Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. 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. Reviews. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. F/5, 300mm. Help choosing a budget scope. Reviews. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Grab and go is why I got mine. 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. 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). It has really nice capabilities. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. edge HD. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. Do not use. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. A few final thoughts on this test. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. 00. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. For Sale. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . AT102ED $599. . OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. 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. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. 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. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. These small Astrotech. 95. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Then it was all apos. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Save $70. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 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??. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Was looking to possibly get something that. I have several choices as: And I dont. 75x Telecentric and the 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. 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. 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. ), as well as my 52-year. 1. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . August 27, 2023. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. . And today at 1:00PM. Refractors. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. For Sale. Re: AT70ED. Clear skies, T. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Jon. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . 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. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchPage 1 of 4 - ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. 5 mon. Orion only tells you when they're using FPL-53, if theyre not using FPL-53 class glass, they just saw ED, extra low dispersion. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Wanted. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. These days, everyone's into imaging. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Baader 2" Contrast Booster Omega 2" DGM NPB CVLife red & green MRF Apache 4800 hardcaseOne option you might consider is the relatively new and less expensive Astro-Tech AT70ED:. 800-422-7876. I changed the dovetail to the "stepped" A-P version (originally for. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. So as an astrophotographer from New Zealand, how am I supposed to get my hands on one of these scopes??This is the first completed image from my Astro-Tech AT70ED playtest. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. Re: AT70ED. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. (3. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. 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. The optical tube measures 9. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 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. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. You got the $$ differences. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. Seems expensive. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. 25" with it fully extended. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . 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. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one Astro-Tech. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . 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. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 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. 95. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. 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. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. Good reviews and very modest price. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Although its been listed out of stock for a. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. arXiv:1810. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The scope weighs in at a light 3. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. SearchAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! SV503 102ED telescope review-Skywatcher Simon Review of the Orion Astroview 90mm refractor telescope, my favorite beginner telescope!An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. J. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. The widest field of view with a 1. Got the AT70ED yesterday. Attached Thumbnails. Best Telescopes to Buy. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. . Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Astro. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. The EDL line. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. . I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. 95. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. Not all apo’s are created equal. 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. 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. October 2, 2023. If you get a. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Easily confused, but not the same. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . The Wizard and Mr. 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. Page 6 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : The attached photo is me with my AT 115 on a CGX mount. Big girl. 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. • a rotating dual-speed 2. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. The sky. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). 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. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. For Sale. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. 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. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. 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. Short and Sweet. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. $75. 95. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. Top. 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. My grab-n-go rigs were an Astro-Tech AT70ED & Orion StarMax 90 on either a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi or Orion AstroView EQ3 for a while, but like you I wanted more aperture and higher quality optics. Having heard many good things. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. For example, the fully-multicoated. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. I am thoroughly impressed by. 7, 6. Hopefully someone here has. 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. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . • 2" and 1. 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. Upload a User Manual. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. ). zjc26138,. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. 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. Re: AT70ED. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. Reactions: Tracy. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. However, I am thinking of buying and mounting an Astro-Tech AT70ED in finder rings on top (using the light weight rings that came with the Altair 102ED F/11) to use with my 2 inch ES68 32mm and 40mm EPs for wide field. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. 95. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. 800-422-7876. . If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. Sold my last scope in the past summer. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. 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. DSCN2744. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. TV setup & connect with mounting. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. I will list all Astro Tech. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. However, there. And I thought As. 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. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. 7, 6. 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. (AT70ED and AT102ED). Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. 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. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. 4. The AT60ED has much better color correction than the AT80ED. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. 7, 8. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread.