Brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA Refractor plus 0. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. Pier-Tech Inc. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. 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). Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Not so much in the US. edge HD. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. 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. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. (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. Not getting any younger. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Astro-Tech in the U. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 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. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 800-422-7876. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. Images reduced for web site. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. An awesome little combination for wide field views. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 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. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 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. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. For Sale. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. AT66ED_1. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 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. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. Short and Sweet. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. . Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. zjc26138,. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. The Astro-tech has a quality rack and pinion focuser, that's a plus, camera angle rotator, sliding dew shield, the good glass, the nicer build. It can't be used visually. 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. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. I also plan to do some. arXiv:1810. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. 49 excluding VAT. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. just saying. 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. Absolutely. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. 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. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. 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. 5 degree or wider field of view (depending on your 2" eyepiece) in a 2" Diagonal; 2. 2 mm closer in than the center. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. 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. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. 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. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 7, 8. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. 95. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Page 1 of 2 - AT80EDT versus AT80EDL - posted in Refractors : Happy Holidays, all: Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a smaller 80mm refractor. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. 7, 6. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. Brands / Companies 929. com and they have no idea. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. If not new, then here on the Cloudy Nights classifieds. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. • a rotating dual-speed 2. ”. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . 5, 9,. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. I will list all Astro Tech. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. It was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. I placed my order for a CEM70G - posted in Mounts: So yesterday at 2:15PM I called up Astronomics, my favorite astro vendor, and ordered a CEM70G. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Although its been listed out of stock for a. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. The Wizard and Mr. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. 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. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. I'm. 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. . You got the $$ differences. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. 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. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. J. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Baader 2" Contrast Booster Omega 2" DGM NPB CVLife red & green MRF Apache 4800 hardcaseOne option you might consider is the relatively new and less expensive Astro-Tech AT70ED:. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. Easily confused, but not the same. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 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. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . 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. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. e. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. These small Astrotech. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. For. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. 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. 8 (166) · USD 21. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. A 2” Astro-Tech dielectric diagonal,which will be a perfect mate, Looking at the horizontal photo here: upper right is a Russell Optics (RO) 8-16mm. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. Attached Thumbnails. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. I changed the dovetail to the "stepped" A-P version (originally for. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. Save $70. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. 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 AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. 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. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. For Sale. 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. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. What do I need for an all round. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 95 system. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. But apparently, based on. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. Long focal ratio, the Pentax lens. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 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. Page Count: 2. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. 5" 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. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). 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'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. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I couldn't pass it up. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Wanted. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. Reactions: Tracy. . 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. Gotta love the Porter. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. 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. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. 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. 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. Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. 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. 00. Henault-Brunet´ et al. 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. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. TV setup & connect with mounting. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Description. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. • a camera angle adjuster. Dom Q. Was looking to possibly get something that. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. • durable nylon soft carry case. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. BRCoz and BFaucett. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs.