Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. $75. Both are probably overkill for what I want to do. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. I have an ED80 and really like it. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. 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. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. Reviews. 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 reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. You got the $$ differences. - Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 - Explorer Scientific 80mm f/6 ED I don't want to spend too much budget on astronomy yet, i will not buy so expensive high end gear so i will keep myself in the intermediate or entry level if necessary, that is including the refractor as well, that budget i think it is in entry level to intermediate level, above $3000. Astro. And today at 1:00PM. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 2. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 800-422-7876. F/5, 300mm. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. eps; AT66ED_2. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. ”. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. 95. 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. (3. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. I bought it from Highpoint. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. 7, 8. arXiv:1810. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. Page 112 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : So Ive had my 130EDT for a few days now and although I havent imaged through it yet, Ive been using it visually, in fact Im looking through it now, pointing it at some bring stars. Assuming the shipment arrives on time, I am keeping my fingers crossed my scopes ship out this week. 95. S. 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. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 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. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. • 2" and 1. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). 95. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchPage 1 of 4 - ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. 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. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 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. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. 1. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. 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). Not a winter warrior. • 2" and 1. 95. 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. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. 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. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. . Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Re: AT70ED. 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. . 95. Best Telescopes to Buy. Steve Yates. 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 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. . As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. These days, everyone's into imaging. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. Grab and go is why I got mine. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. 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. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. . The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. 5 mon. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. 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. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. 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. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. Help choosing a budget scope. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 25” eyepiece is about 4. I am thoroughly impressed by. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. AT66ED_1. Used Astrotech AT66ED with aluminum case and star diagonal in very good condition. Astronomics . 7, 6. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. It’s $949. 5, 9,. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. e. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . For Sale. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. 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. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Not so much in the US. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. 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. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Very nice. Optics are sharp. Our community is welcoming of. 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. 4. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. 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. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. And I thought As. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. 4. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. I would like something suitable for visual and. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. 95. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. ), as well as my 52-year. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 7, 8. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. TS Optics 70 mm f/6 Travel Apo with high-quality ED objective This ED refractor is an ideal telescope for travel and mobile use. 2. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. 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). Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . Looking for Equipment for a new class I'm teaching - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! A little background - I am a high school science teacher in rural Kentucky, USA, and it looks like we are finally going to offer a combination Astronomy/Meteorology elective (since administration wasnt convinced a high school. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. 5 degree or wider field of view (depending on your 2" eyepiece) in a 2" Diagonal; 2. 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. 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. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. The ring/clamshell is hinged. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. DSCN2747. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Here is an AT60ED. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. 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. 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. Santa told me I deserved it. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. August 27, 2023. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. • dual-speed 2. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. AT80ED $399. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 95. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. (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. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. 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. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. Pier-Tech Inc. 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. The Apertura Adjustable Flattener is designed to flatten the photographic field when used with either the Apertura 60EDR or the Apertura 72EDR refractor telescopes and your DSLR camera. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. • a camera angle adjuster. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. 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. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. 2 mm closer in than the center. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 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. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 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. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. The Wizard and Mr. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. 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. These days, everyone's into imaging. 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. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. 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. Specs from the web site. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. 05167v2 [astro-ph. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. An optional Celestron 1. Page 16 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : After getting the 125EDL, I had to get the 70ED for the reasons you stated. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. 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. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. 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. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. 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. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. What do I need for an all round. While the classic ED80 F7. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Not getting any younger. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. An optional Celestron 1. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. ). Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. 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. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. 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. (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. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. 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. Agreed. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 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.