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Doublet refractor
William Optics ZenithStar 61II
Best for: travel and nebula imaging on a lighter budget
- Light and good for travel
- Well suited to nebula imaging
Curated picks
Telescopes and gear we recommend
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ED doublet refractor
Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED
Best for: a beginner who wants one scope for visual use and imaging
- Works for both eyepiece viewing and imaging
- Moderate cost for a long-term imaging tool
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Flat-field APO refractor
Askar 71F
Best for: a versatile, full-frame-capable refractor at a fair price
- Simple setup with good edge-to-edge correction
- Works with many cameras and mounts
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Petzval astrograph refractor
William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD (Gen3)
Best for: first wide-field deep-sky imaging with a light, portable rig
- Flat stars to the corners with little setup fuss
- Very light and portable
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Apochromatic (APO) doublet refractor, 80mm
Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED
Best for: Hobbyists planning to add astrophotography later
- Excellent colour correction for a refractor at this size
- Well suited to both eyepiece viewing and astrophotography
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