It is the premium design. The factory focuser wasn't bad but it isn't a Moonlite! Focuser has a 5" drawtube so any eyepiece, DSLR or dedicated Astro camera will come to focus. Total Integration Time 2. I happen to have the 2. This seems like the best value out there for a heavy duty mount (only $599). Ive viewed planets and DSOs. 95. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. Pockets arent that deep for a WO, TEC or Stellarvue or even a Tak. Just a heads up. Astro-Tech 0. I've taken many good images through it also. Add To Cart. Add to View. Much appreciated. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. ·. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. Male, focuser side thread outer diameter ~112. It's under $2k, and it's in stock. . Looks like a lot of scope for the money and purchasing it from Astronomics gets you a 2. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. 265. Nikon D5500 (modified) is an equipment item of class Camera on AstroBin equipment database. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Lum 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm Accessories Astro-Tech . · 950 views Hi everyone! I am looking for suggestions for my refractor. 8 FF/FR the corners of this are just plane bad. List:149. But really, I'm trying to say they're great. Add To Cart. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. For quick sessions, I prefer the portability of the 102 over my much heftier AT130EDT. William Optics GT81 81mm f/5. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. The Astro Professional 102 and 110. Astro-tech AT130 EDT - AstroBin Home / Explore / Groups / Astro-tech AT130 EDT Actions Sort images 12 120 A group created on 03/27/2022, owned by Trevor Bray, categorized as Specific to certain equipment . Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. Astro-Tech 0. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 ED Triplet OTA By jpelli April 28, 2020 in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups Followers 1 jpelli Members 0 11 Location: Pacific, MO Posted April 28, 2020 Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. 12" f/7 ED triplet . That means the scope will ride more. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. Comes with case, tube rings, Losmandy style dovetail, 2" to 1 1/4" reducer and focuser mounted finder shoe. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech AT152EDT on sale for $3495 - posted in Refractors : Looks like Astronomics has lowered the price of the AT152EDT from $4395 to $3495. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI6200MM Pro Mounts Astro-Physics 900GTO Filters Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 2" · Astronomik L-3 Luminance UV/IR Block 2" Accessories Primaluce Lab EAGLE4 · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 Software12 panel Heart and Soul - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Ok, here is my 12 panel mosaic of the heart and soul nebulas. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 6. Page 40 of 47 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I will continue to support Astronomics, since I know they try hard with the resources they have, and, like other vendors, are often at the mercy of the big telescope factories like Kunming United (Astro-Tech, TS-Optics, William Optics, Altair Astro,. The AT130EDT is the perfect size for my GEM45. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. Same fit and finish. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. Pier-Tech Inc. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. The Astro-Tech 130mm focuser has a 54mm x 0. Not available yet and no information on reducers. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Lenght Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS QHY268C Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v. I mainly like to do Astrophotography, of Nebula, and do my best to get 200% out of whatever I'm working with. 7" Focuser (APO130F7-DEL) Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Mounts Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Filters Astronomik MaxFR SII 36mm 6nm · Astronomik MaxFR OIII 36mm 6nm · Astronomik MaxFR H-Alpha 36mm 6nm AccessoriesPage 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech or Skywatcher ? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im expecting a 10 reflector and Im looking at the refractors. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · iOptron GEM45. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. AT130EDT just received, anybody else get one, eyepieces? - posted in Refractors : A few days ago I received an Astro-Tech ADT130EDT from Astronomics along with a field flattener and case. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. This was a vast improvement over the original 1. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. I. • a dual-speed 2. Vanguard. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 8X Reducer. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. Instrument is 13 months old lightly used and in excellent condition (There are two very minor, hard to find, superficial scratches on the focused housing laquer finish. Edited. A T 102 ED. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. RAKing and Castor like this Back to top #2107. Processed in PI with help from Topaz denoiser. Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. 8 reducer arrived Thursday). - 180 x 60-second exposures. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . AT80ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, and AT152EDT scopes. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. To our minds, that makes the Astro-Tech AT130EDT an exceptional value. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Chroma H-alpha 8nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma OIII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma SII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm Accessories Astro-Tech . CCD Filter Size Find the optimum filter size to avoid vignettingI'm excited because I have the Astro-Tech AT90CFT on order. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever find anything else let me know. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Should pair well with the cameras you mention too. Looking at the CGEM or EQ6 (hopefully find a lightly used one) and maybe the ieq45pro. Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. I broke out my Ioptron 4. The following is the description of the reducer and field flattener. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. Click here to create one For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. I had my Astro-Tech 8mm Barlow 2X to a 4mm and I was looking at Venus. Page 2 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : No question about reputation and pre-sales service. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study. I am still playing around with the blown out areas of R and Ha combinations around NGC 604 but enjoying how this one is coming out. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. APM-Telescopes. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. Books including Nightwatch and Backyard astronomer $5 each. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I started with the Sirius EQ mount and Orion ED80 combo, with and ASI1600-MM, and following the advice of many, upgraded my mount first. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. Page 47 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Juergen, any kind of counterweight for that setup? I dont doubt that the tripod and mount will carry the weight but the scope is way off center and some balancing weight on the opposite side of the mount might be helpful. The person there was really courteous and professional and I very much. Talk about a logistical nightmare. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. An Astro-Tech 45° viewingSome of the same scopes are also sold by Astro-Tech (CN sponsor Astronomics), Altair Astro, Stellarvue, and probably some I'm forgetting/don't know about. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. Depending on how much money I have available I am considering a Celestron C6-R ( C150 ) achromat, Astro-Tech AT130EDT APO triplet or if things are really good a Takahashi TOA130 triplet APO. 00. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · William Optics ZenithStar 81 / ZS81 Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts Losmandy G11 Filters Optolong L-eXtreme 2" Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Plus · ZWO EAF · Pegasus Power Box Micro Software Pixinsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses William Optics 50mm UniGuide Guiding Cameras ZWO. 12" f/7 ED triplet . The optics will be the same but things like focusers, rings, dovetails, and other. Setup for visual over the weekend and first clear skies was tonight. 30, 2016Page 2 of 3 - DPAC test of an Astro-Tech AT125EDL - posted in Refractors : These import scopes in general and Astro-Tech scopes in particular are very impressive - regardless of price point. While it may also work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. I have found a site that has. A. From what I have read about scopes like the TS 130 f/7 FPL-53 triplet, the optics can be quite good for quite a good price. -ZWO ASI2600MC Pro cooled camera-ZWO EAF focuser-Optolong L-Pro light polution filter-Pegasus Astro Mini Powerbox-Orion 60mm guide scope-Orion Starshoot autoguider-Controlled with a MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows Software-Sequence. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Using it primarily for imaging. One thing is for certain: there seem to be a vanishingly small numbers of reviews criticizing Astro-Tech scopes. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. I think we have the same laser-finder bracket. 5" focuser and the AT . I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are. Wind also shakes the devil out of. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. The 130edt is. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. If you add a reducer, to provide a wider field of view, the light is necessarily more "concentrated" towards. Add to View. . The problem is the AT130 focuser tube seems to have a 63mm diameter and I cannot find any adapter out there that goes from 63mm to 72mm. Astro-Tech 0. $199. 95 strehl or better optics. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. These appear to be identical to those offered by Astro-Tech, which are also branded elsewhere as GSO. On any refractor Ive used, the. Astro-Tech 0. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech AT152EDT on sale for $3495 - posted in Refractors : Looks like Astronomics has lowered the price of the AT152EDT from $4395 to $3495. Here's the link and the needed info is in the last paragraph of the full description. That price is almost too good to resist. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost. But really, I'm trying to. 4. Never shot through either of them. So, I was reading about some of you who use the Astro Tech telescopes from Astronomics and well, jumping up to the AT 130 EDT f/7 at $~2000. counterweights for visual. The. My question is, which of these would take the most advantage of the new camera? My initial reaction is the redcat because of how drastically different the focal length is to my 8"Edge, it would give me two very different rigs to cover. ) glass. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. Will Trion sky atlas laminated field edition. I am waiting for an Astro-Tech 1. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. 5 hours. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. Page 12 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im mount shopping now in anticipation for getting a 130mm next year. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. 7" focuser from an Astro-Tech 152mm f/8 EDT and fabricated by Parallax Instruments - Thanks Joe! - into the. An astrophotograph by Mike H on AstroBinPage 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech115edt - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I use a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color on my AT130EDT. Equipment Key. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT: Excessive Chromatic Aberration? - posted in Refractors : My AT130 shows significant CA with color cameras. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. $1,350 shipped in the lower 48 states. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. 0. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. Captured with NINA, astro tech at130edt, losmandy g11, asi294mmpro and zwo SHO filters. ( Astro-Tech) + 5mm spacer + QHY OAG-M (10mm) + 10mm spacer + filter wheel qhy3M(17. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. I am also able to get a nice flat field using the Hotech 2" flattener (SCA-FFT58) when I don't want to shorten the focal length. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe; ALH 85085. Astro-Tech AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 80mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 115mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 130mm, Stellarvue telescopes with the SV-F25B model focuser, Stellarvue SV70T f/6 APO Triplet,Page 28 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Well, my 115 arrived yesterday. 95 Sale: $95. com, create an. Anacortes Telescope. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. Since quite a few are now out there these days, I was wondering about folks experiences specifically with chromatic. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. $1000 for another 10mm? just wondering what the result would have been if you had used the 130 for same pic. 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. 4. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. We all have questions from time to time. That being said, if you get a lot of dew and your dew shield is badly. I am currently looking at the following as possible options: ASTRO-TECH AT80EDT F/6 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR OTA. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. 265. Page 1 of 2 - Fixed My Astro-Tech AT115EDT After Dropping It - posted in Refractors : Last September I had a accident with my AT115 which resulted in the objective being knocked out of collimation. Gear used: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm refractor 910mm FL, f/7 - aka Big Bertha Explore Scientific field flattener Celestron AVX equatorial mount ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color CMOS camera Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter Orion Starshoot Autoguider camera Orion 60mm guide scope ZWO autofocuser Acquisition software:. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. Teleskop-Service has a 130mm Photoline f/7 that looks almost the same as the AT130EDT, except. net. Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. 95 rated glass and 7. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. Edited by BFaucett, 06 July 2020 - 11:37 PM. ASTRO-TECH AT92 F/5. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. 9. Dates of Shoot: September 5th, 2015. • a. AT130EDT Focuser Position for Visual ? - posted in Refractors : Hi Folks, I was reading this older CN thread: +focus and started to wonder now if the AT130EDT will have enough outfocus travel to accommodate my favorite diagonal, a Baader T2 Zeiss Prism, when used visually. Moon phase: 59. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Astro-Tec AT130EDT focuser screws for mounting ZWO EAF. The important. 8 reducer/flattener. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. 8x Reducer/Flattener for 130 APO" printed on it and has a 2" nose piece with a larger thread which can connect directly to the original focuser draw tube or be used in a 2" visual back. T. Welcome to Astrotech. . Quick view. This topic has been archived. 75mm internal (female) thread. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 115EDT - am I the only one with this problem? - posted in Refractors : AT115EDT Repair I had called Astronomics about a month ago to ask about replacement parts for an AT115EDT. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. Same question. Per the Astronomics website, the correct spacing is 55mm for the FR/FF designed for the AT130EDT. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. Not really surprising, but I was a bit surprised that the Mak did not put up a better fight! In all honesty after the APO I would choose the 8″ SCT simply because it’s much lighter physically and cools faster than the Mak. Note the AstroTech ATH1 5" Vixen handle on top with the AstroTech 9" Vixen dovetail bar. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. 5mm). Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. Amazon affiliate links: Orion XT6 Telescope (new version as of 2022) Us. 1. Quick processing in Affinity Photo, still learning. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. The processing was done in PixInsight. Oiled triplet means only 2 air to glass surfaces which means less reliance on the optician to get 6 surfaces perfect - they only need to get 2 surfaces perfect. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Product Description. I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. QHY268C, Pegasus Focus Cube V2. My deepest Leo Triplet so far - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Last weekend I had the opportunity to finally observe and image from a dark rural site (SQM ~21. 2821 NW Market ST, STE A. Meade 6000 and Orion ION. (The Ritchey-Chrétien design is what’s used by the Hubble and most other large aperture professional instruments. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. I find these compound eyepieces with built-in Barlow sections at the input, like the AT Paradigms and their Agena Dual ED clones, the BST 58° Planetary and the TeleVue DeLites, do almost as well as Orthoscopics. Hmmm. The processing was done in PixInsight. I know solar imaging is a completely different technique. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. net. → Equipment Discussions. For photographic work, that scope apparently does well. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. The total. 5 hours. Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. Optional Astro-Tech Accessories: Astro-Tech makes 1/10th wave 1. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Build quality is very good: nice satin finish powder coat, smooth, robust focuser (that wont get touchy in the cold) with no backlash,. . Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. FrancescoAstro-Tech AT130EDT. Its performance was so well. Image Acquisition: Maxim DL, Processing, calibration and Stacking: CCDStack, Post Processing: PS CS5. Dust / Reflection Calculator. In this review, I will show y. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. Bortle 6. $50. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. 8 DOUBLET $1,695. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. Page 5 of 15 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Ron, congrats on the new AT130EDT! Re: dew strap, I prefer to put mine on the tube once the dew shield is fully extended. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. Page 11 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: I just finished all the 130s a few hours ago. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. The first attempt I used both the 12 pound Couter Weights but they were too close to the mount so I decided to try something else. You will not go wrong picking. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. Reviews. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . 67” and 2”. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. The performance of this Astro-Tech 130mm FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) triplet apochromatic refractor is superb, in keeping with Astro-Tech’s well-deserved reputation for producing optically and mechanically excellent optics. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. Share FOV. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Astro-tech AT130 EDT Join group Forum for all things and images of AT130 scopes Group forum 5 posts in 1 topics View all New topic Images AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 5 fully multicoated triplet optics using a Hoya FPL51-equivalent ED element. A fantastic scope nonetheless. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. A reducer produces a wider field of view.