14 Aug
2011
14 Aug
'11
11:02 a.m.
On 8/13/11, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
I've read good things on the Orion ED80.
Jay, I own both Orion ED scopes, the 80mm and 100mm. Color correction is outstanding on both. Both fit on my "Weightless" mount and are perfect backyard scopes. Jim Gibson used the 80mm ED on his own Weightless mount and used to have pics posted on the SLAS website. Not sure if they are still there. The only weakness is the focuser. I've replaced mine with 2-speed GSO (same as Antares) focusers, although Orion now offers their own 2-speed upgrade. It does add to the cost, however.