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Stowaway vs Vixen FL-90S fluorite shootout Started by betacygni , 21 Apr 2025 1 2	43 replies 2,057 views	starman876 24 Apr 2025
Is a used Radian 75mm Petzval Refractor worth Purchasing Started by LPHawaii , 24 Apr 2025	0 replies 185 views	$Is a used Radian 75mm Petzval Refractor worth Purchasing - last post by LPHawaii$ LPHawaii 24 Apr 2025
Justing the Lens Cell of a TS 152 f/5.9 Started by quilty , 30 Sep 2024	23 replies 876 views	RichA 23 Apr 2025
Moving from C11 hyperstar to refractor - recomendations please Started by chummy , 21 Apr 2025	4 replies 402 views	$Moving from C11 hyperstar to refractor - recomendations please - last post by Drothgeb$ Drothgeb 23 Apr 2025
ASKAR 120 APO Started by Nikguy , 22 Sep 2023 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 119 replies 25,645 views	skybadger 23 Apr 2025
Review and first light with the FRA500 90mm f/5.6 quintuplet Started by ris242 , 01 May 2022 1 2	44 replies 6,834 views	F.Meiresonne 23 Apr 2025
Astro-Physics 127mm f/8 Started by Philipp , 04 Jan 2015 1 2 3	Hot 73 replies 16,540 views	Universe XY 23 Apr 2025
APQ 110/550 Fluorite Wide Field Polychromat - Any thoughts? Started by culcutcha , 04 Aug 2023 1 2	35 replies 3,101 views	RichA 23 Apr 2025
What is it? Started by mike2611 , 22 Apr 2025	0 replies 301 views	mike2611 22 Apr 2025
A good old Meade DS-2090 Started by oldmanastro , 12 Mar 2024	10 replies 1,180 views	oldtimer 22 Apr 2025
Svbony 102mm F6.5 SV48P ? Started by RLK1 , 04 Apr 2025 1 2	33 replies 1,413 views	Russell Swan 22 Apr 2025
Alignment of the focuser in a fast refractor. Started by Princess Leah , 07 Feb 2025	20 replies 489 views	$Alignment of the focuser in a fast refractor. - last post by Princess Leah$ Princess Leah 22 Apr 2025
Help with an issue… Started by Ronny Floyd , 20 Apr 2025	19 replies 477 views	hendric 21 Apr 2025
Skywatcher Evolux 82ED on sale and couldn’t resist, but… Started by Paul AZ , 30 May 2023 1 2	25 replies 4,231 views	akdwivedi 21 Apr 2025
AT115EDT, AT130EDT Price Increase Started by Heywood , 13 Apr 2025 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 107 replies 6,563 views	AnakChan 21 Apr 2025
Poor man's 4" Televue Started by ris242 , 23 Jul 2024 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 153 replies 8,034 views	maniack 21 Apr 2025
ZWO FF130 APO (aka Askar 130PHQ) Started by Ar3s701 , 17 Apr 2023 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 138 replies 22,293 views	HDEO 21 Apr 2025
Stellarvue 95 650 LOMO - What do you know? Started by bigbangbaby , 27 Nov 2024	20 replies 1,009 views	manbot13 21 Apr 2025
Esprit 150 discontinued Started by WorldSwirl , 13 Apr 2025 Refractor 1 2	40 replies 3,562 views	drprovi57 21 Apr 2025
Skywatcher 120ED, 6 Years later, what upgrades have you added? Started by aa6ww , 21 Jan 2020 1 2 3	Hot 73 replies 9,383 views	civis 21 Apr 2025
Should Telescopes be Nulled in Red? Started by Polyphemos , 19 Jul 2024 1 2 3 6 →	Hot 132 replies 6,850 views	Psion 21 Apr 2025
Looking for budget under $150 Started by Chris Lindsay , 18 Mar 2025 1 2 3	Hot 51 replies 1,525 views	Chris Lindsay 20 Apr 2025
Recommendation Needed: Stellarvue SVX130 or SVX152 Started by Wandering , 16 Apr 2025 Refractor	12 replies 546 views	Wandering 20 Apr 2025
Moonraker! (GALAXY CLASS) 90mm f8.9 MgF2 achromat refractor! Started by Supernova74 , 15 Apr 2025	14 replies 954 views	$Moonraker! (GALAXY CLASS) 90mm f8.9 MgF2 achromat refractor! - last post by Terra Nova$ Terra Nova 20 Apr 2025
Meade 178ED Started by starman876 , 31 Jan 2025 1 2 3 16 →	Hot 375 replies 14,494 views	starman876 19 Apr 2025
Visual back, diagonals and focus travel Started by kmgr1100rt , 22 Jan 2025	6 replies 525 views	kmgr1100rt 19 Apr 2025
FCD100 VS FPL53 Started by Drothgeb , 15 Apr 2025 1 2	36 replies 1,950 views	Cheshire Cat 19 Apr 2025
Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread Started by Alan S , 31 Dec 2022 1 2 3 25 →	Hot 601 replies 42,751 views	Feds27 18 Apr 2025
Thoughts on My First APO Started by Tony Flanders , 20 Mar 2025 1 2	46 replies 2,672 views	Tony Flanders 18 Apr 2025
Just bought replacement 70/500 lens from China Started by VA3DSO , 14 Apr 2025	10 replies 460 views	VA3DSO 18 Apr 2025
TV-itis! Started by sw196060 , 12 Apr 2025 1 2	46 replies 1,780 views	GSwaim 18 Apr 2025
ASKAR 103 APO Started by Jawaid I. Abbasi , 19 Feb 2025	18 replies 1,206 views	Astro-Remete 18 Apr 2025
Askar 185 APO short review Started by ZX12 , 04 Jul 2024 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 121 replies 14,162 views	PeterR280 17 Apr 2025
Can someone explain to me Infocus like I'm dumb Started by Procyon , 15 Apr 2025 1 2	37 replies 1,039 views	Eddgie 17 Apr 2025
TOA-150b first light Started by base16 , 14 Aug 2021 1 2 3	Hot 50 replies 10,537 views	25585 17 Apr 2025
SNR Reflector vs Refractor Started by Ben Diss , 15 Apr 2025	12 replies 490 views	$SNR Reflector vs Refractor - last post by Ben Diss$ Ben Diss 16 Apr 2025
Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , 12 Mar 2022 1 2 3 34 →	Hot 825 replies 79,463 views	DBullard 16 Apr 2025
Gots a new toy. Started by CHASLX200 , 12 Apr 2025 1 2 3	Hot 71 replies 2,792 views	CHASLX200 16 Apr 2025
Anyway to add 2 speed to focuser? Started by CHASLX200 , 14 Apr 2025	13 replies 390 views	maniack 15 Apr 2025
Unusually inexpensive refractors Started by Anony , 10 Feb 2023 1 2 3 93 →	Hot 2,307 replies 166,861 views	$Unusually inexpensive refractors - last post by AstroPhotog$ AstroPhotog 15 Apr 2025
DPAC Challenge - "Vintage" WO 80FD, F6.9 Started by Jeff B , 16 Apr 2023	23 replies 2,107 views	Monel76 15 Apr 2025
DPAC Test: Astro-Physics Stowaway 92mm f6.65 Started by lucam , 13 Apr 2025	18 replies 1,211 views	peleuba 15 Apr 2025
Quadruplets are an oddity Started by RichA , 09 Apr 2025 1 2	43 replies 1,633 views	25585 15 Apr 2025
Anatomy of a Refractor Focuser Started by Polyphemos , 10 Apr 2025 1 2	38 replies 1,085 views	$Anatomy of a Refractor Focuser - last post by K-night$ K-night 15 Apr 2025
TOA130 hard case Started by Astroman007 , 12 Apr 2025	6 replies 373 views	25585 14 Apr 2025
Seeing Started by Francy , 14 Apr 2025	9 replies 451 views	Jon Isaacs 14 Apr 2025
Help me identify this Svbony spotting scope Started by lphilpot , 12 Apr 2025	8 replies 296 views	lphilpot 14 Apr 2025
AT EDL Series Camera Angle Adjuster Removal Started by dr.planet , 21 Feb 2023 1 2	28 replies 1,235 views	sw196060 14 Apr 2025
William Optics Pricing Strategy Started by Celerondon , 11 Apr 2025 Refractor, Optics	7 replies 835 views	dtripz 14 Apr 2025
Doublet vs Triplet for imaging Started by Sreesha , 13 Apr 2025	12 replies 553 views	johrich 14 Apr 2025