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Given the choice of used Televue refractors.

Started by Curly_Bill, 04/12/2023 12:28AM
Posted 04/12/2023 12:28AM Opening Post
Looking at upgrading from my Pronto, I've seen an older Televue Genesis 500mm Flourite for sale. Which would be a better choice, the Genesis or a used Televue 85.
Posted 04/12/2023 12:43AM | Edited 04/12/2023 12:46AM #1
Originally Posted by Bill Cook
Looking at upgrading from my Pronto, I've seen an older Televue Genesis 500mm Flourite for sale. Which would be a better choice, the Genesis or a used Televue 85.

As far as I recall the Genesis was a 100 mm scope. That said if the Genesis is in fine shape I would rather have it than a 85. I suppose calling it a 500 mm F/5 is just a tricky way of saying it is a 100 mm though LOL

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Posted 04/13/2023 09:32PM #2
The Genesis has a fl:500mm(focal length).
Posted 05/31/2023 07:43PM #3
Fluorite refractors are special and they keep their value. The extra aperture also makes it the one I would prefer. 
Good luck in your choice, whichever it is you pick.