Re: TV85 vs. Orion 80ED

From: Szaki (szaki10_at_comcast.net)
Date: 01/30/05 

Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 22:25:56 -0800

"RichA" <none@none.com> wrote in message
news:osdov058o3p67ca1j4u7g25gu4amjq474j@4ax.com...
> 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

That's what I had on I'm mined. Paying 4x the price for a better focuser,
$500 Orion 80ED vs. $2000 TV85ED.
TV 85 shows nicer in the living room.
Julius

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