[sac-forum] Re: New Orion 100mm ED Refractor

It's the 100mm ED, there is no other. Its $999, the 80 is $499. The tube is
thin metal shell, what can I say, nice paint job. It's the same exact tube
alright. I have a Vixen GP mount. Orion mounts go from super light to heavy
duty. This scope weighs a few more pounds and is longer than the 80 so it's
going to be a little shakier on a given portable mount.

Jack

> How do you rate the quality of the tube? By chance I was looking at
> Orion's web site about a half hour before your message appeared. If we
> are talking about the same refractor, the tube assembly sells for $999.
> Is this the one? Are you using the same mount for the 100mm that you are
> using for the 80mm? My impression is that the mounts that come with the
> complete Orion telescopes are a little on the light side, irrespective
> of their claims.
> Stan

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