We each seek to define our own pleasures from the pursuit of our hobby. But at the core, it is about natural beauty and the emotional responses we have to it. Tele Vue telescopes are conceived to deliver that in its purest sense, and crafted to provide the satisfaction that comes with ownership of a precision instrument.

This tends to be glossed over in a world looking for "the ultimate" this or that. We're proud of the performance of our scopes, but their success is truly measured by how they satisfy their owners. The following comments are a sampling from telescope warranty registration cards. We hang these "pulse checks" in our lunchroom and thought you'd also like to take a peek. Welcome to our "bulletin board." - David Nagler

TELE VUE-102	TELE VUE-101	TELE VUE-85	PRONTO	RANGER

TELE VUE-102

Owner Comments

 

• It is the best for the money. - G.G. PA

   

• As expected, great scope. - B.D. NC

   

• Great images. Great Scope! - C.W. FL

   

• Beautiful optics. Owned an Oracle! Contrast, resolution, lack of color abberation. Mechanical machining Just what I expected from Tvo! - J.C. MA

   

• It is the best available. I need a smaller scope. Your scopes are the best. How about a line of EQ mounts. - A.L. ME

   

• Wanted a high quality 4" refractor. Impressed w/reports by Ed Ting and Feb. 2001 Sky & Telescope. Optically, the TV-102 is one excellent instrument. Both deep sky and planetary views are extremely good and satisfying. The views make me smile w/pleasure! - L.G. IN

   

• I was amazed to see the Trapezium and Orion nebula in San Fran. nite sky. I can hardly wait to see the events in the dark skies at home. - H.C. CA

   

• Another fine piece of craftsmanship fron TV. I own a Pronto and am equally impressed with the ability, optics, and fit for use of the 102. - S.G. AK

   

• I wanted a "kick ass" refractor that is light and simple set up. - R.B. NY

   

• Terrific workmanship and optics. - W.B. CA

   

• superb quality. - T.R. Germany

   

• I've wanted a high end refractor for solar and planetary for a long time. TV-102 fit the bill. - C.A. CO

   

• Your products are superb. - G.S. CA

   

• Excellent instrument. - D.W. UT

   

• Always wanted high quality, portable APO. Beautiful instrument. Cannot wait for more clear nights! C.W. MN

   

• It's a Tele Vue! Thanks! H.G. WA

   

• Looked through many scopes-images through the Tv was by far the best... WOW! My first view at Jupiter through a 35mm Panoptic was amazing. The detail of the bands is nothing like I've seen in any comparable scope. Workmanship is first class. Oh, wows!for Jupiter, Moon, and Saturn. - W.T. HI

   

• Wanted 4" refractor of highest quality to replace 90mm and 150mm chinese refraction currently owned. The best! - M.D. MI

   

• Great instrument. Thanks to Mr. Nagler who helped me on the phone last month. I purchased his recommended equipment and am very pleased. - R.M. TX

 

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TELE VUE-101

Owner Comments

 

• Saving up for and buying what you think is the best scope, and getting better than you expected is a wonderful experience. - E.J. TX

   

• I wanted the absolute finest in optical quality made in the USA very important. I waited 5 months to buy this telescopeand I am very Proud to own it. R.B. PA

   

• Outstanding reviews, for fun amateur photography, family set it up in 5 min. out of box. First views of Jupiter, Saturn, Orion are perfect! A dream come true for me. Thanks! - J.B. CA

   

• The astronomers were right. It is in a class all of its own. - B.B. CA

   

• The more I use it the more I like it. - B.D. UT

   

• The more I use it the more I like it. - D.L. NY

   

• Received unit in 3 days not 3 years. Your workmanship is superb I have owned several TVO eyepieces in the past-without a doubt the best. - J.B. NY

   

• Wanted a 4" APO for 12 yrs. So far - beautiful! SHARP trapezium, Jupiter bands appear sharper than what I've seen thru 6" F\5 Newt.... Lokking forward to pushing its capabilities from my lght polluted home site (satr test @135X was textbook had never seen diff. rings before- craftmanship alone is breathtaking. Thanks to all! - K.A. CA

   

• For all that has been written about Tele Vue, the experience exceeded the expectation. - M.S., CA

   

• Very impressive mechanically and optically. - D.B., MA

   

• Looks superb! - B.C., TN

   

• Hale- Bopp was a great view in this scope. - W.B., IL

   

• When I opened the case and looked at the TV101 I was shocked, impressed, in love and proud to be an American. - G.A., FL

   

• Thanks for a very portable, high quality instrument. It shows high resolution and high contrast images of the planets, and pinpoint stars. I have not seen any chromatic aberration on the brightest objects and there is no cooldown period. An amazing telescope, outperforming other telescope designs over twice its aperture. - K.G., FL

   

• I wanted the best scope for astronomy & terrestrial viewing. Wow!!! - B.H., Canada

   

• Initial impressions fully justify great reviews. Most impressive. - N.R., IL

   

• Sold my 10" SCT to get top quality optics in a quick and easily set up scope. I had thought awhile in my life that bigger was better, until I realized that I never used my big scopes because they were too much work. - A.J., NC

   

• I got this scope "my first" for my 74th birthday. - A.S., IL

   

• Wonderful telescope! Well worth the wait and an excellent value for the $$$. It is a real pleasure to deal with your company. - P.S., MA

   

• Where is the little Al Nagler doll? My cats want to know. - P.H., Canada

   

• Wow. - K.C., OH

   

• I thought I wanted an (competitive refractor), but after using this telescope I'm glad the other scope wasn't available! I will enjoy this instrument for many years to come. - R.L., CA

   

• As an investment it is of the highest quality and is aesthetically pleasing to use and look at. After a weeks use, I'm delighted with my purchase. - D.H., U.K.

   

• Outstanding for portability, astro and terrestrial use. - W.H., WA

   

• I looked at (two competitive brands) and Tele Vue. The TV- 101 optics are as good or better than the others in a better and easier to use package. I am fussy and have no complaints. - R.N., AZ

   

• I feel it is one of the finest apo refractors sold today. Wonderful products! Excellent workmanship! - C.D., IL

   

• Fine investment - having lots of fun with it! - B.F., TX

   

• I love it. - M.E., MN

   

• Fit & finishes are excellent. Optics are first rate. - A.M., WI

   

• Meets all expectations! - F.S., IN

   

• Great scope! - J.W., NY

   

• I could not be more pleased! The viewing is everything your ad promised; the construction is flawless - perfect! Using my new 101 is a joy-the most fun I've had since becoming an adult (almost)! - B.S., VA

   

• I'm delighted with this telescope. - F.E., Spain

   

• Viewed Jupiter and Saturn for the first time with this scope this morning - fantastic. - M.S., NC

   

• Wow! I have never seen the stars look like this. I must have followed Albireo for 1/2 hour. - R.P., NC

   

• Already own Pronto & wanted to upgrade & have one do-it-all scope. Incredible instrument. - H.L., LA

   

• Great scope. We love it! - P.S., PA

   

• The TV101 with Gibraltar mount in my opinion is an ideal scope for stability-easy to set up & store. - R.S., OH

   

• Great viewing! Why did I wait so long to order? - J.M., VA

   

• Purchased for high optical, mechanical quality, f/5.4 for astrophotography, and as a travel telescope. - D.M., Germany

   

• Exemplary craftsmanship. - T.M., MD

   

• Wanted wide Milky Way views and planet details. Awesome scope, better than (two competitive brands). - C.W., AZ

   

• Traded my 8" SCT for lighter scope (bad back). Your eyepiece quality played a large role in decision. - R.H., MA

   

• Wanted best possible instrument and I got it. - B.B., NC

   

• It's a perfect traveling companion. Resolution and contrast of image is fantastic. - R.G., NY

   

• I'm thrilled and look forward to hours of pleasure from my first telescope. - E.S., Canada

   

• What a wonderful telescope! Thank you for taking the care to build this splendid instrument. The view is great! - T.B., ID

   

• We have had several interesting conversations, Al. Your personal interest in astronomy had an influence in the purchase. - G.A., MD

   

• Thank you for the most excellent backyard journeys! I love this scope! - D.W., NY

   

• From Hadley Rille to the Trapezium in M42 - clear crispy views right out of the box. - J.C., TX

   

• The Trapezium in M42 was phenomenal compared to my SCT. The resolution and contrast between the stars and the nebula were outstanding. I have never seen the moon look so pristine. This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to compliment a mfr. on any product. The Tele Vue 101 is definitely a class act and is well worth the investment. - D.P., WA

   

• I returned a 10" SCT and got this, the SCT optics were not up to my expectations and poor in comparison to TV 101 - P.G., WI

   

• It's more beautiful than I expected. TV101, Starbeam & Gibraltar all fit together perfectly. - R.G., CA

   

• I wanted the best scope I know I would use constantly, that I could set up quick & that would make no compromises in quality. I got it! - R.L., NY

   

• I compared several types of telescopes & realized the TV101 is the most outstanding in all aspects. I am a hard person to please; the TV101 delivers all of the requirements I desire. - T.D., MA

   

• It has been my dream for 2 years to own a TV101. Now that I own one, I have found that the scope exceeds even MY expectations. Thanks. - F.H., IN

   

• So far...it's fantastic! - K.B., Ireland

   

• Excellent wide field views. - L.M., CA

   

• Beautiful craftsmanship. - B.B., KY

   

• Very proud to own this awesome telescope. - G.C., Canada

   

• Great scope. Overbuilt just like your eyepieces. - M.R., CA

   

• It's a great scope. - D.U., PA

   

• Excellence, elegance, and ease of transport. Could there be more? - J.H., PA

   

• It's beautiful. - G.G., MA

   

• I was thrilled when my dealer got a 101 in. It works beautifully. The mount is simple and steady, the stars beautiful. - A.Y., NC

   

• It is terrific! - M.C., IA

   

• Great instrument! - J.Y., VA

   

• First light at TSP 99 wow! What a great scope! - S.L., TX

   

• The combination of size, light weight & the carrying case is just perfect. - B.K., Canada

   

• I wanted the best. I was not disappointed absolutely amazing. Exceptional value. - J.P., Canada

   

• The instrument I purchased is drop-dead-good! - A.A., OH

   

• Despite poor skies so far I have been amazed at what I can see. Using this scope is intuitive for me I love it! - J.J., NE

   

• TV101w/Sky Tour has exceeded all my expectations-superb optics and quality accessories-great package! - K.S., NM

   

• The simplicity & elegance of this scope refuses to provide any excuse for not using it. - I.M., Canada

 

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TELE VUE-85

Owner Comments

 

• 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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PRONTO

Owner Comments

 

• I used to cart my 10" Dob around, but I found with the Ranger and Telepod people were getting just as good a view of Saturn. But, I wanted the 2" barrel. Bought Everbrite separately. - R.B. CT

   

• Had one previously and sold it. I should have of kept it! - R.G. CA

   

• Already own TV-101 and wanted quality telescope for extreme ease of travel. The TV-101 is terrific. Just as terrific is your support after purchase...... which exceeded all expectations. While first light with the Pronto was in 10 degrees Fahrenheit weather, Saturn, Jupiter,M42, M31, M82 were great. Telepod work like a charm as well! - J.P. KS

   

• It's brilliant, it's exactly what I want in a small portable telescope and it has exceeded my great expectations already, thanks Mr. Nagler. You've done a good job. - S.S. UK

   

• Just opened up box. Everything I expected. Beautiful! Now for the clouds to leave.!! - R.D. LA

   

• (Bought for) Archaeoastronomy field project. I have already used this telescope and I love it! - R.F. IL

   

• I looked through many scopes and Pronto was the one with the "wow!" Everything about it has exceeded my highest expectations! I am now a loyal Tele Vue customer forever. - K.R. Canada

   

• Wanted top quality, portable refractor. Now, I've got it. 1st night looking at Jupiter & Saturn my best ever. My 35mm Pan. 12mm Nagler astonishing. - I.H. England

   

• Quality, Quality and more Quality!!! Proof that America is still #1 in quality - D.W. CA

   

• As a rich field scope to complement my (SCT). A real quality product that is extrememly well put together. Tele pod is also well built. - R.A.C.S. UK

   

• Tele Vue Reputation Scope had great reviews. Outstanding quality Mounts very quick and easy extremely portable exceed very high expectations! - R.P. Canada

   

• Quality, reputation, experience with TV scopes, and that beautiful focusser! - D.P. AL

   

• Wanted fine small (portable) refractor to go with my Tele Vue eyepieces. I'm enormously impressed with fit/finish/quality of Pronto and my new TV-102. Haven't yet seen light. - M.D. MI

   

• Well built and compact. - R.S. CA

   

• Well built and compact. - D.M. OH

   

• Wanted a fine refractor to complement my (SCT). I love this scope! - A.M. AZ

   

• I've used it three times and it gets better every time! - M.F. NJ

   

• It's beautifully made, seems to be optically stunning and is compact and portable - just what I wanted in a scope. K.M. Australia

   

• Needed a compact and easy to use instrument with minimal set-up time and good optics. - W.S. Holland

   

• Excellent, I just bought a 101 and wanted a smaller scope to boot. I love them both! Way to go Al, best wishes! - P.G., WI

   

• Pronto is very well built. It's replacing my "Mak". - J.A., OH

   

• Resolution and brilliance are outstanding! Side by side with my 90mm Mak really showed me what I was missing until now. A pride and joy future heirloom. - R.R., NJ

   

• Terrific images, sharp, clear, nice wide views. - H.M., CA

   

• View with 55mm Plossl is great. The best portable RFT. - R.P., NC

   

• Great attention to detail. Amazing optics. - G.F., NY

   

• Found the Beehive-magnificent. - L.S., CA

   

• Wonderful! Combination of optical excellence & ease of use are unbeatable. I'm having a great time with Pronto. - D.A., NY

   

• Moon left my 8 yr. old speechless. - L.M., MA

   

• For terrestrial and astronomical viewing, no other name brands were comparable. - J.C., NH

   

• I appreciate the beautiful workmanship and superb optics. - K.P., CA

   

• As machinists, my co-workers and I were impressed with the superb craftsmanship. - J.G., OH

   

• It's a real treat to use a device that is well designed with the utmost quality & performance. - S.G., AK

   

• Took it to New Mexico - Wow! What sights! Galaxies, globulars & clusters, oh my! - F.K., NJ

   

• Outstanding mechanical & optical performance. Worth every penny. - J.P., CA

   

• Amazed that it shows double stars I can't see with my 8" SCT. Clarity and ease of focusing is astounding. - R.L., NY

   

• Where have you been all my life? - G.P., CA

   

• Excellent pinpoint views. My 8" SCT now sits. - R.E., OH

   

• Outperforms any spotter on the market! Super astro refractor and excellent telephoto lens. - L.M., WI

   

• Performs beyond my expectations. A thrill to use. - K.R., MI

   

• Wow! Outstanding image quality coupled with beautiful mechanics. Extremely impressive. - N.H., CA

   

• Travel-easy, super optics, it's great! - R.H., Germany

   

• I bought it for astronomy, but my wife keeps borrowing it for birdwatching. - T.J., MD

   

• Hands down the best telescope I ever used. Very portable and the views are so crisp and clear. Amazing! - D.J., MS

   

• "Grab & go" where it's not practical to take our TV-101. I couldn't be more pleased. Beautiful construction & beautiful views. - R.S., VA

   

• Traded in my 8" Dob for Pronto. Great quality/fit/finish. So portable it's hard to leave at home. - C.H., Canada

   

• The whole package is great! Beats the hell out of lugging a 100 lb. SCT outside! - S.S., NC

   

• Extremely portable wide-field scope. Also useable as a spotting scope & long camera lens. Amazing build quality! - M.P., AL

   

• Others seem to say: How can we make it cheaper? You say: How can we make it better? - J.H., MN

   

• This scope is going to prolong my "beginner" status indefinitely. - J.F., MS

   

• Worked for a summer to pay for it. Would have been happy working for a lifetime. - T.L., CA

   

• A high quality telescope that's portable, simple to set up, and easy to use. Excellent widefield views but still able to handle higher magnifications. I'm thrilled. - F.F., PA

   

• The BMW of telescopes. Excellent optics in a well thought out design. - R.J., MN

   

• I am thrilled by the extremely high level of workmanship. - J.N., NY

   

• Telescope is gorgeous, view stunning & sharp. Fulfilled all my expectations. - T.W., U.K.

   

• It's a beauty, the only thing I wanted for Xmas. I'm a kid again. - M.D., MI

   

• Mak wasn't bright enough. Wanted simple, quality scope. - J.T., WI

   

• Compared it to Mak. Decided on Pronto. - T.M., WA

   

• I drive backroads in a 35 yr. old Datsun. When I cruise the stars it's with a "Beemer". Tack sharp indeed! - J.W., CA

   

• After thorough research into many small telescopes, I found Pronto's extra cost well worth ease of use, high quality, and reputation. I plan to use it for years. - J.H., KS

   

• Love it! It just seems to get out of the way of whatever I'm trying to see. - S.B., Canada

   

• Views are glorious! I like ease of use & quality. - P.M., IL

   

• Awesome, out of this world views. - M.C., ME

   

• I'm most impressed with this little scope. It's the first telescope out of all others previously owned, that feels like part of the family. - T.B., WA

   

• Better views of Mars than with an 8" SCT. - B.W., CA

   

• With Pronto, I get more time viewing, less time setting up. I've owned 80mm (competitive refractor), 6" Dob, 6" eq., 8" SCT, 10" Dob. Pronto is by far the best. - P.T., CA

   

• Amazing versatility for such a small package-clarity & contrast unmatched by even larger scopes! - C.C., MD

   

• Pronto showed sharper resolution, better contrast on Mars than my 8" Dob! Fantastic! - D.S., MA

   

• It's always a bonus when a purchase exceeds expectations. A real quality piece, and a great, sharp, crystal clear view. - M.B., OH

   

• Pronto has portability, versatility and image quality. Provides access to fields & objects poorly seen in my 13" reflector. Pleiades breathtaking right out of the box. It's all I expected and more. - J.P., AZ

   

• More versatile than my 3.5" (Mak). Very sharp images. "Fun factor" very high. - G.A., MD

   

• This telescope has redefined my expectations of what a small telescope can do. I am amazed at the quality. - S.G., CO

   

• Quality construction, great optics, user friendly!! - J.G., NY

   

• The quality is obvious. The image is every bit as incredible as all the reviews & quotes I've read. - S.D., MA

   

• Exquisite design and quality of workmanship. A work of art! Also it frees the refractor from tunnel vision fields of f/15 designs while equaling or surpassing the high magnification performance. - D.T., NE

   

• What a fantastic telescope. It's absolutely magnificent. - J.C., OR

   

• Very very happy. Clearly a superb quality instrument. This is something that will proudly be passed on to future generations of astronomers. - G.R., OH

   

• It has lived up to all my expectations. Looks and feels like it was made by a jeweler, and the optics are first rate. Wide field views astonishing with a U.H.C. filter. - C.H., LA

   

• Beautiful telescope - incredible images. - P.T., ME

   

• It's refreshing to find such quality in domestic products. Maybe other U.S. mfrs will follow your lead. - R.S., WA

   

• Feels & looks gorgeous, I just want to keep taking it out of the case to admire it. - D.H., U.K

   

• Wonderful! - A.B., WA

 

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RANGER

Owner Comments

 

• Best matched my specifications for a first scope. Beautiful piece of equipment - J.S. OR

   

• Purchased for Research. Works just fine. - J.B. TX

   

• Awesome! Blows away my 80mm. - A.G. MD

   

• Portabilty, S&T review, Tele Vue reputation. Tele-Pod Mount is Phenomenal!!! No shakes, smooth as can be, built extremely well. Worth the money. - T.S. NJ

   

• I wanted an all-purpose, durable scope. Nothing better! Overall very nice, the zoom beats my 9mm ortho for sharpness! Nice sharp views! Thanks! - P.B. NY

   

• For astronomy, birding, photography, I chose Tele Vue because of the quality. I am very pleased. - R.N., MA

   

• I wanted a scope that was a blend of the virtues of spotting scopes & telescopes. This scope is worthy of a gold-plated edition! - R.H., BC

   

• It is everything I expected. - P.R., FL

   

• An optical system that exceeds my quality expectations-excellent product!!! - V.M., MN

   

• This is a spectacular instrument! Incredible views for its size; I'm very pleased. - S.M., WA

   

• Awesome image quality - on the ground & in the air. - J.M., OH

   

• At 24X I saw the moon much better than any picture I've ever seen. - R.B., Canada

   

• It's a terrific scope! - R.E., Canada

   

• As usual - your quality is the best. - C.M., OR

   

• Quality is outstanding. The mobility of this telescope & light weight make this a great buy. - B.B., NY

   

• Excellent! (Put my 8" reflector up for sale) Way past what I expected. - C.K., CA

   

• Makes the other stuff look like toys. - J.R., BC

   

• Wonderful instrument. Detail I didn't think possible with a small scope. - J.H., CA

   

• I was blown away by the detail and clarity on Saturn! Much sharper than (a 5" SCT). What an awesome little scope. - J.P., MA

   

• I wanted the best spotting scope. The detail that is visible is outstanding! - R.D., PA

   

• Views of Jupiter and Saturn are spectacular! A beautiful little scope. - G.O., NY

   

• It's unbelievable how something so small can produce such spectacular results - in many ways it outperforms my 8" SCT. - M.L., WA

   

• When a person buys two of them, ya gotta figure it's a pretty darn good scope. - D.B., ID

   

• I now use the Ranger for CCD images and the (SCT) as the guide. - J.K., MD

   

• I bought Ranger and a competitor's 90mm Mak-Cass. Difference was laughable. Sent the Mak back next day. - B.M., VT

   

• Magic. - G.N., CA

   

• First views confirm this is a really high quality product, both optically and mechanically - and at a very reasonable price. - J.S., OH

   

• Our first scope. Maybe our last. We love it! - E.H., PA

   

• Surpasses my wildest expectations! - M.C., OR

   

• I appreciate your design "vision". Also bought Tele Vue eyepieces which give pleasure both in use and admiration. - B.C., CA

   

• Scope is competing with dog for "best friend" honors. My 10" SCT is getting lonely sitting in its box. I hear people say "You know Andy (grad student) carries a telescope in his bag! What a geek!" - Happy geek I say! - A.O., GA

   

• Exceeded my highest expectations - brilliant. - J.G., N.Z.

   

• Best terrestrial/astronomy scope for the money. - E.L., MO

   

• I love this telescope! Crystal clear images!!! - W.T., NE

   

• Extremely sharp & high contrast images that are "unbreakable." - H.H., Canada

   

• Clear and bright as any scope I've seen. - L.S., WA

   

• Love it! Travels great - both wide field & higher mag views are everything I had hoped for. - M.M., OR

   

• My 10" reflector hates me for it. - N.P., NY

   

• Have found that 8" reflector does not get used as often due to set up time. The Ranger will see much more use. - J.H., OK

   

• Can you believe spiral structure was visible in M51! - B.D., UT

   

• I'm amazed at the brightness & clarity at high power. - C.H., AZ

   

• Great scope for travel and "getting out for a few minutes." - F.M., Canada

   

• Why did I wait so long? A companion commented on ducks 1/2 mile out on a pond. "It's like looking at a portrait of the bird!" Startling colors and marking details. - W.C., NY

   

• Marvellous instrument. Frankly staggered by performance. - P.M., UK

   

• Measures up to hype! Am impressed with optics. - E.M., KY

   

• Lightweight, quick cooldown & sharp stars has gotten me out to see much more than other scopes. Saw my first moon transit of Jupiter last week when happened to grab Ranger for a 5 minute sky check. Great! - D.K., CA

   

• Great instrument! - D.S., U.K.

   

• Awesome performance. Went to theoretical limit on moon. Works great with 5X Powermate. - T.C., Canada

   

• Incredible images & quality. Blows away the (competitive Mak). - M.F., TX

   

• I am as fascinated with the elegance of Ranger's appearance and craftsmanship as with what I can see through its optics. It is one neat scope to own & enjoy! - B.B., OH

   

• I am amazed! Daytime images are unbelievably sharp & clear. Ranger satisfies! - N.S., IN

   

• Very nicely built, great optics! - S.J., MO

   

• I'm impressed by its versatility & thoroughness of design. - S.K., MD

   

• Wow! With the Tele-Pod, I don't feel like I have to prepare for the invasion of Normandy like my other scope. I just put it together in 30 seconds, go out & observe! Great! - B.S., NJ

   

• Inch for inch, best "Dobsonian" ever built. No more hernias for me. - G.T., Greece

   

• First light (birdwatching) sharp as a tack! - J.A., CT

   

• It was a retirement gift. It's a beautiful instrument & the views outstanding. - C.W., CA

   

• Purchased so I could see my mother- in- law coming down the road and leave out the back door before she arrived. - B.O., France

   

• Great even at X200! - C.T., CA

   

• I love it. - M.I., PA

   

• Easily compares with 8" reflector on planetary views! - B.O., NY

   

• The scope for birding is "far" superior to any spotting scope I have seen. I'm ecstatic. Thanks for designing it. - G.G., NY

   

• Has proved very easy to use, crystal clear moon images; in daytime, ordinary scenes are turned into lovely images. Well pleased. - D.B., OH

   

• Great little scope! - J.M., CA

   

• Great optics with no weight burden. "Heaven" - D.K., Canada

   

• Stunning. - M.S., OH

   

• Great optics and construction!! - C.Y., Hong Kong

   

• Thank you for the unexpected quality! - R.D., Italy

   

• Outstanding instrument, very satisfied. - T.K., NH

   

• Bought this for superior optics and mechanics. This is the golden age of telescope optics, but too often the mechanics don't measure up. My (competitive Mak) fell apart in the desert. - T.G., AZ

   

• For wide field, excellent optics, versatility. Bought to replace (competitive Mak). Very pleased. - P.K., FL

   

• First backyard views of planets blew away my 6" scope. - P.R., NC

   

• Superb! - S.S., MA

   

• The best for stargazing & birdwatching. Thank you for making such a fine product. - Y.C., Canada

   

• Molto bella, no? - M.S., NM

   

• It's wonderful - thanks. - S.C., NC

   

• Outstanding workmanship & quality of product. - G.P., WA

   

• Outstanding. I love it, thanks! - J.F., CA

   

• Best multi-purpose carry around scope I could get. I love it! Thanks for the view, Al. - E.J., TX

   

• I'm a microscopist so I appreciate good optics and construction. I considered (a competitive Mak) but too much plastic. I love my Ranger's simple, elegant design. - B.J., CO

   

• A real treat to own such a high quality instrument. Well done! I'm excited to bring it with me to Europe this summer. - J.M., KS

   

• This scope provides excellent views of Mars and stars so sharp, that it can possibly outperform a bigger scope. - J.G., MA

   

• Hadn't used my 8" Dob in 2 yrs. Now I observe at least 2 times per month! Excellent product. - H.V., MA

   

• Piggyback unit on 6"- Refractor w/Losmandy G-11 Drive for CCD use! Beauitful - Quality workmanship!!!! - G.T., CO

   

• I purchased an 8" Dob about 4 years ago and wanted a smaller more portable scope for trips. I purchased a 90mm Mak a year ago and have been disappointed ever since, now I have a scope that is everything I need and want. Thank you. - R.C., Australia

   

• After extensive research I thought it would be the best multi-purpose carry around scope I could get. I love it! Thanks for the view Al! - E.J., TX