Re: TV85 vs. Orion 80ED

From: RichA (none_at_none.com)
Date: 01/30/05 

Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 20:28:20 -0500

On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 09:23:59 -0800, "Szaki" <szaki10@comcast.net>
wrote:

>There is a huge price difference, TV has a better fit, aparture wise about
>the same, but which scope performs better?
>Julius
>

Some have said the new 80mm does, some the TV. The aperture is so
small, they both use good glass so the differences are minor. If the
scopes were 5", I'd worry about that. TeleVue's focuser is far
better, smoother and better built. The TV requires a much better
mount owing to it's weight. IMO, the cost of performance of the TV
does not justify the extra cost. If you buy the Orion (or be smart
and get it from Skywatcher and save $100) and then attach a
Feathertouch focuser, you have the BEST value right there.
-Rich

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