One problem with this setup is that when you wish to look at objects at the apex of the sky. Even with the mount fully extended (which increases vibration). . .
Meade has recently upped the bar in "perceived" value and performance in amateur astronomy packages with the introduction of the LXD55 series of scopes. I . . .
I placed an ad on Astromart wanted short tube refractor with a 2"focuser. I received a response from a guy named John Garin, he said he had an 80mm Megrez,. . .
The 4-inch f8 StarFire is an oil-spaced apochromatic triplet refractor of the Astro-Physics “StarFire” family and was manufactured in the days before ED gl. . .