Factoring in the . 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Just wondering if this will fit on a Astronomic AT60ED (same scope as William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO) 0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. This compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. 8, Optolong L-eNhance filter. I want to attach a bracket for an electronic focuser motor to the 10:1 fine focus shaft on my Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope, which appears to have the same focuser as the Zenithstar 61II (see page 7 of the manual). 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount Mount controlled via Astroberry Canon T2i @ ISO 1600 (H-alpha modded) 96x90 sec lights 20 darks 35 bias 25 flats Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and did some auto stretches on it Post-Processed in Photoshop: curves and levels and Topaz DeNoise for noise reductionVery light, compact with extremely sharp views. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Taken from a metro-area under heavy LP on Sep 26, 2021 Detail View – IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 13996A. Looks like youll have to invest in a set of rings also. ago. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. ) The 60mm modular Lunt should be a noticeable improvement in the H-alpha views over my current single-stacked 50mm (especially with a double-stack on it!Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. We started getting everything out today. $369. . I bought a small Astro Tech AT60ED and matching field flattener. Loc: SC, USA. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. 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. But seriously, I appreciate the nice selection of Astro-Tech ED refractors currently available. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. It has two elements, with Ohara FPL-53 element to reduce and virtually eliminate spurious CA. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. 5 with FPL53 and BK7 and does vastly better. 8x reducer/flattener? The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 800-422-7876. If you want to do a quick and dirty job removing the light pollution, you can use the cursor to “draw” green boxes. 8x flattenener, both the redcat and astro-tech seems pretty similar in focal length and f number. For this target of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), the Edge is only going to capture a portion of the galaxy, while the RedCat is going to capture an area much larger than the galaxy. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. com. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. For instance, the Astro-Tech AT60ED sold by Astronomics, which supposedly is the the same scope as the William Optics Zenithstar. Apertura is another version of the AT60ED/70ED and the house brand from another vendor, but basically the same. Comes with the original tube holder, in addition to a Losmandy vixen as shown (shows typical signs of wear). Meade Series 4000 #12 Yellow 74%Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. To the OP. The ring/clamshell is hinged. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. 1. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. If the screws of the mounts clamp. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. There's something for practically everyone! Jon Isaacs, eros312, BFaucett and 3 others like this Back to top. Also considering the ZWO ASI 290 to go with it for guidingThe Astro Tech AT80EDT is an excellent option as it's a triplet, affordably priced, and gives you a scale of 1. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). Clear Skies !! Back to top #2 BFaucett BFaucett. 7″ Crayford focuser. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. I know this scope has other clones but I'm not exactly sure if I can use a different brand's field flattener, and if so, which ones. ~$1,000USD for the scope + a flattener. Both are similar in size and focal length, and would be mounted. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. The 80 EDT is a great first imaging scope. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Peak Design Out Front Bike Mount review: My new favorite tech accessory review 1 week ago The Peak Design Out Front pairs with the brand's line of Everyday smartphone cases and makes for a convenient action cam bike mount, too. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. My Astronomy Equipment; Celestron EdgeHD 11" Celestron EdgeHD 8" Astro-Tech AT6RC; Takahashi Epsilon E-200; Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. Product Description. That didnt work. I still would like to retain my T7i camera body. Anyway, how is the flat field of the ED80T CF? Im wondering if the imaging circle is good. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. I know nothing of DSLR's etc so have to learn. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Andrew Burwell. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Apertura has a dedicated adjustable flattener (FFADJ) for their 60edr which is basically a rebrand of the at60ed. The 70 and 80mm Astro-Tech apochromatic refractors are definitely worth a look. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery October 15, 2021. Product Description. . Object. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Brand new the following items included will cost you $640 + tax & shipping. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. The threads on the t-ring side of the flattener are 48mm male, so you need a. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. Andrew Burwell. Thanks. arXiv:1501. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. The Apertura comes with the camera rotator and finder shoe (which is sold separately on the Astrotech). Although its been listed out of stock for a. 1000 mm. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and reduces the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light including mercury vapor. 9 adds astrophotography workflow. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. 8. It uses a 60mm f/5. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. 5. The scope weighs in at a light 3. e. It’s worth noting that the. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. (0. If you want to image with the AT60ED, then you need this flattener. New member here about to make the bounce from doing astrophotography with a 70-200 lens to a small OTA, the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED in particular. $1,095. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II Computers: GigaByte NUC, ASIAIR Pro,. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 8x Reducer are like-new. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. iOptron CEM60, iOptron Tri-Pier, Explore Scientific iEXOS 100 Mount, Skywatcher Star Adventurer Pro. 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. 25x rather than 0. Eyepiece Recommendations for AT60ED - posted in Eyepieces: I get in a plane every Monday and come home on Thursdays. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 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. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Product Description. <p>The Thousand Oaks SolarLite has proven itself to be a capable replacement for the glass filters that Thousand Oaks has produced over the decades. I use the Astro Tech AT60ED, which is analogous to the Apetura scope you're buying. Full field. 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. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. Mac Astronomy Software. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the. For a small scope such as the AT60ED, 30mm is more than enough to sufficiently guide it. • a rotating dual-speed 2. It won't simply rotate into this position. . 4 ounces. It measures 15" long x 42mm wide at its widest point (36mm wide across the top ring mounting surface) and is hard-anodized black for durability. Meaning it is not FLP-53, if they used it they would mention it as the AT60ED does. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of these two options? Of course, the reducer will make the. The mount is a Stellarvue M1V. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. $419. Weight. The Trifid Nebula. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Sharpstar 400F5. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM40 Accessories Astro-Tech . FF130. Astro-Tech AT102EDL FCD-100 and Lanthanum F/7 doublet. ZWO ASIAIR PLUS WIRELESS IMAGING CONTROLLER. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. doc 6 3. Update: It appears as though this telescope is no longer available. Page 25 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thanks for sharing that Noobulsity. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. 7. Its got two tube rings. I did a run a few days ago without the Field. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Rokinon 135mm F/2 vs Astro-tech AT60ED w/ flattener . This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. $29. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. I was under the impression that lesser attachments means lesser things falling out or going off balance. The two scopes I have narrowed it down to are the Astro Tech AT60ED (or similar clones if unavailable) and the Sharpstar 61 EDPH II. It is designed primarily to hold small Astro-Tech, TMB, TeleVue, Orion, Takahashi, and Meade refractors,. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Telescope: Astro-Tech AT60ED ($499 including accessories like the T-ring and field flattener) Equatorial Mount: Skywatcher Star Adventurer ($399) Tripod: Dolica Proline (~$50) Other accessories: Neewer Remote Shutter Release Cable (~$20)I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. I'm based around the SkyGuider Pro. 05167v2 [astro-ph. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. M45 is a reflection nebula and open star cluster in Taurus that I captured here with a modified DSLR, and a small telescope with a focal length of 360mm. First successful try with the AT60ED. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. • a dual-speed 2. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. Canon T7i body. * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Tech Details. Astro-tech AT60ED; Camera: Canon T6i; Intervalometer: Neewer Intervalometer for Canon; Polar Alignment: QHY PoleMaster; Finder: Telrad Finder; Disclosure: Disclosure: I am trying out the Amazon affiliate programs. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale. I plan to use them on an Explore Scientific PMC - 8 Mount. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. Vostok 1. 25lb. . No more having to adjust your optical tube. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. 7. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Aperture: 60mm. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · ZWO ASIAIR Plus Software ZWO ASIStudio Acquisition details Dates: Dec. • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 5nm 2" Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses ZWO 30mm Mini Guider Scope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MMThe Z61 will be easier to deal with on the SkyGuider Pro. 00. I was hoping my Orion 0. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT60ED, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. It is the Astro Tech AT60ED which is out of production and has been replaced with the AT72ED. 8. 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. The CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. . 95. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. is the kind of super value only Astro-Tech can give you!Because the likes of William Optics Zenithstar 61, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Apertura 60EDR are all examples of "cheap" scopes with focusers as good as any other refractors. Mercury - May improve observations of rarely visible faint surface features with scopes 8" to 10" in aperture and larger. Product Description. It's almost $200 cheaper. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration). While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. The Astro-Tech AT60ED can be had for $500 with a flattener! A little dialing in and you've got a competent 60mm scope for 1/3 the price. Thanks. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. F/5, 300mm. For me, already owning a AT60ED and the AT102ED I feel that the AT152EDT would be the logical progression of these scopes. Does anyone know when the Astro-Tech AT60ED will be in stock ? Does anyone know when most other accessories will be back in stock ? Thank you. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery Andrew Burwell. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Im assuming they work the same way. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. I believe I'm ready to to make a step up. This l. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. 800-422-7876. EF 75-300mm lens. L. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeThis #47 violet Astro-Tech 1. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a TV 60 which is limited to 1. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Its probably the ones that were returned. I like both the build and look of it, and the functionality of the rack and pinion focuser, but Im having a problem that Ive never experienced. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 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 AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. It comes in a soft foam-fitted Cordura-style nylon carrying case that has cutouts for six eyepieces in addition to the scope. The Trifid Nebula. 5x Televue Powermate, Baader Solar Continuum Filter 1¼" (540nm), and ZWO ASI290MM. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery January 20, 2020. Reviews. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. But, it looks like my Astro-Tech AT60ED is just right for the job. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): 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. Imaging, Equipment, Accessory, Reviews. If you can spare a little more money, William Optics makes scopes built around the same optics as Astro-Tech, but with a few more frills and a bit nicer fit and finish. 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. Astro-Tech : This black-anodized Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate lets you mount short focal length optical tubes on any a. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 25" eyepiece filter can be used to good effect when observing a variety of features on every planet from Venus to Saturn with telescopes from 60mm to 150mm (6") in aperture . Hughes Thompson. It will not work on all of them however. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The ZWO EAF provides precise focus control for all your imaging needs. A SW EQM35 Pro is superior to this mount. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. 8 Field Flattener for same. 75x range. 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. First Light. Reviews. • dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech AT60ED Backfocus Question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I just received a brand new AT60ED today which I purchased hoping to upgrade the guidescope I was using. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Tech Details. Product Description. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. There are no thread even with the compression ring removed. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…4KidsOneCamera Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. This is a dedicated flattener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED doublet refractor, not sure if it will work with any other scope. 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. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478 . CryptoThe Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Brands / Companies 924 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Beginner Set-up Advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My Set-Up includes: Astro-Tech AT60ED Astro-Tech . The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. • a camera angle adjuster. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. Takahashi Product #: TSK06010. Posts: 3,140; Joined: 12 Jul 2014; Loc: Houston, Texas 29. $1,095. 0. Astronomics offers both a 1:1 field flattener and a 0. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. BFaucett and RedzoneMN like this Back to top. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I couldn't pass it up. The scope weighs in at a light 3. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. (Yes, I understand they're all the same scope)For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. Thy this, scroll to the bottom of the page. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. Its 5. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET Kind of a MkII. 95. From the Astronomics email newsletter dated May 20, 2020: "I had mentioned in the YouTube conversation with Scott Roberts about our new FCD-100/Lanthanum doublet that is an extension of the AT60ED and AT72EDII family. 8. It has a flat top surface. This lightweight mount allows you to attach your 35mm, DSLR, or point and shoot digital camera, with its normal lens attached, to the rear cell of all Celestron SCT telescopes. I needed to find a different method of mounting this box, as the dovetail plate just doesn't have as much space underneath it compared to the larger Losmandy plate. Tech Details. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. 95. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. I started out with the goal of getting two comets, but since they didn’t get into position until later, I started off with the Moon, then M45 and M31. It has a flat top surface. " . The Tele Vue 85mm is 8 lbs. I would most definitely be ordering the new Astro-Tech 60 or the WO if I hadn't pulled the trigger on this. Pier-Tech Inc. ” I have found a number of positive reviews about this modestly sized refractor. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 10. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Back to top #9 So Confused So Confused. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. • durable nylon soft carry case. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. By rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. Bonus: In addition to the eclipsed moon, in the wide angle crops or full-frame images, the planet Uranus and at least one of its moons are visible at the extreme left edge: The LIVE shots I posted to IG while taking the images:Page 23 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Any new Astro-Tech owners noticed any notchiness with coarse focus? My month old AT80ED coarse focus is noticeably stiffer in the 26-31mm, 46-51mm and 66-71mm drawtube ranges. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. 62"/pixel. 12-hours of integration time of 180 and 300-second subs calibrated with 50 each darks, flats, and bias, shot with my AT60ED scope, CEM40, and ASI2600MC camera. IM] 6 Jan 2015 Linearpredictionofatmospheric wave-frontsfortomographic AdaptiveOpticssystems: modelling androbustness assessment Kate. ZW Optical. 8x reducer/flattener, both of which are backordered, or should I splurge for the twice as expensive William Optics Z61 plus their 0. My setup from here on out is now the Astro-Tech AT60ED. And if you do choose to buy it, get the Astro-Tech AT60ED, its the exact same thing just rebranded of the same optics. Anyone an idea at what time frame this is? Im going on a holiday in the middle of july and i would like the have the telescope before that time so i can take it with meCustom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. The extra dovetail provides enough standoff to clear the focuser on the port side and enough flexibility to shift the dovetail somewhat for balancing. Page 3 of 3 - iEXOS - 100 astrophotography - posted in Mounts: I signed up very recently with Explore Scientific. At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED from Sky-Watcher uses a crown. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021).