Soon after Orion hit the market with their 80ED apo refractor Celestron also did so. As I see Orion sells the bare OTA for $499 while Celestron sells the telescope complete with eyepiece, finder, diagonal for $409. I guess both telescope uses Synta 80ED lens but what other differences are expected between them? I know the Orion is equipped with a Crayford-focuser but how about the lens cell, baffling and finish? Which of them has collimatable lens cell?
There are many reviews out on the Orion 80ED, but I can find any on the Celestron 80ED.
I'm considering to order a Celestron 80ED so I welcome your comments pro or contra.
Thanks,
Levente
There are many reviews out on the Orion 80ED, but I can find any on the Celestron 80ED.
I'm considering to order a Celestron 80ED so I welcome your comments pro or contra.
Thanks,
Levente