![]() ![]() The longer 80mm F/11 scope I linked to is a different design that does a better job fulfilling many roles that an 80mm telescope is capable of. ![]() For planetary viewing there are better choices IME. IMO an ST80 is a fine instrument but a specialized telescope for someone that already owns another telescope and want's to use the ST80 for low power scanning of the scan. Stars in the large percentage of the outer field of view are no longer visible as sharp pin points of light but smudged or streaked, elongated images seen by the eye. When this short F/5 type telescope is used for much higher powered magnification as for trying to split a double star using standard eyepieces an optical defect know as off axis astigmatism becomes readily apparent. In this role if is a worthy telescope that one could use for a life time. What this design does best is when using lower powered eyepieces, you guessed it, it provides low power, widefield views of the skies. The ST80 is a short focal length 80mm refractor operating at F/5. The downside is the EQ1 mount and aluminum tripod not being up to the challenge of steadily being able to support the telescope to what I consider a satisfactory level.Īs a follow up to my previous post, the ST80 you linked to would place less stress on the same EQ1 mount. Aside from the plastic focuser, it's plenty good enough. The optical tube portion of this setup actually has really pretty good optics. So I was looking for a decent beginner telescope, and this orion Spaceprobe ll popped up. #GOOD TELESCOPE PLUS#Here's an example of what I think is a more stable mount and tripod, plus a longer focal ratio telescope better suited for viewing the planets and Moon at 100X: I would rather wait until I could string together more money for my first setup. It is usable and surely better than no telescope at all but is a challenge learning to use it. The EQ1 mount will work with this short tubed refractor but it isn't really what I would call stable. The telescope and the accessories are OK. In 2022 it's not feasible to get a telescope package includes a steady mount for $139.99. I would say this ST80 setup is usable, not optimum. The term "Good Telescope" can be interpreted different ways from individual subjective opinion as to what constitutes good. Have you ever owned a telescope before? Have you ever even viewed through one? Grab yourself a star atlas and learn the sky before stepping up to the telescope.I might of just found a decent short tube refractor by orion, just out of my budget, but I can stretch it. You can see quite a bit though them and they have wide field of view which allow you to see large areas of the sky, which is nice for looking at nebula and the Milky Way. The first number is the power, the second is the diameter of the lens. 7X50mm would be best, but 7X35mm would work, as would 10X50mm. They are basically just two telescopes mounted side by side. In the mean time, before you get your telescope, grab a pair of binoculars. Or you might find out the little scope, while portable, just doesn't give bright enough views. You might find out that big scope you are dreaming of, is too big to fit in your car. They can show you the ropes, and you will get a chance to try out what others have. I would suggest joining your local astronomy club. Stay away from any telescope that advertises "amazing 300X power." Those are usually cheaply made scopes. That should get you a 6 inch Dobsonian telescope or 90mm refractor and mount. For a starter scope, look around $300-$450 dollars. ![]()
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