The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. Jon. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. 5 mon. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. Seems expensive. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. 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. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The ED glass will show little if any CA. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. . By Ed Ting. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Specs from the web site. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. S. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Long focal ratio, the Pentax lens. 95. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. 4. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. 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. Help choosing a budget scope. I'm not an imager but the AT60ED and the AT72EDII would probably be better for imaging as they both use FPL-53 glass while the AT70ED uses FK-61 glass. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Not a winter warrior. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. No color even on Venus at high powers. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. 7, 8. 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. Not all apo’s are created equal. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 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. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 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. 05167v2 [astro-ph. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. Unistellar. . I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. 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. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. I will list all Astro Tech. Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. Minor defect is a small paint chip. 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. (1) the telescope rested in the v-blocks on the bench for more then 24 hours so that the lens was in thermal equilibrium with the test area. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. • durable nylon soft carry case. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Shipped in original tripled box. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. 00. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. Unistellar. 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. 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). They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. Hopefully someone here has. ago. 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. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. TV setup & connect with mounting. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Page 39. . 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. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. 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. DSCN2747. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. 2. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. The optical tube measures 9. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It won't be perfect but will get me started. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. What do I need for an all round. It has really nice capabilities. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. 1 images, 0 comments. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. 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. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. zjc26138,. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. 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. zjc26138,. 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. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. Our community is welcoming of. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. 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 Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. 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. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. . See full list on shotkit. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. edge HD. But apparently, based on. And I thought As. 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. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. 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. I am thoroughly impressed by. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. J. 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. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. Gotta love the Porter. Both are probably overkill for what I want to do. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. BRCoz and BFaucett. Edited by barbie, 17. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. 8 (166) · USD 21. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. While the classic ED80 F7. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. 8" F/6 ED Refractor OTA • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser • 2" and 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. 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 2" dielectric diagonal. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Good reviews and very modest price. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 95. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . I also plan to do some. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. For Sale. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. 49 excluding VAT. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Agreed. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Email me if you want the full sized. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Reviews. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. Best Telescopes to Buy. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. 25" with it fully extended. $60. 2 mm closer in than the center. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. GA] 22 Nov 2018. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Short and Sweet. • a camera angle adjuster. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. 95. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. It wasn't really the right time for deep sky imaging because full moon was right in the middle of the holiday, but the mount seemed quite happy carrying that and my 450D. This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. 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. 95. Page 1 of 2 - Interpreting Refractor Star Tests - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I recently picked up an Astro-Tech 102EDL during Astronomics recent sale. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. Sold my last scope in the past summer. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. Henault-Brunet´ et al. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 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 have supplied this information to. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. This AT70ed is similarly well built and very nice to hold and look at - just what I was imagining as the scope to pair up with my recently acquired C5. Updated 5/20/16. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 6 oz (2. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. 95. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. 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. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. Good reviews and very modest price. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. 95. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. just saying. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. 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. - 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. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Stellarvue. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 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. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Clear skies, T. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. ). Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. Brands / Companies 929. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 7, 8. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. Page Count: 2. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchPage 1 of 4 - ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : I bought this setup from astronomics last December and got the OTA in late January and the Celestron CG-4. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. A few final thoughts on this test. Wanted.