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Meade LX90 ACF Telescope: An Honest Review About Value

The Meade 8” LX90 ACF is one of several flagship telescopes from Meade’s lineup. The lightweight LX90 fork mount can trace its origins all the way back to the late 1970s when Meade started selling their 2080 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain. The 8” LX90 ACF shares a lot with those original scopes but of course features full

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Sky-Watcher Heritage GTI 150P: Cheapest 6″ Dob Out There

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and stargazing is one of the most exciting ways to explore it. Sky Watcher GTI 150P is a telescope that offers an excellent viewing experience for both beginners and experienced astronomers. With a 150mm aperture, this telescope is perfect for observing deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae,

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Apertura AD8 Dobsonian Telescope Review – Our Top Pick

The Apertura AD8 is one of High Point Scientific’s mid-range Dobsonian reflector telescopes, which is comparable to GSO’s 8” Dobsonian and Orion’s XT8. This is a great budget-friendly telescope for beginners and experienced astronomers alike. Key Features The Optical Tube Assembly The Apertura AD8 is a Newtonian-style reflector mounted on a Dobsonian alt-azimuth base. Like

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