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Re: Orion ShortTube 80mm Refractor??

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Posted by Kip/">Kip on October 28, 1999 08:38:36 UTC

They're not bad. But lacking in good deep sky observing. If the moon and planets are all you will be seeing, then fine. If you are buying from Orion, you'll need to buy a mount too. They are designed for some sky and Wildlife observing.

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