Reviews

A hefty scope with outstanding performance for any medium aperture refractor enthusiast

A well-made, functional micrometer eyepiece at a bargain-basement price.

A heavier-than-expected quick-look scope required a larger-than-expected mount.

For years I lusted after the Ed Byers products. Then I came across one and now the dream is a reality.....!

I don't know if other of your customers have the same goals as I had, but IMHO, the real strength of the CCA-250 is in what it combines in a single package:

Heresy I say!

The new and improved Sphinx

Is your astro-haven really just beyond your back door? Why travel miles and hours to a dark site when you could just take a few steps to your backyard and be observing in minutes? (Editor's note: Though this article is listed in the "Beginners" category, there is good value here for advanced observers as well - Ed.)

Since 2008 I've added the go-to upgrade kit...

Olivon may not yet be a name synonymous with astronomical accessories, but they have a very strong offering into the eyepiece world with the aforementioned line-up.

Great piece of kit but patience is needed

1957 edition!

Great value....but one or two improvements needed

A good starter telescope with some ideas the make it a really good all-around telescope.