You can still get good images, but you would need to. The mount is a SmartEQ Pro. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. 25” eyepieces, but it’s probably the lightest most compact 60mm available. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. Aperture: 60mm. e. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I either own. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. 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. 0 deg TFOV. New for 2021. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. Some astronomers like to mix and match components to fit their needs and budgets. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. Cloudy Nights. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. When I was imaging in Florida, in much more mild. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. 00. 75 pound AT65EDQ measures a very compact 13" long with the dew shield retracted, and is only 14. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. If anything, I'd prefer to get a second camera to do dual imaging with it and the AT115EDT to maximize the number of objects I could image in a year. 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. • 2" and 1. The negative is that it is only 60mm of aperture, so that greatly restricts resolution for planets as well as how dim one can go for DSO's. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. As I am still waiting for the camera to arrive, I would like to know what settings to use with it, Gain,. 5x! Generally, to get higher quality results, you need to reduce the sensor-to-reducer distance and -- accordingly -- the reduction factor. 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. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery December 4, 2019. For instance if I want to shoot the entire Cynus Loop, I need the AT60ED and my D600 FF, but M13 fits nicely in my C5 with the reducer/flattener on my 1 inch Nikon 1 V3. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. I know the Evolution mount is made to handle Celestron’s 9. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Never saw anything like this before with refractor - the stars in the corners look like comets. With a 24mm. Page 1 of 3 - RedCat Rivals - What's the best small APO? - posted in Refractors : Greetings, all! Ive spent some time looking at small apos lately but want some user-experienced opinions on what you believe are top notch scopes. Is it over sampling if it is under 1 or over 2? For Example: Arc Seconds per pixel w/ASI294MC Optimum Result between 1 and 2 AT80ED @ 560mm is 1. Edited by mikemarotta, 01 October 2021 - 06:44 PM. 2. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. The helical focuser of the FMA230 is precise but quite stiff. Now you can do planetary and deep space imaging with it as well, so don't be fooled by the main objective when ZWO designed the camera. 63x reducer Exposures range from 1/100s to 1/4000s at ISO-100 to ISO-800 Thousand Oaks Optical solar sheet in homemade filter hat for both telescopes No processing done on the images aside from cropping and fitting into the grid Thanks for looking!49 votes, 12 comments. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Reviews. The Astro-Tech. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). I don't want to use the AT60ED as a guide 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. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. Long slots allow it to be. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED - pinched optics? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im getting very strange looking stars in my images and Im pretty convinced its pinched optics relating to temperature. You get a single ring with a. 00. Focal Ratio: f/6. Focal Ratio: f/6. My plan is to use both cameras. I haven't tried it in a while but seems like I have to use a small extension tube with my Sony a6000 to get it to reach focus. Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. At the moment I am unable to afford for a better built triplet APO so I decided to go for a smaller ED doublet with FPL 53 elements. How do I go about making flats in a non-complicated way?Figure 2: Relationship between HFOV, Sensor Size and WD for a given Angular FOV. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). There is a certain amount of compromise inherent to the short focal length and achieving that wide field. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. The William Optics wedge is, in my opinion, a dramatic upgrade. 00. But now that I attached the Reducer, I get these weird star patterns, and it doesnt make sense. The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. In Wisconsin the winters are cold and snow bound. One other thing I've heard--and can confirm--is that the mounting collar for the AT60ED is almost a perfect fit for the 135mm Samyang. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Download All. (and to clarify this is not. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. The reversed foot allows the focusing knobs to be oriented horizontally. I say go for it! It's a great little scope. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . Which version of the QHY. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . I have not yet settled on a storage/transport case for the AT60ED. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. Discontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. You're also gonna get a lot of vignetting with the mirrors even without. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. They'll put an expensive optical tube on a simple and less expensive mount because they don't plan on doing photography and need something light for traveling. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. I normally do long telephoto with a Tamron 150-600mm lens. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. . Page 12 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Thank you. 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. . Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. JPG The epitome of Grab n Gone. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. Your eyepieces are all high quality so it doesn't matter which you bring, you will be seeing-limited, just a matter of. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. Same scope for around $200 less than the WO Z61. 1. Avoid. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. The objective is an F/7 doublet, with either FPL51 or FK61 glass for the ED element. AT60ED Reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! So I just received a new AT60ED Reducer for use with my ZenithStar 61 (same optics). I would like to use it for the polar alignment routine in Sharpcap as well as autoguided imaging. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. Weight: 6 lbs 3. It has a flat top surface. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. Hughes Thompson. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. 38 degrees. Add To Cart. Have not. 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. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Page 1 of 2 - My First Cooled Camera - ASI533MC Pro (Settings Help) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, I just bought my first Astro Dedicated Camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) which is an upgrade from Astro MOD Canon DSLR 70D. If you don't want the reducer, the William Optics adjustable one for the Z61 will work just fine for the AT60ED, plus it comes with the camera angle adjuster. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Reducer/flattener is somewhat pricier than just flattener. Unless you want a super-finder, or are doing astrophotography, a 2" focuser on a 360mm scope is super-wide. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 8x reducer on a ASI1600mmPro, mostly for narrowband imaging from my bortle 9 skies. Ive been using this combination for about a year now in both Florida and now in Illinois. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. IMG_0266. Page 1 of 18 - The joy of a good, small refractor - posted in Refractors : When I was a kid my first telescope was a 50mm (I believe), long focal length alt-az achro refractor with cardboard tube, and a non-adjustable metal tripod. Alternatives for RedCat. retired). Loc: Clinton, TN. One thought that had occured to me is to swap the AT60ED for something that I can *actually find in stock* and that's either a 1. (Its great living in the same town ) I am so impressed with this little scope and wanted to share my first EAA experience with it last week. 00. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Sharpstar 400F5. *. " The 2" barrel of the fully multicoated dual-element Astro-Tech field flattener inserts directly into your scope's 2" focuser drawtube. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. 25" dewshield extended. We all have questions from time to time. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. I also purchased the dedicated AT60FF flattener. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they intend to. Bosco_Wiggins and Anunnaki. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. ZWO EAF. The ZWO ASI678MC is loaded with the Sony IMX678 back-illuminated, 8. I recently got ASI533mmPro, and need recommendations for a scope to go with it. The Rokinon 135mm is F2, which is extremely fast, and it is literally the best camera lens you can buy for astrophotography (at 135mm). I understand that Astronomics will have a field flattener for the AT60ED by the end of October. Best Regards and Clear Skies, Mike M. 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. Im in Australia, so we cant get the AT60ED locally and this presents some issues. The AT60ED should be able to reach 100-120x easily with the right eyepieces, and in exceptional conditions 150-200x may be possible. Remix Model. I plan to purchase an Astro Tech AT60ED and field flattener. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. 00 Not FPL-53. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. 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. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. For example, the fully-multicoated. I recognize that I will drop maximum true field of view from 7. Cloudy Nights. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a good bang for the buck. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick AutoStakkert! and then Firecapture. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…Business, Economics, and Finance. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. C9. If you are set on the aperture, I would strongly recommend the AT60ED - I consider the optics a notch better, but more importantly, the AT60ED has a massively superior focuser. 44 TFOV. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. Posted 16 January 2021 - 11:32 AM. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Download Center. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. I use it with just two lenses, a 50mm Nikon f/1. The 60mm f/6 FPL-53 and Lanthanum air-spaced doublet really shines. Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. I did want the same thing as you. 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. 4 o to 6. No need for a Telrad. Last night I took out my AT60ED on a 501HDV fluid head with pan handle and Bogen 055XB tripod with push-up elevator column. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. The AT60ED gave me the absolute max true field of view for a well corrected refractor, and the smallest overall package. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. This only works mounting the scope to the right, as shown. 2lbs. It is only good for point source (i. Price. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. The star test is a bit of a mess outside of focus and a 10l/mm Ronchi eyepiece indicates the same (both with green filters). Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) in our evenings testing the AT60ED. Keep going back and forth between color. Download Augmented. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 470 60-second lights, 30 darks, 30 flats with an AT60ED refractor and modified canon t3i. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. The flattener definitely helps make for better pictures, but it is perfectly usable without it. Probably a bit optimistic. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views. My AT60ED works great with the Baader 2 inch mirror diagonal. The mic’s capsule, although. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. 7x (230mm @ f/3. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Add in an L-eXtreme filter for taking images of emission nebula during a full moon in light polluted skies! Edited by 72Nova, 15 July 2021 - 07:52 AM. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Like. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. In this video I will share with you how to install and configure. Even using a 1. 5x and the TeleVue Delos 10. Visually the AT60ED is well configured for use with 2" and 1. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. Jon. Shooting with shorter focal length lenses (like your kit lens) will give you even longer tracking times. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. 8. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. 3 degree field, the right angle format with bulky eyepiece and very short tube makes initial sighting slower than it could be. I. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Plus, it looks ridiculous with the. e. Im guessing the 8-inch OTA and refractor together should. Verified Purchase. I got the Altair astro version since it came with an optical test report. The 66mm units from Taiwan are advertised as “apochromatic” and boast a price of $329, shipping included. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). Anyone an idea at what time frame this is? Im going on a holiday in the middle of july and i would like the have the telescope before that time so i can take it with meAT60ED with AT60FF flattener - nowhere close to being flat - posted in Refractors : I purchased an AT60ED from a fellow CN member a month or so ago in like new condition. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. I love your images taken with it, by the way. Page 1 of 2 - Zwo EAF sometimes doesn’t respond - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: It’s a bit of a colder day and on my AT60ED with ZWO EAF I have the 8 position ZWO EFW and ASI1600 cool. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. My requirements are: Weight < 3kg (OTA+other mounting rings+field flatner (if required)) Focal length < 400mm (I don't have a goto mount, I have to frame manually) Budget ~ USD 1200 (including Import duty and local taxes which is almost 28%)I've been doing astrophotography for about a year now. About Us. Posted 16 February 2020 - 09:36 AM. 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. The AT60 ED is an awesome and versatile little scope. 8X reducer Mount: GEM45 Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Filter Wheel: ZWO EFW-II 7X36mm Filters: Optolong LRGB 36mm Guiding: QHY5L-II-M with QHY mini guide scope Software: N. Refractors. 00. I also a Celestron 6se. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. I was. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. Last night I took out my AT60ED on a 501HDV fluid head with pan handle and Bogen 055XB tripod with push-up elevator column. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. com. Svbony SV550 - Total Disappointment - posted in Refractors : I figured i would try out the new Svbony SV550 triplet with FPL-53 glass at 80mm. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. How to capture a GALAXY with your DSLR. For the planets, you need to focus on a particular detail and try to catch good moments of seeing to adjust the focus. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they. Lord Beowulf - Nov 09 2023 08:09 AM Refractors Deepskydad motorised Flat Panel, Any issues doing darks ? ribuck - Nov 09 2023 07:45 AM Equipment (No astrophotography) Horsehead Nebula. I think it actually looks better through a straight 5mm without the PowerMate. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. It worked well for all the other achros and ED's in my sig - that can handle a 2" accessory- but not the AT60ED. 7 Orion 80ED @ 600mm is 1. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and spacers for 55mm backfocus > ASI 294MC pro) Ive tried adjusting the. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. I have a huge backlog of data that I need to process and recently have been having fun doing that using Sirilic/Siril and AstroPixelProcessor. Equipment. AT60ED and 071MC-Pro spacer issue? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im assuming this is a spacer issue? My setup is an AT60ED -> AT60ED field flattener -> 16. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Thanks for the help. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. . Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. FILTER SELECTION. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Seems expensive. Hughes Thompson. One of the important points that Tamiji brought up was the lack of a field flattener that works for the AT60ED. $69. Reviews. The 80-ED has a little bit of false color, but not bad, and. 00. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Reviews. Unboxing of Astro-Tech AT60ED APO (complete revie…Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky.