
Review Summary
2008-02-15T19:00:00
From new, focus ring difficult to turn at some points. Loose and sloppy at infinite focus point. Swivel ring initially tight and now three yrs old siezed. Objuctive lens unscrewed leaking nitrogen when trying to swivel body. Focus ring in very inconvenient location and moves when carrying scope. [...]
Ian
The ATS/STS 80 (HD) observation telescopes set the highest standards among telescopes in this category. Even with the easy-to-handle fully rubberized armouring, the ATA/STS 80 (HD) are by far the lightest of the larger observationtelescopes. Thanks to a recalculated optical system, they offer a precise observation of detail, optimum edge-to-edge images and almost 100 per cent colour fidelity with an extremely wide field of view, thereby achieving a revolutionary image quality