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    Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm spotter a pleasing surprise

    yes, i had the 80. how odd that svbony uses the same designation for both the 80 and 65. sorry for the confusion. i briefly had the 15x 50 is but could not get along with the diameter of the eyecups. i almost hung on to them - the view was so good, but in the end comfort won out. i have no...
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    Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm spotter a pleasing surprise

    agreed! and an even more unfair fight would be with my fluorite kowa highlanders! but they don't go on the road often. for what it does do well, the little ares has its place. and you're so right about the simplicity of sharing the view with it.
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    Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm spotter a pleasing surprise

    hi jason, thank you for your feedback. i did not own them at the same time and it's been a while since i looked through the 406P. i do remember being impressed with the glass. i examined a star image on that scope too and found it well collimated. i was not impressed with the focuser - it...
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    Athlon Ares G2 UHD 65mm spotter a pleasing surprise

    Hi Bird Forum folks, My serious birding days were over about 45 years ago. I’m nibbling on the edges again, having decided to point optics at the earth for the first time in ages after taking up astronomy 30 years ago. With this background I wanted to offer a less than fully informed opinion of...
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