Ed, thank you for taking the time to do all of these informative videos. Much appreciated!
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comments!
@spacelada9900
3 жыл бұрын
I got my first telescope today I can’t wait to start a new hobby.
@Space_and_weather
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I wish you luck in viewing the night skies!
@cryptojihadi265
3 жыл бұрын
What did you get?
@starastronomer
3 жыл бұрын
Astronomy can be a lifelong hobby. It has been for me. Glad to hear you got into it. Clear skies.
@GaryMCurran
3 жыл бұрын
As in maany hobbies;, they tend to be expensive. They say that 'BOAT' means "Bring Out Another Thousand!" Unfortunately, astronomy, and especially astrophotography is kind of in the same place. Far t oo easy to spend a lot of money on your next purchase. If I was just starting out, I could easily spend $5,000 on a entry level set up for astrophotography! If that is the way yiy plan on going, make sure that you find a local club to help guide you. I ended up buying all the wrong stuff, and spent a lot of money I coulld have spent on better stuff, if I had just known. Good luck to you and clear skies.
@s.w.f.n5872
3 жыл бұрын
@@Space_and_weather I would Love to see you make videos to!
@mikeingram429
Ай бұрын
I bought one of these back on the mid 2000's along with a porta II mount. I've since replaced the visual back with a Baader click-lock and replaced the mount with a Skywatcher AZ-GTI mount. It's a really good grab and go rig.
@Robin-Visser
3 жыл бұрын
always a pleasure to watch this channel
@junioro.7318
3 жыл бұрын
I am going to get a binoculars Mr.Tkng suggested in one of his videos I am so excited to biggin this new hobby
@peter7624
3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at these and the 4" versions as a lighter alternative to my 8" Meade SCT. The temptation's always to go bigger, but as discussed on another of Eds videos, size has to be balanced with weight, especially as the years pile on!.
@perry3928
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed. Thank you for the info. Very informative. I purchased the celestron 8se 4 months ago. I'm in upstate Ny still waiting for clear skies. Can't wait to get started. Thx for your chanel. It helped school me through the winter. Clear skies!
@tomcocchiaro3997
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ed, just saw this video and have to agree the ED80sf is a great value in a refractor. It is my primary scope for Sidewalk Astronomy in Portsmouth, and coupled with my William Optics binoviewer, has generated a lot of OMGs and "no ways," and some tearful responses, over the years when viewing the moon. My scope was originally owned by Ted Blank who traded it in to Rivers Camera (in the day) where I snapped it up for $495. Also have the PortaMount which makes for a quick grab and go. I got the longer twist knobs for it to make it easier to use.
@serdarschannel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed. After this video, I purchased a Vixen ED80Sf with Porta II mount (not GoTo). A very good scope with a sturdy and easy to use mount. Optics are top quality.
@serdarschannel
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dimensionsbrecher Hello. I'm definitely happy with it. Optics, finder, mount... So good. Daytime observation is very sharp and fun. Almost no CA at the sky objects.
@joegallo8978
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed, I have a Vixen ED80sf and mount it on a Advanced Polaris mount of which I love! It is a light weight mount and it compliments the ED80sf. I sold my CPC deluxe 925 edge HD because of the weight and the fact that I only used it 2 or 3 times a year. I will miss the goto! I bought a Celestron C6 OTA from highpoint and mount it on the AP mount too! Now I have two great scopes from Luner, planetary, double stars and deep sky! Clear Skies! Joe G
@Handles-R-Lame
3 жыл бұрын
Just a FYI for anyone considering one of these 80ED Apos, which are all great in their own way, is that the Skywatcher 80ED comes stock with a 90 degree finder scope. Which for me was the final and most major selling point. However as Ed said, they all are great entry-level apochromatics!
@charlyl2908
3 жыл бұрын
there's also another 80ed, the celestron C80ED-R
@kasa6038
3 жыл бұрын
I just got one as my third telescope, with a matching Porta II tall mount/tripod. Overall, great small scope and travel friendly with the included case. Biggest gripes, are the straight through finder (very awkward) and set screws for visual back (vs compression ring). Very stable on the Porta II system. FYI: a Synta RACI finderscope will NOT fit on the OTA.
@NG-VQ37VHR
3 жыл бұрын
The orion ed80 with an 8" celestron edge HD with hyperstar 4 and an apertura ad10 dob has been a great, versatile set of scopes for almost any occasion, AP or visual.
@ronstewtsaw
3 жыл бұрын
I read a fellow opining that the EdgeHD/Hyperstar combination isn't really like having two scopes because switching between the two configurations is a non-trivial exercise. He said that people tend to use the scope one way or the other. I take it that you don't agree?
@emelito888
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent short review! I'm thinking of getting one for myself.
@Robin-Visser
3 жыл бұрын
100% sure that sales went up for each scope that has been reviewed here
@billmartz4290
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos. I'm learning. Cheers!
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jameschapman4824
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Greetings from the UK
@rebsredone450
3 жыл бұрын
I have considered buying a telescope for a while, which is the reason why I subscribed to this channel. I am totally new to the hobby but believe that I would tend towards astrophotography. As I currently don’t own any tools of the trade, which accessories (besides a tripod) would I need, if I buy the ED80Sf when it comes onto the market where I live (in the summer)?
@palmereldrich
10 ай бұрын
Vixen moon image like 3%-4% better Ed😮 Edit neat to see my analysis agrees with consensus. I'd like to have seen a SW version also. But a photo never really equals what the eye sees does it. Great stuff as always ❤❤Ed Clear skies
@k.h.1587
2 ай бұрын
Sample to sample variation, and different time of manufacturing. They all.come from the same factory to the same specification
@johnbarry5036
3 жыл бұрын
Fyi for buyers, AT has a new 80edl, FCD100+ Lanthanum with a dual spd rack and pinion + retractable dew shield.
@ronstewtsaw
3 жыл бұрын
AT?
@jimm5593
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronstewtsaw Astro Tech
@lornaz1975
3 жыл бұрын
Ed. I mount my Vixen ED80 on an Explore Scientific FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount. Perhaps under mounted but it works.
@3dfxvoodoocards6
3 ай бұрын
The Vixen seems to have better contrast and also a little sharper
@k.h.1587
2 ай бұрын
I think the differences in the focuser has more to do with when the scope.was made than the brand, a vixen that was the same.age.as the orion would probably have the same focuser
@JohnLRice
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review! :-)
@AntPDC
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed. I've posted the following question around the community but am awaiting responses. Meanwhile, as a "no-bling-no-B-roll" astronomer I'd value your opinion. This one has been bugging me for a while. "Old school" astronomers continue to say "one can't break the laws of physics" when referring to telescope aperture being exponentially better in terms of resolution per inch of diameter, but I'm assuming they are referring solely to visual observation. Given modern imaging technology - CMOS/CCD sensors, tracking, stacking, post-processing and whatnot - is that rule of thumb now potentially misleading as to telescope choice with regard to astrophotography, whereby even a 50mm objective is now far more useful than it was considered only a few years ago? In which case, with the exception of purely visual astronomy - which is always a great pleasure - would you say there's no need to invest in those very costly light buckets any more? Best wishes, Ant.
@nordmende73
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@astronomybob
3 жыл бұрын
Another nice informative video, Thanks !👍 Ed.... I got my first telescope in 1966 and it was a 3" Gilbert reflector. Is that one on the table behind you?
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, good catch! I keep meaning to do a video on it. I'll get there eventually...
@swissoutdoor777
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Ed did you ever got your hands on a Meade ETX 80 refractor? Greetings from Switzerland
@ThalanorThornhale
3 жыл бұрын
When you have the time, could you review a 80mm F6ish doublet for visual and astrophotography?
@tedroldan8518
3 жыл бұрын
Haz un Review del Vixen R150s!
@NatarajanGanesan
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever reviewed about light pollution filters?
@StarlancerAstro
3 жыл бұрын
Is this also the same as the Celestron C80ED? I was under the assumption it is.
@tjzambonischwartz
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. The AWB Celestron ED80 is the same exact platform. They're all the same optical set by Synta. The SkyWatcher version has a dual speed focuser but other than that they're all the same OTA.
@k.h.1587
2 ай бұрын
The only difference is the celestron 80ed, at least the old ones, had a standard 80mm tube where the orion, vixen and skywatcher are in a 100mm tube same as the 100mm models. But the optics were all the same
@Mandragara
3 жыл бұрын
I reckon the best all purpose visual telescope is a collapsible 10" Dob. Anyone want to correct me?
@RigzoTV
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a Tutorial series for beginners? Every KZitem video is about buying a basic telescope and that's it. But then what?
@dragaustin
2 жыл бұрын
Ed, thanks for a Great video, I always enjoy your videos. Question, over your right shoulder the larger Newtonian behind you it has the finder scope & a refractor behind it, what is the brand and model of the longer refractor you have on there? I have a 10 " Cave Astrola I want to set up with that scope. Thanks for your time...
@edting
2 жыл бұрын
The 8" is a Meade #826 (I have two of them) and the 6" is a Meade #591. Both are from the late 1970s or early 1980s.
@dragaustin
2 жыл бұрын
@@edting Thanks ED, on the 8" on top there are 2 finder scopes mounted, one short in the front and on the other side of the focuser a longer refractor type scope, im curious what the longer refractor scope is mounted on top of the with the shorter finder scope. Been trying to find info of what these might be with no luck, I'm guessing about a 3" refractor but I'm not sure. Thanks again for your time Ed...
@edting
2 жыл бұрын
The longer finder is a Meade 50 mm X 600 mm guidescope. The shorter stubbier one is their standard 8X50 right-angle finder. Both have interchangeable .965" eyepieces. I don't believe either was original to the scope. They appear to have been added on afterwards by a previous owner.
@dragaustin
2 жыл бұрын
@@edting Thanks ED, I enjoy your videos, Great Info...
@MrCoats
3 жыл бұрын
U got any recommendations for telescope around 700 to 1500 dollars?
@GaryMCurran
3 жыл бұрын
Ed, I'm curious. When you did the side byside, it appeared that the Orion was actually longer than the Vixen. Is the focal length and the f/ratio the same for both, and if so, what am I missing? TIA.
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, there have been a few people commenting that the Orion appears bigger. Most of that is forced perspective. The camera is slightly closer to the Orion. I just measured both telescopes and the Orion is about 1/4" longer than the Vixen.
@GaryMCurran
3 жыл бұрын
@@edting Thanks Ed! I understand perspective, but I didn't think iit was that bad in this case. Thank you for taking the time to clarify it for me, and for the rest of us.
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, I'm kind of surprised there is 1/4" difference between them. Different production runs? Varying QC out of China? You'd think they'd be exactly the same.
@GaryMCurran
3 жыл бұрын
@@edting Yiou would think they would, or at least shouldl be, the same, but I guess if the lens cells were slightly different in design, improvements and upgrades through the years, or just a design change to differentiate between manufacturers, but I can see a 1/4" difference between two of the same desisgns to accomodate that.
@southbronxny5727
3 жыл бұрын
The vixen tube looks a bit smaller. I wonder how that effects its visuals.
@darkwood777
3 жыл бұрын
The shorter tube gives you room to add optical accessories like a filter wheel, a microfocuser, an off-axis guider, etc. If I were shopping for one, I would go with a short tube. You can always add on extenders as needed.
@cardinalrule4652
3 жыл бұрын
Is an Orion 180mm maksutov-cassagrains telescope good for amature astronomy.
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, is this your first telescope? I'm wondering what drew you to this model. This will do the job but for me it is a good 2nd scope. If you get one, be aware of two things: 1) The long focal length means you must get a sturdy mount (the midsized mounts like the AVX/LX85/etc are barely adequate) 2) The long focal length boxes you in to mid-to-high power, which can feel claustrophobic. Again, these are good scopes, just be aware of what you're getting into.
@hermannschuenemann3231
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone can measure the case to tell me if it is equal or less than 55cm? I'm asking this because I'm thinking in buy this telescope in europe and bring it with me at flight cabin. That way, I don't need to pay for extra ludgage. Thank you in advance!
@edting
Жыл бұрын
The outside dimensions of the case are 26" long, 7.5" high and 11.25" deep.
@michaelramey6060
3 жыл бұрын
could you please review the william optics Zenithstar 81?
@edting
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to! Haven't had one cross my path so far...
@dubaythecoward3650
3 жыл бұрын
Would the Vixen scope be decent for astrophotography? Edit: Nevermind! I asked that question before I watched the whole video.
@johnnysager8899
3 жыл бұрын
After reading about the lawsuit with Meade and it seems that almost all the telescope's out there are made by the same people and only different paint colors and labels and seems like all of Us have been getting scammed with prices and etc for years now???
@k.h.1587
2 ай бұрын
There are a handful of manufacturers, Not just one 2 or 3. But most come from Synta, GSO and JOC. There are others Ningbo sunny, Kunming/KUO, long perng etc. And a few in Japan, vixen, takahashi, mizar, towa, goto, khokusai khoki, fujiyama, nikon, pentax, fujinon, Canon etc...
@Megawatt
3 жыл бұрын
Dang, I just sold my ED100Sf
@808d0l3
2 жыл бұрын
I've viewed several of these videos, and always catch the part where you explain your club "tricks out" a telescope you donate to libraries. I work for the city of Santa Fe in NM, and would love for our libraries to be considered for that donation. We have beautiful skies devoid of light pollution, and I know we would spark so much interest with a donation like that. Please let me know what I can do!!! Please feel free to contact me for my personal contact information!
@이학선-d4f
Ай бұрын
실물 볼수 있는장소를 알려주세요.
@이학선-d4f
Ай бұрын
구입 가능합니까?
@이학선-d4f
Ай бұрын
가격은 얼마인지요?
@amarbirk8987
8 ай бұрын
2 years later, it costs over 2 thousand dollars
@k.h.1587
2 ай бұрын
That might be the ED81, which is a real Japanese made vixen not a synta
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