I am a visual only observer, and this scope will be a handy option for short back yard sessions as well as trips away from the city.Īn early morning session observing the planets was very enjoyable even though the seeing conditions were not ideal. It is light weight, versatile and satisfying to use. This is a really nice telescope for the price. A nice star test typical of good ED doublets and extremely low levels of false colour.Ĭontrast is excellent. I was able to complete a first light session on the evening of the day of arrival and found the optical performance to be very good. The scope fits perfectly in an Oklop 80/600 bag so long as you remove the diagonal and finder. Online specifications state a length of 26". I was delighted to find the overall length is less than 24" with the focuser racked in and sliding dew-shield retracted. The matt white finish has a good texture and the metal anodizing is all very professional. Everything was as described, and quality control appears excellent. The scope came packed and sealed very well and there were no issues with the delivery. This is fantastic considering I am in Perth Australia. I received the telescope only 5 days after ordering from FLO. Price includes CNC tube-rings and a Vixen-style dovetail mounting bar. The focuser includes a convenient 2" twist-lock clamp and 2"-1.25" adapter.Īn optional matching 0.8x Starfield Reducer / Field Flattener is also available, enabling astrophotography at f/5.6.Īn excellent choice for observing or imaging the Moon, solar system targets and brighter deep sky objects. Other features include a temperature-compensated lens cell (doesn't 'pinch' the optics at low temperatures) and internal baffles (prevents stray light reflecting inside the tube, so enhances contrast).įitted with a sturdy CNC machined 2.5”dual-speed rotatable R&P focuser for smooth, precise focus adjustments. This traditionally designed telescope features modern, fully multicoated optics with Japanese Ohara FPL53 ED and Lanthanum glass for bright, high-contrast views with exceptionally low chromatic aberration. Part Number: SF-102F7-00 NEW Starfield 102mm f/7 ED doublet refractor for visual astronomy & astrophotography!
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