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Hi Andy,
I would not recommend Orion ED80CF triplet - I have one.
Although optics are very good IMO, mechanically this telescope is not suitable for astrophotography, if you are serious about it. The problem is the carbon fibre tube - the flange that holds focuser to the cf tube is attached by tiny three screws that are screwed directly into the cf tube and patched with glue. With time, these screws start moving within the tube and you will end up with flex and optical mislignment. Replacing focuser will not solve it - I even got Moonlite hoping it will fix the issue; in the end had to do a home-fix with epoxy cement and masking tape.
Otherwise, it is a fine telescope - I use it for visual observations. I bought mine over two years ago, so Orion might have changed their design since then.
P.S. I did not intend to upset anyone with my feedback regarding the scope - I was as objective as possible.
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