Short and Sweet. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. The ED glass will show little if any CA. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. 5 degree or wider field of view (depending on your 2" eyepiece) in a 2" Diagonal; 2. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. An optional Celestron 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. I ordered an AT70ED. 95. 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. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. 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. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. $75. 25" dewshield extended. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. 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. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Clear skies, T. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Santa told me I deserved it. IMG 20230706 211622542. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 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 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. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. . Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. com and they have no idea. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. If you like manual focus that means you save that. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). 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. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. S. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. 95. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. For Sale. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. The scope weighs in at a light 3. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Smart Telescopes are a new category of digital telescopes controlled from a smartphone or tablet and use integrated image sensors, software, and optics to deliver unique and compelling. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Hopefully tonight will be first light. TV setup & connect with mounting. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. Page Count: 2. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. J. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 2. 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. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. 8" F/6 ED Refractor OTA • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser • 2" and 1. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Specs from the web site. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 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. Not getting any younger. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. Description. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Grab and go is why I got mine. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. 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. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. 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. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. And I thought As. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. Got the AT70ED yesterday. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. Both are probably overkill for what I want to do. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. Very nice. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. 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. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. 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. Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. Astrotech at70ed. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. 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. It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 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 may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. You got the $$ differences. Not all apo’s are created equal. 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. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 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. 95. The. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. For Sale. Steve Yates. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. The Long Story: I like refractors. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Then it was all apos. I'm not an imager but the AT60ED and the AT72EDII would probably be better for imaging as they both use FPL-53 glass while the AT70ED uses FK-61 glass. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. Astro-Tech . Telescope or lens This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. DSCN2744. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Just placed an order for an AT102ED, so I'm officially joining the club! I had a really difficult time deciding where to start in the Astro Tech lineup (so many good choices! If I had more space and were less frugally-inclined, I could see having a half dozen or so), but in the end decided the very-much lauded AT102ED was it. I always secretly wanted the AT92 which now is relegated to the history books if you want to buy a new one and this seems even better however time will. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . 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. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Page 17 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I had my AT70ED out Sunday afternoon for some white light solar observing and saw granulation, faculae, and the sunspots using this scope with a Thousand Oaks full aperture solar filter and Orion E Series zoom eyepiece at the 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm settings. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. 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. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Astro-Tech . 18 kg). 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 Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. zjc26138,. . Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . . The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. 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. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. Although its been listed out of stock for a. 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. I have several choices as: And I dont. Upload a User Manual. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. Best Telescopes to Buy. Refractors. Jon. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. Page 1 of 2 - Interpreting Refractor Star Tests - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I recently picked up an Astro-Tech 102EDL during Astronomics recent sale. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. 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. 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. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. AT80ED $399. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Grab and go is why I got mine. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. 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. Good reviews and very modest price. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. . Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. DSCN2747. . 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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 price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. 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. 800-422-7876. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. 7, 8. 93 · In stock. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. ), as well as my 52-year. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. For Sale. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. 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. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. . 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. Unistellar. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Dom Q. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Astro-Tech in the U. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. . 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. e. (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. 49 excluding VAT. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. . The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. The ring/clamshell is hinged. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Minor defect is a small paint chip. My grab-n-go rigs were an Astro-Tech AT70ED & Orion StarMax 90 on either a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi or Orion AstroView EQ3 for a while, but like you I wanted more aperture and higher quality optics. The widest field of view with a 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 95. October 2, 2023. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. 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. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. • dual-speed 2" Rack. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 49 excluding VAT. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. Brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA Refractor plus 0. The center its good optically, not great but unless you are using a small sensor DSLR/Astro camera smaller than a APS-C, you wont like the image quality. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. I know you get what you pay for, but I also cant justify spending over $500 on a hobby I might not be able to figure out lol. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 1 F/7 ED REFRACTOR from our friends at Astronmic this will feel in the gap between my 120mm orion st f/5 and my 127 Orion mak as far as a grab and go scope. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . Page 2 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : Well I just got on the list and ordered the AT90CFT. I also just ordered the AT70ED. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. 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. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. 95. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin.