I have several choices as:. 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). Back to top #3 Phillip Creed Phillip Creed. Imaged with Astrotech AT60 at F/4. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. We started getting everything out today. ) and is 125mm long. This lens excels at wide field imaging, but unfortunately needs an astro modified camera to take advantage of it to its fullest, because like half of the things you can image at 135 mm will be nebulae, and the light they emit gets *partially* blocked by regular stock cameras. Business, Economics, and Finance. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. I believe I'm ready to to make a step up. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463 Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. Help choosing a budget scope. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Imaging, Equipment, Accessory, Reviews. At least 3 nights a week Im out. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like)Page 3 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : On the WO, the compression ring screws off, then screw on the FF. 8. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. This astrophotography telescope uses high-quality Ohara glass, and comes with a dual speed 2. This l. " . ) ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. 12-hours of integration time of 180 and 300-second subs calibrated with 50 each darks, flats, and bias, shot with my AT60ED scope, CEM40, and ASI2600MC camera. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. 1000 mm. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. Color. Astro-Tech AT60ED-----Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Advanced Series, and Advanced VX mounts; and the Meade LXD-75 mount). It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. When I go to my 100/800 TMB they are identical, but that is a triplet. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor. 4 ounces. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. iOptron CEM60, iOptron Tri-Pier, Explore Scientific iEXOS 100 Mount, Skywatcher Star Adventurer Pro. The William Optics Flat61A is also compatible, as the z61 is also a rebrand of the at60ed. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Question about the AT60ED and the 0. Home /; Image / M45 - Pleiades with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Taurus (Tau) · Contains: 19 Tau) · 25 Tau) · Barnard's Merope Nebula · IC 349 · Maia Nebula · Merope Nebula · NGC 1432 · NGC 1435 · Sterope I (21 Tau) · The star 18 Tau · The star Alcyone (η Tau · The star Asterope · The star Atlas (27. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. . It worked pretty good and it got the job done, but it definitely had it’s major flaws (the big ones being chromatic aberration, and triangular shaped stars). Tech Details. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. MIA Astro Products - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive noticed several products listed as back ordered for quite a while now and was wondering if anyone knows the true source are for these products. But seriously, I appreciate the nice selection of Astro-Tech ED refractors currently available. The Astro-Tech. 50". 00. 95. 8 Field Flattener for same. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · ZWO ASIAIR Plus Software ZWO ASIStudio Acquisition details Dates: Dec. Tech Details. ZW Optical. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. The ring/clamshell is hinged. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. The WO with it's flat field corrector will cost you $676. 10" LX200GPS, Astro-Tech 8" Newt, ETX-90 Polemaster, Orion ST-80 and SAG Electrical Engineer, Retired -- Mount: Explore. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. Equipment, Imaging, Accessory, First Light. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 / Kiss X80 Mounts iOptron SkyGuider Pro Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. If it is will it work out of the box or will I need to buy an accessory package from ZWO to make it compatible. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. 3 dob? - posted in Reflectors: Ive been thinking maybe the Astro-Tech AT60ED would make a good finder, I could probably get a nice widefield eyepiece that would give me a good wide FOV, but Im not sure. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. I hope you guys will like it. Andrew Burwell. Refractors. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. The Astro-Tech’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. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. It is designed primarily to hold small Astro-Tech, TMB, TeleVue, Orion, Takahashi, and Meade refractors,. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen. Reviews. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. Taken from a metro-area under heavy LP on Sep 26, 2021 Detail View – IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 13996A. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. This is a dedicated flattener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED doublet refractor, not sure if it will work with any other scope. Stacking in DSS. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. The Tele Vue 85mm is 8 lbs. 05167v2 [astro-ph. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). It was immediately approved and posted Tonight, I will be testing the mount further for astrophotography with my Astro-Tech AT60ED and will report my findings. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Images acquired using Sequence Generator Pro (free version). AT80ED questions - posted in Refractors : So looking at to purchasing a Astro Tech 80ED soon and was wondering if you could mount the scope to a dovetail without guide rings or not. It’s $949. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. Like. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 6. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. My Astronomy Equipment; Celestron EdgeHD 11" Celestron EdgeHD 8" Astro-Tech AT6RC; Takahashi Epsilon E-200; Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. ago. I dont have tons of cash to spend on a scope, but would it make sense for me to get that scope and a Field Flattener? I think the AT72ED is out of budget (because of the field flattener),. Hopefully someone here has. Website is showing 'In Stock' for the AT60ED tonight! Hope that means all of us who are waiting will see them soon. This is a dedicated flattener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED doublet refractor, not sure if it will work with any other scope. And if you do choose to buy it, get the Astro-Tech AT60ED, its the exact same thing just rebranded of the same optics. 8x reducer/flattener? The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. It is the Astro Tech AT60ED which is out of production and has been replaced with the AT72ED. Thy this, scroll to the bottom of the page. The Astro-Tech AT60ED can be had for $500 with a flattener! A little dialing in and you've got a competent 60mm scope for 1/3 the price. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. I believe that the. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. AT60ED at $369 Just a heads up a small price increase will come in 2021 on this model. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. I’ve had no issues getting mine to work with an ASI120MM mini. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. Telescope: Astro-Tech AT60ED 360mm f/6 Accessories: AT60FF Field Flattener, ZWO Guidescope, QHY5L-II-M Guide Camera Filters: ZWO 1. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Apertura is another version of the AT60ED/70ED and the house brand from another vendor, but basically the same. " . AT60ED vs. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Update: It appears as though this telescope is no longer available. $299. Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. . My scopes are an Astro-Tech AT60ED and an Astro-Tech 102ED. Now for the light pollution removal. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. From the Astronomics email newsletter dated May 20, 2020: "I had mentioned in the YouTube conversation with Scott Roberts about our new FCD-100/Lanthanum doublet that is an extension of the AT60ED and AT72EDII family. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. In other words. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Thanks. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). EF 75-300mm lens. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. 10. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I am using an unmodified Canon t7i at this point. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. Description. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). I currently have a Lunt 50mm H-alpha and Astro-Tech AT60ED filling these niches. This page lists an incomplete selection of telescopes suitable for astrophotography. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. . It has a 41mm image circle, great for full frame sensors. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen Finder shoe. 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. F/5, 300mm. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Edited by matt_astro_tx, 02 April 2022 - 04:19 PM. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. And I thought As. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Today however, that all changes. 2 V. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. Page 2 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : I have the Altair Astro Version of the AT60ED. For this target of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), the Edge is only going to capture a portion of the galaxy, while the RedCat is going to capture an area much larger than the galaxy. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. com. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. 1. The Flattener and the 0. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a ok performance since I dont have much experience. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 5lbs without scope rings and was just going to add finder shoe brackets to the back for guide scope and ASIair, so was just curious as to what it. New for 2021. Astro-Tech AT60ED field flattener with Astro-Tech camera angle adjuster for AT60ED and a 48mm Canon T ring adapter (42mm adapters wont work) - new price for all $165, available for $120. Thanks. notFritzArgelander In MemoryBusiness, Economics, and Finance. 24×180 sec, Gain 11, Offset 50, QHY183c at -20C, UHC-S filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. 8X reducer and field flatener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED today. I bought a small Astro Tech AT60ED and matching field flattener. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Andrew Burwell. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. 25" eyepiece holders using non-marring brass compression rings that won’t scratch your star diagonal or eyepiece barrels. Asking $345 + shipping+PP. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. Clear Skies !! Back to top #2 BFaucett BFaucett. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. Just wondering if this will fit on a Astronomic AT60ED (same scope as William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO) 0. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Though I imagine having the Astro-Tech in its place would bring forth a level of detail and crispness that would make me feel like I had gained. 8, 4 seconds at ISO 800. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Page 1 of 3 - First Budget Astrophtography Scope? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So, I noticed the sale on the Astro-Tech AT60ED at Astronomics. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Cell OD: 90mm or 3. Im also curious if anyones tested upgrading the ring/foot on the AT60ED using. It uses a 60mm f/5. Astronomics offers both a 1:1 field flattener and a 0. Feb 21, 2019 permalink (unknown member) kkoba: Both the Takahashi and the AT60ED are more appropriate focal lengths and also have the facility to mount filter wheels. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. . Brand new the following items included will cost you $640 + tax & shipping. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. 67” and 2”. Astro-Tech AT60ED, with field flattener, and camera rotation ring, ~$500. If you have long optics, work with them first. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. • 44mm corrected image circle. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. The star test results dont surprise me. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 2019 the 102ED has an improvement that has been asked for many, many times over. 95. The mounting ring needs to be removed completely and then repositioned as shown. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)49 votes, 12 comments. Also considering the ZWO ASI 290 to go with it for guidingThe Astro Tech AT80EDT is an excellent option as it's a triplet, affordably priced, and gives you a scale of 1. To add to my power distribution box, I've now moved it over to my Astro-Tech AT60ED for an upcoming imaging session. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Reviews. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. Reviews. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeThis #47 violet Astro-Tech 1. I'm trying to sort this mystery out, and hoping someone here knows the answer. I plan to use them on an Explore Scientific PMC - 8 Mount. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. . This evergreen and black TV-76 optical tube has a 2" rack and pinion focuser with a non-marring brass clamp ring that holds 2" star diagonals and accessories securely in place. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 01195v1 [astro-ph. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. For a small scope such as the AT60ED, 30mm is more than enough to sufficiently guide it. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. arXiv:1810. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 25" eyepiece filter can be used to good effect when observing a variety of features on every planet from Venus to Saturn with telescopes from 60mm to 150mm (6") in aperture . Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. 00 Not FPL-53. L. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II Computers: GigaByte NUC, ASIAIR Pro,. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. The two scopes I have narrowed it down to are the Astro Tech AT60ED (or similar clones if unavailable) and the Sharpstar 61 EDPH II. It gives you a 288mm F. (Yes, I understand they're all the same scope)For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. Tech Details. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. Hello guys. This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a TV 60 which is limited to 1. Product Description. 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 six lens/four group design and two ED (Extra-low. Absolutely. Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. If you want to learn more about these scopes, you can go to the Refractors forum and search for the Astro-Tech AT60ED (which, by the way, would be a somewhat cheaper alternative to the Apertura, especially once you get the Cloudy Nights discount). At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. For the price of the WO ZenithStar 61, you can get the Astro Tech AT60ED *AND* it's custom flat field corrector. Page 25 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thanks for sharing that Noobulsity. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. $299. Seems expensive. Page 3 of 3 - iEXOS - 100 astrophotography - posted in Mounts: I signed up very recently with Explore Scientific. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. And as a heads up we will be increasing. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Red Dot Finder for AT60ED - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im looking for an inexpensive Red Dot Finder for an Astro Tech AT60Ed, if anyone can suggest any. 00. 0. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. Unfortunately the more I dive into stuff the more indecisive I am getting. 00. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches and a spring-loaded. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. 1 year. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. 00. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). Believe it or not, the Apertura is less expensive. 0 - Not a color filter. 2019 the 102ED has an improvement that has been asked for many, many times over. They appear to be 1. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). For instance, the Astro-Tech AT60ED sold by Astronomics, which supposedly is the the same scope as the William Optics Zenithstar. Although its been listed out of stock for a. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. 25". It combines an optimal set of characteristics for you to be able to take amazing images. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009.