Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. What do I need for an all round. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 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. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. Telescope or lens This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Agreed. But apparently, based on. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. . Attached Thumbnails. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. 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. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. (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). So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 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). 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. 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. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. just saying. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. © 2023 Google LLC 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. 7, 6. 95. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. . • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. 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). Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Hopefully tonight will be first light. 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. DSCN2744. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. Re: AT70ED. (AT70ED and AT102ED). 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. For example, the fully-multicoated. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. 95. An optional Celestron 1. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 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. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. 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. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 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. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. 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 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. ago. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. 70mm-90mm refractor options. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. 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. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. • 2" and 1. 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 want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. 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 Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. For Sale. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. Sold Out. Best Telescopes to Buy. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. 8x field. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. Shipped in original tripled box. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. 25" with it fully extended. I'm. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. It can't be used visually. 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've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. Jon. DSCN2747. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. F/5, 300mm. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 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. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 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. 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. Not so much in the US. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. . If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. August 27, 2023. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. 2 mm closer in than the center. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. The EDL line. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. 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. 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 6 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : The attached photo is me with my AT 115 on a CGX mount. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. Although its been listed out of stock for a. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Description. 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. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Baader 2" Contrast Booster Omega 2" DGM NPB CVLife red & green MRF Apache 4800 hardcaseOne option you might consider is the relatively new and less expensive Astro-Tech AT70ED:. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Grab and go is why I got mine. For Sale. 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. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. ), as well as my 52-year. Overall Im pleased with. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. I'm extremely happy with all aspects of my AT70ED!! For their prices, Astro-Tech refractors are seriously excellent instruments!! I'm looking forward to using mine for everything from low power wide angle viewing to lunar/planetary and brighter double star observing in this new year!! Edited by barbie, 07 January 2022 - 09:54 PM. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. And today at 1:00PM. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10,. Page 80 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Update on the Balancing issues with AT 72EDII and 2 inch diagonals and eyepieces. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. IMG 20230706 211622542. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. 8" f/6 ED. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. See full list on shotkit. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Re: AT70ED. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Jon. An awesome little combination for wide field views. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 95. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 95. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 4. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. The AT60ED has much better color correction than the AT80ED. For Sale. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. Not so much in the US. 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. 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. 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. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. Wanted. 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 found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 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. Santa told me I deserved it. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. 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. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. The scope weighs in at a light 3. I ordered an AT70ED. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. Reviews. If you like manual focus that means you save that. 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. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. 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. • durable nylon soft carry case. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. Brands / Companies 929. . 93 · In stock. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Thats like a USPS miracle. Easily confused, but not the same. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. The ED glass will show little if any CA. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. Was looking to possibly get something that. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 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. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. edge HD. My AT 152 EDT is. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. AT102ED. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. I have talked to the people at astronmics. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. By Ed Ting. 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. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. For. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Save $70. Then it was all apos. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. If you get a. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. 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. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. 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. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 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