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Owner's Comments
  • I'm a lucky guy! Wow - I'm whale watching from the deck (3 miles to the ocean) — B.T., CA

  • My Tele Vue-85 has certainly lived up to my high expectations. My excitement upon seeing such a sharp image of Saturn was hard to control. Excellent, excellent, excellent scope! — K.S., HI

  • Purchase Ranger, great scope but wanted more aperture and 2" focuser. TV85 is built to last. Fantastic views. — B.P., WA

  • I wanted a telescope that gave great views of the larger planets and the moon, wide field for star systems and versatile enough for daytime use. Excellent scope for my needs. Built like a tank yet slick enough to carry and take it anywhere you want to go. Thanks Al! — D.K., Canada

  • I love the optics in my Pronto but decided to move to a true APO! Great scopes . . . — B.G., Canada

  • I was looking for a small, premium APO to complement my SCT as an "anytime, anywhere" scope. The views are stunning, and the scope is sheer pleasure to use. I love the old-world craftsmanship and superb optics. Fantastic! Bravo, Tele Vue!! — D.H., NY

  • I own a ton of Tele Vue eyepieces and a Tele Vue-60 scope. Wanted bigger, but portable scope. Very nice crisp, color-free images. — L.W., OK

  • Tele Vue quality - American Made. First light with the 24mm Panoptic was a religious experience! Thank you, Mr. Nagler!!! — S.S., OR

  • Excellent quality - Truly world class for its size. No one could build it better than Tele Vue!!! — S.T., HI

  • Truly a fine instrument. — R.F., PA

  • Wonderful optics and quality. Having great viewing with our solarscope H-alpha filter. — R.S., AZ

  • Best value, top quality without insane pricing. Looking forward to your 127mm next! — J.L., VA

  • Impressive quality. — R.D., TN

  • Took the scope for a ride the first night I got it, WOW! Orion nebula was very nice among others I viewed. Thank you! — D.D., IN

  • What a wonderful scope . . . my family and I look forward to years of stargazing! — T.C., CO

  • Your telescopes are made the way that most people expect in a telescope. No short cuts, all quality. Thank you. — F.S., CA

  • My wife bought it on a recommendation from a friend who is an astronomer. It was my 40th birthday present and a surprise too. What a present! Best telescope I've ever had! — E.M., HI

  • Purchase for quality and customer support from Tele Vue. Thanks Al!! — D.P., SC

  • Fantastic — R.S., NC

  • this is TV85 #2 - long story - NP101 or TV102 in my future. — R.G., MA

  • Great! I've tried less expensive scopes. One gets what one pays for. — W.D., AZ

  • I've wanted a good, small scope for years; when I read about the TV-60 in Smart Money I did some more research and picked the TV-85. Thanks to Dave for help with lenses etc.! — M.R., NY

  • I love it. — S.R., HI

  • Nice scope. I use it every night it's clear. — G.B., CA

  • Simply a work of art! — V.R., Canada

  • Upgraded from a 90mm. I like the superior design, craftsmanship and made in USA. — P.M., CT

  • I Love Quality. — C.B., UK

  • It Rules! — J.Z., NJ

  • Beautiful — J.F., NY

  • Best optics I've ever seen - design is genius! Quality outstanding. — M.T, FL

  • Wanted the best quality in an easily portable scope. — F.S., CA

  • Wanted a portable scope for day and night use with excellent optics. The scope is a joy to use. The mechanical and optical quality is excellent. Very Happy. — L.M., Canada

  • I had an 85 eight years ago and sold it. Sorry I did. — F.D., CA

  • Purchased for portability - our GPS 11 takes too long to set up for short viewing sessions. Happy to purchase quality , American made instrument!! — J.E., CA

  • It's my dream telescope! This is my first scope and probably my last, superb optics and craftsmanship, thanks! More power to Tele Vue! — D.C., CA

  • Because I'm able to view both day time and night time. Serves my needs very well and is still very portable. Excellent scope. — R.S., N.H.

  • My first telescope - 1st class equipment. — R.L., WA

  • 5 star rating. This scope is everything Mr. Nagler said it would be! One can't help but be in constant awe when observing. Thank you. — B.L., WY

  • Always wanted a fine refractor. Recommended by dealer. It is nice! — D.D., AZ

  • Wanted a fine APO for lunar and planets. Also portability. I just received my 85. With any luck it will see first light tonight. I'm sure it will exceed my expectations. It's a beautiful piece of optics. — M.G., SC

  • I wanted a smaller telescope to take on vacation (camping). I love the scope - it's quick and easy to set up, it gives excellent views, and it comes in a small package! My 1st scope is an 8" f/6 Dob. — R.M., CA

  • I was sold when I looked through a Tele Vue-76. All I need now is for Al to send over some Nagler eyepieces to fully enjoy this masterpiece. — G.S., CA

  • Wanted to add some "class" to my viewing. Your eyepieces are addictive! — P.M., NV

  • My first scope - so I wanted quality and portability. I got it! Thank you for a beautiful piece of workmanship Al. — D.B., UK

  • Upgrade from Tele Vue Ranger. Will keep Ranger, still very handy. — G.F., Norway

  • Gosh, Al. If I had known how good the images were through the TV-85, I would have purchased one years ago! — D.S., IA

  • I have a Pronto, wanted a little larger scope while letting sons use the Pronto. Outstanding performance vs size! I wish the carrying case had a space for my 35mm Panoptic. Someday I'll own a TV-101 too. Thanks for a great product. - S.S. ME

  • Top of the line optics, portablility, quick setup. Thanks Al, a real work of art. I feel as if I'm falling into the Universe - A.N. IA

  • Fantastic - great scope, portable. I'm in Taiwan now; Omega Centauri is unbelievable. - R.A. NC

  • Excellent reviews on optics. I like well made and machined instruments and products. P.P. MA

  • Wow! I don't deserve this scope. It's too good!(just Kidding!) Quality is beyond belief. Outstanding, astounding amazing, stupendous! C.G. CA

  • A thing of beauty is a joy forever. First views spectacular. Thank Al and David for all your help! - M.S. FL

  • My first scope. I wanted small, best glass, will be used for earth and sky. Impressive build quality. - A.A. MA

  • Wanted a wide degree to go w\ my SCT. Great scope! Great products! Great company! - P.A. FL

  • I wanted high quality in small package. - R.N. TX

  • Wanted a quality wide-field scope of the TV85 and telepod head.Inspiring workmanship; breathtaking delivery of observational experience. Keep evolving!!! - M.M. MD

  • Wanted to see if the scope lived up to its reviews. Engineering perfection= Elegant simplicity. Keep the faith. - B.E. NY

  • After researching for about 1 year, I came to the conclusion that the TV-85 was the best scope overall. The TV-85 is every bit as good as I hoped for and more. -C.B. CA

  • Had a Pronto, wanted a bit more aperture, less color. The machining is flawless; the optics a marvel. A perfect melding of form & fuction. - C.B. MO

  • Wanted a high quality portable telescope. Traded in my 8" SCT. Fine optics. A great instrument. Just what I needed. Thanks Al & Tele Vue! - K.E. IA

  • Beautiful design and construction, fabulous optics. - M.B. CO

  • Fine Optics-American made-SIMPLE TO OPERATE. Love the fine optics and craftsmanship. - S.L. PA

  • The clarity of the image for terrestrial applications is stunning. I can't wait to use the scope at our local bird sanctuary. - R.J. NM

  • Needed rft w\options and portability b\u to other scopes. performs in every way as the idealized small refractor. No worries , no problems. No false claims. A.H. CA

  • High Quality optics, easy handling. Great optics, Very nice instrument - J.M. CA

  • Best optics for size. - G.O. AZ

  • Wanted a portable APO and dealer had this in stock. No waiting! Same solid construction as my old Pronto. Hope I get a clear night soon. T.E. CA

  • Very impressed with quality of information and equipment. - E.S. WA

  • Images are great, very impressive for a smalll scope. - B.B. CA

  • After trying four other scopes finally found my scope of a lifetime! First rate all the way and so simple to use! Also technical advice from Tele Vue staff very helpful before and after purchase. Thanks!!!! - T.M. CA

  • It is without question the best optical instrument I have ever used. - C.K. CA

  • What a superb instrument. I wish that I had one 10 years ago. - P.H. UK

  • Beautiful quality. Great wide field and high power views! Met all expectations! - J.H. NC

  • Love it, thanks! - G.S. CA

  • Gift from wife! - B.C. SD

  • Optics, quality, reputation and i have several Tele Vue eyepieces. Recently returned two other 80mm scopes. - J.N. NY

  • I am really delighted - this instrument deserves the great press. - D.F., MA

  • Could not be more satisfied, scope wonderful. - D.H., IN

  • Spectacular performer. - V.R., TX

  • Solid instrument beautifully turned out - terrestrial images fantastic. - W.W., NC

  • Love this scope. - J.V., TX

  • Very high quality fit & finish. Optics great, very high resolution. - J.J., MN

  • Superb scope-well done! - H.R., U.K.

  • It's the best! - W.H., WA

  • Very nice instrument!!! Wow. - J.P., MA

  • Mechanical & optical quality outstanding! Keep up the good work and never stop trying to be the best. - R.P., AZ

  • The 85 is an outstanding scope both optically & mechanically. Well done. - R.A., Canada

  • The TV85 is awesome. Text-book star test-showed no color, near perfect diffraction rings. - E.M., NY

  • Beautiful, well built scope. - R.S., NY

  • I wanted a quality telescope that could be used for celestial and terrestrial viewing which was very portable. Success. - G.R., WY

  • Blows away any scope I've tried in the 90mm & under class. Thanks for a great product.- B.B., NH

  • I love this telescope and I'm only getting started. - S.D., VA

  • Need something lighter/portable than my 10" SCT. TV85 is perfect! - C.B., MD

  • I love it. - J.A., MD

  • Wonderful instrument - thanks for doing it right. - W.H., VA

  • Fantastic optics. M- 22, Lagoon, Trifid, Jupiter all looked great. - B.B., FL

  • Workmanship is top-notch, views with my 15mm and 22mm Panoptic are great. - G.L., MN

  • Optical performance: A+ Portability: A+ This scope is amazing! Meets all my needs. - J.T., MO

  • Exceptionally beautiful. Great design. Eyepiece Caddy is a real winner. - D.R., NM

  • Far superior picture to anything else we looked at. Ideal instrument for stargazing & birding from our beach house. Looking forward to many years of exciting viewing. - H.B., OR

  • Very impressive build quality & optics. - R.K., NY

  • A fine instrument for travel & photography. This may indeed be the ultimate telescope for the astronomer. - M.P., CA

  • I wanted the world's best small refractor. I got it. - J.S., ME

  • After just one night of using the TV85, I am totally pleased & excited. - A great little scope in all respects! Bravo! - R.L., WI

  • I needed an airline-portable high quality telescope. I expected it to be good but the initial views of Jupiter and Saturn really surprised me with their sharpness and wealth of color-free detail. Astounding! - J.B., OH

  • Wonderful! - W.H., GA

  • TV-85 is a great scope, as expected. - N.S., WA

  • Outstanding! - R.S., WA

  • Wonderfully sharp views. I'm very pleased with it. - G.A., U.K.

  • The views and the workmanship are outstanding. - W.J., PA

  • When I saw it I fell in love. When I looked through it, I could not believe my eyes. Two words: awesome, unbelievable. - B.S., CA

  • First serious telescope I have owned. It is excellent. - R.O., MA

  • I knew it was a winner. I've owned most of your TV line & I'm not disappointed. - M.Y., NY

  • It looks & feels like a masterpiece! Viewing with the 35mm Panoptic is a joy. This scope will travel with me everywhere. - P.M., CA

  • Outstanding performance vs size. - S.S., ME

  • Absolutely fantastic. This scope is made with the utmost in quality craftsmanship. - D.V., PA

  • Scope is great! Travels well too! Fits nicely in overhead bins! - M.T., TX

  • Unbelievable! - K.D., NY

  • I'm very pleased with the TV-85. It is superior to my (competitive) 102mm apo & Mak. - W.H., TX

  • Less television watching lately. - J.P., GA

  • The scope performs incredibly well for an 85mm refractor. Planetary detail through the TV-85 rivals the clearest views through an 8" SCT. Scope doesn't miss a beat! - J.K., CA

  • Holds more coffee than 70mm model. - R.L., TN

  • Looks like another winner! - B.C., TN

  • I'm a M.E., so the care of mfg. & finishing is just beautiful. A gorgeous scope! The images are spectacular. - R.B., MA

  • Oh-baby! Oh-baby! Oh-baby! - R.H., NJ

  • It's an amazing telescope. - G.P., MA

  • Was so impressed with my Pronto, I ordered the TV85. Beautiful. What a quality telescope! Was thinking of (two competitive brands). I think I'll just order a TV101. - W.M., FL

  • Superb quality. Excellent performer. - R.S., NC

  • The TV85 combines the best of Pronto with visual levels of a 4" apo. Pure genius! - M.U., CA

  • It's everything I dreamed it would be. Great job. - T.D., NY

  • Awesome! The finest sub-4" refractor on the market. Bar none! An heirloom in the making. - D.S., NH

  • This is "USA" made with pride- quality - technical perfection, as in the good old days. - F.D., MI

  • After owning both Pronto & now TV85, it's clear Tele Vue represents the pinnacle of quality and portability for amateurs. P.S. I really enjoy reading "Ask-Al" (on website). - S.F., TX

  • Wow! Beautiful views I would not have thought possible in this size refractor. - J.M., CA

  • Someone should profile your company as an example of how real commitment to quality & service does work. Great product!! - C.H., CA

  • I own a 9.25" SCT and (a competitive 102mm refractor) and I can already tell that the TV85 will be the most used scope. Restores my faith in American know- how! Excellent product, excellent craftsmanship. Thank you, Al. - C.D., LA

  • Everything and more than I expected. - F.S., PA

  • Very well constructed. Thanks for paying attention to all the "little details". - A.S., WV

  • I'm very happy with the scope!! Its quality and simplicity in use are wonderful! - R.H., CT

  • Great scope! I marvel at the craftsmanship and quality of design. This is a telescope I'll hand down to my children's children. - S.R., KS

  • The "85" is everything it is said to be and more. Wonderful for planets!! - D.R., U.K.

  • Traded in a great Ranger for a greater scope. TV 85, zoom, qwik point and my up swing, who need any thing else. Zero set up time. - D.K., Canada

  • Recommended by dealer. He was right! I love this scope. - A.H., CA

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