It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. AT102ED $599. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. 00. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. 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. 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. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. 7, 8. 2 mm closer in than the center. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Best Telescopes to Buy. 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. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. eps; AT66ED_2. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Big girl. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. (3. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Updated 5/20/16. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. This could go in a number of different forums. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. 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. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. Stellarvue. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 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. 25" with it fully extended. 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. My AT 152 EDT is. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Unistellar. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. 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. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Re: AT70ED. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 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. 93 · In stock. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 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. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. ) and is 125mm long. I was planning to get more serious about learning astrophotography this year so I was looking to upgrade the focuser of my Orion ED80 to a Moonlite or Feathertouch. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 1. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. - 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. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. 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 Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. Wanted. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. is damaged, which can happen with any micro-focuser, in normal times you can buy a $60 two speed upgrade kit from Agena-Astro that includes the micro-focuser and pinion. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. 95 system. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. 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. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. I am thoroughly impressed by. 7, 6. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. 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. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. I have supplied this information to. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 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. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. An awesome little combination for wide field views. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. It is the same mechanism as our. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. It’s $949. Astrotech at70ed. . Grab and go is why I got mine. 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. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Page 17 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I had my AT70ED out Sunday afternoon for some white light solar observing and saw granulation, faculae, and the sunspots using this scope with a Thousand Oaks full aperture solar filter and Orion E Series zoom eyepiece at the 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm settings. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. Page 39. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. • durable nylon soft carry case. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. I have several choices as: And I dont. 7, 8. Santa told me I deserved it. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. Not so much in the US. The Long Story: I like refractors. Specs from the web site. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 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. Reviews. 5 mon. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. 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. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. 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. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. AT66ED_1. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. No color even on Venus at high powers. I ordered an AT70ED. Attached Thumbnails. Your mount n chargers are. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 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. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. August 27, 2023. 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. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. It will not work on all of them however. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Description. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. 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. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. For Sale. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 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. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. These small Astrotech. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. 70mm-90mm refractor options. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . 10/09/2023 06:54PM. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. . 3 in stock. 4. 95. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. I know you get what you pay for, but I also cant justify spending over $500 on a hobby I might not be able to figure out lol. Agreed. TV setup & connect with mounting. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. 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. The. . This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. $60. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. I'll pay shipping CONUS. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . 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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. 25" dewshield extended. But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. 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. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. 93 · In stock. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. 25 pounds all together. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. • dual-speed 2" Rack. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. Optics are sharp. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN THIS PAGE IS HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a very compact/very high quality . DSCN2744. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). Joined: 18 Jun 2014. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one Astro-Tech. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. 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. edge HD. If you like manual focus that means you save that. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. Long focal ratio, the Pentax lens. And today at 1:00PM. From all the review it seem this is one fine. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Here is an AT60ED. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Grab and go is why I got mine. • 2" and 1. Attached Thumbnails. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. just saying. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. Do not use. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. For Sale. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. And I thought As. Cheers! Bob F. I changed the dovetail to the "stepped" A-P version (originally for. 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. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 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. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. It puts up nice sharp images, of course, but theres not much detail and the picture gets really dim if you pump up the magnification to try to see more detail. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. 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. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. 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 Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139.