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Refractors

A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.

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Older Stellarvue Models? Started by janame , 21 Dec 2020 1 2	35 replies 1,817 views	JimOfOakCreek 05 Mar 2021
Tips for Takahashi clamshell Started by waso29 , 18 Oct 2019	17 replies 1,469 views	RobM 05 Mar 2021
SD81 S on the way Started by GSBass , 12 Feb 2021 1 2	29 replies 633 views	GSBass 05 Mar 2021
Is the FC100DZ the best DOUBLET ever made? Started by mikeDnight , 27 Jan 2021 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 178 replies 8,587 views	StarAlert 05 Mar 2021
Takitis! Started by NHRob , 25 Jun 2014 1 2 3 203 →	Hot 5,062 replies 446,066 views	StarAlert 05 Mar 2021
How to adjust out focuser backlash in Explore Scientific hex focuser? Started by Taylor , 04 Mar 2021	1 reply 124 views	BackyardVoyager 05 Mar 2021
Classic TMB APM CNC Refractors Started by agmoonsolns , 24 Nov 2018 1 2 3 4	Hot 97 replies 6,697 views	$Classic TMB APM CNC Refractors - last post by gradyboy$ gradyboy 05 Mar 2021
Stellarvue SVX080T-25FT Started by Manu#1 , 21 Jul 2020 1 2	43 replies 2,554 views	JTank70 05 Mar 2021
Glass in Stellarvue SVX triplets? Started by Heywood , 30 Jan 2021	15 replies 974 views	Don Allen 05 Mar 2021
Askar FMA180 D40mm F/5.5 Triplet ED Super APO Started by Phil Jones , 20 Jul 2020 1 2 3	Hot 53 replies 5,659 views	Alsterling 05 Mar 2021
WO Fluorostar 91 - new scope Started by mewmartigan , 09 Sep 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 90 replies 7,433 views	AZ49 05 Mar 2021
4" refractors which can be collimated? Started by ttc359 , 25 Feb 2021	8 replies 426 views	$4" refractors which can be collimated? - last post by kksmith$ kksmith 05 Mar 2021
A Jules Verne Refractor and a D&G 5" f/31 (plus other goodies) Started by Max Lattanzi , 13 Sep 2018 1 2 3 4	Hot 97 replies 9,166 views	$A Jules Verne Refractor and a D&G 5" f/31 (plus other goodies) - last post by Max Lattanzi$ Max Lattanzi 05 Mar 2021
World wide search for telescopes in stock Started by teashea , 03 Mar 2021	2 replies 483 views	andysea 05 Mar 2021
Takahashi FOA-60 Owners’ Feedback Started by nicknacknock , 10 Mar 2019 1 2 3 14 →	Hot 333 replies 34,320 views	Sergey Stern 04 Mar 2021
Review of Kumning United Optics 102 F/11 Started by Binomania.it , 28 Feb 2021	6 replies 437 views	Don Taylor 04 Mar 2021
WO Z61II First Light Started by duck2k , 21 Feb 2021	5 replies 280 views	AZ49 04 Mar 2021
ED doublets and cold... Started by Darren Drake , 24 Feb 2021	17 replies 944 views	duck2k 04 Mar 2021
1x Field Flattener for Meade 6000 80mm? What works? Started by aatdalton , 03 Mar 2021	3 replies 140 views	Mark Eby 04 Mar 2021
StarSense Explorer DX 102 mount stiffness Started by Barry Kawa , 02 Mar 2021	3 replies 126 views	CuriousSubstance3 04 Mar 2021
New TS 150mm Doublet. Is it as good as it looks? Started by jag767 , 01 Feb 2020 1 2	41 replies 4,537 views	AlienRatDog 04 Mar 2021
Cases for Takahashi Refractors? Started by agmoonsolns , 18 Nov 2018 1 2	48 replies 3,105 views	$Cases for Takahashi Refractors? - last post by rerun$ rerun 04 Mar 2021
Star test on an Orion GoScope 80mm Tabletop Refractor Started by Deepskyclusterstruck , 03 Mar 2021	7 replies 236 views	$Star test on an Orion GoScope 80mm Tabletop Refractor - last post by peleuba$ peleuba 04 Mar 2021
Picked this up today from Agena AstroProducts Started by NoDarkSkies , 17 Feb 2021	13 replies 1,682 views	NoDarkSkies 04 Mar 2021
TS (Sharpstar) 140mm triplet F6.5 Started by 25585 , 30 Jan 2020 1 2 3 4	Hot 77 replies 11,775 views	Der_Pit 04 Mar 2021
A-P 130GTX - air travel? Started by base16 , 04 Mar 2021	0 replies 225 views	base16 04 Mar 2021
Explore scientific ED 127 mm FCD100 Started by rainysoon , 04 Mar 2021	4 replies 222 views	Sleep Deprived 04 Mar 2021
Carbon fiber vinyl wrap Started by Heitman , 24 Jan 2021	23 replies 661 views	Heitman 03 Mar 2021
Mount Rings and the TSA 120 Started by peleuba , 01 Mar 2021 1 2	27 replies 594 views	SteveG 03 Mar 2021
Astro-Tech 115 - What Else Do I Need? Started by Whalensdad , 05 Feb 2021	17 replies 744 views	steffenyount 03 Mar 2021
Anti Dew strip for objective and insulation Started by John Fitzgerald , 05 Nov 2019	10 replies 309 views	Nate1701 03 Mar 2021
Why ST80 main tube is so short? Started by graz , 01 Mar 2021 1 2	28 replies 624 views	Mitrovarr 03 Mar 2021
Radian Raptor 61 f/4.5 Started by astroseyer , 30 Sep 2020 astrophotography, refractor 1 2 3 17 →	Hot 412 replies 31,252 views	bits 03 Mar 2021
Best Refractors You Have Used Started by Scott Beith , 08 Nov 2016 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 193 replies 23,470 views	$Best Refractors You Have Used - last post by Marcus Roman$ Marcus Roman 03 Mar 2021
Family Portrait Started by WadeH237 , 02 Mar 2021	8 replies 498 views	WadeH237 03 Mar 2021
Astro Physics QUADTCC Suitability Started by midnightlightning , 07 Jan 2021	13 replies 502 views	andysea 03 Mar 2021
ROLL CALL: Astro-Tech AT92 owners, what are you using for a field flattener (FF) and focal reducer (FR)? Started by BigBanger , 24 Feb 2021	4 replies 221 views	carathir 03 Mar 2021
Cannot Achieve Focus with ZWO cam and Roki/Samyang 14mm F2.8 Started by SpaceManSam , 01 Mar 2021	1 reply 118 views	t-ara-fan 03 Mar 2021
Help me choose between two used refractors for astrophotography! Started by phsampaio , 02 Mar 2021	5 replies 292 views	$Help me choose between two used refractors for astrophotography! - last post by phsampaio$ phsampaio 03 Mar 2021
First Light TSA-102 Started by Stellar1 , 27 Feb 2021 1 2	40 replies 1,293 views	Stellar1 02 Mar 2021
How to fix stripped telescope tube threads Started by VinceU1a , 02 Mar 2021	11 replies 262 views	Rich V. 02 Mar 2021
APM140 vs Mewlon180/210? Started by pacificdiver , 16 May 2019 1 2	32 replies 3,069 views	ratnamaravind 02 Mar 2021
Recommendations for scope alignment service. Started by telfish , 02 Mar 2021	2 replies 237 views	telfish 02 Mar 2021
Bresser 127L/1200 Refractor Dimensions and opinions on widefield & CA Started by Ghost332 , 01 Mar 2021 Refractor	8 replies 296 views	$Bresser 127L/1200 Refractor Dimensions and opinions on widefield & CA - last post by BarrySimon615$ BarrySimon615 02 Mar 2021
STARPRO AZ 90MM - Focuser Adapter/Threading? Started by ItsNotTheSizeOfTheScope , 25 Feb 2021	2 replies 129 views	ItsNotTheSizeOfTheScope 02 Mar 2021
WO - a new star is born? Started by jerr , 02 Mar 2021	5 replies 463 views	bobhen 02 Mar 2021
Is it practical to use Televue NP101is as a spotting scope for terrestrial purpose while on travel? Started by Spectrum805 , 27 Feb 2021	21 replies 492 views	ButterFly 02 Mar 2021
Backyard urban refractor (NON-AP) - advice/recommendations for a novice? Started by whosthebadman , 21 Feb 2021 Equipment, LP, Refractor	17 replies 701 views	$Backyard urban refractor (NON-AP) - advice/recommendations for a novice? - last post by peta62$ peta62 02 Mar 2021
Buying from Japan since mid 2020? Started by ariesram , 25 Feb 2021	17 replies 780 views	nowhere 01 Mar 2021
William Optic ZS66 - How to get started Started by Bobik , 07 May 2020 beginner	13 replies 589 views	Jaimo! 01 Mar 2021