Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . AT80ED $399. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Hopefully tonight will be first light. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. August 27, 2023. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : I bought this setup from astronomics last December and got the OTA in late January and the Celestron CG-4. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Pier-Tech Inc. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. • 2" and 1. I'm. 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:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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. Attached Thumbnails. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 2. Page 1 of 2 - AT80EDT versus AT80EDL - posted in Refractors : Happy Holidays, all: Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a smaller 80mm refractor. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. . BRCoz and BFaucett. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. An optional Celestron 1. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Steve Yates. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. . I'll pay shipping CONUS. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. Ive been adding the Moon to. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. This is a very good value unit. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . . Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. No color even on Venus at high powers. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. Looking for Equipment for a new class I'm teaching - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! A little background - I am a high school science teacher in rural Kentucky, USA, and it looks like we are finally going to offer a combination Astronomy/Meteorology elective (since administration wasnt convinced a high school. 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. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. Re: AT70ED. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Astro-Tech . It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. . The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. It’s $949. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. Got the AT70ED yesterday. Agreed. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 2 mm closer in than the center. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. edge HD. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. . All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. 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. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. 00. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. J. © 2023 Google LLC 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. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. Description. $2,428 $1,777. 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. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Orion only tells you when they're using FPL-53, if theyre not using FPL-53 class glass, they just saw ED, extra low dispersion. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. 7, 8. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Images reduced for web site. For Sale. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mech. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Your mount n chargers are. For. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Just placed an order for an AT102ED, so I'm officially joining the club! I had a really difficult time deciding where to start in the Astro Tech lineup (so many good choices! If I had more space and were less frugally-inclined, I could see having a half dozen or so), but in the end decided the very-much lauded AT102ED was it. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it. Astro-Tech in the U. . - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. 800-422-7876. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. 49 excluding VAT. I'm extremely happy with all aspects of my AT70ED!! For their prices, Astro-Tech refractors are seriously excellent instruments!! I'm looking forward to using mine for everything from low power wide angle viewing to lunar/planetary and brighter double star observing in this new year!! Edited by barbie, 07 January 2022 - 09:54 PM. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. $139. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Sold Out. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Tech Details Reviews This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed Rack and. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. See full list on shotkit. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. 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 AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. DSCN2747. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. Short and Sweet. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 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. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Page Count: 2. JPG Little brother. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. A few final thoughts on this test. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. ). I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. It can't be used visually. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Upload a User Manual. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . . It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. . It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. . It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. 2. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. Not getting any younger. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. Not so much in the US. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. The AT60ED has much better color correction than the AT80ED. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. You got the $$ differences. 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. Houston Astronomical Society (link) scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 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. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. 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. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Easily confused, but not the same. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. 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. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). Brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA Refractor plus 0. Gotta love the Porter. . Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. 2 V. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. and the tripod for 24 lbs. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 25" dewshield extended. 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. 70mm-90mm refractor options. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. I would like something suitable for visual and. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. GA] 22 Nov 2018. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. Clear skies, T. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. 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 scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. 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. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 25” eyepiece is about 4. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. eps; AT66ED_2. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Reactions: Tracy. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. Page Count: 2. • dual-speed 2" Rack. From all the review it seem this is one fine.