67” and 2”. Astro-Tech 80ED Refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Please help me decide between the Orion EON 80 mm ED Doublet APO refractor and the Astro-Tech AT80 ED refractor. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. 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. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. Posts: 711. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Hopefully someone here has. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. No liability assumed for product specifications. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. 00. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. 50 mm - 60 mm High Profile Rings. 25 pounds all together. Not wise. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 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. 95. Edit: I put an S on the end of scope in the title. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. Quadruplet Apochromat. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. MPN. 2. 3D Printed. Starwave 60ED Imaging Refractor From: £379. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. It's a 102mm f/7 doublet refractor made with fk61 ED glass. A few on the back. Astro-Tech 60ED. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. Same ratio applies if each is mated to a 0. Focal Length: 360mm. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. I am. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. On close inspection of the frames i have coma. 265. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. 130 mm. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server ·. 5 compared to the usual F6 (TS sold the F5. It has dual. 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. Celestron Astro Fi 6" SCT WiFi Telescope £799. The Astro-Tech AT80ED is a telescope that clearly fills a niche in the popular 80mm compact range. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. 00. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. → Refractors. • 2" and 1. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. 9)^2, or 0. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 800-422-7876. Wait a bit. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. . The optical tube measures 9. ) and is 125mm long. Hardtailparty is gonna put out a review for the Habit soon. Astro-Tech . The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and. Switched from a SvBony 80ED to a new Astro-Tech 80EDT, apochromatic triplet telescope. 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. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Reduced retraction. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. Equipment Key. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. Win some, lose some. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. Page 14 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Now I realize that it’s much easier to produce an 80mm doublet with minimal aberrations than it is to produce a more complex 180mm triplet at the same focal length, but regardless, this AT80EDL appears to be a good example of the right way to make a scope. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. My first refractor. → Astrophotography and Sketching. • durable nylon soft carry case. Replacing the foam in an old Astro-Physics telescope case. The F-5 will have a lot of spurious color - CA. Buyer take care of. It is not too heavy and gives you a focal length of 288mm. This l. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. It's all a compromise between lightweight portability and light gathering ability. The Ultimate Kit for the Apertura 60 mm Doublet RefractorIncludes a Full-Frame Field Flattener and 32 mm Guidescope. 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. $139. . 13-01-2016, 12:32 PM. Astro tech 60ed . Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated, but well made and looks good so far. 98 (well, 0. 90. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. All of the telescopes in the chart above fall under the listed payload capacity of the mount. The Sharpstar 60ED is a versatile telescope that is perfect for viewing celestial objects such as the moon, planets, and stars. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. The box came with no instructions, so I am unsure if I installed it correctly. So we have the following in the “optical train”: Telescope > Reducer/Flattener (55mm spacing) > Stacked extension rings (total 20. Performance is probably similar, but I'd love to see a comparison done. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. 7. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. 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. buy. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. 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. Maybe try with 10 images at first instead of all 274. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. Astro-Tech 60ED. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Perseus (Per) · Contains: California Nebula · NGC 1499 · The star ξPer. Small is essential on a Sky Adventurer, so you are going to need to consider the assorted 60ED's and a flattener. 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. The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. Spencer-3d. Nor do it see it in my faster Dobs with a. Page 1 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : I didnt see this on the refractor forum. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Zenithstar 61 II vs. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. Astro-Tech . It adopts a double air-space achromatic design, which is carefully machined and adju. (I assume that the mechanics of the tube/focuser are the same on all Astro Techs, especially the 80mm scopes. ago. The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. Altair Astro Limited is. 00. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. 00 £806. ready for shipping in 24 h. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. DETAILS. I record a 35sec AVI file (using Asi 290MC camera) and process in Autostakkert! I am blown away by the results. This is a great little portable package. William Optics RedCat 51. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. 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. Astromart. Images of space, taken by amateurs. When I researched the reviews for the scope I couldn't find a bad word said about it and. VAT) Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED PRO OTA £2,499. 00 £62. Astronomics is a family business and Thomas Back was a part of the Astronomics extended family. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. 66X focal reducer/flattener, 240sec, ASA 1600,. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. . 67 (ex. Page 1 of 2 - AstroTech ED80 vs Orion ED 80 for AP - posted in Refractors : Ok these are the scopes in my price range. By attaching the dedicated 0. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. 67 (ex. com and they have no idea. Zenithstar 61 II vs. 67 (ex. )The optics. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. jpg. Based on the classic two-doublet Petzval. If you get a. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. At the business end, the two-inch optical back consists of a millimetre-graduated lockable two-speed focuser and a 1. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. The camera side of the reducer has 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. 8X reducer (384mm @ f/4. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. It's performance punches way above its. Page 1 of 2 - AT80EDT versus AT80EDL - posted in Refractors : Happy Holidays, all: Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a smaller 80mm refractor. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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. 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. And comes with a test report. Starwave ASCENT 60ED F6 Refractor. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. AG Optical Systems. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . Add to View. . 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. 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. The EDL series is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. 1000 mm. 8x Reducer Flattener for Astrophotography. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. If are on very tight budget can get instead a decent "department-store level" phototripod equipped with a ball-head (prices around 80-120. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts Celestron Advanced VX Filters Optolong L-eXtreme 2" Accessories Astro-Tech . 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. Both great scopes when coupled with the William Optics adjustable flattener. Astrophotography is better when you use several programs to control the mount, control the camera, perform active guiding, etc. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. Edited by Joe Bergeron, 12 January 2021 - 09:16 AM. 5 version for a while). 975, but. Dedicated 0. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. View profile Send private message Share; Navigation contextPage 1 of 2 - At102edl mini review - posted in Refractors : It’s mini because my experience with refractors is mini ,however with all the speculation of how good the edl 80,102 and 125 would be , I can say I am very pleased with the 102. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Page 1 of 2 - PF vs. 7. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. 447mm @ f/5. It can be ordered with various accessories. Brief Review: Astro Tech 80ED - posted in Refractors : Ive had this scope for a couple of weeks now and have used it on two occasions. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. Posted 23 May 2019 - 11:05 AM. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The AT 115 is an f/7 (804mm), the SW 120 is an f/7. Sky and Telescope reviewed this scope back in 2009, saying: “the Astro-Tech AT106 provides all the benefits of a first-class 4-inch apo but without the premium price. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 73 £209. Inverted monochrome Annotated Large size Full size User. For Sale. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . com. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. Click on the pics for a larger image. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. 8, and after a lot of Googling, including a long look at Astro Bin, I went with the Sigma 180mm f2. # 9/11/2019. . Precision Locking Focuser for Auto Guiding with Starwave 60ED Refractor £99. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. . Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. 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. Condition is New. I always converted my raw files to dng with the adobe dng converter, worked every time. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The FSQ-106ED is a 4. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. Back to top #12 jcj380 jcj380. This l. (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). Here you will find the most modern cameras and accessories for astrophotography at top prices through direct import. (They have a first look video out already. For planets/ moon general viewing you could also look at the skywatcher 100ed F-9 or the TS-102ED F-11. ready for shipping in 24 h. arXiv:1810. Quick view. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. This has been my quick view/travel scope for a couple of years and it is an amazing little scope, packing a big punch in a small package. It suffers somewhat from field curvature and the owner’s aging, less-than-accommodating. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Currently out of stock. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. → Equipment Discussions. 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. Please stay tuned. Astro-Tech . 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Portable Astrograph. 67 / 5 ) $ 770. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. If want a proper mount, I suggest to purchase a fully manual altazimuthal one (good choices for a 60-80mm APO could be Vixen Porta, Skywatcher AZ4, Explore Scientific Twilight I, Astro-Tech Voyager). Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. Add To Cart. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. Mounting to a Refractor Mounting Ring: Select the F002 E above. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. You need to space an extra 9. 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. View profile Send private message Share; Navigation contextTelescoape astronomice, microscoape si binocluri pentru profesionisti si incepatori. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. This will be for visual use; no photography planned at this time. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. Cloudy Nights. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. This 50/60 mm finder ring set mounts into the dovetail shoe on the Stellarvue or Feather Touch focuser. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay. . 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. 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. Set it up once and it will stay in focus forever! Altair GPCAM Guide Camera with an extremely sensitive GPCAM AR0130 Mono sensor connects directly to the MG32 Mini Guider. Omegon 66mm . Basically, what takes 4 hours of imaging with the ZS81 takes 3 hours with the AT80EDT if the same power of flattener. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. 5mm Speed 35m/s 0. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. " . I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. NEW V3 with X-Rings, Top. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. I have talked to the people at astronmics. The AT 60EDs are back in stock!Cloudy Nights. Stars are generally small with an even focused field across the QHY8. Those who can afford a full-frame astro camera can afford an FSQ. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. Contact Us. Obvious differences -- the AT 115EDT is a triplet apo, the SW 120ED is a doublet. Therefore, you need to fill in (37. It combines solid build quality, good looks, and high-quality optics in one relatively inexpensive package. 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. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Desert Sky Astro Products. For Sale. You got the $$ differences. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. I fashioned a solar finder from an old white plastic aspirin bottle, which works perfectly. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. Shipping and handling. Telescope N 150/750 Star Discovery P1 50i SynScan WiFi GoTo. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. Page 35 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Pete mentioned they are expecting stock this month. Inverted monochrome Annotated Large size Full size User. 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. 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. I am selling a very nice sample of AT 60ED doublet APO. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. The distance needed is 54. 50 (ex. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. I own a TV-60, Astro Tech 60ED, and a TV-85. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. 00 £547. Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. Sure there is another one also out there. com.