It will cost $90 or so more than the AT with shipping, but it’s in stock and they are a great company to deal with. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. This high-profile stalk has a dovetail shape at the bottom for attaching it to finder scope dovetail shoes used on Stellarvue refractors and many others. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. But a 0. F/5, 300mm. But the William. On close inspection of the frames i have coma. •. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. 00. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Any here have/used this scope ? wanna get some opionions on it before securing it Related Topics Astrophotography Photography Art Hobbies comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment birdfinder_net •. Soyuz. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. in tandem with the MiniBorg 60ED for convenient RACI star hopping. barx1963. 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. $0. Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with EQ-2-motor drive. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. I've calibrated the E steps. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Performance is probably similar, but I'd love to see a comparison done. Posts: 711. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. Nevertheless, at focus, at 90x, using a 4mm "planetary" EP from Agena, I was able to get clean splits of Porrima, Algieba, and Castor. The AT 60EDs are back in stock!Cloudy Nights. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. 25" · Optolong Red 1. 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. MPN. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Product Description. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. The main thing I like about a triplet in this case is that it would provide a little extra weight for balancing against a 2" star diagonal and eyepiece compared to a doublet. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseOk, so today I received my brand new Sky Rover 60ED purchased directly from the Aliexpress store. Astromart Customer Service. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. 25lb. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. 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. From my experience and knowledge I have learned the past year or two, I want a small refractor for my ZWO ASI1600mm. This is a great little portable package. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. arXiv:1810. I record a 35sec AVI file (using Asi 290MC camera) and process in Autostakkert! I am blown away by the results. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. It uses two ED elements in its configuration and offers the unique flat field ability inherent with the Petzval design. 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. 90. JPG . Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Dual ED - posted in Eyepieces: Any opinions on the Astro-Tech Premium Flatfield (PF) eyepieces versus the Dual ED eyepieces available from Astronomics and Agena? It seems like one is better-corrected for field curvature but the other is better-corrected for chromatic aberration. 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. Add To Cart. 5 (900mm). Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 73 £209. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. This is my first impressions shortly after receiving the telescope. Formal-Garden-7412 • 22 days ago. Nothing affecting the view. Altair Starwave 60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Altair Astro Limited is a UK CompanyCurrently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. 8X, focal length drops to 320mm @ f4. 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. ago. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 76X imaging time of the ZS81. 6 lbs: 8. A favorite. 265. 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. ready for shipping in 24 h. VAT) Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 ED PRO OTA £1,799. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. A UV/Ir filter should probably be used with all CMOS cameras and refractors, independent of their correction or quality. Of the remainder, two are vintage Japanese refractors and the rest are various American scopes. The optical tube measures 9. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction. → Equipment Discussions. Product Details. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. Artificial stars at a distance of about 60 feet. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. For Sale. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Altair MG32 mini guider. Your Price: $419. Henault-Brunet´ et al. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Those who can afford a full-frame astro camera can afford an FSQ. It will not work on all of them however. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. The prospective user can obtain optics of equal or slightly. 5 doublet with one FPL-53ED lens with multi-layer coatings one all surfaces and a 2" dual-speed 360 degree rotating rack and pinion focuser. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. 001at60ed. ago. They have the standard 102ED for like 560. Edit: I put an S on the end of scope in the title. 2. Back to top #13 HesiodAstro-tech AT72EDii 4. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : Sears 60mm x 700mm Discoverer (Towa) achromat, circa 1968, vs. Features. 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. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at f/4. price is 300 dollars shipped in CONTUS. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe Astro-Tech 127EDT, in comparison, is a relative monster. Wait a bit. Star testing is so-so, by my estimate, about 1/4 wave SA under corrected, a little better than that if I use a prism diagonal. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. Cloudy Nights. I have stacked CR2 files in sequator without problems, so that shouldnt be your problem atleast. $11. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph offers fully multicoated optics and all lenses have the latest state-of-the-art antireflection multicoating’s matched to their glass types on all air-to-glass surfaces for high light transmission and excellent contrast. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. (TS Photoline 60mm/60ED) which would produce a short and fast 260mm f/4. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. Replacing the foam in an old Astro-Physics telescope case. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Redcat 51 With ASI585MC. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. Page 1 of 2 - AstroTech ED80 vs Orion ED 80 for AP - posted in Refractors : Ok these are the scopes in my price range. With its retractable dew cap pulled in, its overall length is just 34 inches, but extending the cap fully makes it a bit longer than the Orion scope. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. 00 £806. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. The Ultimate Kit for the Apertura 60 mm Doublet RefractorIncludes a Full-Frame Field Flattener and 32 mm Guidescope. Add to cart. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. com. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. At the business end, the two-inch optical back consists of a millimetre-graduated lockable two-speed focuser and a 1. IMG_0602. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. The optical tube measures 9. Click here to create one. Posted 22 January 2022 - 08:20 PM. 00. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Here are some Borg 60ED images resulting from a Google search :-Gary Honis-modified Canon XS(D1000), Hutech 60ED F3. William Optics sold a fair number of them as well as a fair number of FPL-51 doublets. The user manual says that it provides a library of LabVIEW wrapper around the OmniDriver . But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. VAT). Desert Sky Astro Products. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 8 reducer for ED60. 43AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. If you wanted this scope but with blue trim, congratulations. 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. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. $139. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). . Posts: 3,915; Joined: 08 Jul 2014; Posted 14 August 2019 - 08:09 AM. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Page 1 of 3 - Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED for Astrophotography? - posted in Refractors : Hey guys, im looking for a very versatile refractor and I want your opinions on the Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED. In. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. I'm VERY pleased with my AT115EDT. Reviews. • 2" and 1. Contact Us. Pocketprep for the exact reasons above. 83 (ex. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 102ED - posted in Refractors : So after trying many scopes for my grab and go setup i arrived to this oneThermals are no issue which i love and ready to go pretty much instant, has a good WF and can do some nice planetaryIve had it out only once but was pretty impressed so far having a peak at Jupiter, Saturn and a few. Spencer-3d. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. Astro-Tech . 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. I am not clear how the more expensive triplet like the Sharpstar or Radian would be better, given the positive reviews of the lack of color shift in the AT telescope. 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. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. You get a single ring with a. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . $139. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Artificial stars at a. Astro-Physics 155mm f/9 EDT refractor; 10" f/6 Starsplitter Compact Dobsonian with Nova optics; 3. Pending edit 1; Software 386 ;Page 1 of 3 - Astrotech ED series - 72mm or 80mm? - posted in Refractors : Im trying to decide between a 72mm and 80mm doublet Astrotech ED series. Astro-Tech . Add To. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Camera lenses are not really suited for deep sky photography. $699 A little longer FL than the Astrotech and one less element of glass to offset the weight of a 2" diagonal. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron SkyGuider Pro. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. Please stay tuned. 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 6nmAstro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. in small batches and is often on back order, the SW 120 is easy to find. The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. View. 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. 00. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. 17 (ex. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. 00 £806. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. Page 14 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Now I realize that it’s much easier to produce an 80mm doublet with minimal aberrations than it is to produce a more complex 180mm triplet at the same focal length, but regardless, this AT80EDL appears to be a good example of the right way to make a scope. 3D Printed. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. William Optics z61 with field flattener. Clear Skies, Phil. 25" with it fully extended. Speed 75m/s Extruder 215C Bed 60C Retraction 0. The main lesson seems to be, however, that if an apo doesn't show a textbook star test then it isn't necessarily a sign of a problem. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. Our shop offers you comfortable online shopping, fast delivery times. 5. $60. 00 £315. eBay item number: 284284336129. 5mm Speed 35m/s 0. A few on the back. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. Not wise. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. This will be my step toward eventually purchasing an EQ6 R Pro later this year. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed ReplyThe Altair XRINGS are a strong, lightweight way to mount your refractor. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Views: 4822. This version has the rack and pinion focuser, and optional guide scope clamp for imaging. Both have FPL-53 glass. 3") in outer diameter. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Decent 2" rack and pinion focuser with sufficient focus travel. We all have questions from time to time. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. ASTRO-TECH. 98 (well, 0. Astro Tech 60mm . The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. Edited by Joe Bergeron, 12 January 2021 - 09:16 AM. . 95. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. Ender 3 Pro V2 Direct Drive Speedy Spider Hot End 3DQF PLA. Bahtinov Focus Mask for Telescope - Astro Tech 60ED SLIDE ON. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. 50 (ex. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Askar FRA300 f/5. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. Nor do it see it in my faster Dobs with a. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated optical system. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Yes it is a nice guidescope, and sometimes it will be used in that capacity, but unlike most guidescopes this one has an FPL-53 objective and an imaging focuser. Someone has had SharpStar painted on the side. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. Focal lengths are 560. The optical tube measures 9. Its color correction puts any achromat or so-called “semi-APO” to shame. topic starter. Persian. FF130. These have caught my eye: RVO Horizon 60ED ( £500 with flattener ) Altair 60 EDF ( £600 with flattener ) Both the RVO and Altair seem literally identical. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. I always converted my raw files to dng with the adobe dng converter, worked every time. 8 with the optional 0. Add To Cart. My NIRQuest was easy to get up and running, but it seems like I can’t find the LabVIEW driver for the QEPro. There is no comparison with the default Synta focuser. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. Omegon 66mm . There are three holes in the cap, similar to the circular holes in a Hartmann mask, that help you focus during imaging and visual use. Here are some additional photos captured during yesterday's annular eclipse from Roswell, NM using an Astro Tech 60ED f6 refractor, 1. I've just upgraded to the Speed Spider Hot end and this is the quality of my prints now, anyone got any idea what's going on? I've calibrated the PID. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. Its fully multi-coated optics provide bright, clear images that are free from distortion and color. You are better off with a short refractor like a Astro-Tech 60ED + 0. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. The Astro-Tech AT80ED is a telescope that clearly fills a niche in the popular 80mm compact range. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Quick test of Borg 60ED - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I have been absorbed by the Borg Collective, as I just received a Borg 90FL for EAA (and other visual and imaging purposes) AND snagged a lovely Borg 60ED from the UK. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. 7. SWAS70ED-VISKIT. 00 usd. 00. For Sale. It can be ordered with various accessories. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. Buyer take care of. Add New Equipment To Database. Whether you are bird-watching or simply enjoying nature's beauty, the advanced apochromatic system with ED (extra-low dispersion) glass minimises colour fringing. All of the telescopes in the chart above fall under the listed payload capacity of the mount. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. In my case the strehl was 0. Shipping and handling. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. Joined: 06 Jan 2005. 1 William Optics. 00 Not FPL-53. This uses the FB shoe and has a machined adapter that attaches it to the top of a 1" wide telescope mounting ring. When I researched the reviews for the scope I couldn't find a bad word said about it and. For Sale. I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61 • 44mm corrected image circle • amazing flat field astrophotographic capabilities • dual-speed 2.