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Old January 8th 05, 03:28 PM
Thierry
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Default skywatcher 80 $600 less than Megres II !?

Oh Oh !

I have read some ads for Skywatcher 80 ED-like small refactors below... 360
USD whereas the Megres II and other 80ED hit $900...
Any clue to justify a drop of $600 for two so-called "semi-apo". I
laughing... !?

Has someone tested the mount of the first or better, compared the quality of
this low-end Skywatcher vs an Orion or any good achromat ? Where is the
difference. Only in the mount, the lens, both, or all features are really
*not* on-par...between these brands (I have the Orion 80ED and tested the
megrez II so I know the differences, but to reach $360 only, what does it
remain, plastic made in china ?

NB. Otherwhise I will wait (impatiently) for the report of Craig Levine.

Thanks for your comments

Thierry
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/rapp...e-portable.htm (in French)



 




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