Taken from a metro-area under heavy LP on Sep 26, 2021 Detail View – IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 13996A. . Now select the 9) Tools tab on the left column, and press Remove Light Pollution. Reviews. Ive. 25" dewshield extended. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. $19. Click here to create one. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. The optical tube measures 9. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. 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. And as a heads up we will be increasing. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. • 2" and 1. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. Edit: I should have added small red dot finder. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. 8X reducer and field flatener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED today. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration). In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. This evergreen and black TV-76 optical tube has a 2" rack and pinion focuser with a non-marring brass clamp ring that holds 2" star diagonals and accessories securely in place. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. 5 FR, nets you F/3. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Telescope: Astro-Tech AT60ED 360mm f/6 Accessories: AT60FF Field Flattener, ZWO Guidescope, QHY5L-II-M Guide Camera Filters: ZWO 1. 95. CryptoThe Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Andrew Burwell. astro-tech AT60ED 3. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. I would go with the AT60ED, the Orion and Omegon both have non-disclosed glass types. Page 1 of 2 - Thoughts on finder scope for manual 20" F3. 50". IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. 00. But I have a 2nd scope that is designed for astrophotography -- an Astrotech. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. ago. I will hopefully have a ASTRO-TECH AT60ED arriving soon. Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. Dovetail recommendations? - posted in Refractors : Hello, Hoping to get some good recommendations here for a dovetail. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Equipment. $19. 00. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. •. Imaged with Astrotech AT60 at F/4. Loc: SC, USA. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. M45; " The Pleiades"; "The Seven Sisters". The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Reviews. The astrotech AT60ED is $200 less than the sharpstar as well. 1000 mm. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. I use one with my AT60ED. ADM. There are so many that it makes my head spin. The William Optics Flat61A is also compatible, as the z61 is also a rebrand of the at60ed. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. The ZWO EAF provides precise focus control for all your imaging needs. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. 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. 8x reducer/flattener? The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. OMI OPTICS USA LLC. The highly reviewed Astro-Tech refractors, Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs, imaging Newtonians, and apochromatic refractors have received. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. It uses a 60mm f/5. September 3, 2018. 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. " . Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. Hankster2019 8” Dob, Star Adventurer Mount • Additional comment actions. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 5nm 2" Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses ZWO 30mm Mini Guider Scope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MMThe Z61 will be easier to deal with on the SkyGuider Pro. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. I am using a. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Posts: 3,140; Joined: 12 Jul 2014; Loc: Houston, Texas 29. First successful try with the AT60ED. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. Equipment Tutorial, Equipment, Reviews. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. My question is if the ZWO EAF 5V is even compatible. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. 25" with it fully extended. 15". I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. To add to my power distribution box, I've now moved it over to my Astro-Tech AT60ED for an upcoming imaging session. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. 25 pounds all together. 5x! Generally, to get higher quality results, you need to reduce the sensor-to-reducer distance and -- accordingly -- the reduction factor. . Previously I had been using the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5. 95. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. I hope you guys will like it. Imaged with a Astro-Tech AT60ED, Lunt White Light Solar (Herschel) Wedge, 2. It is designed primarily to hold small Astro-Tech, TMB, TeleVue, Orion, Takahashi, and Meade refractors,. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. 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. For the price of the WO ZenithStar 61, you can get the Astro Tech AT60ED *AND* it's custom flat field corrector. (0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. Reviews. 4 oz. I managed to get 2 good images for a short imaging session on Oct 14, 2022 (Oct 15, UT. Reviews. Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)49 votes, 12 comments. And as a heads up we will be. Focal lengths are 560. 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 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. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Like. It weighs 6. 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. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. 8, 4 seconds at ISO 800. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. $29. Hughes Thompson. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 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. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 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. Our Product #: FS60. The astro-tech needs other accessories to be bought separately (but still comes up cheaper). OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Its got two tube rings. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. It has a 41mm image circle, great for full frame sensors. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. If the screws of the mounts clamp. Please contact the webmaster if you have a recommendation based on positive experience, if possible with a sample image 1280 x 720 pixels min). Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. $1,095. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen. 6 III kit lens. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. It comes in a soft foam-fitted Cordura-style nylon carrying case that has cutouts for six eyepieces in addition to the 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 AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 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. Mac Astronomy. 00 Not FPL-53 Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. Color. Posts: 711. I was at the observing site south of Perry, LA where it is. William Optics' telescope are a good choice too. 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. 8. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. 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. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. I have asked on Cloudy Nights re a small red dot finder suitable for the AT60ED - must check them again. While a dobsonian isn't ideal for imaging, it's the best choice in this price-range (e. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. For a small scope such as the AT60ED, 30mm is more than enough to sufficiently guide it. And if you do choose to buy it, get the Astro-Tech AT60ED, its the exact same thing just rebranded of the same optics. Anyone have an update on ETA for next shipment? I placed my order in mid-July. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 0. I believe that the. The plate is well machined and sturdy within the mount. 8x flattener reducer. ZWO EAF + ASIAir + AT60ED Advice Sought - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered a ZWO 5v EAF from Canada that shipped within 2 hours. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. 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 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 AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. 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). 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. Astro-tech AT60ED; Camera: Canon T6i; Intervalometer: Neewer Intervalometer for Canon; Polar Alignment: QHY PoleMaster; Finder: Telrad Finder; Disclosure: Disclosure: I am trying out the Amazon affiliate programs. 5 FR, nets you F/3. This Astro-Tech 2" prime focus adapter allows unvignetted prime focus photography with most 35mm and DSLR cameras having removable lenses that use a standard T-ring to connect to a camera adapter. Now for the light pollution removal. 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. Henault-Brunet´ et al. 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. 95. 4 oz. ) and is 125mm long. I have talked to the people at astronmics. I use it and shoot at 287mm. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. Andrew Burwell. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. 2 mm closer in than the center. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. . 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Reviews. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. 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. I’ve had no issues getting mine to work with an ASI120MM mini. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. • 2” and 1. • 44mm corrected image circle. It can't be used visually. Upon looking at the description of the item on astronomics it seems that it will not work out of the box with my mount (EQ6-R Pro). • a rotatable focuser. Page 2 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : I have the Altair Astro Version of the AT60ED. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. jpg . 12-hours of integration time of 180 and 300-second subs calibrated with 50 each darks, flats, and bias, shot with my AT60ED scope, CEM40, and ASI2600MC camera. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Red Dot Finder for AT60ED - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im looking for an inexpensive Red Dot Finder for an Astro Tech AT60Ed, if anyone can suggest any. Canon T7i body. If you want a small, traditional 60mm refractor for visual, with capacity for 2" accessories e. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. 130 mm. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 95. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180 Mounts: ES iEXOS-100 with ES ST-3 Heavy Duty Tripod, SkyGuider Pro Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO ASI294MC Pro Computers: GigaByte NUC, ASIAIR Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Mini Software: PIPP,. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 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. . Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. 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. I am using an unmodified Canon t7i at this point. 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT60ED, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. ASTRO-TECH. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. At least 3 nights a week Im out. • dual-speed 2. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. I plan to use them on an Explore Scientific PMC - 8 Mount. If you want to do a quick and dirty job removing the light pollution, you can use the cursor to “draw” green boxes. The CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. I highly recommend it. Imaging, Equipment, Accessory, Reviews. notFritzArgelander In MemoryBusiness, Economics, and Finance. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. The star test results dont surprise me. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. I have several choices as:. The Astro-Tech. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. AstroMart LLC. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : I just received the . The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. The Astro-Tech AT60ED can be had for $500 with a flattener! A little dialing in and you've got a competent 60mm scope for 1/3 the price. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. Apertura is another version of the AT60ED/70ED and the house brand from another vendor, but basically the same. 2 V. Tech Details. 2019 the 102ED has an improvement that has been asked for many, many times over. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. The Objects view in Astro Planner. L. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Edited by matt_astro_tx, 02 April 2022 - 04:19 PM. Wanted to do an easy cluster just to make sure I could get this thing tracking well on the Skyguider Pro. There are so many that it makes my head spin. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Pending edit 1; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Farpoint Astro Web Store - Optical Structures on Facebook - on Facebook - h. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. 5lbs without scope rings and was just going to add finder shoe brackets to the back for guide scope and ASIair, so was just curious as to what it. 67” and 2”. 8. $269. Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. My Astronomy Equipment; Celestron EdgeHD 11" Celestron EdgeHD 8" Astro-Tech AT6RC; Takahashi Epsilon E-200; Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100. For instance, the Astro-Tech AT60ED sold by Astronomics, which supposedly is the the same scope as the William Optics Zenithstar. 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. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 62"/pixel. I bought a small Astro Tech AT60ED and matching field flattener. 8. Not bad. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020. Page 3 of 3 - iEXOS - 100 astrophotography - posted in Mounts: I signed up very recently with Explore Scientific. This l. 8. Is there another option I should be looking at? I was leaning toward the Redcat 51, but I thought it would be best to keep weight to a minimum. Reviews. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. 9 adds astrophotography workflow. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. . No more having to adjust your optical tube inside. Gemini. 1. The mounting ring needs to be removed completely and then repositioned as shown. If you want to image with the AT60ED, then you need this flattener. FF130. My price of $400 includes the AT60ED refractor, the Losmandy branded 4” Vixen Dovetail, an AT60FF Flattener and ATRF60 0. . Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. 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. Focal Length: 360mm. Reply More posts you may like. Looks like youll have to invest in a set of rings also. 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 with the 0. I want to use Astroberry and Im currently going through the EKOS and. 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. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. 01195v1 [astro-ph. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a TV 60 which is limited to 1. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope. Weight: 6 lbs 3. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. The scope with all of my accessories attached weighs in at 7. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of these two options? Of course, the reducer will make the. Page 25 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thanks for sharing that Noobulsity. Aperture: 60mm. Katherine Tsai – June 19, 2019: Hi ,134K subscribers in the telescopes community. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and reduces the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light including mercury vapor. 00. 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. Page 4 of 4 - New Orion EQ-26 - posted in Mounts: I submitted a rather lengthy review to Orion. The Trifid Nebula. 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. Product Description. . In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. The scope weighs in at a light 3. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): 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. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Reviews. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Does anyone know when the Astro-Tech AT60ED will be in stock ? Does anyone know when most other accessories will be back in stock ? Thank you. To eliminate cell gaps to increase module efficiency significantly, Astronergy exquisitely applied TF tech manufacturing tech at the ASTRO N7s product's 54 pieces. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. 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. To the OP. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. It's just that. I ended up making a vertical dovetail mount for it earlier this.