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Can't focus 80mm ED

Started by msibleyj, 03/18/2007 11:34PM
Posted 03/18/2007 11:34PM Opening Post
Hi,

I just purchased an Orion 80mm ED. This is my first refractor. I was surprised to find that I could not bring the focus tube out far enough to focus for straight-through viewing. It will focus with a diagonal. Will I have to use a diagonal for my CCD, too?

Mark J