Why not? It has gotten good reviews.

http://www.cloudynights.com/reviews4/orion80-2.htm

http://www.cloudynights.com/reviews5/orion80.htm

Of course, remember that the nights are short now anyway and a new scope
will bring on several weeks of cloudy weather :-)

Also -- you will need to provide mounting rings, diagonal, EPs, finder, etc.

Phil

CHASLX200 wrote:

Just wondered if i should buy the Orion 80mm ED, i'm kinda bored and would like
a new scope to play around with. I have a CG-5 to mount it on, guess for $500
the price seems good, i know it's not a Tak or AP!

Chas P.