The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. For a small scope such as the AT60ED, 30mm is more than enough to sufficiently guide it. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. Vostok 1. The Tele Vue 85mm is 8 lbs. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Page 25 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thanks for sharing that Noobulsity. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. I picked one up during a fire sale in December since the Astrotech ff, like you said is out of stock. 95. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . My question is if the ZWO EAF 5V is even compatible. Full field. This astrophotography telescope uses high-quality Ohara glass, and comes with a dual speed 2. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. My scopes are an Astro-Tech AT60ED and an Astro-Tech 102ED. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. ) 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. I highly recommend it. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)It's the same as the Astro Tech 60mm ED scope I believe, and I think there are other rebrands too. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MC Pro Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters Optolong L-Pro 2" Accessories Astro-Tech . 2 V. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. • two-year warranty. Loc: SC, USA. Pier-Tech Inc. BFaucett and RedzoneMN like this Back to top. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. When installing the bracket be very careful your new bolts don’t screw in too far or they will bottom out on the brass rail. Astro-Tech AT102EDL FCD-100 and Lanthanum F/7 doublet. Top. It was immediately approved and posted Tonight, I will be testing the mount further for astrophotography with my Astro-Tech AT60ED and will report my findings. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020. Product #: ATVUPSB. 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. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. arXiv:1810. The optical tube measures 9. OMI OPTICS USA LLC. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 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. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. • 2" and 1. Meaning it is not FLP-53, if they used it they would mention it as the AT60ED does. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. 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,. Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. I would most definitely be ordering the new Astro-Tech 60 or the WO if I hadn't pulled the trigger on this. I just purchased an at60ed but unfortunately the field flattener is out of stock. 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. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive. Asking $345 + shipping+PP. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for. 00 Not FPL-53. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. CryptoYou could go anywhere from Astro-Tech (fantastic value for the money) to Takahashi (higher-end premium scopes). 67” and 2”. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. 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. Reviews. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. $419. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of. September 3, 2018. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 8x Reducer/Flattener Sky-Watcher 48mm T-ring for Canon DSLR SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope ZWO ASI120MC-S Camera SVBONY CLS EOS-C Filter HITHUT PU-200 200mm Slide Rail Fotoconic CL-70N Quick. (Rainbow Astro RST-135), I’ve had hopes to one day have a longer focal length setup to use with those mounts. Astro-Tech AT60ED, with field flattener, and camera rotation ring, ~$500. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Is there another option I should be looking at? I was leaning toward the Redcat 51, but I thought it would be best to keep weight to a minimum. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. Should I add a flattener or a reducer/flattener? ThanksAstro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 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. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. 62"/pixel. Product Description. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. Focal Length: 360mm. . As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. From here you add objects by using the Plus symbol in the lower left. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. 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 . 25" eyepiece filter is useful for detecting high clouds and haze over the Martian polar caps and enhancing Saturn's ring structure with telescopes 8" to 10" in aperture and larger . for Astrophotograhy or as a "super finder" at a great price, the AT60ED may be the better choice for you. 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. Product Description. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. Aperture: 60mm. Cell OD: 90mm or 3. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. The Objects view in Astro Planner. . 7″ Crayford focuser. They should be within your budget, even with the matching field flattener and focal reducer. Help choosing a budget scope. 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. I basically have the rig you're thinking about. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. Astro-tech AT60ED (360mm F/6) is only $470 with a flattener, so that might be a better buy, but it has a conventional telescope focuser and is slower. I bought the 0. The cyclical nature leads me to think it may be a rotational. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. 8, 4 seconds at ISO 800. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). Thanks. . The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)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 August 20, 2020. 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. IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and mostly post. 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 February 8, 2021. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. I want to use Astroberry and Im currently going through the EKOS and. 00. So for $80 more you're up and running now with the Apertura, plus the adjustable FF is a nice touch. 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. Click here to create one. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. EDIT: If I go to Astronomics from the link at the top of the page, and then use the 'Telescopes' drop-down -> 'Astro-Tech' -> 'Astro-Tech ED Refractors' and pick the AT60ED from the full list it says 'In Stock'. This #56 light green Astro-Tech 1. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. • 44mm corrected image circle. To eliminate cell gaps to increase module efficiency significantly, Astronergy exquisitely applied TF tech manufacturing tech at the ASTRO N7s product's 54 pieces. 25" with it fully extended. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Thanks. (3. The Orion flattener, I believe others. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. • 2” and 1. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Its probably the ones that were returned. Imaged Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on the morning of January 27, 2023. I would go with the AT60ED, the Orion and Omegon both have non-disclosed glass types. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Back to top #3 Phillip Creed Phillip Creed. The CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation. " . I bought the 0. Warranty. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. 8 (288 mm focal length) using Astrotech ATRF60 field flattener/0. Katherine Tsai – June 19, 2019: Hi ,134K subscribers in the telescopes community. 3×180 sec, Gain 11, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Product Description. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. Both are similar in size and focal length, and would be mounted. Product Description. 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 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. 8x Field Flattener. This page lists an incomplete selection of telescopes suitable for astrophotography. 5 FR, nets you F/3. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. 1. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. I like to have motors on the focuser of all my scopes and manual camera lenses so that I can do critical focus at the computer during my imaging sessions. Also, you can buy the Astro-Tech Field Flattener for around $100 and get a nice 41mm frame for EAA work. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 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. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. The scope with all of my accessories attached weighs in at 7. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. All three scopes work beautifully for my purposes in-focus. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. 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. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. astro-tech AT60ED 3. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). doc 6 3. 95. 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. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). 25 pounds all together. 8X reducer and field flatener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED today. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Question about the AT60ED and the 0. 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. F/5, 300mm. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. at F/4. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Hughes Thompson. Its got two tube rings. 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. arXiv:1501. The astrotech AT60ED is $200 less than the sharpstar as well. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Unlike dew shields, dew heaters don't merely slow the formation of dew, they prevent its formation. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. Taken from a metro-area under heavy LP on Sep 26, 2021 Detail View – IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 13996A. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. Focal Ratio: f/6. 8x flattener reducer. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen Finder shoe. 0 - Not a color filter. Refractors. 00. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. 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. This compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. 25lb. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. • dual-speed 2. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. 8. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Page 1 of 2 - Thoughts on finder scope for manual 20" F3. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 4lbs, which is comfortable for the mounts 11lb capacity. 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. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Factoring in the . One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. . . The AT and WO scopes are identical, the WO is just "prettier". 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. No more having to adjust your optical tube inside. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. 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. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). Business, Economics, and Finance. 130 mm. Reply More posts you may like. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 800-422-7876. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : The AT60ED is an F/6 scope. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount; Mount controlled via Astroberry; ZWO ASI533MC Pro; Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam; 28x300Sec; 30 Darks; 30 flats; 35 bias; All frames were with Gain 101, Offset 70, at -10°C. Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. $369. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. 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. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit HomeDew heaters are low wattage 12 Volt DC electrical heater strips that wrap around the objective lens of the telescope (as well as the finderscope and eyepieces, if desired). For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . Our Product #: FS60. Andrew Burwell. No more having to adjust your optical tube. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. I went out and took few testing shots. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. Tech Details. 00. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like)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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 / Kiss X80 Mounts iOptron SkyGuider Pro Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener. . It gives you a 288mm F. ZWO ASIAIR PLUS WIRELESS IMAGING CONTROLLER. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 8 with that combo. The new ASI6200MC Pro camera is the color version of the ASI6200MM Pro. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Reviews. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. ) 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro. 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. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. 1000 mm. Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a telescope on vacation with you… but you’re flying there and not driving? You need an instrument considerably sm. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. For the price of the WO ZenithStar 61, you can get the Astro Tech AT60ED *AND* it's custom flat field corrector. The Apertura comes with the camera rotator and finder shoe (which is sold separately on the Astrotech). AT60ED Hole Spacing? WO Z61 Upgrade Ring? - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the hole spacing for the 1/4-20 holes on the bottom of the Astro-Tech AT60ED foot? Im trying to find an appropriate dovetail bar to piggyback it onto my other scopes. 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. AT60ED. On that version the focuser rotates. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. The rings weigh 14. Equipment Tutorial, Equipment, Reviews. 8. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. It weighs 6. And as a heads up we will be. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeThis #47 violet Astro-Tech 1. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. Astro-Tech AT106. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. All controlled via. 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. 8x reducer/flattener, both of which are backordered, or should I splurge for the twice as expensive William Optics Z61 plus their 0. This loads it as the current selection. Looks to be an identical clone to the Astro-Tech ED60, except the Apertura has a dovetail shoe included, and I like the adjustable field flattener (I think it adjusts. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. Hughes Thompson. The rings have a 114mm internal diameter to fit refractors with a 114mm OD tube, such as the Astro-Tech AT90EDT apo triplet, current light-weight AT111EDT, Takahashi TSA-102, FS-102, and original FSQ-106, William Optics FL-105 and ZenithStar 110, plus any other scope with a 114mm OD tube. $299. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. • a rotating dual-speed 2. While a dobsonian isn't ideal for imaging, it's the best choice in this price-range (e. At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. 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. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. It has a 41mm image circle, great for full frame sensors. I bought the 0. I did a run a few days ago without the Field. Seems expensive. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. A new year, new mount, new camera, new scope. Flattener or reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Gang, Im starting out with an Astro-Tech AT60ED for wide-field. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. 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. 17, 2022Business, Economics, and Finance. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. My 120ED is F/7. You get a single ring with a.