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Orion ShortTube 80mm Refractor

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Posted by Ace on July 4, 2000 03:31:21 UTC

Comments on the Orion ShortTube 80mm Refractor. Can be seen at the following link:
http://www.telescope.com/interact/item.asp?cat=Telescopes+by+Design:+Refractors&itemno=A015&pos=3

Looking for something inexpensive with a larger field of view than the 700mm focal lenght scopes. I assume this will do it?

Also can someone recommend an "el cheapo" mount and tripod for this model?

Ace

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