25585 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I would like a Tele Vue 76 or 85 but both are too expensive new. Purpose is both spotting and travel astro. The construction needs to be shock resistant, OTA not too long, and gas low light scatter, little or no chromatic aberration, and good contrast. Can anyone recommend such an instrument? The Esprit 80 had crossed my mind, but its a bit heavy, though solidly built. Any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 ED80 from skywatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, 25585 said: I would like a Tele Vue 76 or 85 but both are too expensive new. Purpose is both spotting and travel astro. The construction needs to be shock resistant, OTA not too long, and gas low light scatter, little or no chromatic aberration, and good contrast. Can anyone recommend such an instrument? The Esprit 80 had crossed my mind, but its a bit heavy, though solidly built. Any others? The equinox 80 is also a very good scope..... I had one for quite some time, it was very impressive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25585 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Equinox 80 would be cool, as it has a retractable dew shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, 25585 said: I would like a Tele Vue 76 or 85 but both are too expensive new. Buy a used one then! They are built to last several lifetimes and be serviceable, used prices are much more attractive on TV scopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeiller Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 TS Optics 90mm triplet APO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Skywatcher ED80, explore scientific Ed triplet, and the Skywatcher equinox ed80 are the budget options that spring to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Oh, and the Ascension ED80 Triplet stocked by Opticstar looks like good value. this is the only triplet I've owned and the stars were razor sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highburymark Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The Equinox is certainly built to last. Great travel scope too. Sliding dew shield. Excellent colour correction, marginally behind the TV-85 - though it's only one fifth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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