Posts Made By: Jon Faasen

January 17, 2005 03:58 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Need Advice on Refractor Scopes

Posted By Jon Faasen

I have a William Optics ZenithStar 80mm refractor 480mm f/l f/6 that I love.

It has a rotatible crayford focuser, sliding dew shield and great optics.

It comes with a soft case and cost $400.00

There is just a litle bit of purple fringing around the moon; however, unless you go beyond 120x on bright stars, you probably won't notice much CA.

http://www.william-optics.com/prod/zs80/spec.htm

April 24, 2005 12:35 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

What's it worth?

Posted By Jon Faasen

You would be much better off with a 10 or 12" Dobsonian Reflector.

They are much less frustrating than goto scopes and will show you more.

As far as what its worth, perhaps you could trade. You should be able to get at least 3/4 of what you paid for th SN. See if Meade will take it back first!

July 17, 2005 12:20 AM Forum: Equipment Talk