The OTAs will be operating entirely independently of each other. Page 3 of 3 - Differenced between 60mm refractors - posted in Refractors : Not sure why no one is answering these more directly. According to the testing. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. Equipment. ·. Joined: 06 Mar 2016. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. com shows all 3 scopes have roughly the same FOV, without speaking. FILTER SELECTION. The star test is a bit of a mess outside of focus and a 10l/mm Ronchi eyepiece indicates the same (both with green filters). I also have some older Nikkor lenses in shorter focal lengths of 200, 135, 105, 85 and 50mm optics that can readily attach to the Pi cameras via adapters. The AT60ED will take high powers very well - I've used my WO Z61 (which is the same scope) with a Nagler Zoom 3-6mm and it takes magnifications up to 120x just fine. The 18. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. AT60ED vs. 44 TFOV. The particular sample of AT60ED that I own shows spherical undercorrection. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. It is also usable with long focal length refractors and catadioptric scopes under good or. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. Weight: 6 lbs 3. The flattener seems to be out of stock everywhere I've looked so suggestions gratefully received. I have looked at, researched, considered astrophoto-worthy computerised EQ mounts. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. Andrew Burwell. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. And I thought As. Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. I also know that using a 40mm eyepiece at f/5 will reduce my effective aperture, but the resulting effective aperture will still be equal to or larger that the AT60ED at equal true field size. It gives you a 288mm F. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. But the William Optics costs $169 more. 44 TFOV. Since the AT60ED is a doublet, while well corrected, I've experienced star bloating when imaging with it. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. I only recently bought the refractor so if the 3x magnifier isnt significantly better on both. 0 out of 5 stars Great for a MK67. Add to cart. I can verify that the TSFLAT2 from Teleskop-Express does NOT work well for visual . Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Product #: ATVUPSB. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. AT60ED Reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! So I just received a new AT60ED Reducer for use with my ZenithStar 61 (same optics). Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a telescope on vacation with you… but you’re flying there and not driving? You need an instrument considerably sm. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. g. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. 25" adaptors, so you can use 1. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. The ring/clamshell is hinged. I even use it with binoviewers. There is a certain amount of compromise inherent to the short focal length and achieving that wide field. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. Aperture: 60mm. I ordered a GEM45 with the iOptron tri-pier for my SCT EDGE 8 in December and hope to see it soon! The ability to handle an extra 5lb of payload for the same price of the CEM40 gave it the edge. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. Long slots allow it to be. Even using a 1. 29 megapixel image sensor. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. Equipment used: * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. Set up the AT60ED on the Star Adventurer and the AT115EDT on the Sirius EQ-G. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. I own one and I also own the Skywatcher AZ-GTI wedge. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. The mic’s capsule, although. And don't let the lack of case for the AT dissuade you, it will easily fit into an 4800 Apache case available from Harbor Freight. ZWO ASI678MC Color CMOS Imaging Camera. Technically the TV60. While Im looking into guiding solutions for this. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. I am using a 13mm 82 degree AT UWA eyepiece in it, and it works fine for a finder with nearly 3 degrees of true field and sufficient magnification to offer an alternate view at 28x. 00. The William Optics wedge is, in my opinion, a dramatic upgrade. I recently got ASI533mmPro, and need recommendations for a scope to go with it. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Mounts:. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Which version of the QHY. 3. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT72EDII, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. Edited by mikemarotta, 01 October 2021 - 06:44 PM. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Filters For Telescopes. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. It’s $949. I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. WO ZS61 or AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : After 1 1/2 years of frustration with extreme field curvature and optical axis tilt of my ES ED80, finally I decided to go for a new scope for wide field imaging. My eye piece kit now consists of the Panoptic 41, Panoptic 24, Delos 10, and Delos 4. 00. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. Cheers DaveHyperstar or fast Newt? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im considering selling my C11 edge to get a fast (f/4) Newtonian. Refractors. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. • Flexible installation for use on a variety of refractors, Newtonians, schmidt cassegrain and other Optical TubePage 1 of 2 - SkyGuider Pro - Mounting for best results - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hello cloudy nights community, I found this community because of a lot of helpful discussions. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Ive give it another try. As to field curvature, thats life. Clear Sky's, Supernova. I've had no issues bringing any 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch eyepieces to focus. Page 7 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ordered mine. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. Like. 25" focal position using a 1. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. 25x rather than 0. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. I also a Celestron 6se. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Amazon had a great discount so i said why not? What i received was a disgrace. (Posted on 10/24/2019) Review by: Matthew . 2. The objective is an F/7 doublet, with either FPL51 or FK61 glass for the ED element. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) in our evenings testing the AT60ED. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Kind of a MkII. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The negative is that it is only 60mm of aperture, so that greatly restricts resolution for planets as well as how dim one can go for DSO's. First off, the whole box that the scope came in looked previously opened and re-sealed. Page 1 of 2 - My First Cooled Camera - ASI533MC Pro (Settings Help) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, I just bought my first Astro Dedicated Camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) which is an upgrade from Astro MOD Canon DSLR 70D. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. I think it actually looks better through a straight 5mm without the PowerMate. This only works mounting the scope to the right, as shown. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery December 4, 2019. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): The intervalometer in the D5300 will only allow up to 30 second maximum exposure. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. AT60EDP. Unfortunately a bahtinov mask will not help with planets. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Most eyepieces dont play. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. The Z61 is the most portable telescope ever made by William Optics, a company with a reputation for building beautiful astrophotography refractors. Plus, it looks ridiculous with the. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. and there may be another scope by another vendor out there. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. So I am considering. AT60ED vs. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech or Skywatcher ? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im expecting a 10 reflector and Im looking at the refractors. I got a recent sample of AT60ED and I haven't got a chance to test it out due to weather, out of town etc. • a dual-speed 2. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. If the screws of the mounts clamp. 5. looking to buy a camera for a 60mm (360mm focal length) refractor. I managed to get 2 good images for a short imaging session on Oct 14, 2022 (Oct 15, UT. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. You can crop out the soft edges. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. • a rotatable focuser. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. 5). Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Id like to use the AT60s stock shoe mount for my 135mm Rokinon (which is works NICELY on) and have a better setup for the AT60. The AT4060 is a cardioid tube condenser microphone with a transformer-coupled output circuit. 56 AT60ED @. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. Yes indeed I run the AT60ED with 0. Works slick. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. Even though I can achieve a 7. $69. It is only good for point source (i. topic starter. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. I use a Rigel QuickFinder on my AT60ED. The 4. but in general field flatteners are usually used for imaging and not for visual. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". Choose an option ZWO-EAF. Refractors. - Jim Just tell them its not really pink - its seashell white! MikePage 30 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Exactly when I decided to order AT60ED, Astronomics website shows AT72EDII availability as In Stock. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Reviews. Page 8 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : One more quick picture - I wanted to see if the focuser would slip under all this weight. The supplied photo instructions are good, but there was still some dry-fitting to make sure I was getting the bracket in the right orientation and attached through the right holes. Cloudy Nights. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Refractors. I understand that Astronomics will have a field flattener for the AT60ED by the end of October. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. 25" long with it extended. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. My primary purpose of getting this scope is to get widest field. so additional costs. C9. 34mm and that is the thickness of the. It doesn't seem practical enough to buy the 81mm for $150 more than the 73mm, but both have that FPL-53 element in the lens design. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. $369. One advantage to the AT60ED is you could hook up a motorized. You get a single ring with a. The 4. Once the required AFOV has been determined, the focal length can be approximated using Equation 1 and the proper lens can be chosen from a lens specification table or datasheet by finding the closest available focal length with the necessary angular. In addition to the mask for the AT60 I'm also making one for my planetary newt. I. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Product Description. . 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. 00 Not FPL-53. (and to clarify this is not. The only eyepiece close to running out of in-travel is a Leica ASPH Zoom with a 2 inch Starlight adapter, but I still have a couple of mm travel remaining. Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), [60 / 25] This one cleaned up nicely. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . Contact Us. Makes. . Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. AT152EDT. 3x Magnifier vrs AT60ED Refractor - posted in Night Vision Astronomy: I would really appreciate some help with this comparison. • 2" and 1. I'm lucky I got 25 seconds with a AT60ED and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II on a SkyGuider Pro. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. The HEQ5 comes with a dovetail bar that has two 1/4-20" threads. EAF Manual EAF Manual EN V1. 4) or a 2. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. 25 OTA (20lbs on C’s website) but that configuration also uses the bigger tripod. Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. 3 degree field, the right angle format with bulky eyepiece and very short tube makes initial sighting slower than it could be. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Page 9 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ready for the evening! Already took a quick look at the moon as the sun started setting. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. I don't know of any field flattener that performs well in the AT60ED for visual. In fact, their body designs look completely identical apart from the Bahtinov mask. Comes with the original tube holder, in addition to a Losmandy vixen as shown (shows. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. Seems expensive. Got a new “Travel” refractor finally: AT60ED - posted in Refractors : After selling my Sv503 80ed I was feeling very weird just having a C8 and no refractor for months! I was torn deciding between AT70EDII, AT60ED and some other portable air travel friendly options. I recently received my SkyGuider Pro. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server · INDI Library Ekos Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses SVBony. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. I did how to videos for both applications to show the differences in workflow and end result (end result is. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. Whaaaaat? Any chance you have time to take a photo of that report for us? Id love to see the other details like wavefront uniformity and a fringe. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. The diagonal was an Olivon 2" Amici Prism. But I am looking at making my AT60 even more. I say go for it! It's a great little scope. I bought the WO CAT tube ring/Finder scope rail a few months ago. And we’re now in our third Astronomics generation (son Michael started keeping track of the Astronomics inventory when he was. It is constantly moving. stars). Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. I bought the 0. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. The image here was done using APP. You need additional stuff to use an EAF. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. qswat72, on 11 Dec 2020 - 10:19 PM, said: Yes, there is a little knob on the top to lock focus down. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. It does great with the 50mm, and mostly good with the 135mm. 0. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. I. AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. Sharpstar 400F5. Product Description. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. e. A poor man's Takahashi is gonna need to have at the very least an FPL-53 ED element or better yet a Fluorite element and be on the slower side to really be a poor man's Takahashi contender. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Best view high power is most likely with a 5mm eyepiece. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 800-422-7876. Sky-Watcher 7. 00. Shooting with shorter focal length lenses (like your kit lens) will give you even longer tracking times. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. Hughes Thompson. Note that adding guiding is a game changer, even at a. 800-422-7876. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. It’s tall enough to use comfortably, can detach for packing and keep alignment when reattached, and is simple to use with the concentric circles. New member here about to make the bounce from doing astrophotography with a 70-200 lens to a small OTA, the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED in particular. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. Secure your telescope and mount with tube rings. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. When installing the bracket be very careful your new bolts don’t screw in too far or they will bottom out on the brass rail. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. Page 15 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : The screws that are on the focuser provide enough length with the base we have. Following- I started imagining with azgti, At60ed, asiair pro and dslr. I reversed the foot on my AT60ED and attached it to a 7 inch dovetail. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. Another thumbs up for the AT60ED with the . For guiding, do I need a field flattener?? My second question also deals with FOV. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. 38 degrees. AT60ED minimal eyepiece kit, etc. ZWO EAF + ASIAir + AT60ED Advice Sought - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered a ZWO 5v EAF from Canada that shipped within 2 hours. The reversed foot allows the focusing knobs to be oriented horizontally. Gonna be about $1. 1. IMG_0266. 38 degrees. Is it over sampling if it is under 1 or over 2? For Example: Arc Seconds per pixel w/ASI294MC Optimum Result between 1 and 2 AT80ED @ 560mm is 1.