Not so much in the US. Named a Sky & Telescope Hot Product of the Year for 2010, the Astro-Tech photographic field flattener reduces the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to. Re: AT70ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. $2,428 $1,777. Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. Hopefully someone here has. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Edited by barbie, 17. 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. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. The center its good optically, not great but unless you are using a small sensor DSLR/Astro camera smaller than a APS-C, you wont like the image quality. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. 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. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. 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. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 7, 6. Astro-Tech in the U. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. 95. 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. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. This could go in a number of different forums. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Shipped in original tripled box. 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. 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. 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. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Cheers! Bob F. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. 49 excluding VAT. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. These days, everyone's into imaging. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. 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. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. 8" f/6 ED Refractor OTA for only $299. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. 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). Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. Also, as you are located in the UAE, you may not be able to purchase an Astro-Tech scope from Astronomics due to their terms and conditions. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. 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. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. 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-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 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. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. 05167v2 [astro-ph. The Astro-tech has a quality rack and pinion focuser, that's a plus, camera angle rotator, sliding dew shield, the good glass, the nicer build. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. 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. I bought it from Highpoint. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 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. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. The Astro-Tech 72mm is an excellent choice for wide-field astrophotography and observational astronomy but proves its versatility by also making a premium spotting. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. Weight: 6 lbs 3. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. Steve Yates. Both are probably overkill for what I want to do. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Jon. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I too ordered an AT70ED today and Fedex indicates a delivery this Saturday!! The last time I had an Astro-Tech scope was back in the late 2000's when they were first introduced and they were superb even back then!! I will be using mine for trips to my dark sky observing location 35 minutes SW of my home. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. e. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Hi Laurel, I recently mounted an AT72EDII on an Oberwerk 5000 head and tripod and Rich is absolutely right in that it’s all about how the weight is distributed. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. Grab and go is why I got mine. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. The widest field of view with a 1. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. I ordered an AT70ED. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. 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. Description. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. 4. 1 F/7 ED REFRACTOR from our friends at Astronmic this will feel in the gap between my 120mm orion st f/5 and my 127 Orion mak as far as a grab and go scope. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. . For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. A few final thoughts on this test. Astrotech at70ed. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Seems expensive. 95. Best Telescopes to Buy. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. • a rotating dual-speed 2. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Page Count: 2. Brands / Companies 929. I will list all Astro Tech. 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. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Images reduced for web site. $139. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. Specs from the web site. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. 2 mm closer in than the center. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. August 27, 2023. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. . It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. Although its been listed out of stock for a. 6 oz (2. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. (1) the telescope rested in the v-blocks on the bench for more then 24 hours so that the lens was in thermal equilibrium with the test area. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". 7, 8. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. These days, everyone's into imaging. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. From all the review it seem this is one fine. 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. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Re: AT70ED. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 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. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 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 was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. Santa told me I deserved it. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. You got the $$ differences. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I would like something suitable for visual and. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Astro-Tech . It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. 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. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. However, I am thinking of buying and mounting an Astro-Tech AT70ED in finder rings on top (using the light weight rings that came with the Altair 102ED F/11) to use with my 2 inch ES68 32mm and 40mm EPs for wide field. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractor OTA Astro-Tech AT80EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts NEQ6 Pro Filters Astrodon LRGB Tru-Balance E-series Software Sequence Generator Pro, PHD2, Pixinsight, Photoshop Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras Orion StarShoot AutoGuiderAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinCome 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. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . An optional Celestron 1. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. Pier-Tech Inc. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. . It can't be used visually. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Top. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Shipped in original tripled box. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. I'm. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. By Ed Ting. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN THIS PAGE IS HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a very compact/very high quality . Not so much in the US. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. 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 Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. Clear skies, T. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. zjc26138,. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. Attached Thumbnails. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. Tech Details Reviews This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed Rack and. . It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. If you get a. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. 95. 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. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 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. • 2" and 1. 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 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. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 800-422-7876. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. Astro. 93 · In stock. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. While the classic ED80 F7. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. 95. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. I'm not an imager but the AT60ED and the AT72EDII would probably be better for imaging as they both use FPL-53 glass while the AT70ED uses FK-61 glass. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. Do not use. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Not all apo’s are created equal. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. 1. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. Description. • dual-speed 2" Rack. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. 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. (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. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. Page 83 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : I might be the exception but, no Im not waiting for a new Astro Tech. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329.