09/08/2023 01:57PM. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Santa told me I deserved it. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 95 system. From all the review it seem this is one fine. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). So as an astrophotographer from New Zealand, how am I supposed to get my hands on one of these scopes??This is the first completed image from my Astro-Tech AT70ED playtest. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. Not so much in the US. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. 5 mon. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. TV setup & connect with mounting. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. 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. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 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. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 93 · In stock. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Description. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Hopefully tonight will be first light. 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Big girl. The Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. I was planning to get more serious about learning astrophotography this year so I was looking to upgrade the focuser of my Orion ED80 to a Moonlite or Feathertouch. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. 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. 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. 8 (166) · USD 21. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. 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. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 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. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. Top. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. While the classic ED80 F7. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 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. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. $2,428 $1,777. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. 4. AT70ED $299. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. . Not getting any younger. Then it was all apos. . --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. . Save $70. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. For. Investing in the best telescope for astrophotography will bring the wonders of the night sky closer, and open the doors to creative deep-heaven imaging. 05167v2 [astro-ph. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. eps; AT66ED_2. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. Page 112 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : So Ive had my 130EDT for a few days now and although I havent imaged through it yet, Ive been using it visually, in fact Im looking through it now, pointing it at some bring stars. Although its been listed out of stock for a. 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. Astro. . It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. IMG 20230706 211622542. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. 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 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. The Wizard and Mr. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening. 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: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Good reviews and very modest price. Add To Cart. For Sale. I too ordered an AT70ED today and Fedex indicates a delivery this Saturday!! The last time I had an Astro-Tech scope was back in the late 2000's when they were first introduced and they were superb even back then!! I will be using mine for trips to my dark sky observing location 35 minutes SW of my home. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. This is a very good value unit. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. If you get a. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750 The SvBony is not bad, but the AT is better. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. Not so much in the US. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. And today at 1:00PM. The EDL line. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. com and they have no idea. 95. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Not getting any younger. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. 2 mm closer in than the center. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . 49 excluding VAT. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. The Long Story: I like refractors. Optics are sharp. I also just ordered the AT70ED. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. 800-422-7876. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. 7, 6. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. This AT70ed is similarly well built and very nice to hold and look at - just what I was imagining as the scope to pair up with my recently acquired C5. 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. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. It can't be used visually. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. 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. Brands / Companies 929. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. . Good reviews and very modest price. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. It’s $949. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 2 V. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 1 images, 0 comments. ago. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. This could go in a number of different forums. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. It won't be perfect but will get me started. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. 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. For Sale. It wasn't really the right time for deep sky imaging because full moon was right in the middle of the holiday, but the mount seemed quite happy carrying that and my 450D. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Gotta love the Porter. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. 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. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Very nice. 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. . To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. 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. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. Wanted. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. Jon. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element • a rotating dual-speed 2. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. Pier-Tech Inc. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Sold Out. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. For example, the fully-multicoated. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. ") at 15mm. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. is damaged, which can happen with any micro-focuser, in normal times you can buy a $60 two speed upgrade kit from Agena-Astro that includes the micro-focuser and pinion. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Agreed. Email me if you want the full sized. Dom Q. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. 7, 6. AT80ED $399. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. 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. Attached Thumbnails. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. AT66ED_1. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. arXiv:1810. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. 1. Minor defect is a small paint chip. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. No color even on Venus at high powers. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. Open the PDF directly: View PDF .