Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. The Wizard and Mr. From all the review it seem this is one fine. It will not work on all of them however. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Wanted. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. I'm extremely happy with all aspects of my AT70ED!! For their prices, Astro-Tech refractors are seriously excellent instruments!! I'm looking forward to using mine for everything from low power wide angle viewing to lunar/planetary and brighter double star observing in this new year!! Edited by barbie, 07 January 2022 - 09:54 PM. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. TS Optics 70 mm f/6 Travel Apo with high-quality ED objective This ED refractor is an ideal telescope for travel and mobile use. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. 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. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. The scope weighs in at a light 3. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. I was planning to get more serious about learning astrophotography this year so I was looking to upgrade the focuser of my Orion ED80 to a Moonlite or Feathertouch. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 8 (166) · USD 21. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. 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. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Jon. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. AT66ED_1. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. 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. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Ah, ok I thought so. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. 4. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. zjc26138,. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 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. . 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. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. 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. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Good reviews and very modest price. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. I changed the dovetail to the "stepped" A-P version (originally for. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. 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. arXiv:1810. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. Dom Q. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. AT102ED. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . Both brandings have an R&P focuser. Sale. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. I am thoroughly impressed by. 70mm-90mm refractor options. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Agreed. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. J. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 5 mon. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. (I think), and IMHO if the 4000 is rated for less it’s probably not going to work out very well for your AT70ED. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. The widest field of view with a 1. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. 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. . Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. Page 19 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : First light tonight for the new AT72ED2! What a dream to set up and use with my Astrotech Voyager mount. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 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. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. 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. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. 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. Top. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. 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. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Reactions: Tracy. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Do not use. 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. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. 95. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. 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. Was looking to possibly get something that. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. 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. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. 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. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. 7, 8. 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. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. 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 OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. 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. 25 pounds all together. ") at 15mm. Ive been adding the Moon to. 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. Grab and go is why I got mine. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. 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 Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. (AT70ED and AT102ED). Shipped in original tripled box. eps; AT66ED_2. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. It blew right off. • dual-speed 2" Rack. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. 8x field. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 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. Reviews. Santa told me I deserved it. 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). It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. 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. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. 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. Having heard many good things. See full list on shotkit. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. 25” eyepiece is about 4. just saying. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Astro-Tech . 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. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. . Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. . It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. While the classic ED80 F7. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. Short and Sweet. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. 4. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 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. 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 line. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Gotta love the Porter. 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. The optical tube measures 9. (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. 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 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. It wasn't really the right time for deep sky imaging because full moon was right in the middle of the holiday, but the mount seemed quite happy carrying that and my 450D. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. I have supplied this information to. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Page Count: 2. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 7, 6. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. IMG 20230706 211622542. 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. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. Unistellar. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. 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. Although its been listed out of stock for a. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. 800-422-7876. 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. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. Astronomics . Then it was all apos. Big girl. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. For Sale. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. . 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. . 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. For Sale. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. Clear skies, T. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. If you get a. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. For Sale. 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. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. The optics on both are excellent for the price. 7, 8. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. It has really nice capabilities. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. 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. I always secretly wanted the AT92 which now is relegated to the history books if you want to buy a new one and this seems even better however time will. Jon. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. 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. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. GA] 22 Nov 2018. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. 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. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. AT102ED $599. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. Thats like a USPS miracle. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Page 17 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I had my AT70ED out Sunday afternoon for some white light solar observing and saw granulation, faculae, and the sunspots using this scope with a Thousand Oaks full aperture solar filter and Orion E Series zoom eyepiece at the 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm settings. 95. Assuming the shipment arrives on time, I am keeping my fingers crossed my scopes ship out this week. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Specs from the web site. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. 7, 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. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). I'll pay shipping CONUS. Help choosing a budget scope. 95. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. Not getting any younger. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. 95.