I have a Meade series 500 APO with a Moonlite and Boy! it's a heavy sucker, would be keen on any suggestions for a lighter 80mm or nearby refractor to mount on top of the RC8 with a vixen sized plate and rings. I expect another triplet would be just as heavy but is there any thing else I can use for this focal length or similar?
I already have an fs 60 with a focal reducer for really wide fields. Only thing that puts me off the Taks (I have two) is the need for specialised connectors.
Not strictly a triplet, as I am going for no awards.
Just something good enough for the xmas calender pics for the family
Cheers
Graz
Maybe Stellarvue's 80mm ED doublet or 90mm triplet carbon fibre would meet your needs, Graham.
Both are reasonably light, have excellent optics and have a nice proprietary R&P focuser-I have owned both and can recommend their quality.
