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Reviews of high-quality optical equipment is our bread and butter here at Optical Mechanics. We aim to provide accurate, up-to-date, and honest reviews.

Meade LX-90

Meade LX90 ACF Telescope: An Honest Review About Value

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 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 […]

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skywatcher 150P GTI

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

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 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

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Close up of the Celestron Nexstar 8se telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Compound Telescope Review [Update]

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 Have you been searching for a new telescope to blow your mind, but to no avail? Look no further than here, with our review of the Celestron NexStar 8SE Compound Telescope. This telescope is truly ˜out of this world’ and perfect for beginners and avid astronomers alike. If you’re unsure whether

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Image of the Apertura AD8 telescope used in the review

Apertura AD8 Dobsonian Telescope Review – Our Top Pick

google.com, pub-3944954862316283, RESELLER, f08c47fec0942fa0 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

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