Orion 80 ED

[Singlin]

I have been offered an Orion 80 ed for 210 pounds sterling.

Is this a good price and is it worth buying?

[VigdisVZ]

Is it one of these?

http://www.telescope.com/Telescopes/Refractor-Telescopes/Refractor-Optical-Tube-Assemblies/Orion-ED80-80mm-f75-Apochromatic-Refractor-Telescope/pc/1/c/10/sc/346/p/9895.uts

http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=6270

It's less than half price, if it's in good condition and you fancy yourself an apochromatic refractor id say go for it!

[Singlin]

IT is indeed.

[Nibor]

Singlin,

Have a look at the following review links and the detailed review attachment:-

http://www.cloudynig...hp?item_id=1327

http://www.samsastro...ipment/ED80.htm

I paid about £200 (pre owned) for mine so I would have thought £210 would not be out of the way.

I have found the scope very good for wide field work and mainly use it on a Skywatcher AZ GOTO to get the most from my relatively light polluted skies.

I am sure further comments will be forthcoming!

Hope this helps.

ED80 Review Detailed.pdf

[John]

I've owned 3 of the ED80's, 2 of the Skywatcher variety and 1 Orion (USA). All were the same scope in different colour schemes.

£200-ish is a decent price for one, assuming it's in good nick.

They are very well corrected for false colour - almost none that I could see, visually.

[Singlin]

Thanks for the replies.

I will go ahead with the purchase.