Orion Observer 134 Telescope Review
Features of the Scope
GOOD:
• Great optics! Comparable to a superb 4 inch Ed Apochromat!
• Eyepieces are “OK”
• Finder is “OK”
BAD:
• Horrible mount. Very shaky even with the suggested modifications.
• Awkward slow motion knob positions. Some configurations are physically impossible!
• Strange projecting focuser. Designed for cheaper shipping?
• Not suitable for kids.
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Vibration Suppression Pads are here:
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Jon Isaacs posts a couple of nice improvements to the scope on Cloudy Nights:
www.cloudynights.com/topic/82...
Alternate Telescope Recommendations:
Option Number 1:
Orion Starblast 4.5 inch on a Dobsonian mount - $250
www.telescope.com/Orion/Orion...
• Parabolic mirror!
• Two good eyepieces
• Red dot finder
Option Number 2:
Astronomers Without Borders OneSky Reflector Telescope - $250
Same advantages as Orion Starblast but more aperture. In my opinion, this is the best beginner telescope!
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See my review of the OneSky telescope here: • Astronomers Without Bo...
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