It comprises 78x180 taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera through a Vixen SD81S II refractor. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Originally discovered in 1781, M106 was not added to. 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. 800-422-7876. 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 wanted to use it with my ASI533MC and modded APS/C DSLR for wide field imaging. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea… Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Did I make a good choice for the $369 US price? Since I'm on a tight Astro budget due to many reasons like many others here. Bahtinov Focus Mask for Telescope - Astro Tech 60ED SLIDE ON. 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. 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. Astromart. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. For Sale. 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. 9)^2, or 0. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope refractor is superb for guiding long-exposure DSLR and CCD astrophotos. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been a visual observer for years and am finally ready to purchase some gear to begin imaging. 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. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. Was reading on here where people said you do not want to attach your guide scope to the finder shoe, and just curious as to why not and what to. 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. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. Product Description. The AT-60ED is more robust, heavier, and will carry your night vision device much better with it's. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. 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. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences ! While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Borg 60ED (#6260) 2" Eyepiece holder M (#7505) M57 to M57 ADII (#7458) M57 Helical Focuser S (#7757) Focal Reducer 0. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed 2. 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. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. 3") in outer diameter. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. The AT-60ED is more robust, heavier, and will carry your night vision device much better with it's R&P. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin60ed. Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. You can learn more about the. 80mm. 265. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 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 ·. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin18 Nov 2023. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. Reviews. Decent 2" rack and pinion focuser with sufficient focus travel. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Beautiful TAKAHASHI FC-76 MC APO OTA (76/600mm) w/6x30 finder & clamshell. 00. Astro-Tech. I am selling a very nice sample of AT 60ED doublet APO. Backfocus adjustment on the ATR8 focal reducer - posted in Refractors : Hi there I have an Astro tech 60ED scope and recently purchased an ATR8 0. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Starizona Starizona HyperStar 14 v4 Standard NON-EDGE with. Page 2 of 2 - Has anyone tried the Sky Rover 60mm f6 ED? - posted in Refractors : Just in case others may come across this thread, kunming United optics are the manufacturer. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Set it up once and it will stay in focus forever! Altair GPCAM Guide Camera with an extremely sensitive GPCAM AR0130 Mono sensor connects directly to the MG32 Mini Guider. Sky plot. All you. Thank you Jeremy. and installed a dew heater on the 60ED. Aperture (mm): 80 mm. Officially, the added goodies are there to give you tighter stars for superior guiding capabilities. The scope weighs in at a light 3. I have the Vixen 4mm coming as well that fills the disk to the limb according. Hello! I have an Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener for sale. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. I have taken multiple photos of the moon, m3 and m51 and although my photos may lack technical merit, it has. That's always the issue I've had with using a 60mm exclusively. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and our pick of some of the best telescopes for astrophotography available. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. but somewhat accurate. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 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. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. 61EDPH is douplet without FPL-53 glass, don't have time to look into details yet but expecting some blue halo in focus under high magnification compare to triplet with FPL-53 glass. Nothing affecting the view. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. 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. $139. William Optics RedCat 51. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Redcat 51 With ASI585MC. Quick view. This instrument is designed as. Choose an option. 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 for 60ED (ATRF60) AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard. VAT) By astronomers for astronomers, Altair sells leading astronomy telescopes cameras mounts and accessories. 5. 5 ED Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope with 0. 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 6nm Accessories Astro-Tech 0. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. 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. For several years I've been. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. $139. Astro-Tech . The box came with no instructions, so I am unsure if I installed it correctly. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Initial testing with the ASI camera. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Features. Although its been listed out of stock for a. The field is very large and with a focal reducer such as the WO 0. barx1963. Sun 9-26-2021 White Light - posted in Sketching: Not very active today. • 2" and 1. Then I noticed in another thread about that telescope the Astro-Tech 80ED being mentioned as something one of the respondents would buy instead. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. A quick snatch last evening of NGC 4565, the Needle Galaxy. The Rokinon 135 is pretty popular around here and you can find those for under $300 all day long. 8x field. This was with an Astrotech 60ED in white light with a 7mm Nagler type 1. This is one premium-quality diagonal that doesn't happen to be priced like one - and it's still a hot product for many observers. Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PlayStation and PC/MAC*. Buying a widefield refractor - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I am looking for a new smaller widefield refractor for astrophotography. Matsumoto Company. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. – Approx. 8X reducer (384mm @ f/4. 8 with the optional 0. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Save $70. 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. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing • 2” and 1. But at this price range, it could not be better. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Free Contiguous US Shipping. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. The evening before I received it, I got an email from a CloudyNights member saying he was thinking about buying one and asking how soon I planned to post a review! I responded that it would. You get a single ring with a. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. The dual speed 10:1 2″ rack and pinion compression ring focuser. Page 1 of 2 - Ready to order some new AP equipment, beginner imager looking for input. FocusKnobs. Hello guys. I was very excited - until I opened the box to inspect my new telescope. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. 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. My finder scope for the C8 is a Stellarvue AT1010 (80mm f/6 achro) with 2". It’s $949. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 25″ with it. Some of the youtube videos talk about a backfocus adjustment of 3mm, but this particular focal reducer doesnt seem to have the. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. However they are very different by design. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table from an optical standpoint as well as a mechanical standpoint. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. First scope figured I’d stay smaller than the 72. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Seems expensive. The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a superb grab-and-go visual scope, a fine wide-field astrograph, and a daytime spotting scope. Contact Us. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The AT80EDT is f/6, the ZS81 is f/6. 2. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. 25" one with that scope. Item location:Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. 59. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences !Reviews. ) Sky Watcher Pro 100ED is for planetary and solar viewing. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the Apertura 60ED, so Ive always assumed the same setting for my AT60ED. 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. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. Altair MG32 mini guider. Page 1 of 3 - Need advise on whether to keep Achro or get an APO. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 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. Posts: 4,695; Joined: 19 Aug 2007; Loc: The Netherlands; Posted 19 August 2022 - 11:16 AM. 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 . I think the color correction will be very similar, but the difference is the native speed. 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. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. You're gonna want the flattener. 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. Any recommendations on which filter would be optimal. Vostok 1. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. 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. Possible a bit over emphasized. Hello guys. The new 72mm should not show this though from Astrotech I would guess. F. observing and planetary about equally well. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Here is my second test of new x0. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 00 €. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . . 5 and F6 versions. Abbasi , 07 Dec 2018. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. 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. I can not decide between Antlias Golden Filter and IDAZ NBX dual-band. This is a great little portable package. (Astrotech), the controversial William Optics (though only as a last resort due to their high prices), or even directly from the manufacturer if you can speak Chinese (on TaoBao. That being said, I do have a 76 DCUQ. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. eBay item number: 284284336129. 00. Use it exclusively with an Astrotech 60ED. My set up cost me about 1600. 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. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. Very smooth to rotate. The camera side of the reducer has 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. If you have a bulky wobbly mount your backpacking and viewing experience will be awfully frustrating. 1. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea…Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. Theres two mounting screws on each side of the scope. 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. but somewhat accurate. A faster lens doesn't have to be uber-expensive. Sharpstar 76mm f/5. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. Note that the Orion is an. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. Histogram. 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. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected] Deciding on Dual-band Filter - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, My current set up are Explore Scientific ED80 at f6, 480mm & Astrotech 60ED with 0. The Astro-Tech 1. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. It's a 3/2 aspect ratio which is not quite as tall and slightly wider than the square 533 but essentially the same fov. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . I got an AstroTech 60ED and the . Petert913 replied to the topic and said that he uses his with a 2-inch diagonal. $999. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Unless there is some ambiguity in the naming conventions, the AT60 would be the Astronomics Astro-Tech 60 mm Photo Guide Refractor. 001at60ed. So don't be a stranger. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : So just getting opinions, Ive decided I want to get a larger refractor, and I know the price difference between the two, its just a one vs one idea. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. At the business end, the two-inch optical back consists of a millimetre-graduated lockable two-speed focuser and a 1. Histogram. So don't be a stranger. Contact Us. Seeing the time of the Big Bang is not going to happen, neither will it happen on any other scope anyone has. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. This l. Got it as the set with the turret and the eyepieces. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. 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. Add to cart. AstroTech 60ED: Focal Reducer / Flattner: Williams Optics Flat61a: Apertura 2" Field Flattener: Williams Optics Flat66. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). Reviews. I do have an Astrotech 60ED I keep for many purposes (solar, spotting scope, ultimate portability). New Scope - Full Moon - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I got myself a portable imaging setup. 73x human eye. Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. I do already have an Astrotech 60ED F6 that with the Vixen SLV 6mm would give me close to the same FOV according to Astronomy Tools FOV calculator the same as the Celestron 102 XLT with Vixen SLV 15mm. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. I started out by getting a Celestron Omni XLT 102 on a CG-4 GEM mount package to see if this is. This Astrozap focusing cap with built-in Bahtinov focusing mask will fit most 80mm aperture fast focal ratio ED refractors, such as the Astro-Tech AT80EDT ED triplet apo, or any scope with an optical tube or lens shade measuring between approximately 101mm (4") and 110mm (4. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. 33 (ex. I've not looked though a FOAQ though (did have a Tak 60Q, but not the FOA). 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. William Optics RedCat 51. It’s worth noting that the. 8 reducer for ED60. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron. Captured the Bubble nebula with AT60ED & ASI 533 MC in Ha. AT60ED vs. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. 8x Reducer. In Stock. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. A few on the back. Ive. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. 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. Now with zwo1600mm camera. Ryzen 5 systems (would get at least the 5500U) starting around $275. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. 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. This is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. . The scope weighs in at a light 3. - posted in Refractors : First off thank you in advance to anyone that comments on this. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. 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 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. I have talked to the people at astronmics. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : Anyone know or care to explain the difference between the ATR8 and the ATRF72 Focal Reducers/Field Flatteners?The ATRF72 is out of stock for the foreseeable future, but the ATR8 is readily available at the same price - what gives?TIA. 5 to f/7 or so. (TS Photoline 60mm/60ED) which would produce a short and fast 260mm f/4. MPN. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. 5 compared to the usual F6 (TS sold the F5. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. 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. Love the set and the turret is easy to use. 8x Reducer / Flattener. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. Does Not Apply. com and they have no idea. Its tube is 76mm, so a quick run to the hobby store and you should be good to go with a nice set of rings. – Light grasp approx. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 95. 2 Barlow that is built into it. Add New Equipment To Database. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Things get a bit dim at high power, and resolution of course. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. So, it seems the 28mm Meade 5000 PWA is essentially the same eyepiece as the other name plates but at higher cost than. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. I shot this with an AstroTech 60ed without the flattener with my SX 694c which according to Astronomy Tools is almost the same fov as the 533. 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. I own a TV-60, Astro Tech 60ED, and a TV-85. They look the same. 12-15mm back focus to use a 0. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. Astro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. Astro-Tech . Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. A productive night, even without any imaging. The Astrotech using FK-61 and the ascent using FPL-51 both very fine scopes. Askar FRA300 f/5 Quintuplet.