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Difference between Celestron and Orion 80ED

Started by the_bugmaker, 05/28/2004 02:34PM
Posted 05/28/2004 02:34PM Opening Post
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