[mick pinner]

l ordered a W.O ZenithStar 80mm on Wed from Advanced Telescope Supplies and l must say that Peter Ward was a delight to deal with, only to happy to discuss any equipment questioned that l had, when the scope turned up today it was packed in a foam lined carry case with provisions for both 1.25 and 2' ep's.
The build quality of the scope was more than obvious when removed from the case, the deep black paintwork is flawless and the gold anodising makes a pleasant change from the grey wrinkle finish found on a lot of other scopes.
The scope came as a package with a 2" dielectric and 1.25 VR filter, the crayford focuser is as usual ultra smooth with a tension adjuster, it also has a retractable dew shield that when in position stays put regardless of the angle of the scope.
Another feature l like is the focuser can be rotated 360 degrees without removing the diagonal.
Both the focuser and 1.25 adapter along with the diagonal use brass compression rings to secure the ep's.
l will not have a chance to view through the scope for a day or so but if the build quality is anything to go by, the optics should also be first rate.
Details 80mm F/6 FL 480mm
Limiting Magnitude 11.3