This instrument is designed as. Page 2 of 2 - Questions for Owners and ex-Owners of the Astrotech 80ED - posted in Refractors : I image with a AT80ED, with the focal reducer/field flattener. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. It’s worth noting that the. How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and our pick of some of the best telescopes for astrophotography available. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. Meiresonne likes this. 11/10/2023 03:01PM. Same ratio applies if each is mated to a 0. Equipment: ASI2600MM-Pro Antlia 36mm 3nm Ha/OIII/SII Astrotech 60ed Astrotech . 11/10/2023 06:06PM. I have been. 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. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 2. Starizona Starizona HyperStar 14 v4 Standard NON-EDGE with. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. 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. Home /; Image / North America Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg) · Contains: 56 Cyg · 57 Cyg · B355 · IC 5070 · LBN 334 · LBN 338 · LBN 343 · LBN 348 · LBN 349 · LBN 350 · LBN 353 · LBN 354 · LBN 356 · LBN 359 · LBN 373 · LDN 933 · LDN 935 · NGC 6997 · NGC 7000 · North America Nebula ·. 5 version for a while). Tried a star reduction technique in GIMP using…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…I’m using the Baader Q turret with the Baader Classic Orthos. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard. 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. 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. All the best!Hubble Optics 5-star Artificial Stars features five bright white LEDs with 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns). Thank you @peter k! My goal is to pit it against my other two refractors in a 2 against 1 competition. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. Possible a bit over emphasized. 50 (ex. Still trying to find the “sweet spot” settings on PHD2 to improve tracking during long…Astro-tech 60ED with FPL53 glass (like new condition) Astro-tech . So don't be a stranger. 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. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. That being said, I do have a 76 DCUQ. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Vostok 1. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. . 8 focal reducer/field flattener at f4. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. 9. 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, how the camera will image while in Arizona with no filter in. It’s $949. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETGetLeadsFast, LLC. For Sale. The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a superb grab-and-go visual scope, a fine wide-field astrograph, and a daytime spotting scope. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 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. 25" 8 Position: Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI183M-Cool: ZWO ASI183M-Cool:AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. I use it with a astrotech 60ED. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Just for fun I set up my ASI224 with the fish eye lens and tried out HandyAVI to see what I could catch on the 14th which was to be the peak nite. I will be traveling out to Arizona. 265. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. Opinions on the AstroTech 60ED please. 73x human eye. 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. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope refractor is superb for guiding long-exposure DSLR and CCD astrophotos. 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 is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. Primarily visual, but some imaging/EAA. 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. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. 5x reducer (on the refractor, the Newtonian could not do it). An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 8mm, 15. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. 25" dewshield extended. Originally discovered in 1781, M106 was not added. F/5, 300mm. 25 pounds, this super compact telescope is a great tool to have whether it is your main. It's better for astro than most camera lenses are without being stupid expensive. It won’t come to focus with a 2" diagonal but will with a 1. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. One night, an explosion in the night sky brings townspeople out to search for something more. Here is my history. Free Contiguous US Shipping. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. I got an AstroTech 60ED and the . Astro Tech 60ED is for wide field EAA using my Lodestar X2 mono camera. 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 f/5. 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. 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. 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. But they also make the Evoguide 50ED a rather expensive guiding scope. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. The optical tube measures 9. I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Here is my second test of new x0. William Optics z61 with field flattener. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. Manufacturer. You can get complete N5100 or N100 systems in the $200 to $230 range. I will use it with a 1. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. It's all a compromise between lightweight portability and light gathering ability. Home /; Image / M31 Andromeda Galaxy - 2 Pane Mosaic Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Andromeda (And) · Contains: Andromeda Galaxy · M 110 · M 31 · M 32 · NGC 205 · NGC 221 · NGC 224 · The star νAndAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinGetting plate-solving status, please wait. 6- Altair Starwave Ascent 102ED F/1122 - The planet killer outstanding high magnification performance. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Your Price: $419. Possible a bit over emphasized. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 2 is performed from noisy measurements involving derived quantities related to φ(ρ,θ,t) through the operator G with additive noise η(ρ,t) in Eq. Or get something cheaper like an Astrotech 60ED. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. Something out of this world. - posted in Refractors : First off thank you in advance to anyone that comments on this. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. UPC. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 8 focal reducer/field flattener at f4. While the Astro Tech 66 is no competition for the hight priced / higher quality true APO’s, you will get very pleasing images both visually and with CCD / DSLR cameras. 95. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 00 £806. The AT 60EDs are back in stock!Page 2 of 9 - Are “Spotting Scopes” a good alternative to short refractors? - posted in Refractors : Kowa Prominar’s, Leica’s, Swarovski’s are big bucks for sure. 9)^2, or 0. . 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. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseStarwave ASCENT 60ED Refractor MG32 Guider, GPCAM and 0. I have a explore scientific exos nano mount , a raspberry pi 4, and some motors. This was with an Astrotech 60ED in white light with a 7mm Nagler type 1. 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. 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. Shipping and handling. The optical tube measures 9. 8, 288mm as well as a Samyang 135mm EF lens with ASI2600MC. As per their current webpage on this Astrotech AT80ED uses FK-61 ED glass but they do not mention the second glass. + FREE Shipping. 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 Backfocus Question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I just received a brand new AT60ED today which I purchased hoping to upgrade the guidescope I was using. The Evoguide 50ED is a guiding scope that effectively is an apochromatic doublet refractor, featuring a precise helical focuser. Thank you Jeremy. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for ED60 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. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 5x APS-C sensor. I wanted to get my feet wet with a budget scope and wanted more focal length (and a conventional focuser) than the ubiquitous redcat. 00. Hello guys. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. Astro-Tech. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. Help 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. 00. Ryzen 5 systems (would get at least the 5500U) starting around $275. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. $139. 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. 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. However they are very different by design. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…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. 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. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. Reviews. 5. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. Astro-Tech 80ED Refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Please help me decide between the Orion EON 80 mm ED Doublet APO refractor and the Astro-Tech AT80 ED refractor. 25 pounds all together. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. My set up cost me about 1600. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Spencer-3D. The new 72mm should not show this though from Astrotech I would guess. You get a single ring with a. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. Theres a couple of dust spots in the lens but doesn't affect imaging and some marks on the dovetail. I thought most t-rings were at 9. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. 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. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). checked today on Amazon to see if they were offering any SV 503s for Prime day and still the only one available is the 60ED with no special prime deal. I will be traveling out to Arizona. Needs a good home. So don't be a stranger. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. You can read more about the continuing fallout between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge. 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. If you have a bulky wobbly mount your backpacking and viewing experience will be awfully frustrating. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 800-422-7876. Page 1 of 3 - Need advise on whether to keep Achro or get an APO. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. I have taken multiple photos of the moon, m3 and m51 and although my photos may lack technical merit, it has. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. AT60ED vs. 67 (ex. Add to cart. Anyone an idea at what time frame this is? Im going on a holiday in the middle of july and i would like the have the telescope before that time so i can take it with meThe distance needed is 54. I like deep-sky. ZWO EAF. A favorite. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. Despite a small number of subs, I was able to produce a respectable image of M63, the Sunflower Galaxy, helped in large part by a surprisingly clear nite (Bortle 6). Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinPartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Add to cart. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. Now some tubes will need a little extra felt, like the Astro-Tech 60ED. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. This Astro-Tech AT102ED refractor has: • 102mm f/7 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Plus I’m trying to save up for a HEQ-5 Pro. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. The Rokinon 135 is pretty popular around here and you can find those for under $300 all day long. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED. These seem to aways be out of stock so if you are looking for one, you can get this new one at a discounted price. Theres a couple of dust spots in the lens but doesn't affect imaging and some marks on the dovetail. Aurora. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. 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. Looking for a focal reducer/field flattener. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Add To Cart. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 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. Product Description. $632 CAD. Stacked 50 subs x 120s. It’s $949. I think the color correction will be very similar, but the difference is the native speed. Stars are generally small with an even focused field across the QHY8. Note that the Orion is an. Had clear skies after some T-storms rolled thru earlier so was able to capture 53 60s lights using ASI 533 MC with the C8. 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…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…Astrotech 60ed Astrotech . I am open to a challenge. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…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. in tandem with the MiniBorg 60ED for convenient RACI star hopping. The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and backpack scope with its compact lightweight design, helical focuser, and simple mounting requirements. This enables you to star-test virtually any telescope, regardless of aperture size, focal ratio, distance, and lighting conditions. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. 8X reducer/field flattener. I started out by getting a Celestron Omni XLT 102 on a CG-4 GEM mount package to see if this is. Focal Ratio: f/6. This scope seemed to fill the bill. MPN. 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. Desert Sky Astro Products. Just for fun I set up my ASI224 with the fish eye lens and tried out HandyAVI to see what I could catch on the 14th which was to be the peak nite. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts;. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 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…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. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. 59. 265. 00. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. Is there really no difference between the astrotech At60ed and the Williams zenith star 61? The price is almost double. . I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. Astro Tech 60mm . Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PlayStation and PC/MAC*. The field is very large and with a focal reducer such as the WO 0. You save. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. so in reality you really need some additional things with the quark to get all you can out of it. The TV-85 is a great scope for astronomy with it's increased light gathering but too big and heavy to carry. Sky plot. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Imaging CamerasI enjoyed Glens ed60 unboxing and am tempted to buy a small refractor like that. – Approx. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. However they are very different by design. 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. Choose an option. com. $139. In particular, the 7mm model is actually an 8mm as has been reported on CN for the 7mm astrotech model. The Astro-Tech 1. Optional Finderscope: 9x50 focusing objective (206. 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. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. Astro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. 5). You're gonna want the flattener. 8mm so, if so, you are already too long before adding spacers. 25" diagonal has state-of-the-art 46-layer dielectric mirror coatings for a full 99% reflectivity. 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. . 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. This is a great little portable package. . This will be for visual use; no photography planned at this time. The SharpStar 65Q is a Quadruplet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. . Although its been listed out of stock for a. The dual speed 10:1 2″ rack and pinion compression ring focuser. 33 (ex. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Canon 60D (Ha Mod) / AstroTech 60ED iOptron CEM25P / ASIAIR (v1) ASI120MM-S / 30F4 Mini Guide Scope 46*300 Sec. For Sale. Add To Cart. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 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…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…The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. 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. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 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. 05mm x 12. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. To sum it up, the most desirable features of the Hypercam IMX183 camera are: - 20mp resolution SONY Exmor R Back Side Illuminated IMX183 CMOS sensor. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. It will not work on all of them however. F/5, 300mm. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 00. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. 25-inch adaptor. Brand. Officially, the added goodies are there to give you tighter stars for superior guiding capabilities. 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. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. 3") in outer diameter. They produce this scope for a variety of brands, including TS optics, apertura, and astrotech. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing. Astro-Tech . As a camera I have a canon 60D and my mount is a skywatcher. A faster lens doesn't have to be uber-expensive. Sky plot. I do have an Astrotech 60ED I keep for many purposes (solar, spotting scope, ultimate portability). Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. Seems expensive. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. 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. 90. 6mm focal length). VAT) By astronomers for astronomers, Altair sells leading astronomy telescopes cameras mounts and accessories. Dedicated 0. ) Sky Watcher Pro 100ED is for planetary and solar viewing. #1 johnjohn Sputnik topic starter Posts: 29 Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Posted 30 December 2017 - 09:41 AM Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. When I. It is not for magnification and the intended use is a more general one. M106 Galaxy Group. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. Refractors. 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. For example, the fully-multicoated. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Initial testing with the ASI camera. 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. The Astrotech using FK-61 and the ascent using FPL-51 both very fine scopes. 25" one with that scope. My current eyepieces include an astrotech 38mm 70deg FOV; astrotech 22mm 70deg FOV; Meade 26mm plossl 60deg FOV; and a Meade 8mm ultra wide 82deg FOV. but somewhat accurate. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5.