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I think in some cases, it helps for the scope to have been at the top of the heap in terms of quality at the time it was made. Quite a few AP refractors from the 80s and 90s are referred to as classics in the classifieds with the caveat that they aren't quite at the top of the APO heap anymore, but are still excellent performers.
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Ok, I get what you're getting at, In that case I would say there must be a certain passage of time combined with a reputation of some kind. Since it is unwritten, I'll go ahead and set it at 20 years, its done. -
It would be very interesting to compare, in detail, a refractor such as your Altair Starwave 102ED-R and something like a Tak FC100-DF. The 102ED-R, rather like the FLO's Starfield ED102, seem to be really nicely made, very well featured, and excellent performers from what I've read of them. Just what does the FC100-DF provide for the additional £1,500, apart from the famous marque ? Maybe there is a comparison report somewhere ?
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Hi· 0 replies
I have a Tal 1 reflector on its equatorial mount. It's a good quality beginner scope, loads of info on this site about them. Aperture is 110mm f/l is 800mm. It comes with two eyepieces and a barlow. It is well collimated as far as I can tell, the views of Jupiter are certainly as good as my Tal 100 refractor.
I acquired it for nothing, so you can have it for nothing too. But you'll have to collect from Watford, Herts.
If you're not interested in coming that far, no problem, I understand, and good luck in your search. If you are interested, I can email you some photos before you make the journey.
Regards
Roy
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