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    Altair Starwave 110ED-R refractor

    Oct 22, 2020 4 minutes
    WORDS: TIM JARDINE

    he Altair Starwave 110ED-R refractor is a welcome update to Altair’s established product range, the ‘R’ indicating an upgraded rack and pinion focuser with additional features for an improved experience. Indeed, the improved construction and finish stays true to the reputation of Starwave’s telescopes, with smoothly machined fittings and flat silver trimmings, complemented by a luxurious, metallic white paint job. The solid look and feel of the tube assembly has been achieved with the reduction of excessive weight in mind; we were pleasantly surprised about how manageable the telescope was to lift from its aluminium padded case. It

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