Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. zjc26138,. đź” Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. AT72EDII vs SV503 70ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im looking for a small portable refractor to get into AP and Im currently looking at a used AT72EDII or a new SV503 70ED, both include field flatteners. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. 25 pounds all together. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. 93 · In stock. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750 The SvBony is not bad, but the AT is better. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. . They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. 25” eyepiece is about 4. . • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. Grab and go is why I got mine. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. I am thoroughly impressed by. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. 8" F/6 ED Refractor OTA • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser • 2" and 1. • durable nylon soft carry case. . Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. But apparently, based on. Dom Q. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. Ive been adding the Moon to. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 49 excluding VAT. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. October 2, 2023. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. 95. For. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. J. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. Although its been listed out of stock for a. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Brands / Companies 929. Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. I placed my order for a CEM70G - posted in Mounts: So yesterday at 2:15PM I called up Astronomics, my favorite astro vendor, and ordered a CEM70G. Reactions: Tracy. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. Astro-Tech . I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. 800-422-7876. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M Atlas EQ-G, Meade LXD55/75, Skywatcher EQM35, DSV-1, Stellarvue M1 The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. . Not getting any younger. As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. AT66ED_1. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. Easily confused, but not the same. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . Santa told me I deserved it. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Re: AT70ED. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Short and Sweet. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. 5" rack. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. 8" f/6 ED Refractor OTA for only $299. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. . And I thought As. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. For Sale. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. These small Astrotech. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. These days, everyone's into imaging. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Weight: 6 lbs 3. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. 2 V. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. Both are probably overkill for what I want to do. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the Astro-Tech line. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. 95 system. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. Page Count: 2. ") at 15mm. Help choosing a budget scope. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Reviews. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. The price difference may be due to the fact that the astro-tech uses FCD-100 and FK-61 glass whereas the StarField uses FPL-53 glass. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Sale. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. I have an ED80 and really like it. For example, the fully-multicoated. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. The widest field of view with a 1. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Page 2 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : Well I just got on the list and ordered the AT90CFT. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Not so much in the US. It puts up nice sharp images, of course, but theres not much detail and the picture gets really dim if you pump up the magnification to try to see more detail. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. 70mm-90mm refractor options. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. meade adventure scope 80mm astrophotographyhow to get your own reality tv show on ePlease share a pic of the setup if you have it handy. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. It’s $949. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. 1. The SV503 scopes all have the "regular" ED glass FPL-51 objectives, very similar optically to the FK-61 glass of the basic Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. Investing in the best telescope for astrophotography will bring the wonders of the night sky closer, and open the doors to creative deep-heaven imaging. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Page 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. ‎ ‎ Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. The ED glass will show little if any CA. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. I have talked to the people at astronmics. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. My AT 152 EDT is. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. F/5, 300mm. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. Astro-Tech . 7, 8. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. Sold my last scope in the past summer. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. I'm extremely happy with all aspects of my AT70ED!! For their prices, Astro-Tech refractors are seriously excellent instruments!! I'm looking forward to using mine for everything from low power wide angle viewing to lunar/planetary and brighter double star observing in this new year!! Edited by barbie, 07 January 2022 - 09:54 PM. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. . Orion only tells you when they're using FPL-53, if theyre not using FPL-53 class glass, they just saw ED, extra low dispersion. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. zjc26138,. Re: AT70ED. 800-422-7876. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. Houston Astronomical Society (link) scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Unistellar. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. JPG Little brother. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. This is a very good value unit. just saying. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Not so much in the US. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. I bought it from Highpoint. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 00. A 2” Astro-Tech dielectric diagonal,which will be a perfect mate, Looking at the horizontal photo here: upper right is a Russell Optics (RO) 8-16mm. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. . ) and is 125mm long. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. For Sale. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. I'm. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. So as an astrophotographer from New Zealand, how am I supposed to get my hands on one of these scopes??This is the first completed image from my Astro-Tech AT70ED playtest. . Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. Images reduced for web site. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. ), as well as my 52-year. Refractors. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 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 still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. If you get a. Page 1 of 2 - Interpreting Refractor Star Tests - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I recently picked up an Astro-Tech 102EDL during Astronomics recent sale. 8 (166) · USD 21. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems.