Andrew Burwell. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. They appear to be 1. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Posts: 3,140; Joined: 12 Jul 2014; Loc: Houston, Texas 29. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. . 4 ounces. 25lb. My price of $400 includes the AT60ED refractor, the Losmandy branded 4” Vixen Dovetail, an AT60FF Flattener and ATRF60 0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Posts: 711. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. The Astro-Tech. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. The Astro-Tech AT60ED with it's FF would be less expensive, but they're not in stock. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. 25" eyepiece holders using non-marring brass compression rings that won’t scratch your star diagonal or eyepiece barrels. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. It won't simply rotate into this position. 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. I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Bonus: In addition to the eclipsed moon, in the wide angle crops or full-frame images, the planet Uranus and at least one of its moons are visible at the extreme left edge: The LIVE shots I posted to IG while taking the images:Page 23 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Any new Astro-Tech owners noticed any notchiness with coarse focus? My month old AT80ED coarse focus is noticeably stiffer in the 26-31mm, 46-51mm and 66-71mm drawtube ranges. 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. r/GamingLaptops. 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. I started out with the goal of getting two comets, but since they didn’t get into position until later, I started off with the Moon, then M45 and M31. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)It's the same as the Astro Tech 60mm ED scope I believe, and I think there are other rebrands too. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. And as a heads up we will be. Katherine Tsai – June 19, 2019: Hi ,134K subscribers in the telescopes community. No more having to adjust your optical tube. It is the Astro Tech AT60ED which is out of production and has been replaced with the AT72ED. The astro-tech needs other accessories to be bought separately (but still comes up cheaper). First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. The new ASI6200MC Pro camera is the color version of the ASI6200MM Pro. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery August 20, 2020. I've always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. The optical tube measures 9. 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. 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. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a ok performance since I dont have much experience. Reviews. Aperture: 60mm. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. topic starter. Should I add a flattener or a reducer/flattener? ThanksAstro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. 5 FR, nets you F/3. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020. 8. New member here about to make the bounce from doing astrophotography with a 70-200 lens to a small OTA, the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED in particular. Page 4 of 4 - New Orion EQ-26 - posted in Mounts: I submitted a rather lengthy review to Orion. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Double click your integrated image at the bottom of the files list. So any advice would be appreciated. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Stacking in DSS. Hughes Thompson. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and the thread became fairly popular for those of us that were receiving scopes in that shipment. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. 8. It has two elements, with Ohara FPL-53 element to reduce and virtually eliminate spurious CA. " . Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Sturdy, capable but manual. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. CryptoYou could go anywhere from Astro-Tech (fantastic value for the money) to Takahashi (higher-end premium scopes). 00 Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. You get a single ring with a. Dovetail recommendations? - posted in Refractors : Hello, Hoping to get some good recommendations here for a dovetail. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. I like to have motors on the focuser of all my scopes and manual camera lenses so that I can do critical focus at the computer during my imaging sessions. You can still get good images, but you would need to. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount * Mount controlled via Astroberry * ZWO ASI533MC Pro * Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam * 60x300Sec with L-eXtreme * 15 Darks * 35 flats for each session * 35 bias * All frames were with Gain 101, Offset 70, at -5°C. 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, . The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. I currently have a Lunt 50mm H-alpha and Astro-Tech AT60ED filling these niches. It weighs 6. 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. Just wondering if this will fit on a Astronomic AT60ED (same scope as William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO) 0. 67” and 2”. OMI OPTICS USA LLC. It will not work on all of them however. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. There are so many that it makes my head spin. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. I went out and took few testing shots. 5″ long with. 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. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463 Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 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. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. Weight: 6 lbs 3. Takahashi Product #: TSK06010. For around $300, you get a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 scope with fully multi-coated doublet optics and ED glass!Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nm Accessories Astro-Tech 0. 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). WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. Tech Details. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a. Pending edit 1; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Farpoint Astro Web Store - Optical Structures on Facebook - on Facebook - h. I have talked to the people at astronmics. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Looks like youll have to invest in a set of rings also. Astro-Tech AT102EDL FCD-100 and Lanthanum F/7 doublet. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM40 Accessories Astro-Tech . I actually have 4 scopes and the low end one that I have I really like. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last;. The scope weighs in at a light 3. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. 24×180 sec, Gain 11, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UHC-S filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Vostok 1. . Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. 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. 95. Asking $345 + shipping+PP. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. $1,095. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. 25" Ha, R, G, & B Filters Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro Processing: HaRGB image. By rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. 2 mm closer in than the center. Focal Ratio: f/6. The Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. The next step up is a 72mm one and it would probably be light enough as well. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. Clear Aperture: 80mm or 3. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Astronomics offers both a 1:1 field flattener and a 0. BFaucett and RedzoneMN like this Back to top. I use the Astro Tech AT60ED, which is analogous to the Apetura scope you're buying. Omegon 66mm . Product Description. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. Product Description. Tech Details. . Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. Business, Economics, and Finance. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. 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. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. I believe I'm ready to to make a step up. 00. Now select the 9) Tools tab on the left column, and press Remove Light Pollution. 1. 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 AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery July 19, 2021. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). 6 III kit lens. Gemini. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)49 votes, 12 comments. If you want a small, traditional 60mm refractor for visual, with capacity for 2" accessories e. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. 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. Reviews. Page 1 of 3 - First Budget Astrophtography Scope? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So, I noticed the sale on the Astro-Tech AT60ED at Astronomics. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 5 with FPL53 and BK7 and does vastly better. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 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 AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Quadruplet Apochromat. I just purchased an at60ed but unfortunately the field flattener is out of stock. Help choosing a budget scope. Anyway - the Meade came with the following. Accessories also available for purchase separate from the AT60ED. "Sometime around Labor Day, barring another 28 day holdup in customs, this is what will be coming in. 25″ with it. The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 800-422-7876. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. IM] 6 Jan 2015 Linearpredictionofatmospheric wave-frontsfortomographic AdaptiveOpticssystems: modelling androbustness assessment Kate. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. $419. 15". Reviews. Focal lengths are 560. 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. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. Both are. The six lens/four group design and two ED (Extra-low. . For me, already owning a AT60ED and the AT102ED I feel that the AT152EDT would be the logical progression of these scopes. Equipment. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Astromart. Andrew Burwell. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 00. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. My question is if the ZWO EAF 5V is even compatible. A UV/Ir filter should probably be used with all CMOS cameras and refractors, independent of their correction or quality. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). The cyclical nature leads me to think it may be a rotational. To eliminate cell gaps to increase module efficiency significantly, Astronergy exquisitely applied TF tech manufacturing tech at the ASTRO N7s product's 54 pieces. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. 800-422-7876. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Great weather and very transparent skies for this session. On that version the focuser rotates. Also, you can buy the Astro-Tech Field Flattener for around $100 and get a nice 41mm frame for EAA work. 95. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. A new year, new mount, new camera, new scope. I truly enjoy my Astro-Tech AT60ED. It was shot in Southern Pennsylvania at Frank Colosimo's Blue Mountain Observing Field. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. EF 75-300mm lens. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. Thanks. Accessories also available for purchase separate from the AT60ED. It’s $949. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 75x range. 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. 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. I would most definitely be ordering the new Astro-Tech 60 or the WO if I hadn't pulled the trigger on this. Unlike dew shields, dew heaters don't merely slow the formation of dew, they prevent its formation. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. I received an email that its on sale for $400. I was at the observing site south of Perry, LA where it is. I plan to use them on an Explore Scientific PMC - 8 Mount. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. • a rotating dual-speed 2. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. The plate is well machined and sturdy within the mount. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. This astrophotography telescope uses high-quality Ohara glass, and comes with a dual speed 2. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. • 2" and 1. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 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. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. 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. Wanted to do an easy cluster just to make sure I could get this thing tracking well on the Skyguider Pro. The rings have a 114mm internal diameter to fit refractors with a 114mm OD tube, such as the Astro-Tech AT90EDT apo triplet, current light-weight AT111EDT, Takahashi TSA-102, FS-102, and original FSQ-106, William Optics FL-105 and ZenithStar 110, plus any other scope with a 114mm OD tube. . I basically have the rig you're thinking about. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Aperture: 60mm. You get a single ring with a. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Astro-Tech AT60ED-----Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Astro-Tech : This black-anodized Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate lets you mount short focal length optical tubes on any a. Lagoon Nebula – 7×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Not a bad. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. arXiv:1810. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. ZW Optical. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 8x flattener reducer. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. I'm based around the SkyGuider Pro. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : I just received the . 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. I went out and took few testing shots. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. I bought a small Astro Tech AT60ED and matching field flattener. Reviews. The Apertura comes with the camera rotator and finder shoe (which is sold separately on the Astrotech). 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. Seems expensive. Equipment Tutorial, Equipment, Reviews. . I have several choices as:. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. My second imaging session and next pass at comet image processing folding in all I learned from the first session. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60). I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. 4lbs, which is comfortable for the mounts 11lb capacity. 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. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. 95. Brand new the following items included will cost you $640 + tax & shipping. Tech Details. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. Pier-Tech Inc. . 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). Tech Details. arXiv:1501. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. Imaged with a Astro-Tech AT60ED, Lunt White Light Solar (Herschel) Wedge, 2. AT60ED at $369 Just a heads up a small price increase will come in 2021 on this model. Reviews. 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. It has two elements, with Ohara FPL-53 element to reduce and virtually eliminate spurious CA. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. 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. 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. Focal Length: 360mm. for Astrophotograhy or as a "super finder" at a great price, the AT60ED may be the better choice for you. AT60ED. * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. 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. I dont have tons of cash to spend on a scope, but would it make sense for me to get that scope and a Field Flattener? I think the AT72ED is out of budget (because of the field flattener),. . 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Back to top #3 Phillip Creed Phillip Creed. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. It can't be used visually. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. 1 year. 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. Reviews. 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. SellTelescopes. While it may also work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. This Astro-Tech 3. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. (Rainbow Astro RST-135), I’ve had hopes to one day have a longer focal length setup to use with those mounts. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II Computers: GigaByte NUC, ASIAIR Pro,. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from….