It's been years since I posted my last message, but I've watched the messages from time to time. I have a Sky Watcher 80mm f/5 on a EQ-1 mount. I've completed...
... Did the elements stay stuck together or did they come apart when you disassembled the cell? All the Synta made 80f5's I have pulled apart the lenses stayed...
Phil, The elements came apart. In fact, the front element came out first, and I initially gave up on even getting the second element out of the cell! I finally...
I just joined and have the OTHER, non-Chinese 80mm F5 refractor, the Vixen A80SSWT. It is a neat little instrument with some different features than the Synta...
Hello, Rich - Oh, the Vixen - I've admired their products for years. As I understand it, they're definitely a higher class product than Synta's. Having owned...
... but I can't remember where the new model was. Can someone remind me....was it at scopestuff? ... Bruce: Yes, ScopeStuff has a very nice 2" Crayford...
... focusers ... the ... stock ... Stan, What is the model number of that focuser? I can't seem to find one at the ScopeStuff site that is specified as being...
... the ... Yes, the FRC-2 (single speed) or FRM-2 (dual speed for $149) are the ones. IMHO, if you can swing for the 2-speed, do it, because that fine speed...
Hope it's not against the rules to post this... Paulo, I am selling an ST80 on Astromart and Ebay, in case someone is interested. I picked it up together with...
I was finally victorious over the clouds yesterday evening and was able to observe C/2006 P1 (McNaught) for the first time. Some friends and I met at a nearby...
Hi, I just bought my first digital camera and thought getting the Orion SteadyPix would allow me to take wildlife pictures with my ST80. Is it worth getting?...
... for filters. Cute camera. Panasonic has several with Leica Lenses, my wife has an older 5 MP LUMIX with Stabilized 12x Zoom. My wife went though a lot of...
I have to agree with Leo. I hav e the Orion Steadypix as well and abandoned it as soon as I found Scopetronix' Digi-T system. My Sony P200 came with no filter...
IMO the Orion setup is a pain, as others have mentioned. If you are going to go that type route the adjustable camera mounting stage offered by Baader Optics,...
... Hi Rich, The Baader mount looks better than the Orion. I have a balance on Amazon from gift certificates so I thought I'd get the SteadyPix. I just joined...
Hi. Does anyone use the Orion Min-EQ with their ST80? I have a Jeep and often take a telescope with me. I don't like taking the Celestron C8-sgt with its...
Hi Charlie - I use an AZ-3 mount with my 80f5. For terrestrial viewing it's great. I would think the mini-EQ would shake quite a bit anytime you handle the...
Charlie, The Orion Mini-EQ is in fact an Orion EQ-1 mount sitting on a table tripod. But you can always attach it to a camera tripod in order to achieve a ...
Carlos, I do have an EQ-2 for the short tube. I got that when I got the telescope. I am aiming for portability. I generally carry a camera tripod, so perhaps...
My Manfrotto/Bogen Mini Gear Head is really great for the ST80 and for whatever photography I do as well. For astro use mount it with the "Lens" arrow...
Thanks, Whitney, It ends up that I already have the Manfrotto head. I'll try that next time I am out. I really appreciate everyone's help! Charlie ... with ......
Yes, I have the ST80 on the mini-EQ and it works fine. I use it as travel scope on airplane trips. The mini-EQ is just the standard EQ-1 mount without the...
Hi can someone tell me the exact tube OD to aid me in purchasing a set of adjustable guidescope rings for my mewly ordered Orion ST 80? Thanks very much ! Jeff...
Thanks katekebo (and everyone else) I ordered the Min-EQ today. I will leave my own review after I receive it and work with it... ... as ... EQ-1 ... works ......
Well, my Celestron FS80WA (their equivalent) is 90mm diameter (OK, 89.65mm according to my calipers). Do enjoy your new telescope! Jim Horn, 80f5 moderator...
Hi All! I want to get an EQ3 mount for my new ST80. Kendrick sells the Antares EQ3 for less than others I have seen. Anyone have experience with the Antares?...
... 3.5" or 90mm. I have an Orion ST-80 in my hand along with a ruler (good to 1/16 inch). The main body measures 3 9/16. The Dew Shield measures 3 15/16. Any...
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