The optical tube measures 9. Redcat 51 With ASI585MC. Looking for better quality eyepieces - posted in Eyepieces: Hi everyone, I own a SCT Meade 10 LX200 f/10 2500mm focal length. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. 265. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Focal Ratio: f/6. I've owned a lot of telescopes, and am presently satisfied with the 11 I have: Astro-Physics 155mm f/9 EDT refractor. This l. Anyways, if you know anyone in your area with a newer AstroTech (60ED, 72EDII, 115EDT, maybe others) or a WO ZS61 you could check if their VB fits. Yea but how much vs a nice small 80mm +/- refractor vs the capabilities ?Help with mounting guide scope to AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Purchased a Astrotech AT60ED, and just curious on how you all attached a guide scope/camera to your scopes. Borg 60ED (#6260) 2" Eyepiece holder M (#7505) M57 to M57 ADII (#7458) M57 Helical Focuser S (#7757) Focal Reducer 0. I will be bringing my set up astrotech 60ed asi 120 mini szbony guide scope asi air plus star adventurer pro 2 canon T3i Ha mod where I live I use a L-enhance filter, I am not sure,. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. observing and planetary about equally well. . Conveniently lightweight and compact, this Apertura 60 mm f/6 Doublet APO Refractor Telescope is a highly versatile instrument that works as a travel scope, guide scope,. Originally discovered in 1781, M106 was not added. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. My set up cost me about 1600. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. 95. 61EDPH is douplet without FPL-53 glass, don't have time to look into details yet but expecting some blue halo in focus under high magnification compare to triplet with FPL-53 glass. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. 5kg (including ring and rear camera-rotator). Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. With revolutionary design, advanced acoustics and ergonomic comfort, A50 Wireless + Base. Possible a bit over emphasized. The AT70ED has a very good construction, specially the focuser: very solid, robust, precise, smooth and confortable to use. Tech Details. New Scope - Full Moon - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I got myself a portable imaging setup. Sharpstar 0. Histogram. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. Astro-Tech AT102ED for mostly visual grab-and-go use, or wide field visual at dark sky sites. . 1. 9)^2, or 0. My vote would be for the AT80EDT. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Something out of this world. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. 00 £806. Astromelb. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. It can't be used visually. Black/Grey. 59. 95. $139. . I am not yet a full year into imaging with the scope. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. 5 version for a while). Plus when using with mono camera the inference is pretty bad . Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts;. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. This l. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. I'm still kinda new to taking photos but the moon is my target to practice on until i get better then move onto more deep sky stuff. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. Here is an image I did about two years ago with my SV50 and the Astro-Tech field flattener under poor, red-zone, light-polluted skies. Budget was a key factor for me so getting one of those new goto mounts is out of the question for the time being. Page 2 of 2 - Has anyone tried the Sky Rover 60mm f6 ED? - posted in Refractors : Just in case others may come across this thread, kunming United optics are the manufacturer. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. ASTRO-TECH 60MM PHOTOGUIDE REFRACTOR "The new Astro-Tech AT60GS 60mm guidescope with upgraded helical focuser makes highly accurate autoguiding of deep space astrophotos affordable for any astrophotographer. Portable Astrograph. First scope figured I’d stay smaller than the 72. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been a visual observer for years and am finally ready to purchase some gear to begin imaging. $999. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 00. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 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. - 5440 x 3648 active pixels in a 13. Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Mounts iOptron. 6mm focal length). William Optics RedCat 51. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. William Optics RedCat 51. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than. Thank you @peter k! My goal is to pit it against my other two refractors in a 2 against 1 competition. . iOptron iOptron 6-inch F/4 Imaging Newtonian iEAF compatible - 6311. but somewhat accurate. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing • 2” and 1. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. But they also make the Evoguide 50ED a rather expensive guiding scope. Every other one I have owned has shown almost zero CA (especially in focus): TV85, Vixen 81s, 103s, 130SS, Astrotech 60ED, TeleVue 60mm, William Optics Zenithstar FD 80mm. Sharpstar 76mm f/5. I am not clear how the more expensive triplet like the Sharpstar or Radian would be better, given the positive reviews of the lack of color shift in the AT telescope. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. The field is very large and with a focal reducer such as the WO 0. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. This instrument is designed as. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. and there may be another scope by another vendor out there. Was reading on here where people said you do not want to attach your guide scope to the finder shoe, and just curious as to why not and what to. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope refractor is superb for guiding long-exposure DSLR and CCD astrophotos. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. A favorite. Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. $139. I had a great impression of this scope but I have to say in person the scope is even more impressive than I had anticipated -- it is really. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. My set up consist of a Astrotech 60ED, Stellarvue M2C mount and a Gitzo series 5 tripod. Focal lengths are 560. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. 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. 2mm x 8. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. It will not work on all of them however. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. Started my uphill journey in astrophotography about a year ago focusing initially on planetary imaging. Seems expensive. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with built in rotator. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin60ed. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Looks like a mix-up in the descriptions. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. (Astrotech), the controversial William Optics (though only as a last resort due to their high prices), or even directly from the manufacturer if you can speak Chinese (on TaoBao. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. 00 €. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. Officially, the added goodies are there to give you tighter stars for superior guiding capabilities. Remove ads . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. AT60ED vs. I think the color correction will be very similar, but the difference is the native speed. 5 and F6 versions. but somewhat accurate. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. 7x reducer, 55-58mm to use a 0. 25" dewshield extended. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. This Astro-Tech AT102ED refractor has: • 102mm f/7 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Petert913 replied to the topic and said that he uses his with a 2-inch diagonal. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. Looks like. This would make sense as a 60 & 65 Quad would seem to be a little too similar, and Morton you are. Seeing the time of the Big Bang is not going to happen, neither will it happen on any other scope anyone has. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. Vostok 1. Wanted. Same ratio applies if each is mated to a 0. They produce this scope for a variety of brands, including TS optics, apertura, and astrotech. I was very excited - until I opened the box to inspect my new telescope. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. If it is the AT 66ED (not the 60ED) there should be a ring already on the scope and a shoe that takes a 1/4-20 screw. I recently upgraded my rig to a C8 & AVX mount and have started to “dabble” in DSO imaging. $632 CAD. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. weight 1. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET AstroTech 60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts Orion Atlas EQ-G (NEQ6). Page 1 of 3 - Astrotech ED series - 72mm or 80mm? - posted in Refractors : Im trying to decide between a 72mm and 80mm doublet Astrotech ED series. 4 hours 15 minutes (Ha 3nm Chroma) 6 hours 55 minutes (Sii 3nm Chroma) 6 hours 55 minutes (Oiii 3nm Chroma) 2 hours 30 minutes (Nii 3nm Chroma) 7 hours 20 minutes (Ha 36mm unmounted ZWO)This was done with an AstroTech 60ED, the new scope on the second dec clamp, my SX694C, and one of those insanely expensive Radian narrowband filters for osc cameras. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. VAT) By astronomers for astronomers, Altair sells leading astronomy telescopes cameras mounts and accessories. I have tried imaging with it, but the focuser is not up to the job (not repeatable enough to automate). Captured the Bubble nebula with AT60ED & ASI 533 MC in Ha. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. 50 (ex. The rings only weigh 5 oz. Things get a bit dim at high power, and resolution of course. 3D Printed. Is there really no difference between the astrotech At60ed and the Williams zenith star 61? The price is almost double. 8X, focal length drops to 320mm @ f4. 英田60ed. Here is my history. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. 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. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 66ED -- first impressions - posted in Refractors : I finally picked up an Astro-Tech 66ED this week from Astronomics and have been playing with it much of the past couple days. Buying a widefield refractor - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I am looking for a new smaller widefield refractor for astrophotography. I will use it with a 1. 00. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard. The Ultimate Kit for the Apertura 60 mm Doublet RefractorIncludes a Full-Frame Field Flattener and 32 mm Guidescope. USD $19. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. ASTRO-TECH AT102EDL Review: An Affordable, Versatile, Amazing Tele…The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 5 compared to the usual F6 (TS sold the F5. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Astro-Tech . The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. In Stock. 8x Reducer / Flattener. 13-01-2016, 12:32 PM. You can still get good images, but you would need to. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. the flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. – 23cm length, dewshield retracted, 30cm extended. You're gonna want the flattener. I have been very impressed with my modest optics thus far and have. Looking for a focal reducer/field flattener. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. New for 2021. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. price is 300 dollars shipped in CONTUS. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. . With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. 00. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. The Astro-Tech. I have the Vixen 4mm coming as well that fills the disk to the limb according. In particular, the 7mm model is actually an 8mm as has been reported on CN for the 7mm astrotech model. Reviews. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea…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. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. The Long Story: I like refractors. Budget was a key factor for me so getting one of those new goto mounts is out of the question for the time being. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected] Deciding on Dual-band Filter - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, My current set up are Explore Scientific ED80 at f6, 480mm & Astrotech 60ED with 0. It won’t come to focus with a 2" diagonal but will with a 1. Sun 9-26-2021 White Light - posted in Sketching: Not very active today. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. When I had my Takahashi FC76dcu, it too tested the same. Former President Trump on Monday hired white collar defense attorney Todd Blanche to lead his legal team ahead of his arraignment in New York City, Fox News Digital has learned. I have taken multiple photos of the moon, m3 and m51 and although my photos may lack technical merit, it has. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. William Optics z61 with field flattener. This is one premium-quality diagonal that doesn't happen to be priced like one - and it's still a hot product for many observers. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 001at60ed. Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. Astro-Tech AT80 - posted in Refractors : My Astro-Tech AT80 arrived on Wednesday, along with the Astro-Tech 2-inch Dielectric diagonal. 3. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal. 76X imaging time of the ZS81. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Like I have an astrotech 60ed which has a focal length of 360mm at f/6 and it works really really well. Astromart Customer Service. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. Note that the Orion is an. • 2" and 1. . Page 1 of 3 - Need advise on whether to keep Achro or get an APO. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. • durable nylon soft carry case. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. . AT60 ED AstroTech 60ed Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5 (modified) Mounts Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Software Open PHD Guiding Project PHD2 · O'Telescope BackyardEOS Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Svbony 60mm guidescope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MCAmateur Astronomy. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 8mm, 15. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin2 vs 1: Astro-Tech 102ED Initial Impressions and Casual Backyard Shoot Out - posted in Refractors : Yesterday I took delivery of a beautiful AT102ED, my first ED scope. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchLooking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Here is my second test of new x0. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. The optical tube measures 9. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. 8X focal reducer/field flattener (like new condition) 3D printed Bahtinov focusing mask (like new condition) Rings and 3D printed risers with riser bolts 32mm Astrotech. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. 29 best telescopes for astrophotography 2023. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. . 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of. Partial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET[Archive] Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. 33 (ex. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : My Astrotech AT72EDII shows identical diffraction rings inside and outside of focus when using an artificial star and a #58 green filter. 首先，第一个，必须是英田60ed 。 因为，这是国产小口径高素质天文镜的开端。 英田60ed当年的广告宣传图. 5 to f/7 or so. 00. Buyer take care of. The foam conversion is not pretty but it safely holds the entire set up in a easy to carry case. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. - Extremely low read noise enabling deepsky lucky imaging and very. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. You can get complete N5100 or N100 systems in the $200 to $230 range. It’s $949. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. As per their current webpage on this Astrotech AT80ED uses FK-61 ED glass but they do not mention the second glass. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. 15 dark/flat/bias. Yes it is a nice guidescope, and sometimes it will be used in that capacity, but unlike most guidescopes this one has an FPL-53 objective and an imaging focuser. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. ZWO EAF. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nmZWO ASI2600MC Pro / AstroTech 60ED Optolong L-eXtreme 2" iOptron GEM45 ZWO ASIAIR PRO Stack/Edit AstroPixelProcessor / Pixinsight / Photoshop Bortle 2-3 Location Har Ha'Negev, Israel Timelapse from that night: 6 Hours MilkyWay TImelapse. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction. The Rokinon 135 is pretty popular around here and you can find those for under $300 all day long. Possible a bit over emphasized. At 288mm focal length with the reducer/corrector. The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. This was with an Astrotech 60ED in white light with a 7mm Nagler type 1. Guided with the AT60 & ASI224 which looked good graphically but v…My setup us an astrotech 60ED with 2x Barlow to a T ring then a canon rebel t6i DSLR at 1/250. Free Contiguous US Shipping. Got it as the set with the turret and the eyepieces. Add to registry. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. And I thought As. Astro-Tech . ASTRO-TECH . The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. + FREE Shipping. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. 73x human eye. makes it very hard to get full solar shots with it. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin18 Nov 2023. New Scope - Full Moon - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I got myself a portable imaging setup. I like both the build and look of it, and the functionality of the rack and pinion focuser, but Im having a problem that Ive never experienced before with any finderscope or guidescope, namely, reaching focus. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. I got an AstroTech 60ED and the . I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. The rings have a 79mm internal diameter designed to fit the Radian 61mm refractor, but will also fit any refractor with a 79mm OD tube. Tried a star reduction technique in GIMP using…But the mount and tripod are the most important part of your set up. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. 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. We all have questions from time to time. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER FOR THE 60ED OPTICAL TUBES. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. With regards to filter choices, lots of great advice here. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. This is a great little portable package. 00 £958. 6 with 0. I contacted them last. 265. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. I use it with a astrotech 60ED. That being said, I do have a 76 DCUQ. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . 25″ with it fully extended. Brand. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. It’s worth noting that the. " . Fun to view with.