started by astroburning , 07 Oct 2019 1 2	26 replies 490 views	nicoledoula 11 Oct 2019
WO Zenithstar 61 with and as a Guide Scope Started by Jireh , 10 Oct 2019	11 replies 205 views	OldManSky 11 Oct 2019
New Imaging Refractor - Another "Spend my money" post Started by zakry3323 , 09 Oct 2019	10 replies 465 views	$New Imaging Refractor - Another "Spend my money" post - last post by Esso2112$ Esso2112 11 Oct 2019
Vixen VSD Started by Emanuel , 10 Oct 2019	2 replies 244 views	Emanuel 11 Oct 2019
TSAPORED075: is this a new reducer? Started by groupoid , 08 Feb 2019	14 replies 607 views	Ted Dobosz 11 Oct 2019
Need a ETX-70AT Finderscope and Bracket Mead #827 Started by tomcatguy74 , 09 Oct 2019	3 replies 48 views	NYJohn S 10 Oct 2019
Hoping to get back into the hobby... Started by Olhado , 23 Sep 2019 1 2	26 replies 751 views	cst4 10 Oct 2019
Lathanum mating elements Started by Nippon , 08 Sep 2019	16 replies 741 views	F.Meiresonne 10 Oct 2019
Best scope to schlep up a dirt trail? Started by StarAlert , 07 Oct 2019 outreach, observing, equipment 1 2	30 replies 662 views	Hesiod 10 Oct 2019
TOA 130 motorized focus Started by sberrada , 03 Oct 2019	13 replies 314 views	sberrada 10 Oct 2019
Cometron CO-62 Started by LDW47 , 21 Sep 2019 1 2	30 replies 436 views	LDW47 09 Oct 2019
TEC 250 Observing Session Started by Allan Wade , 06 Sep 2019 1 2 3 4	Hot 79 replies 5563 views	macdonjh 09 Oct 2019
The AT92 Started by zjc26138 , 19 Jul 2017 1 2 3 46 →	Hot 1142 replies 88594 views	Digipainter 09 Oct 2019
150R Started by Jond105 , 07 Oct 2019	20 replies 514 views	SeattleScott 09 Oct 2019
Cleaning/Restoring Refractor lens assembly Started by jd200 , 08 Oct 2019	7 replies 228 views	$Cleaning/Restoring Refractor lens assembly - last post by Bomber Bob$ Bomber Bob 09 Oct 2019