Opticstar AR80

[Vince1963]

Anyone know if these are any good as a "grab n go" http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Telescopes-Opticstar.asp?p=0_10_1_1_52 They seem good value for the money..

[usher4566]

Looks the [removed word] .never used one tho .am min ime using a wo66 looks same amaxing scope .

[Capricorn]

Few reports on them about 8-9 months back, well thought of although they did, as would be expected, show some CA, f/5 achro. Seem to recall people saying less then the ST80 did/do so may be a slightly different lens.

They used to do an 80mm at something like f/7 which was actually less cost and being f/7 should have less CA then the f/5. I noticed it disappeared 5 or 6 months back and never reappeared. May be worth an email asking about it.