Orion ST80 or Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ

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sTiCkY
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Re: Orion ST80 or Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ

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thanks kaomoo.. what i wanted to know is was the ST80's focuser usable?
i tried using some cheap china scopes and their focusers always give me trouble.. either it's too loose or it slides backwards..
or worse.. the fit isn't right and it shakes..
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Re: Orion ST80 or Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ

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Hi sticky ,

It is easy to fix up a loose focusser. Just slide in a plastic shim cut from a clear folder between sliding parts.

Kochu/12-10-11
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Re: Orion ST80 or Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ

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hmmm... ok i'll try that..
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