Just Ordered: Orion 80 ED

Hello again,

I just wanted to say I went ahead and ordered the 80ED today. (couldn't wait any longer) The website said Backordered untill december, but mabye it's wrong?

Anyway; I'm new to refractors and would like to know the best, lightest, 2" diagonal for use on this scope. Also, does this scope come with a cap for the end of the objective? If not where do I get one?

What is the best way to test If I got a "good sample"?

Thanks in advance,
Marc

Congratulations! Enjoy it.

I can't say its particularly light, but I can reccomend the "regular" Williams Optics diagonal as a cost effective option. Depending on how you are mounting, you might want to rethink the "lightest" part. I have found I wanted as much weight at the EP end so as to push the tube forward when balancing. This way you have less contortions to go through, eg. when you change from viewing at the horizon vs. zenith.

Hey Marc, indeed enjoy the scope, send me your reviews since I'm still trying to make up my mind. Thanks.

Mauricio.