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Old 02-08-2009, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Juan View Post
Plus Andrews has no information on what accessories come with the scope . Makes it very difficult to compare prices.
Is the Andrews price for the whole setup , scope , tripod , finder , diagonal , and two eye pieces ?
What are the optics like in the SW 102 to use ?
Does the focus system work smooth and give a sharp focus?
In your opinion what part of the mount and tripod is the flexing comming from?
Hi,

I did not purchase from Andrews so cannot say for sure, but I think it would be for those bits illustrated, ie OTA, mount, red dot finder, diagonal and either one or two eyepieces.

The optics are OK without being brilliant and are (subjectively) improved with better eyepieces, as expected. There is some chromatic aberration.

The focusser is a rack and pinion, a little stiff, but it is usable.

I think the flexing in the mount is mainly the legs, and the wobbling can be improved by shortening them and using a chair.

Given that having an equivalent setup of the best quality would cost anything up to 10 times as much, it is good value for the purpose.

Cheers
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