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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Thank you Peregrine for your thoughts. My initial reaction is 'oh dear....' you ring so many bells in my head, it's not true! My ( now old but sturdy ) Manfrotto tripod with a fluid head is coming in at ~ 2.5Kg and scope at 1.8Kg. I think the tripod is solid, and with current scope doesn't...
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    I will wait with baited breath! It might take a while as he's using it as part of his working day so I need to time it right so we can meet. You've got me going now!!!
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Thanks 4John, your error in picking up the 'wrong' scope emphasises what the given weights show, there's so little in the sizes. I've just been trying friend's ATS80 and it was nice. He changed the 20-60 eyepiece for a 25-50 and said it gave a better view. My current scope is an old Optolyth...
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Thanks, it's worth knowing that older 'scopes seem to hold there own. Another thought to store away!
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    It's worth adding ... though I'm gathering opinions, I'm in no hurry. Plus with an 'Infocus' field day close by within a few weeks, it would be worth curbing my enthusiasm and waiting to see what was on offer, and comparing using my eyes. It is very useful though canvassing opinions, as then...
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Thanks Daniel. Funnily enough, I'd been looking at the one in LCE and wondering. From earlier browsing on here I suspect it's a reasonably old body, being ATM, so had thought I'd pass. I glanced at it earlier today after starting this thread and was somewhat surprised it had risen in price. Now...
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Thanks both. I was surprised, when writing this post, I looked up their respective weights on a website. Yes hardly any difference at all. I think you've both confirmed, you might as well go for the 80 as no great weight difference. I just need to check the bank balance and keep an eye open for...
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    ATS 65HD v's ATS 80HD (or STS equivalents.)

    Hiya, Just canvassing opinions: Whilst I appreciate the larger objective will allow more light in, has anyone compared 'like for like' with these two telescopes? With the same eyepiece would the image be much brighter on the 80? I hope to be able to view myself at a field day in a few weeks...
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