I was listening to another youtuber claim that Orion Telescopes shut down. The comments section was flooded with very kind words to say about a guy named Ken. Former employees and former customer alike all talked about how Ken helped them and how he was a great guy to work with. One guy said he was troubleshooting a problem then called back later and he recognized the voice. It was Ken! I had to look up this Ken guy and what'ya know I recognize him from some previous Orion videos I've seen years ago that I thought were amazingly helpful. I wish you the best Orion Team and Ken!
Ken, nice to see you again, please bring back the nice Orion 100mm all glossy black achro refractors, also no email responses from orion's website, very weird!
I'm curious what's happening over at orion, haven't seen a new video is a while but the websites store is very scarce as far as what there selling, wonder why that's the case?
Looks like something for my dream widefield rig, And some amazing images too , Will you be offering an alternative to the old Orion 80mm ED model now that it was discontinued?
why are discontinued so many greart scope. like ed 80, mak newt, star blast 114. realy good stuff that more or less everyone love for so logn. it dont make sense to have to great stuff for so long and than get rid of it.
Hey - like the telescope - will need to check that out -- also - trying to find out if Orion will still be selling the Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G -- I hope so -- I really like the black -- Sky Watcher sales it in White -- look forward to hearing back from you - thanks - Jay
I just purchased a 8” Newtonian from Orion, having major issues with back focus, manual says 83.2mm, doesn’t work. I also picked up the coma corrector, there’s just no way I can find focus with that using my ZWO533…..any ideas?
Thanks for the feedback, give us a call or email and we would be happy to go over the imaging train with you. You can reach Support directly at support@telescope.com or by calling us and asking for Tech Support, 1-800-447-1001.
Yes, but in the newer construction. It is identical to the TS flatfield 70 mm f5 (TSAPO71Q) which I had at one time. Flat field with APS-C out of the box. Skyrover had the same scope and william optics use the same CNC parts, if you look closely. The redcat 71 is this with a few embellishments.
Hey Ken, I just watched a short video from Dylan O'Donnell that indicated Orion and Meade might be closing shop. I came here to see if you'd posted lately, but I see it's been two years since the last video. 😟 Are you even there anymore?
@@UnknownGuest220 Because the California Attorney General will pursue that angle as THEFT and those who worked for Orion will be investigated and prosecuted. You asked.
Sad that orion telescopes was shut down
I was listening to another youtuber claim that Orion Telescopes shut down. The comments section was flooded with very kind words to say about a guy named Ken. Former employees and former customer alike all talked about how Ken helped them and how he was a great guy to work with. One guy said he was troubleshooting a problem then called back later and he recognized the voice. It was Ken! I had to look up this Ken guy and what'ya know I recognize him from some previous Orion videos I've seen years ago that I thought were amazingly helpful. I wish you the best Orion Team and Ken!
Just discovered the brand, but love that this guy is so passionate about his products.
Now they're GONE! 😢
Wow, these images are incredible, perhaps this is the scope I should go for. The heart nebula is epic.
That dust field is gorgeous
The whole class action story involving the various telescope companies in Richmond, BC, Canada is very interesting
Hoping it'll go somewhere.
What actually happened ? Ive heard they went out of business like Meade did ?
@@thesteammachine1282 Orion owned Meade since 2021 so they're BOTH gone.
Ken, nice to see you again, please bring back the nice Orion 100mm all glossy black achro refractors, also no email responses from orion's website, very weird!
Looks like a fantastic piece of kit.
Nice review Ken,, good to see Orion expanding there product line.
I'm curious what's happening over at orion, haven't seen a new video is a while but the websites store is very scarce as far as what there selling, wonder why that's the case?
Hey Ken I'm sorry to hear that you're likely laid off. I sent my telescope in for repairs a few weeks ago
rip telescope
@@OMaMaRMY yup seems like it
Looks like something for my dream widefield rig, And some amazing images too ,
Will you be offering an alternative to the old Orion 80mm ED model now that it was discontinued?
why are discontinued so many greart scope. like ed 80, mak newt, star blast 114. realy good stuff that more or less everyone love for so logn. it dont make sense to have to great stuff for so long and than get rid of it.
from what i've heard, they had some legal issues with their manufacturer
Hi again Ken, just got it all set up. Thanks for the future help you may have provided. 👍
Great review Ken, Looks like this will give the RedCat71 a run for its money.
Hi Ken, do you have any plans for making the Sirius and Atlas EQ mounts available again. Thank you...
How come no reviews or anything for your new scope the Orion observer 134eq3
Gosto muito dos vídeos do canal, mas já faz muito tempo que não publicam nenhum vídeo. Continuem a publicar vídeos, são muito legais
Is this the same as the Meade 70mm ed that was discontinued??
Good question. I have wondered the same thing regarding the Altair Astro 70mm f/5 Quad, which looks very similar to this one.
How much for this telescope
Hi Ken, I just received my Orion Starblast 62mm, and I purchased the Orion Tritech 2 field tripod. I'm thinking I may have chose the wrong tripod. 🤔
Great Review ken. I like The Info You Give In your Reviews, Looks Like a Great Scope!
Hey - like the telescope - will need to check that out -- also - trying to find out if Orion will still be selling the Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G -- I hope so -- I really like the black -- Sky Watcher sales it in White -- look forward to hearing back from you - thanks - Jay
Crooks! Send me my telescope please!!
What actually happened ? Ive heard they went out of business like Meade did ?
Ken, did you take those images with one of the Orion Star shoot cameras, or was it with a different camera?
Beautiful. Thanks for the great review
Aye im subbed to you!
Hi got a nikon 850 do hits work whit
Been a while since you've posted, everything ok?
Hi! Does anybody knows about the new orion observer 134 mm? There are not many reviews, I hope they post a video of this new telescope.
Great job,Ken. Nice to see you back. Working from home?
I just purchased a 8” Newtonian from Orion, having major issues with back focus, manual says 83.2mm, doesn’t work. I also picked up the coma corrector, there’s just no way I can find focus with that using my ZWO533…..any ideas?
Thanks for the feedback, give us a call or email and we would be happy to go over the imaging train with you. You can reach Support directly at support@telescope.com or by calling us and asking for Tech Support, 1-800-447-1001.
Is t this just the Meade rebranded now
i dont know if the meade have same rail to avoid slip in the focuser, but optic is not the same. meade was fpl-53, this is fc-100
Yes, but in the newer construction. It is identical to the TS flatfield 70 mm f5 (TSAPO71Q) which I had at one time. Flat field with APS-C out of the box. Skyrover had the same scope and william optics use the same CNC parts, if you look closely. The redcat 71 is this with a few embellishments.
@@deepdiver0101 what did think of w TS one?
Great review
Ken, you da man!
Thanks, Ken!
Hey Ken, I just watched a short video from Dylan O'Donnell that indicated Orion and Meade might be closing shop. I came here to see if you'd posted lately, but I see it's been two years since the last video. 😟 Are you even there anymore?
They went bankrupt last week
They have my telescope sadly 5000$ scope for repairs and cricketsXx16g..it arrived on july 1st...@@Astronomer118
Get back on I want another ST80-A
7 months ago????
*8
Keep posting
I always preferred Orion over celestron. 😢
RIP. 😢
Ken, PLEASE tell us what happened. Customers with unfulfilled orders deserve to know what happened and their options. 😢
nope they got the money why should they care?
@@UnknownGuest220 Because the California Attorney General will pursue that angle as THEFT and those who worked for Orion will be investigated and prosecuted. You asked.
Great