Farpoint 102 ED APO Triplet 80mm ED APO Doublet Farpoint has worked for several years to have refracting telescopes manufactured that live up to our own quality standards. Simply put, to us this means exceptional image quality, flawless mechanical construction and perfect fit and finish. Finally! They are here and we offer a 102mm APO ED glass triplet and an 80mm ED glass Apo doublet. For more information on the wonderful telescopes please see the March 2011 issue of Astronomy Magazine for there independant review. Farpoint's small refracting telescope delivers big results This new 4-inch telescope combines superb optical quality, easy portability, and lots of accessories. By Phil Harrington Published: Astronomy Magazine, March 2011 Observers in the first decade of the 21st century have seen an explosion in the popularity of short-focal-length apochromatic refractors (APOs), and with good reason. These super-portable scopes deliver sharp images of the Moon, planets, double stars, and bright deep-sky objects. Such instruments are great for grab-and-go stargazing. While portable short-focus APOs first caught on some 3 decades ago, most were beyond the budget of the average hobbyist. Two of the newest entries in this burgeoning market come from Farpoint Astronomical Research. Best known for their astroimaging accessories, collimation tools, and dew-control systems, Farpoint recently introduced 3.15-inch (80 millimeters) f/7 and 4-inch (102mm) f/6.47 apochromatic refractors that are sure to attract the attention of amateurs! Both Farpoint Refractors use ED glass, fully baffled in an air space design. Each scope comes with a padded carrying case, collapsible dew shield, rotatable crayford focuser with a 10:1 micro focuser and graduated scale, machined padded rings, 2" dielectric diagonal w/1.25" insert and brass compression ring, a 2" rechargeable desiccant cap and your choice of either a "V" or "D" style dovetail ( short version ). Farpoint 80ED 3.15" Doublet f/7 - 560mm Focal length Farpoint has worked for several years to have refracting telescopes manufactured that live up to our own quality standards. Simply put, to us this means exceptional image quality, flawless mechanical construction and perfect fit and finish... Regular price: $999.00 Smart-Sale price: 888.291.6577 To all who visit our store: Numbers 6:24-26 24 The LORD bless you and protect you; 25 the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD look with favor on you and give you peace. (CLICK) VISIT OUR DISCOUNT BIBLES & APPAREL STORE Copyright (R) 2004 SmartAstronomy, All rights reserved.