--AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. 8°, which can be achieved with a 9x (40mm) TeleVue Plössl. 800-422-7876. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. 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:. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. AT72EDII vs SV503 70ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im looking for a small portable refractor to get into AP and Im currently looking at a used AT72EDII or a new SV503 70ED, both include field flatteners. 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. meade adventure scope 80mm astrophotographyhow to get your own reality tv show on ePlease share a pic of the setup if you have it handy. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. • dual-speed 2. 95 system. 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. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. 95. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Wanted. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. For Sale. 2 V. 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. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. 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 AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. ) and is 125mm long. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. 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. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Investing in the best telescope for astrophotography will bring the wonders of the night sky closer, and open the doors to creative deep-heaven imaging. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. 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. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. $75. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. No color even on Venus at high powers. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. It was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. ), as well as my 52-year. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. 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. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. BRCoz and BFaucett. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 3 in stock. 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. These days, everyone's into imaging. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. For Sale. DSCN2744. 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. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. 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. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. e. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. The SV503 scopes all have the "regular" ED glass FPL-51 objectives, very similar optically to the FK-61 glass of the basic Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . I also just ordered the AT70ED. 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. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. 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. Hopefully tonight will be first light. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. 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). The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. TS Optics 70 mm f/6 Travel Apo with high-quality ED objective This ED refractor is an ideal telescope for travel and mobile use. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. Unistellar. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. AT102ED $599. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Then it was all apos. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. just saying. Page 80 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Update on the Balancing issues with AT 72EDII and 2 inch diagonals and eyepieces. The ED glass will show little if any CA. • 2" and 1. Re: AT70ED. Not all apo’s are created equal. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. 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. Having heard many good things. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. 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. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. 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. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Was looking to possibly get something that. S. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. is damaged, which can happen with any micro-focuser, in normal times you can buy a $60 two speed upgrade kit from Agena-Astro that includes the micro-focuser and pinion. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN THIS PAGE IS HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a very compact/very high quality . 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. 95. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. J. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Page 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. Re: AT70ED. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. The optical tube measures 9. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. 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 looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. I have an ED80 and really like it. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. 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. For Sale. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. An awesome little combination for wide field views. Page 19 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : First light tonight for the new AT72ED2! What a dream to set up and use with my Astrotech Voyager mount. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. Not so much in the US. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Used Astrotech AT66ED with aluminum case and star diagonal in very good condition. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. An optional Celestron 1. 95. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. 5 mon. 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. 00. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. 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. 8x field. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. 70mm-90mm refractor options. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. I also plan to do some. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 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 Atlas EQ-G, Meade LXD55/75, Skywatcher EQM35, DSV-1, Stellarvue M1 The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. 49 excluding VAT. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. I have talked to the people at astronmics. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Here is an AT60ED. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. 8 (166) · USD 21. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. Agreed. 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. (3. Gallery (below): Astro-Tech field flattener, Celestron AVX mount, SBIG STi autoguider, PHD guiding, Deep Sky Stacker, CS3. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. $60. Jon. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 6 oz (2. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. Very nice. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Stellarvue. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. Then it was all apos. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. It has really nice capabilities. . I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. 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. 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. 5" rack. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. 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. $139. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. Short and Sweet. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. . 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. 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. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. 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. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Gotta love the Porter. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. ). 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. . Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. 2 mm closer in than the center. 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. . They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. Not so much in the US. 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. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. I bought it from Highpoint. Thats like a USPS miracle. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. Top. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. . Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Sold my last scope in the past summer. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 95. 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 AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. The sky. 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. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. Refractors. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. edge HD. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 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 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 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. Minor defect is a small paint chip. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. AT66ED_1. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. 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. For example, the fully-multicoated. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Minor defect is a small paint chip. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Seems expensive. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 95. 8 (166) · USD 21. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0.