It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Tech Details Reviews This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed Rack and. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. 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. 5, 9,. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). 05167v2 [astro-ph. . The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 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. . The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. 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. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. Recommended Beginner Telescope. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. ), as well as my 52-year. 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. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. Good reviews and very modest price. 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. For Sale. The center its good optically, not great but unless you are using a small sensor DSLR/Astro camera smaller than a APS-C, you wont like the image quality. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. ”. 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. 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. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. 95. Reviews. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. 1 images, 0 comments. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. 93 · In stock. e. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. 2 mm closer in than the center. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. Page Count: 2. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. See full list on shotkit. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). Stellarvue. 49 excluding VAT. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 00. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). 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. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the. If you get a. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Not a winter warrior. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. 3 in stock. Having heard many good things. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Not all apo’s are created equal. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 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. 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. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. 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. For Sale. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. 49 excluding VAT. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. 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. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element • a rotating dual-speed 2. 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. I am thoroughly impressed by. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. 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. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. 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. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Cheers! Bob F. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. (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. • a camera angle adjuster. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. 4. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 8 (166) · USD 21. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Absolutely. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). Was looking to possibly get something that. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. The Astro-Tech 72mm is an excellent choice for wide-field astrophotography and observational astronomy but proves its versatility by also making a premium spotting. (I think), and IMHO if the 4000 is rated for less it’s probably not going to work out very well for your AT70ED. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Our community is welcoming of. Hopefully someone here has. And I thought As. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: 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. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. arXiv:1810. Edited by barbie, 17. • 2" and 1. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. Weight: 6 lbs 3. 8°, which can be achieved with a 9x (40mm) TeleVue Plössl. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 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. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. 95. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. 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 mech. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. IMG 20230706 211622542. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Attached Thumbnails. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 2. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. It blew right off. What do I need for an all round. Reviews. Santa told me I deserved it. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. Sold my last scope in the past summer. - Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 - Explorer Scientific 80mm f/6 ED I don't want to spend too much budget on astronomy yet, i will not buy so expensive high end gear so i will keep myself in the intermediate or entry level if necessary, that is including the refractor as well, that budget i think it is in entry level to intermediate level, above $3000. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. 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. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 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:. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750 The SvBony is not bad, but the AT is better. eps; AT66ED_2. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. Page 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. This is a very good value unit. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. . . - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 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. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. 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. For example, the fully-multicoated. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. $60. Wanted. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. Steve Yates. The sky. Shipped in original tripled box. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : I bought this setup from astronomics last December and got the OTA in late January and the Celestron CG-4. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. I have supplied this information to. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Optics are sharp. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. • a rotating dual-speed 2. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. Investing in the best telescope for astrophotography will bring the wonders of the night sky closer, and open the doors to creative deep-heaven imaging. GA] 22 Nov 2018. 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. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. 95. Astro-Tech . 8 (166) · USD 21. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. 95. It has really nice capabilities. 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. Minor defect is a small paint chip. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. (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). Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. ago. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . AT102ED $599. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. 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. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. . A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Sold my last scope in the past summer. and the tripod for 24 lbs. . 70mm-90mm refractor options. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. These days, everyone's into imaging. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Specs from the web site. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Then it was all apos. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. 70mm-90mm refractor options. Shipped in original tripled box. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. 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. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. Attached Thumbnails. 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. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 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. $139. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Page 1 of 2 - Interpreting Refractor Star Tests - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I recently picked up an Astro-Tech 102EDL during Astronomics recent sale. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. zjc26138,. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. 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. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. 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. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 7, 8. Here is an AT60ED. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. 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. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 2. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 18 kg). 5" 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. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. Jon. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Gotta love the Porter.