Altair Wave Series 80mm F6 Super ED Triplet APO (80/480)

Customer Reviews

• Author: Anton Enright
  Thrilled with my Wave Series 80/480!
  
  Well made telescope both optically and mechanically. It's lovely to use and has been solidly delivering results for me each time I've used it.
  
  For imaging this scope is fantastic. The focuser is smooth and solid and the motor focus is excellent. Once the temperature has settled, it holds focus well even without locking. The all-threaded design of the field flattener gives me excellent flatness and sharp images.
  
  I'm still astounded by the quality of the images I'm getting back from an 80mm scope, especially when compared to my f/5 6" Newtonian.
• Author: Mark Deans
  Recently got the wave series 80/480 APO and this scope outperforms my 85mm 4-element APO noticeably on color correction and the field is just as flat with the plano-star flattener. It's actually also a better telescope visually. It's quite a solid scope and heavy for an 80mm, because the mechanics are slightly over-engineered for imaging stability. Altair's advice is spot-on and I'm considering a larger version now. I have mounted it using the beefier TMS system with the 60mm guide scope side by side in the 100mm rings which I will leave feedback on too as they're great. Nothing but praise for this APO. Mark
• Author: John Bunn
  I'm a visual observer not an astro-photographer and this scope produces a wonderful image. The image is perfect even on the moon and bright stars with no colour fringes. I have the large "Light Wave" image erecting prism, for daytime birdwatching at the Broads and my wife has sewn a neoprene cover for the scope. I use a large Manfrotto tripod for astronomy and birdwatching with geared head. To put this in perspective, my spotter cost three times more, and the little Altair apo is visibly better, sharper and brighter. I'm impressed that a local company can come up with a product of this standard. When I visited their shop in Aylsham I could see they are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Very happy with the support and advice. Keep it up, and thanks! JB
• Author: Peter Cole
  Recieved my 80mm Triplet yesterday. It took me a long while to decide what my first refractor would be, So after asking around and reading reviews, This was the scope for me.
  I'm a visual astronomer, My other scope is a 12" F5.3 Newt.
  What can i say, This is a beautifuly crafted optical telescope, It's not cheap in build quality like so many others, Every thing shouts craftmanship, Even down to the nylon tips on the locking screws and is simply stunning to look at.
  The optics are amazing and very crisp from the views i have had so far with 40mm to 4 mm eyepieces. The focuser is silky smooth and big, I couldn't believe how big it was compaired to what i have previously been used to. Using the threaded options that this focuser has, I doubt there is an imaging camera that you can't use with it.
  The supplied tube rings and dovetail are solidly built with large locking bolts, Much better than a 'L' foot mount that other makers use and then expect you to add decent rings as an addon, It's just another sign of attention to detail and quality.
  So if your looking for a brilliant first scope or an imaging refractor, Get this one.
  The blurb says the case it comes with is just for transport. Do not be under the impression it's cheap and nasty, Far from it. It's well made and lockable, Very solid and is perfect for transporting or just storing when your not using your scope.