Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. AT102ED $599. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. October 2, 2023. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Sold Out. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). The optics on both are excellent for the price. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . I bought it from Highpoint. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. I have an ED80 and really like it. 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. 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). 93 · In stock. By Ed Ting. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. It is the same mechanism as our. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. Cheers! Bob F. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. AT102ED. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . . Reviews. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. 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. Named a Sky & Telescope Hot Product of the Year for 2010, the Astro-Tech photographic field flattener reduces the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. Unistellar. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. 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. For example, the fully-multicoated. 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. . just saying. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. For Sale. 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. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. 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). Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Add To Cart. 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. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. If you get a. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. For Sale. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. 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 Astro-Tech line. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Not a winter warrior. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. 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. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 7, 8. Re: AT70ED. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. Shipped in original tripled box. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. I'll pay shipping CONUS. Minor defect is a small paint chip. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. Shipped in original tripled box. Re: AT70ED. Attached Thumbnails. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. 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. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. 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 . Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. 49 excluding VAT. 2. Then it was all apos. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750 The SvBony is not bad, but the AT is better. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. Overall Im pleased with. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. $2,428 $1,777. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. . And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. 7, 6. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 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. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. zjc26138,. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. J. Astro-Tech in the U. JPG Little brother. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. eps; AT66ED_2. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. Telescope or lens This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. And today at 1:00PM. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. 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. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. I will list all Astro Tech. The EDL line. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. These small Astrotech. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. Best Telescopes to Buy. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It puts up nice sharp images, of course, but theres not much detail and the picture gets really dim if you pump up the magnification to try to see more detail. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. IMG 20230706 211622542. • a rotating dual-speed 2. An optional Celestron 1. An optional Celestron 1. . The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. Steve Yates. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. Hopefully tonight will be first light. I also just ordered the AT70ED. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. I placed my order for a CEM70G - posted in Mounts: So yesterday at 2:15PM I called up Astronomics, my favorite astro vendor, and ordered a CEM70G. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. 2 images, 0 comments Last upload: 19 Feb 2022 - 22:35 Manfrotto 3021PRO. The widest field of view with a 1. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Save $70. It has really nice capabilities. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. 95. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. zjc26138,. (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. 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. 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 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Page Count: 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). 70mm-90mm refractor options. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Jon. AT80ED $399. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. Astro-Tech . I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. Houston Astronomical Society (link) scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. 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. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. 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. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. 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. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. 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. 3 in stock. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). . $75. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. Santa told me I deserved it. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. 7, 6. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 25" dewshield extended. 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. The Wizard and Mr. 95. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. Got the AT70ED yesterday. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. 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. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. Here is an AT60ED. - 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. Specs from the web site. Unistellar. 8" f/6 ED. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. This could go in a number of different forums. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. 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. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. 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. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. Grab and go is why I got mine. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. It will not work on all of them however. 49 excluding VAT. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. ") at 15mm. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. (I think), and IMHO if the 4000 is rated for less it’s probably not going to work out very well for your AT70ED. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. • 2" and 1. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. But apparently, based on. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. $139. and the tripod for 24 lbs. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. The Astro-tech has a quality rack and pinion focuser, that's a plus, camera angle rotator, sliding dew shield, the good glass, the nicer build.