Re: Orion 80mm ED should i buy?

From: Geoff (nospam_at_me.com)
Date: 06/19/04


Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:35:26 +1000

On Sat, 19 Jun 2004 03:48:35 GMT, "Mike" <mik@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>No. Face it, your getting 80mm when it should be at least 90. I have no
>idea what the fluky mentality
>with 80mm aperture is. 80 was good 15 years ago and I just don't understand
>the fixation.
>

I own a 10inch dob and personally couldnt fathom spending as much or
more money on such a small scope (once mountings are added).



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