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Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
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£880.00
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NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty,
computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
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Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO
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£695.00
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HEQ5 PRO is the heavy duty,
computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 18kg.
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| FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
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EQ5 PRO SynScan
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£440.00
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EQ5 PRO SynScan is the acclaimed,
computerised mount from Sky-Watcher. Load capacity 9kg.
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Celestron CG-5 GOTO
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£449.00
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CG-5 GoTo. Computerised mount
from Celestron. It includes a sturdy stainless steel tripod.
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Celestron CGEM
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£999.00
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CGEM (GoTo). The new computerised mount
from Celestron. It includes an ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with
accessory tray.
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Celestron CGE (GoTo)
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£TBC
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CGE (GoTo). Observatory-class computerised German Equatorial mount
from Celestron.
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Celestron CGE Pro
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£5220.00
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CGE Pro. Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable
from 38 - 55" Max payload: 40kg.
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Deep-Sky Imaging
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£599.00
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The Opticstar DS-335C ICE is a cooled,
3.3 mega pixel colour CCD camera for entry level deep sky imaging...
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Cooled CCD
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£649.00
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The Opticstar DS-142C ICE is a TEC cooled,
1.4 mega pixel colour CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Cooled CCD
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£649.00
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The Opticstar DS-142M ICE is a TEC cooled,
1.4 mega pixel mono CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Cooled CCD
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£1249.00
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The Opticstar DS-145C ICE uses the highly sensitive
Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD with 62% QE.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Cooled CCD
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£1249.00
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The Opticstar DS-145M ICE uses the highly sensitive
Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel monochrome CCD with 62% QE.
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Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
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Auto-Guider System
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£199.00
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The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system
includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
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Video Imaging
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£149.00
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The Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR is a 1.3MP
colour video camera for high speed
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imaging at up to 220 frames per second.
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Auto-Guider System
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£219.00
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The Opticstar AG-131C COOLAIR auto guider system
includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
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Sky-Watcher Astrograph
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£919.00
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The Explorer 190MN DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher
is a 190mm f/5.3 astrograph featuring a flat field and comma free optics...
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Ascension 80ED Triplet
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£--
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The Ascension 80ED Triplet APO from the premium
range of
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Ascension telescopes. Alumi- nium case and accessories included as standard...
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Orion Optics Telescopes
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Orion Optics section last updated: 26th August 2010
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Orion Optics is the leading British telescope manufacturer
with a long standing reputation in optical design and engineering.
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Optimised Dall-Kirkham
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ODK Range. From 250mm (8") to 400mm (16"),
f6.8 for all models. A catadioptric telescope which is suitable both for
photographic and visual use. Orion Optics has introduced the Optimised
Dall-Kirkham series, designated ODK.
FREE Option:
 Opticstar DS-335C 3.3MP CCD camera.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 4260.00
(inc VAT)
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 8 week delivery |
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AG Advanced Astrographs
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AG Range. From 200mm (8") to 400mm (16"),
f3.8 for all models, 4 lens ED corrector design, hilux coatings for both mirrors,
Lambda / 8 or better, 3" Crayford with 10:1 reduction or electronic,
CNC machined and Carbon Fibre sandwich construction.
Ideal for astrophotography.
FREE Option:
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
3 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepieces; or
Opticstar LRGbB and UHCT Filter Set.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 3950.00
(inc VAT)
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8 week delivery |
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CT Ultra Newtonians
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Ultra Newtonians. From 200mm (f4.5) to 400mm (f4).
Orion Optics has created an instrument that will surpass any other telescope in
its class. Sporting a Carbon Fibre tube and Ultra Grade Optics (1/10 PV waveront),
CT Ultra Newtonians perform with clarity and power.
FREE Option:
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR video camera.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 1420.00
(inc VAT)
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8 week delivery |
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Maksutov-Cassegrain Catadioptrics
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OMC140. 140mm, F/14.3. High power, high resolution
Maksutov-Cassegrain. High quality optics with the option to improve visual quality
further by upgrading to deluxe optics and coatings. New carbon fibre model.
FREE Option:
Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED; or
Ascension 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal; or
Ascension ED 55° Eyepiece.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 659.00
(inc VAT)
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6 week delivery |
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OMC200. 200mm, F/20. High power, high resolution
Maksutov-Cassegrain. High quality optics with the option to improve visual quality
further by upgrading to deluxe optics and coatings.
FREE Option:
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
3 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepieces; or
1 x Ascension ED 55° Eyepieces; or
Ascension 2" Barlow Lens x2 ED; or
Ascension 2" Enhanced Mirror Diagonal.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 1995.00
(inc VAT)
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6 week delivery |
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SPX Newtonians
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SPX200. 200mm Newtonian design with three focal ratio
options: f/4.5, f/6 and f/8. 1/8th or 1/10th wavefront optics, low profile
Crayford focuser. Includes finder, tube rings and dovetail plate.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" x1.8 Prism Erector; or
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece; or
1 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepiece.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
 View this item in our showroom.
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£ 595.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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SPX250. 250mm Newtonian design with two focal ratio
options: f/4.8, and f/6.3. 1/8th or 1/10th wavefront optics, low profile
Crayford focuser. Includes finder, tube rings and dovetail plate.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" x1.8 Prism Erector; or
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece; or
1 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepiece.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 775.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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SPX300. 300mm Newtonian design with two focal ratio
options: f/4, and f/5.3. 1/8th or 1/10th wavefront optics, low profile
Crayford focuser. Includes finder, tube rings and dovetail plate.
FREE Option:
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
3 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepieces; or
Ascension 1.25" x1.8 Prism Erector; or
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 1199.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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SPX350. 350mm, f4.6, Newtonian design.
1/8th or 1/10th wavefront optics, low profile Crayford focuser.
Includes finder, tube rings and dovetail plate.
FREE Option:
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
3 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepieces; or
Ascension 1.25" x1.8 Prism Erector; or
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 1995.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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Europa Newtonians
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Europa 150 Deluxe. 150mm Newtonian design with three focal ratio
options: f/5, f/8 and f/11. From 1/6th to 1/8th wavefront optics with Hilux coatings.
Includes tube rings and dovetail plate. Optionally available with mount and tripod.
FREE: 1 x Ascension Super Plössl eyepieces.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 279.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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Europa 200 Deluxe. 200mm Newtonian design with three focal ratio
options: f/4.5, f/6 and f/8. From 1/6th to 1/8th wavefront optics with Hilux coatings. Includes
tube rings and dovetail plate. Optionally available with mount and tripod.
FREE: 2 x Ascension Super Plössl eyepieces.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 449.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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Europa 250 Deluxe. 250mm Newtonian design with f/4.8 focal ratio.
From 1/6th to 1/8th wavefront optics with Hilux coatings. Includes tube rings and dovetail
plate. Optionally available with mount and tripod.
FREE: 2 x Ascension Super Plössl eyepieces.
OFFER: Refer to the right hand column on this page.
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£ 659.00
(inc VAT)
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5 week delivery |
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Other Items Of Interest
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Telescopes
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Ascension Telescopes. Including the premium range of
Ascenion ED Triplet apochromats.
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A&M Telescopes. Advanced telescopes
that include a wide range of refractors, catadoptrics, newtonians
and dobsonians.
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Vixen Telescopes combine elegance with innovative
technology emblematic of Japanese manufacturing quality.
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Sky-Watcher PRO Telescopes are manufactured to high
levels of optical and mechanical precision, undergoing strict quality control
procedures and testing.
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Telescope Mounts
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Vixen Mounts. Including the SPHINX and ATLUX
telescope mounts.
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Sky-Watcher PRO Mounts. Including the EQ6 PRO
and HEQ5 PRO telescope mounts.
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Astro Engineering Accessories
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Astro Engineering Accessories. Fine accessories
from Astro Engineering.
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Promotional Offer
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Cash Back on Opticstar
Imaging Products
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updated: 4th August 2010
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Customers who purchase any Orion Optics telescopes or Orion Optics optical tubes
listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back on any Opticstar astronomy
cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.
This offer is valid for 1 year commencing on the date that the Orion Optics
product is purchased from the Opticstar website or the Opticstar showroom.
Any additional purchases at a later date of Orion Optics products that qualify for
this offer will renew the cash back period to 1 full year.
Opticstar astronomy cameras that qualify for this offer include the following:
Once an Opticstar CCD or CMOS camera has been purchased within a year of
the qualifying Orion Optics purchase, the cash back can be claimed by contacting
Opticstar by email or over the phone quoting the receipt number(s). Please
allow up to 14 days to process the payment.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-145M ICE
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posted: 13th March 2009
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The M20 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
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posted: 10th February 2009
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An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with
the Opticstar PL-130M.
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Sample Images
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Opticstar DS-335C ICE
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updated: 20th August 2010
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The M8 nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
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Product Reviews
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Apogee Alta
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updated: 14th February 2009
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"The quality exceeds anything I've been able to do in the past
with film or any other CCD camera."
Senior Editor Dennis di Cicco of Sky & Telescope
in a Test Report, June 2007 issue.
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Manufacturer Spotlight
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Orion Optics
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updated: 4th August 2010
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The new AG Advanced Astrographs from the ever expanding range of telescopes from
Orion Optics combine their high quality standards with new advanced optical designs...
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A&M 80mm f/6 Review
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"Best Of Breed"
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updated: 25th March 2009
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The A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB has been
reviewed in Cloudy Nights
and it has been hailed as the "best of breed". The review concludes by saying "offers
stunning performance while standing out from the crowd, look no further".
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Willmann Bell
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Books for Astronomy
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posted: 29th August 2008
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