Short tube 80mm scopes

[Andrew_Campbell]

Hiya folks. I've been looking for a short tube 80mm refractor to use as an autoguider, but can't seem to find them anywhere. I've been out of the hobby for a while, but I'm mystified...are they now seasonal? ;)

[raymo]

They come up in the classifieds here pretty frequently, or you can
get a Skywatcher 80mm f/5 from Andrews, or any of several other retailers in Australia.
raymo

[Merlin66]

PM sent.

[Andrew_Campbell]

Thanks, gents. I did find one at Astroshop (a Skywatcher BD), but the Orion one doesn't seem to exist anymore.

[_Jimmy]

Raymo has pretty much covered it. But whats a discussion thread without an entirely different option not asked for hehe - consider OAG for your guiding :)

[xelasnave]

Also look at finder guider..a guide scope with camera..works great for me so far.
Alex

[jimmyh1555]

Bintel in Melbourne have them. I've got one. I am going to use it with my Synguider 2:D

[Nikolas]

Look in the classifieds, there is the Orion version and the Celestron version up for sale, both are similar apart from the colour

[Andrew_Campbell]

Thanks, folks.

[OzEclipse]

Orion discontinued "production" of the ST80. However many 80mm f5 refractors are sold by other badge resellers and yes, in the classifieds.

Joe

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