Why doesnt Astro-Physics offer refractors with longer focal lengths?
Our customers voted on this issue with their orders several years ago and again last year. We offered shorter and longer focal length refractors of the same diameter simultaneously. The overwhelming response favored the shorter instruments that are more portable and can be used on a smaller mount. Since most customers dont have the luxury of an observatory, the instruments they use must fit into their cars (along with the kids and other gear) or be carried easily into the yard. Also, more people are traveling with their scopes to far away locales. The scope they take must be small enough to carry along. The Traveler fits this requirement beautifully since it is within the airlines tough, new carry-on requirements.
