The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. Henault-Brunet´ et al. DSCN2744. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. J. 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 AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. Jon. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Specs from the web site. (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). Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one Astro-Tech. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Hopefully someone here has. 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 Atlas EQ-G, Meade LXD55/75, Skywatcher EQM35, DSV-1, Stellarvue M1. 25 pounds all together. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 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. 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. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . Not so much in the US. 18 kg). 95. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. . AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 8x field. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. It’s $949. Page 16 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : After getting the 125EDL, I had to get the 70ED for the reasons you stated. AT80ED $399. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. 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. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. 800-422-7876. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. 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. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. S. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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 use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. 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. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Ive been adding the Moon to. 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. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. These days, everyone's into imaging. A 2” Astro-Tech dielectric diagonal,which will be a perfect mate, Looking at the horizontal photo here: upper right is a Russell Optics (RO) 8-16mm. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. 4. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Stellarvue. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. This AT70ed is similarly well built and very nice to hold and look at - just what I was imagining as the scope to pair up with my recently acquired C5. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. 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. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. 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. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. com and they have no idea. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. 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. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. Not getting any younger. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). 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. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Grab and go is why I got mine. Minor defect is a small paint chip. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. Sold Out. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 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. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. I also plan to do some. 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. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. I too ordered an AT70ED today and Fedex indicates a delivery this Saturday!! The last time I had an Astro-Tech scope was back in the late 2000's when they were first introduced and they were superb even back then!! I will be using mine for trips to my dark sky observing location 35 minutes SW of my home. An optional Celestron 1. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. 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. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. 70mm-90mm refractor options. 7, 8. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. AT70ED $299. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Page 2 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : Well I just got on the list and ordered the AT90CFT. These days, everyone's into imaging. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. The Long Story: I like refractors. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. Best Telescopes to Buy. just saying. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 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. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. 5" rack. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. • 2" and 1. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. 95. I ordered an AT70ED. An awesome little combination for wide field views. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. It won't be perfect but will get me started. Good reviews and very modest price. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Dom Q. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. I would like something suitable for visual and. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. 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. 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. A few final thoughts on this test. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. AT102ED $599. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. An optional Celestron 1. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . $75. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. Good reviews and very modest price. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Attached Thumbnails. . SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. Houston Astronomical Society (link) scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. ") at 15mm. Not so much in the US. While the classic ED80 F7. Wanted. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 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. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. The widest field of view with a 1. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Not a winter warrior. • dual-speed 2" Rack. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. 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. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. . 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. Page 83 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : I might be the exception but, no Im not waiting for a new Astro Tech. 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. IMG 20230706 211622542. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 5 mon. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 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. 8" F/6 ED Refractor OTA • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser • 2" and 1. Santa told me I deserved it. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. 95. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 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. 8 (166) · USD 21. $60. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. What do I need for an all round. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. In. . 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 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. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. And I thought As. It can't be used visually. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. 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. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 95 system. 1. It will not work on all of them however. . 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. is damaged, which can happen with any micro-focuser, in normal times you can buy a $60 two speed upgrade kit from Agena-Astro that includes the micro-focuser and pinion. Very nice. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. Astrotech at70ed. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. Minor defect is a small paint chip. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. The Apertura Adjustable Flattener is designed to flatten the photographic field when used with either the Apertura 60EDR or the Apertura 72EDR refractor telescopes and your DSLR camera. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. • a camera angle adjuster. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. 25" dewshield extended. 2 mm closer in than the center. • durable nylon soft carry case. Brands / Companies 929. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. 05167v2 [astro-ph. Page Count: 2. Just placed an order for an AT102ED, so I'm officially joining the club! I had a really difficult time deciding where to start in the Astro Tech lineup (so many good choices! If I had more space and were less frugally-inclined, I could see having a half dozen or so), but in the end decided the very-much lauded AT102ED was it. For. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. Named a Sky & Telescope Hot Product of the Year for 2010, the Astro-Tech photographic field flattener reduces the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to. Easily confused, but not the same. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. ). 2 V. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. The optical tube measures 9. (3. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. Re: AT70ED. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. (AT70ED and AT102ED). • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. Re: AT70ED. 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. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. 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. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 25” eyepiece is about 4. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. Re: AT70ED. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob.