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William Optics Megrez 72
Compact Scope Packs Easily for Starry-Night Gazing Anywhere
The best scope is the one you use the most, and this incredibly compact instrument — the size of a big salami — is easy to haul out on any starry night. Its modest 2.8-inch aperture produces dimmer images than you'd get with larger models, but sharpness is startling for its size. The narrow aperture along with short focal length means image quality drops at high magnification, so it's best for sweeping vistas of the universe and large objects like galaxies.
WIRED Sensational fit and finish. Probably the best focuser ever offered for the price; its silky-smooth, two-speed operation (one knob for big adjustments, another for fine tweaks) will tempt you to bump it out of focus just for the pleasure of dialing it back in.
TIRED Small enough to toss in a backpack, but it doesn't come with a protective case.
- Optics: Telescopes
- Manufacturer: William Optics
- Price: $500
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