This is a sad loss to us all. So many are sucked into the "GOTO" aspects of astronomy that they have discontinuing a nice scope in favor of the "GOTO" Market. ...
I think every astronomer should have one of these little scopes. Despite having several scopes, it's nice to know I have this little wide field scope. I'm...
... I'm not sure "why" Celestron dropped the 80f5 when these scopes are such hot sellers on Astromart. Certainly there was enough demand for them to keep them...
Hi All: Thought that some here would like to see what could be done with a Starmax 5" maksutov and 80mm f5 refractor combination. A 50mm finder is attached to...
can i ask you about the starmax? i have wondered about purchasing one of those, but is it any better, worse, or just "as good as" the 80 for looking at dso's? ...
Hi Dave: There is a noticeable difference in brightness and detail. M13 looks like a tiny fuzz ball with a little resolution in the 3". In the 5" mak it really...
... Hi Scott, So the weight of the Starmax coupled with its narrow field of view make it a natural for a medium sized eq mount, is that correct Scott? It...
... Weight of the Orion ST-80 is 3.8 pounds. Weight of the Orion Apex 127 is 8.6 pounds. Weight of the Orion Apex 90 is 3.7 pounds. The 90 would better compare...
Hi Darren, I somehow got distracted and never replied to you. Thanks for the link. I did check it out in the May S&T magazine also. Had any good weather up...
Hey Pete, Did any of your buddies (or you) get some gear to get such weather ;) Anyway weather has not been the best here on weekends (you can be sure it will...
I just found this group when I was doing some research on the ST80. Does anyone know if the ST80 sold by ScopeStuff - http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_st80.htm -...
In a message dated 5/11/04 5:31:49 PM Central Daylight Time, sssleenj@... writes: just found this group when I was doing some research on the ST80. Does...
Hi Darren, I guess you could consider my 300D as new equipment, but I think it runs a little deeper then that. We get most of our rain in the winter time,...
that's the same ota. dave RMOLLISE@... wrote: In a message dated 5/11/04 5:31:49 PM Central Daylight Time, sssleenj@... writes: just found this group...
Hey Pete, Yup that's the first thing I did when I got my Orion 80ST, the mods. I have not gone through the whole deal yet as I have yet to flock the focuser,...
All. You might not like to read this ! I just returned from a trip to Lanzarote last week. In a nut shell I caught the eclipse of the moon (what a spectacle)...
I'm ordering an Orion ST80 soon and need some advice from you experts. I'm going to be putting it on an existing camera tripod. Its a great tripod plus I...
Hi Kevin: Sounds like you had a relaxing trip. ... My first comet and at the time I wished ... I am not sure you need a bigger scope. I think you already have...
... A hint: Try mounting the telescope on its side on the tripod. (as if you were going to take a vertical with a regular camera). I find this works better...
I would pick up some baader solar film & make a filter - you can do this for a few dollars, and get some really good views. Eyepieces are very personal. Before...
Hey Kev, Sounds like you had a great trip! And I do agree with Scoot. I have viewed the comet (I am in Australia and the comet has been high in the sky for a...
You should get a 90* Star Diagonal that's a must I think the $29.95 Orion Prism Star Diagonal would be good enough for now. . Next on the list would be a 2X...
Scott/Darren Yes I had a great trip! My 80f5 continues to keep it appeal and usefullness its had plenty of use and abuse over the years and cheap enough to not...
Buy a good mirror diagonal. Prism diagonals will add false color, which you don't need. Orion sells a good one, but there are others available. Jerome Bigge ...
Does anyone have both the Stellarvue Nighthawk (latest model) and the Orion ST 80 (latest model) or has had the chance to examine each next to one another and...
Mike, To answer your first question just read the September 2003 review in Sky&Telescope. I have both the "Nighthawk" and a ShortTube and the Stellarvue is the...
... There can be no argument that the Stellarvue is the better scope buy far as always you get what you pay far. In the same way that if your on a budget an ...
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