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    StellaMira 90mm ED triplet apochromatic refractor

    Feb 17, 2022 4 minutes
    WORDS: TIM JARDINE

    Our experts review the latest kit

    The StellaMira 90mm ED telescope on test this month is a triplet lens apochromatic refractor introduced by First Light Optics. We were especially interested to receive our review model, as the company has always been upfront on its website blog about any issues with triplet telescopes, with the promise of only releasing new ones when production methods allow consistently good results. It was fair to say, given that stance, that we had high expectations for the StellaMira 90mm ED.

    The packaging of the StellaMira 90mm ED is compact; it is supplied in a neat, lockable, black carry case. The telescope has a sturdy construction, with a glossy

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