25" · Optolong Red 1. 83 (ex. The new 80EDL is a doublet and F/7. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Sharpstar 400F5. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. 13-01-2016, 12:32 PM. The main thing I like about a triplet in this case is that it would provide a little extra weight for balancing against a 2" star diagonal and eyepiece compared to a doublet. 43AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. eBay item number: 284284336129. 5 MC Red, mint condition. Hi. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. This uses the FB shoe and has a machined adapter that attaches it to the top of a 1" wide telescope mounting ring. 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. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron. . 00 £2,082. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. . I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. I have stacked CR2 files in sequator without problems, so that shouldnt be your problem atleast. Page 1 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : I didnt see this on the refractor forum. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. You need to space an extra 9. $139. One of those world class designers was Thomas Back. Portable Astrograph. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. Astro-Tech . The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. - 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-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. This model fits the Astro Tech 60ED perfectly. Here are a few comments for those who may be considering purchasing one. You can still get good images, but you would need to. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. New Astro-Tech 80ED - posted in Refractors : I had ordered and received a new open box SVBONY SV503 80ED which arrived with problems and was returned. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. Yeah, that's cutting the illumination circle a bit, but so what. For planets/ moon general viewing you could also look at the skywatcher 100ed F-9 or the TS-102ED F-11. The CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. It's a 102mm f/7 doublet refractor made with fk61 ED glass. Edited by Highburymark, 23 January 2023 - 03:38 PM. 00 £632. An SVBONY SV165 guide-scope fitted with a QHY-5II-M guide camera was mounted on the imaging scope. " . → Equipment Discussions. I have been very impressed with my modest optics thus far and have. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. Page 35 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Pete mentioned they are expecting stock this month. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. 76X imaging time of the ZS81. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Here is an image I did about two years ago with my SV50 and the Astro-Tech field flattener under poor, red-zone, light-polluted skies. Artificial stars at a. Page 1 of 2 - Orion 80ED vs Astro-Tech 80ED for second scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been seriously considering the Orion 80ED as a second scope, (currently I have an Orion 8 Newt), and am wondering if there are any better options in that price range. But at this price range, it could not be better. I have talked to the people at astronmics. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. But the William. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. Both are very nice. Choose an option. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. . in small batches and is often on back order, the SW 120 is easy to find. The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a. . FocusKnobs. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Mounting to a Refractor Mounting Ring: Select the F002 E above. 83 (ex. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. Takahashi FOA 60Q *Like New* 11/10/2023 05:03PM. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. Its tube is. Its apochromatic refractor design ensures that you get high-quality, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Works great with these and similar models. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. 800-422-7876. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . Switched from a SvBony 80ED to a new Astro-Tech 80EDT, apochromatic triplet telescope. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). topic starter. Borg 60ED astrograph question. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Pocket prep for now. Astro tech 60ed . (0. I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 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. Omegon 66mm . 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Looks like a mix-up in the descriptions. For Sale. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. ·. USD $19. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. 80mm. Astro Tech, Feather Touch, Please be aware that not all modules from the brands above are supported. 8. The equipment was mounted on a Celestron AVX GOTO mount. 00 £315. From all the review it seem this is one fine. 00 usd. 8 reducer. 5. I am using a simple Alt Az tripod, and can have this set up ready in two minutes. Vostok 1. 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. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Artificial stars at a. Matsumoto Company. This is one premium-quality diagonal that doesn't happen to be priced like one - and it's still a hot product for many observers. 1. 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. ") at 15mm. But the William Optics costs $169 more. $419. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Most other 80mm apos Ive seen are much more expensive, but the Astro-Tech is nearly. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. (TS Photoline 60mm/60ED) which would produce a short and fast 260mm f/4. It’s worth noting that the. Of the remainder, two are vintage Japanese refractors and the rest are various American scopes. Quick test of Borg 60ED - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I have been absorbed by the Borg Collective, as I just received a Borg 90FL for EAA (and other visual and imaging purposes) AND snagged a lovely Borg 60ED from the UK. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. As soon as lifted the telescope free of the packaging and unwrapped it, I noticed an annoying rattle when moving the telescope around in my hand. Star testing is so-so, by my estimate, about 1/4 wave SA under corrected, a little better than that if I use a prism diagonal. Astro-Tech 65mm Quad: 6. This 50/60 mm finder ring set mounts into the dovetail shoe on the Stellarvue or Feather Touch focuser. Maybe if they would come in stock. Bahtinov Focus Mask for Telescope - Astro Tech 60ED SLIDE ON. My other two refractors are APOs (a TV-101 and the Mini Borg 60ED). ) They also have reviewed the higher spec Growler 40 some time ago. It will not work on all of them however. Its fully multi-coated optics provide bright, clear images that are free from distortion and color. It will cost $90 or so more than the AT with shipping, but it’s in stock and they are a great company to deal with. Both great scopes when coupled with the William Optics adjustable flattener. Persian. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. in stock Check stock level or request price match [value] £ 99. For Sale. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 8x Reducer. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction quality? I would want to use the scope for a. And I thought As. 3") in outer diameter. I’ve owned both the ZS61 and AT-60ED. Just my two cents. Beautiful TAKAHASHI FC-76 MC APO OTA (76/600mm) w/6x30 finder & clamshell. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron. 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. It’s really helped me understand the basics so I can evaluate the quality of my larger refractors outdoors. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. This is a great little portable package. Someone has had SharpStar painted on the side. This l. 8 with the optional 0. The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. The Astro-Tech 1. Starwave 60ED Imaging Refractor From: £379. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope drawtube. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. 1 William Optics. 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. 00. Seems expensive. 5mm between the camera and the flattener. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Altair MG32 mini guider. CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. You get a single ring with a. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. The Astro Fi offers dazzling views of craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on. . For Sale. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Save Image. Suitability Calculator. 00 usd. William Optics RedCat 51. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. 25″ with it. Buyer take care of. You got the $$ differences. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 8" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing • 48mm t-thread focuser back Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last;. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. The box came with no instructions, so I am unsure if I installed it correctly. Thank you Jeremy #2 06-01-2016, 06:11 PM barx1963 (Malcolm) Bright the hawk's flight : Join Date: Nov 2008. 8 reducer for ED60. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed Reply Product code: XRING-60ED. Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with EQ-2-motor drive. (I assume that the mechanics of the tube/focuser are the same on all Astro Techs, especially the 80mm scopes. Re: AT70ED. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. It uses two ED elements in its configuration and offers the unique flat field ability inherent with the Petzval design. For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. 5). 3D Printed. $699 A little longer FL than the Astrotech and one less element of glass to offset the weight of a 2" diagonal. FPL-51 or equivalent in the triplet. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts Celestron Advanced VX Filters Optolong L-eXtreme 2" Accessories Astro-Tech . I record a 35sec AVI file (using Asi 290MC camera) and process in Autostakkert! I am blown away by the results. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. . Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Reviews. Vostok 1. 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. Page 14 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Now I realize that it’s much easier to produce an 80mm doublet with minimal aberrations than it is to produce a more complex 180mm triplet at the same focal length, but regardless, this AT80EDL appears to be a good example of the right way to make a scope. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. My first refractor. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of f/5. 447mm @ f/5. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. The camera side of the reducer has 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. Both have FPL-53 glass. Wanted. 25" dewshield extended. 00. 67 (ex. $139. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Keep in mind that the record for the tracker (afaik) is fullframe 600mm @ 600 seconds guided, which is stunningly good for such a small and portable system. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 1. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 164: Astro-Tech . $139. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. Telescope N 150/750 Star Discovery P1 50i SynScan WiFi GoTo. Astro-Tech . I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. Astro imaging bundle. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. I've just upgraded to the Speed Spider Hot end and this is the quality of my prints now, anyone got any idea what's going on? I've calibrated the PID. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 800-422-7876. 8 (Mini Borg) astrograph with 0. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. Those who can afford a full-frame astro camera can afford an FSQ. Note that the Orion is an. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. NET assembly calls. . 5" long with. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. Last updated on Jul 13, 2023 15:59:36 PDT View all revisions View all revisions. I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. This is cocooned by an impressively long retractable dew tube that moves with silky smoothness. You save. 33 (ex. ·. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. 67” and 2”. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table from an optical standpoint as well as a mechanical standpoint. Having heard many good things. 6 lbs: 8. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. Thoughts on the Astro-Tech 80EDT? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im looking to actually purchase my first personal astrophotography telescope (I have been borrowing one all this time). Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. $139. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. UPC. I`ve had the brief opportunity to try it out with my Canon 450D tonight. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Clear Skies, Phil. 95. View profile Send private message Share; Navigation contextTelescoape astronomice, microscoape si binocluri pentru profesionisti si incepatori. Brand. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. Astro-Tech . The optical tube measures 9. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. $139. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED. 25 pounds all together. Click on the pics for a larger image. 25" · Optolong Green 1. In addition to the BVF I have both Stellarview 50 and 60mm RACIs, the Astro-Tech (Long-Perng) 10x50 RACI, and a GSO 8 x50 RACI. Thank you @peter k! My goal is to pit it against my other two refractors in a 2 against 1 competition. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at f/4. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. Hopefully someone here has. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. VAT) Out of stock. Starwave ASCENT 60ED F6 Refractor. Askar FRA300 f/5. Joined: 06 Jan 2005. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. The ASI533MC Pro is ZWO’s latest OSC camera, and it’s equipped with a 9MP Sony IMX533 CMOS sensor. )The optics. Nirvanaepic • 22 days ago. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. Starwave 70ED Refractor Optical Telescope Tube (OTA), 2"-1. $75. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Astromart Customer Service. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : My Astrotech AT72EDII shows identical diffraction rings inside and outside of focus when using an artificial star and a #58 green filter. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. 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. Pocketprep for the exact reasons above. Redcat 51 With ASI585MC. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Page 1 of 2 - PF vs. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Incorporates Ohara FPL-53 glass optics for enhanced contrast, color correction, and sharpness. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher.