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    WideSky 80 f/6.25 ED refractor

    May 19, 2022 5 minutes
    WORDS: CHARLOTTE DANIELS

    Our experts review the latest kit

    We are always very happy to see a telescope arrive for review in a solid carry case, and the WideSky 80 f/6.25 ED refractor’s smart, padded suitcase provided us with an excellent first impression when it was unboxed.

    Our admiration continued when we looked at the optical tube assembly, which appeared slick, robust and incredibly well made. We were pleasantly surprised, as the WideSky 80 has the look and feel of a telescope worth twice the price. With our curiosity piqued by this new brand, we headed out to begin our tests.

    Mounting the optical tube assembly wasn’t an issue, although we did feel it would benefit from a slightly longer foot. For observing, this proved ample, but with a DSLR or astro

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