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    Apr 22, 2021 4 minutes
    WORDS: TIM JARDINE

    RVO Horizon 60ED Doublet refractor (full imaging package)

    A highly portable telescope that works well for imaging and visual observing

    The new Horizon 60ED imaging refractor from Rother Valley Optics is a lightweight, portable telescope designed for grab and go astronomy. The full imaging package we received for review includes a guidescope and a field flattener for astrophotography; although the telescope is also available on its own without accessories for a price of £499. The portability of the Horizon imaging package is particularly impressive; supplied in a sturdy case that contains the whole assembly, the only extras required for an astrophotography trip would be a DSLR camera and a suitable mount. The complete setup, including

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