Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. Although its been listed out of stock for a. GA] 22 Nov 2018. The ring/clamshell is hinged. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. A few final thoughts on this test. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. I also plan to do some. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. F/5, 300mm. Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. Do not use. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. 4. 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. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. Not getting any younger. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. I ordered an AT70ED. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750 The SvBony is not bad, but the AT is better. Jon. 6 oz (2. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. meade adventure scope 80mm astrophotographyhow to get your own reality tv show on ePlease share a pic of the setup if you have it handy. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. Clear skies, T. 95. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. . I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. zjc26138,. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. But apparently, based on. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. 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. See full list on shotkit. 7, 6. 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. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Shipped in original tripled box. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Then it was all apos. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. • a rotating dual-speed 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. Seems expensive. Page 10 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : As is the fk-61 glass!! Yes, the AT refractors are very sharp and have excellently figured and polished lenses!! My AT70ED coupled with a Barlowed 7-21mm Orion zoom eyepiece is a superb combination of convenience and performance!! My AT 152EDT is FK-61 Glass and it is awesome and is. Absolutely. The EDL line. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. An awesome little combination for wide field views. The. Easily confused, but not the same. 00. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. Your mount n chargers are. $139. • 2" and 1. • 2” and 1. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 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 total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Optics are sharp. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. 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. eps; AT66ED_2. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. 95. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 25 pounds all together. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. 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. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. 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. 49 excluding VAT. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. 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. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 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. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. ) and is 125mm long. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. Smart Telescopes are a new category of digital telescopes controlled from a smartphone or tablet and use integrated image sensors, software, and optics to deliver unique and compelling. Best Telescopes to Buy. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. . Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. It’s $949. Good reviews and very modest price. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . 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. 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. • durable nylon soft carry case. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. 7, 8. 2. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. - Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 - Explorer Scientific 80mm f/6 ED I don't want to spend too much budget on astronomy yet, i will not buy so expensive high end gear so i will keep myself in the intermediate or entry level if necessary, that is including the refractor as well, that budget i think it is in entry level to intermediate level, above $3000. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 7, 8. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. August 27, 2023. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Astro-Tech . As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). 95. Sold Out. 7, 6. . Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. The Wizard and Mr. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 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. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. Not so much in the US. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 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. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one Astro-Tech. 49 excluding VAT. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. The optics on both are excellent for the price. Brands / Companies 929. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. 2 mm closer in than the center. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Specs from the web site. 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. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Not all apo’s are created equal. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. 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. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Sale. Page 39. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. 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. 70mm-90mm refractor options. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. 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. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 18 kg). 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I also just ordered the AT70ED. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Santa told me I deserved it. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. Assuming the shipment arrives on time, I am keeping my fingers crossed my scopes ship out this week. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. For. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Gallery (below): Astro-Tech field flattener, Celestron AVX mount, SBIG STi autoguider, PHD guiding, Deep Sky Stacker, CS3. 95. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. Hopefully someone here has. I would like something suitable for visual and. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. 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. October 2, 2023. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. This could go in a number of different forums. For Sale. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. • dual-speed 2" Rack. An optional Celestron 1. Pier-Tech Inc. Weight: 6 lbs 3. 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 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. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. . 🔭 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. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. 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" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. e. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. Also, as you are located in the UAE, you may not be able to purchase an Astro-Tech scope from Astronomics due to their terms and conditions. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. 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. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. I placed my order for a CEM70G - posted in Mounts: So yesterday at 2:15PM I called up Astronomics, my favorite astro vendor, and ordered a CEM70G. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. . Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . I'm. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. AT102ED. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. ago. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. 5, 9,. And I thought As. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. ”. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. My AT 152 EDT is. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. These days, everyone's into imaging. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. 7, 8. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. It has really nice capabilities. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Refractors. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. Add To Cart. 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. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. Agreed. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. 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 may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. J. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. For example, the fully-multicoated.