Singlin Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have been offered an Orion 80 ed for 210 pounds sterling.Is this a good price and is it worth buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigdisVZ Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 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.utshttp://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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlin Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 IT is indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Singlin,Have a look at the following review links and the detailed review attachment:-http://www.cloudynig...hp?item_id=1327http://www.samsastro...ipment/ED80.htmI 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlin Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks for the replies.I will go ahead with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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