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Review: Orion xt8 classic.

by
kingclinton
Published on 07-16-2015 05:43 PM

ORION XT8 CLASSIC REVIEW.

1)PACKAGING and UNBOXING.
2)ASSEMBLY
3)USE
4) ACCESSORIES

1)PACKAGING AND UNBOXING.

Orion does a pretty decent job of packing and protecting the bits that count, like the OTA.
Mine arrived with boxes that looked the worse for wear although the contents were 100% safe and secured.
No special gymnastics is required to open and unpack all the goodies, a decent pair of scissors or a sharp knife ...

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Astrotrac TT320X-AG First Light Report & Review

by
admin
Published on 06-28-2012 04:21 AM

Astrotrac First Light Review Introduction

I received my Astrotrac for testing a few days ago but could not use it since I could not find my Manfrotto plate for my 840RC2 head so I had to order another one. See below several parts are required otherwise you will not be able to use this unit - one is a non-standard part and is very hard to find.

In the Box ...

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