William Optics Megrez 90
March 20, 2008
William Optics “Megrez 90″ Telescope Review
General Info
Class: Megrez Refractor
Best Uses: Astrophotography
Recommended Experience: Professional
Overall Rating: 9.48/10
Official Review: A small, yet powerful telescope, perfect for the avid astronomer, the William Optics Megrez 90mm provides amazing optical clarity, breathtaking Astrophotography, and actually competes with scopes 2-3x its price! If you’re looking to add a lightweight refractor to your collection, the Megrez 90 is the perfect choice!
Pros: Small, beautiful optics, crisp design, easy to use, incredible focuser & wonderful contrast/color
Cons: Loses some contrast compared to larger f ratio scopes at 150x mag or more (Yeah, that’s pretty much it!)
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Important Details
Usability: 9.8/10 - Extremely easy to setup & use
Comfortability: 9.4/10 - Some claim it’s too small, but you can use it in combination with any tripod, so it’s “flexible”
Durability: 8.9/10 - Stainless steel reinforcements on the sides & back plus the aluminum case make this tough to break!
Warranty: 9.5/10 - 2-year full coverage
Storage: 9.7/10 - Very easy to store, lightweight & extremely portable
Accuracy: 9.6/10 - Very accurate, stunning optics
Astrophotography: 9.0/10 - Takes gorgeous pictures, even at high focus
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Tech Specs
Aperture: 90mm
Magnification (Highest Useful): 180x
Focal Length: 621mm
Focal Ratio: f/6.9
Resolving Power: 1.35″
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Telescope Construction
Optical Design: Refractor
Viewfinder: Standard Megrez
Eyepiece: Comfortable
Tube Length: 430mm (Fully contracted)
Weight: 7.1lbs (3.2kg)
Tripod: n/a (L-bracket tripod connection)
Power Supply: n/a
Lens: Retractable
Other Equipment: 2-inch to 1.25-inch adapter & Aluminum case
Recommended Accessories: DCL-52 Digital camera adapter lens (52mm)
Summary: In conclusion, the William Optics Megrez 90 is a fabulous telescope, and if you want something to take camping or to whip out of your arsenal to take some dazzling shots without the hassle of larger equipment, the Megrez 90 is a perfect fit!
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