I would like to survey the group as I am considering getting one to compliment my 120mm f/1000mm. Your comments are appreciated.
Favorite Grab and Go Refractors
Started by mte1955, 09/17/2007 07:25PM
Posted 09/17/2007 07:25PM
Opening Post
Posted 09/17/2007 09:11PM
#1
My Televue Oracle III (76 mm f/7.4 triplet apochromatic refractor) is a joy to use. Too bad they don't make them anymore. I suppose a TV Pronto might be close in aperture, buy not color correction - the Oracle is a pretty nicely performing triplet. Small enough to get out the door with in 30 seconds, but good enough performance that I use it as my travel scope if I have really limited space. A joy to use for wide-field visual views of the Milky Way under dark skies.
K. Michael M.
K. Michael M.
Posted 09/17/2007 09:45PM
#2
All my refractors are actually set up ready to go in my study, from my little ED66 to my SV102ABV. But the one I grab the most when I want a quick look is my Nighthawk on a Bogen 3021 tripod and Microstar mount.
David E
David E
Posted 09/19/2007 02:23AM
#4
i loved my Pronto and wish i still had it. Hold it in your hands and it was so solid. Views were always inspiring and mechanically it was super sweet. Maybe someday a Televue 76 can replace it...that would be cool!
My 2 cents,
Mike
My 2 cents,
Mike
Posted 10/17/2007 07:20PM
| Edited 10/17/2007 07:21PM
#5
It would have to been my Pronto, today I have a ST-80 mounted on a tripod.Its my loaner, quick look and scope that I don't mind my kids using by themselves.
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