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BiggerSmaller Scopes: Which refractors break down?

Started by toml, 01/23/2009 05:19AM
Posted 01/23/2009 05:19AM | Edited 01/23/2009 05:20AM Opening Post
I've always been a reflector kind of guy, but now I'm thinking about getting a grab n go refractor, that might travel in a compact carry-on case. No photographic needs, just compact compact compact.

The things is though fellows, that 80mm just doesn't get me excited. Wide field views, sure, but I just think you need some aperture.

I saw there were some Borgs that were 100mm and broke down into 3 pieces. That's the kind of thing I'm wondering: what other refractors do that trick?

Is there something in the 90-100mm range that can break down into small managable/packable pieces?

My preference would be for a decent achromat or perhaps ED if the price is right... basically thinking $900 or less for a complete portable setup.... how would you solve that particular matrix of requirements? (you know you want to!)

ok, GO!

smile Tom.
Posted 01/24/2009 01:10AM #1
Vixen ED100SF - 3.94" f/9 ED APO Refractor OTA
optcorp
weighs 8.2 lbs. comes complete with a case. I've been pondering it, but I think I want a fast widefield 80 and then later a second tandam 120ish long focal length.