Refractors

Nicknamed the "Sparrow Hawk" this little refractor was designed to be the best 50mm finder on the market. But this little raptor has spread its wings and for many has become a travel scope, guide scope, spotting scope and so much more!

For Observers on a budget, the Orion Observer 70 offers an excellent value.

My apprehension about a scope that had so little information available was quickly squelched during first light.

A general overview of this unique instrument from Joseph Drapell

Fred Hissink Sometimes even a die-hard observer can be stunned by the release of a product... Especially when this product contents the magic word APO! The William Optics Megrez 80 II ED triplet Apochromatic surprised me and not only because of its outstanding color-free performance... It surprised me in many ways, so I definitely want to add my experiences to what has been written about this extraordinary telescope.

Sometimes even a die-hard observer can be stunned by the release of a product... Especially when this product contains the magic word APO! The William Optics Megrez 80 II ED triplet Apochromatic surprised me and not only because of its outstanding color-free performance... It surprised me in many ways, so I definitely want to add my experiences to what has been written about this extraordinary telescope.

Rima Birt and Cassini, yes. Trapezium e, no.

Extra short and light 203mm refractor, for binoviewing without Barlows, (or single eyepiece viewing with extension tube), knock-down design for travel

Can an 80mm achromat "crack" rima Birt, the Cassini division and Trapezium E?

A look at these two fine low-cost ED refractors

Diamond in the rough

Is it a Jack of all trades and Master of none?

The Swiss Army pocket knife of scopes

An alternative to high tech, complicated instruments

Why can't someone make a beautifully machined and finished travel scope with great optics, a flat photographic field and excellent color correction and then sell it for a price that won't send me to the poorhouse (or the doghouse!)