The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. 9 adds astrophotography workflow. AT60ED. 4 ounces. . The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. The new ASI6200MC Pro camera is the color version of the ASI6200MM Pro. I believe that the. 00. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. $19. I will hopefully have a ASTRO-TECH AT60ED arriving soon. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61. Im also curious if anyones tested upgrading the ring/foot on the AT60ED using. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. This compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. • durable nylon soft carry case. retired). I managed to get 2 good images for a short imaging session on Oct 14, 2022 (Oct 15, UT. I like to have motors on the focuser of all my scopes and manual camera lenses so that I can do critical focus at the computer during my imaging sessions. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. Hello guys. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. It was shot in Southern Pennsylvania at Frank Colosimo's Blue Mountain Observing Field. 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. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. . Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. Astro-Tech AT60ED field flattener with Astro-Tech camera angle adjuster for AT60ED and a 48mm Canon T ring adapter (42mm adapters wont work) - new price for all $165, available for $120. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. . $29. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. For me, already owning a AT60ED and the AT102ED I feel that the AT152EDT would be the logical progression of these scopes. 00. By rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. Quadruplet Apochromat. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. 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. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. My price of $400 includes the AT60ED refractor, the Losmandy branded 4” Vixen Dovetail, an AT60FF Flattener and ATRF60 0. ) and is 125mm long. $269. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. "Sometime around Labor Day, barring another 28 day holdup in customs, this is what will be coming in. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount Mount controlled via Astroberry Canon T2i @ ISO 1600 Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam 84x90 sec lights 12 darks 35 bias 12 flats Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and did some auto stretches on it, light pollution removal, and star. Astro-Tech AT102EDL FCD-100 and Lanthanum F/7 doublet. It is designed primarily to hold small Astro-Tech, TMB, TeleVue, Orion, Takahashi, and Meade refractors,. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of. ) The 60mm modular Lunt should be a noticeable improvement in the H-alpha views over my current single-stacked 50mm (especially with a double-stack on it!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. 25" dewshield extended. The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. 4 oz. Both are similar in size and focal length, and would be mounted. Hughes Thompson. 95. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Not bad. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. To add to my power distribution box, I've now moved it over to my Astro-Tech AT60ED for an upcoming imaging session. Weight: 6 lbs 3. I also use it with a star tracker - the Star Adventurer - and it works great. It’s $949. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. . • two-year warranty. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. The Tele Vue 85mm is 8 lbs. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. You get a single ring with a. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. This Celestron piggyback mount is a handy accessory for all observers interested in wide-field deep-sky astrophotography. MIA Astro Products - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive noticed several products listed as back ordered for quite a while now and was wondering if anyone knows the true source are for these products. 8 (288 mm focal length) using Astrotech ATRF60 field flattener/0. It's just that. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…4KidsOneCamera Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. The price difference may be due to the fact that the astro-tech uses FCD-100 and FK-61 glass whereas the StarField uses FPL-53 glass. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Tech Details. Also considering the ZWO ASI 290 to go with it for guidingThe Astro Tech AT80EDT is an excellent option as it's a triplet, affordably priced, and gives you a scale of 1. This is a dedicated flattener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED doublet refractor, not sure if it will work with any other scope. EF 75-300mm lens. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60). Reviews. 24×180 sec, Gain 11, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UHC-S filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. Focal Length: 360mm. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a. I looked for a dovetail on the. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Tech Details. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. $1,095. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. The rings weigh 14. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. However, it is about $190 more than the Astro-Tech AT60ED and I found a place that will be getting some AT60ED scopes in a month. Product Description. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. AT60ED Hole Spacing? WO Z61 Upgrade Ring? - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the hole spacing for the 1/4-20 holes on the bottom of the Astro-Tech AT60ED foot? Im trying to find an appropriate dovetail bar to piggyback it onto my other scopes. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Focal Ratio: f/6. ADM. To eliminate cell gaps to increase module efficiency significantly, Astronergy exquisitely applied TF tech manufacturing tech at the ASTRO N7s product's 54 pieces. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. 95. Pending edit 1; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Farpoint Astro Web Store - Optical Structures on Facebook - on Facebook - h. I use the Astro Tech AT60ED, which is analogous to the Apetura scope you're buying. Although its been listed out of stock for a. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. This is a 360mm f6 scope that is actually quite small. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. 8 Field Flattener for same. For this target of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), the Edge is only going to capture a portion of the galaxy, while the RedCat is going to capture an area much larger than the galaxy. It combines an optimal set of characteristics for you to be able to take amazing images. So any advice would be appreciated. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. I know this scope has other clones but I'm not exactly sure if I can use a different brand's field flattener, and if so, which ones. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. IM] 6 Jan 2015 Linearpredictionofatmospheric wave-frontsfortomographic AdaptiveOpticssystems: modelling androbustness assessment Kate. Reviews. 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. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. doc 6 3. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. 5 mon. 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. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. The AT and WO scopes are identical, the WO is just "prettier". If you want to do a quick and dirty job removing the light pollution, you can use the cursor to “draw” green boxes. Believe it or not, the Apertura is less expensive. Reviews. for Astrophotograhy or as a "super finder" at a great price, the AT60ED may be the better choice for you. There are so many that it makes my head spin. I use it and shoot at 287mm. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a ok performance since I dont have much experience. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Beginner Set-up Advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My Set-Up includes: Astro-Tech AT60ED Astro-Tech . It has a 41mm image circle, great for full frame sensors. 8x Field Flattener. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. Update: It appears as though this telescope is no longer available. The 80 EDT is a great first imaging scope. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. • a dual-speed 2. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. com. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Looks to be an identical clone to the Astro-Tech ED60, except the Apertura has a dovetail shoe included, and I like the adjustable field flattener (I think it adjusts. Recommended applications for this filter: Moon - Useful for enhancing the contrast of lunar features in scopes 6" and smaller. Tech Details. 8x Reducer are like-new. Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. That didnt work. 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. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. The 70 and 80mm Astro-Tech apochromatic refractors are definitely worth a look. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale. William Optics' telescope are a good choice too. Refractors. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. . 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. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Mac Astronomy. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. Tech Details. I bought the 0. The Astro-Tech. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. BFaucett and RedzoneMN like this Back to top. 8. Should I add a flattener or a reducer/flattener? ThanksAstro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. 15 years. 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. Avoid. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches and a spring-loaded. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Meade Series 4000 #12 Yellow 74%Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. I started out with the goal of getting two comets, but since they didn’t get into position until later, I started off with the Moon, then M45 and M31. 6 III kit lens. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. 95. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. AT60ED vs. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. astro-tech AT60ED 3. CryptoFlattener or Flattener/reducer? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I am thinking about buying a small refractor for AP, specifically the Astro-Tech AT60ED. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. The two scopes I have narrowed it down to are the Astro Tech AT60ED (or similar clones if unavailable) and the Sharpstar 61 EDPH II. Ships in original factory box and includes all foam inserts. 3×180 sec, Gain 11, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. It will not work on all of them however. Previously I had been using the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5. $1,095. I use one with my AT60ED. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. Product Description. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Images acquired using Sequence Generator Pro (free version). Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. r/GamingLaptops. (0. com and they have no idea. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. 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. Vostok 1. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Affinity Photo 1. Not a bad. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)49 votes, 12 comments. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 95. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. This lens excels at wide field imaging, but unfortunately needs an astro modified camera to take advantage of it to its fullest, because like half of the things you can image at 135 mm will be nebulae, and the light they emit gets *partially* blocked by regular stock cameras. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. Focal Length: 360mm. Product Description. $369. 8x reducer/flattener? The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. It has a flat top surface. I have asked on Cloudy Nights re a small red dot finder suitable for the AT60ED - must check them again. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery October 15, 2021. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeThis #47 violet Astro-Tech 1. • a camera angle adjuster. is the kind of super value only Astro-Tech can give you!Because the likes of William Optics Zenithstar 61, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Apertura 60EDR are all examples of "cheap" scopes with focusers as good as any other refractors. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. 5. (Rainbow Astro RST-135), I’ve had hopes to one day have a longer focal length setup to use with those mounts. 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. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)It's the same as the Astro Tech 60mm ED scope I believe, and I think there are other rebrands too. 95. The astrotech AT60ED is $200 less than the sharpstar as well. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Rokinon 135mm F/2 vs Astro-tech AT60ED w/ flattener . The extra dovetail provides enough standoff to clear the focuser on the port side and enough flexibility to shift the dovetail somewhat for balancing. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET Kind of a MkII. I still would like to retain my T7i camera body. The Objects view in Astro Planner. There are so many that it makes my head spin. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. 0. EDIT: If I go to Astronomics from the link at the top of the page, and then use the 'Telescopes' drop-down -> 'Astro-Tech' -> 'Astro-Tech ED Refractors' and pick the AT60ED from the full list it says 'In Stock'. I love my little Astro-Tech AT60ED. But seriously, I appreciate the nice selection of Astro-Tech ED refractors currently available. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. 9 fast focal ratio air-spaced doublet optical system. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. I have talked to the people at astronmics. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. 8. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. I want to attach a bracket for an electronic focuser motor to the 10:1 fine focus shaft on my Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope, which appears to have the same focuser as the Zenithstar 61II (see page 7 of the manual). I believe I'm ready to to make a step up. Hankster2019 8” Dob, Star Adventurer Mount • Additional comment actions. All three scopes work beautifully for my purposes in-focus. I highly recommend it. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Double click your integrated image at the bottom of the files list. The highly reviewed Astro-Tech refractors, Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs, imaging Newtonians, and apochromatic refractors have received. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. I truly enjoy my Astro-Tech AT60ED. Astronomics offers both a 1:1 field flattener and a 0. M45; " The Pleiades"; "The Seven Sisters". If the screws of the mounts clamp. F/5, 300mm. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : I just received the . 8 apochromatic doublet optics. 25" eyepiece holders using non-marring brass compression rings that won’t scratch your star diagonal or eyepiece barrels. In other words. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. Feb 21, 2019 permalink (unknown member) kkoba: Both the Takahashi and the AT60ED are more appropriate focal lengths and also have the facility to mount filter wheels. Anyway - the Meade came with the following. topic starter. There are no thread even with the compression ring removed. It weighs 6. 25" threaded body. 95. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Andrew Burwell. The next step up is a 72mm one and it would probably be light enough as well. Astro Tech, Feather Touch, Please be aware that not all modules from the brands above are supported. That means if you buy an item from them through a link on my web site, I get a small percentage of the purchase price as a commission. It uses a 60mm f/5. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Tech Details. It surprised me how well this came out with only 3 sub-images. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for ED60Astro-Tech At102ED refractor? - posted in Refractors : What is everyones opinion of the AT102ED F/7 refractor that Astronomics sells? I happen to own two AT scopes, the AT60ED with FPL-53 and the AT80ED with FK-61. I needed to find a different method of mounting this box, as the dovetail plate just doesn't have as much space underneath it compared to the larger Losmandy plate. If you have long optics, work with them first. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 95. ago. When installing the bracket be very careful your new bolts don’t screw in too far or they will bottom out on the brass rail. A new year, new mount, new camera, new scope. about the situation. The astro-tech needs other accessories to be bought separately (but still comes up cheaper). AT80ED questions - posted in Refractors : So looking at to purchasing a Astro Tech 80ED soon and was wondering if you could mount the scope to a dovetail without guide rings or not. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery Andrew Burwell. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. Home /; Image / M45 - Pleiades with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Taurus (Tau) · Contains: 19 Tau) · 25 Tau) · Barnard's Merope Nebula · IC 349 · Maia Nebula · Merope Nebula · NGC 1432 · NGC 1435 · Sterope I (21 Tau) · The star 18 Tau · The star Alcyone (η Tau · The star Asterope · The star Atlas (27. 15". 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. 25" Ha, R, G, & B Filters Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro Processing: HaRGB image. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. First successful try with the AT60ED. 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.