The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. UPC. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Steffen Hirtle GraXpert Guiding. The optical tube measures 9. 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. View. It combines solid build quality, good looks, and high-quality optics in one relatively inexpensive package. This is a brand new 2019 item which is now in stock at Rother Valley Optics. Quick view. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. Based on the classic two-doublet Petzval. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. Cheers! Bob F. 92 (ex. 00. The box came with no instructions, so I am unsure if I installed it correctly. On close inspection of the frames i have coma. 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. Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. 1 lbs: Keep in mind, the weight of these configurations will vary depending on the exact camera body you are using, and does not include any extra weight such as field flatteners, filters, or guide telescopes. A compact guide scope with good quality optics to fit atop the 60ED with "set and forget" focuser. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. I am. (0. 2" aperture f/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens photo/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). The scope weighs in at a light 3. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with built in rotator. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Page 1 of 2 - AstroTech ED80 vs Orion ED 80 for AP - posted in Refractors : Ok these are the scopes in my price range. This version has the rack and pinion focuser, and optional guide scope clamp for imaging. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Add to list. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . You get a single ring with a. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Weight: 6 lbs 3. Maybe if they would come in stock. It's faster than the AT-60ED, I don't see astigmatism with the 31mm Nagler in my NP-101. They are pretty much optical twins with no. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. 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. 8X focal reducer/field flattener (like new condition) 3D printed Bahtinov focusing mask (like new condition) Rings and 3D printed risers with riser bolts 32mm Astrotech. 8 with the optional Altair Astro 0. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. 25-inch adaptor. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Add New Equipment To Database. VAT) Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 ED PRO OTA £1,799. The equipment was mounted on a Celestron AVX GOTO mount. My first refractor. → Refractors. View profile Send private message Share; Navigation contextTelescoape astronomice, microscoape si binocluri pentru profesionisti si incepatori. 67” and 2”. . Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . USD $19. 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. 67 (ex. $699 A little longer FL than the Astrotech and one less element of glass to offset the weight of a 2" diagonal. Add to Cart. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. It can be ordered with various accessories. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. Formal-Garden-7412 • 22 days ago. 5" Questar Maksutov; 92mm Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor; 3" f/6. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. 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. 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. 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. Add To Cart. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. 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. 8x Reducer / Adjustable Field Flattener for GT71, GT81, Z81 & Z103. Add New Equipment To Database. I have been very impressed with my modest optics thus far and have. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope drawtube. # 9/11/2019. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 9. 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 f/5. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. The TV-85 is a great scope for astronomy with it's increased light gathering but too big and heavy to carry. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 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. This 50/60 mm finder ring set mounts into the dovetail shoe on the Stellarvue or Feather Touch focuser. 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. My Astro-Tech AT80 arrived on Wednesday, along with the Astro-Tech 2-inch Dielectric diagonal. Mechanically, the 2. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Cost over $1100 on Hutech's site. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. Works great with these and similar models. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. 8x Reducer. Astro-Tech AT106. For Sale. Focal Length: 360mm. 80mm. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. 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. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. Add New Equipment To Database. 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. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. For Sale. The Altair 60 EDF is our most compact telescope, and this a more refined version with an S-FPL53 doublet objective lens providing superior colour correction and a lighter more compact tube. • 2" and 1. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Add To Cart. 5 (900mm). ago. Dust / Reflection Calculator. 6M subscribers in the astrophotography community. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company2. Buyer take care of. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. . Astro-Tech . 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. arXiv:1810. Therefore, you need to fill in (37. . 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 quality? I would want to use the scope for a. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. 8x reducer / flattener for the 60ED. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. I record a 35sec AVI file (using Asi 290MC camera) and process in Autostakkert! I am blown away by the results. 1 F/7 ED REFRACTOR from our friends at Astronmic this will feel in the gap between my 120mm orion st f/5 and my 127 Orion mak as far as a grab and go scope. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Omegon 66mm . Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. ASTRO-TECH. Its color correction puts any achromat or so-called “semi-APO” to shame. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. 95. 5" long with. Most other 80mm apos Ive seen are much more expensive, but the Astro-Tech is nearly. I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Telescope Service is one of the leading astronomy Dealers in Europe. Hello guys. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. 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. 00 £632. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. Win some, lose some. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED . Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated optical system. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. . Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. 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. ZWO EAF. William Optics z61 with field flattener. Posted 22 January 2022 - 08:20 PM. 0mm) = 20. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. Share FOV. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Tecnosky 90 Triplet f6 'OWL' APO. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. This l. 265. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . 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. 11/11/2023 09:35PM. Which might work better in a Maksutov. The MONARCH Fieldscope offers first-class optics and high contrast. 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. 00 £2,082. Astro-Tech . Here you will find the most modern cameras and accessories for astrophotography at top prices through direct import. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. ago. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron SkyGuider Pro. One of those world class designers was Thomas Back. ” I have found a number of positive reviews about this modestly sized refractor. ZW Optical. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. But a 0. 05167v2 [astro-ph. Then I noticed in another thread about that telescope the Astro-Tech 80ED being mentioned as something one of the respondents would buy instead. If your budget is not set in stone then I’d suggest you take look the the 115EDT for 1259. In addition to the BVF I have both Stellarview 50 and 60mm RACIs, the Astro-Tech (Long-Perng) 10x50 RACI, and a GSO 8 x50 RACI. Artificial stars at a. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with EQ-2-motor drive. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : Sears 60mm x 700mm Discoverer (Towa) achromat, circa 1968, vs. 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. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe Astro-Tech 127EDT, in comparison, is a relative monster. FPL-51 or equivalent in the triplet. • 2" and 1. Redcat 51 With ASI585MC. Contact Us. Spencer-3D. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. 8 reducer. 8 Macro, It didn't seem to lose anything to the two scopes as far as image quality was concerned and the clincher was that it married up to all my existing camera equipment. 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. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. Add to registry. 60ed. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. VAT) Out of stock. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Speed 75m/s Extruder 215C Bed 60C Retraction 0. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. You are better off with a short refractor like a Astro-Tech 60ED + 0. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. 00 £62. Astronomics is a family business and Thomas Back was a part of the Astronomics extended family. Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . The Tecnosky 90 OWL is a triplet with Ohara FPL-55 glass and a guaranteed minimum strehl of 0. Not as nice as the FeatherTouch. $139. Seems expensive. Askar FRA300 f/5. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. At the business end, the two-inch optical back consists of a millimetre-graduated lockable two-speed focuser and a 1. Astro-Tech . Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Its apochromatic refractor design ensures that you get high-quality, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration. So, no DSLRs with the Evoguide and at the moment, there is no way around this. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. I am selling a very nice sample of AT 60ED doublet APO. Same fit and finish. Camera lenses are not really suited for deep sky photography. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. I have talked to the people at astronmics. $599. I thought most t-rings were at 9. It can't be used visually. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. The Astronomics listing for this. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. 8 reducer for ED60. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Note that the Orion is an. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 00. Astro-Tech 60ED. NET assembly calls. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseOk, so today I received my brand new Sky Rover 60ED purchased directly from the Aliexpress store. Astro-Tech . AG Optical Systems. 800-422-7876. #1 johnjohn Sputnik topic starter Posts: 29 Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Posted 30 December 2017 - 09:41 AM Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare. Thanks. 1 lbs: 7. I own a TV-60, Astro Tech 60ED, and a TV-85. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. 25lb. )The optics. Its tube is. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. . 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. Contact Us. The AT 115 is coming into the U. 25, 2022A number of people are using 60-80mm ED's as guide scopes, which is arguably even more overkill-y than using one as a finder scope. The EDL has better glass. Page 1 of 2 - First refractor: Need advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have an iOptron Skyguider Pro coming in a few days. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. + FREE Shipping. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. Not all apo’s are created equal. 8, and after a lot of Googling, including a long look at Astro Bin, I went with the Sigma 180mm f2. 5 inch rack and pinion focuser addresses what was the only weak point in some of the first AT-102EDs. Small is essential on a Sky Adventurer, so you are going to need to consider the assorted 60ED's and a flattener. An SVBONY SV165 guide-scope fitted with a QHY-5II-M guide camera was mounted on the imaging scope. 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 •. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 61 £209. The new 80EDL is a doublet and F/7. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. The distance needed is 54. Add New Equipment To Database. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. Please stay tuned. com and they have no idea when they will be. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. com. Here are a few comments for those who may be considering purchasing one. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Examtopics covers just the 6th. 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 Hotech SCA flattener I have. New Scope Review: AT102ED. Nirvanaepic • 22 days ago. . But the William. I'm VERY pleased with my AT115EDT. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. It’s really helped me understand the basics so I can evaluate the quality of my larger refractors outdoors. Astromelb. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. 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. Click here to create one. in stock Check stock level or request price match [value] £ 99. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Aperture: 60mm. . buy. So don't be a stranger. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Spencer-3d. You can read this instruction for the full supported list and the connection methods: ZWO EAF Compatible Focuser List & Connecting Methods. 67 (ex. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 0. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. 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.