Weight: 6 lbs 3. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. I know you get what you pay for, but I also cant justify spending over $500 on a hobby I might not be able to figure out lol. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. . Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. 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). 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 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. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. 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. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. eps; AT66ED_2. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Page 10 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : As is the fk-61 glass!! Yes, the AT refractors are very sharp and have excellently figured and polished lenses!! My AT70ED coupled with a Barlowed 7-21mm Orion zoom eyepiece is a superb combination of convenience and performance!! My AT 152EDT is FK-61 Glass and it is awesome and is. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. edge HD. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. However, there. And I thought As. 5 degree or wider field of view (depending on your 2" eyepiece) in a 2" Diagonal; 2. 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. ) and is 125mm long. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. . 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. (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. Page 112 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : So Ive had my 130EDT for a few days now and although I havent imaged through it yet, Ive been using it visually, in fact Im looking through it now, pointing it at some bring stars. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Although its been listed out of stock for a. 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. • a rotating dual-speed 2. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . Hi Laurel, I recently mounted an AT72EDII on an Oberwerk 5000 head and tripod and Rich is absolutely right in that it’s all about how the weight is distributed. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 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. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. Ive been adding the Moon to. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. 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. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Jon. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. Stellarvue. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. 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. . 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. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Page 6 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : The attached photo is me with my AT 115 on a CGX mount. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Shipped in original tripled box. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. AT102ED $599. Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. zjc26138,. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. 93 · In stock. Very nice. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. I'm not an imager but the AT60ED and the AT72EDII would probably be better for imaging as they both use FPL-53 glass while the AT70ED uses FK-61 glass. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 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" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. $60. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. An optional Celestron 1. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. 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. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. Got the AT70ED yesterday. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. 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. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. Hopefully someone here has. Sold Out. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. 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. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Images reduced for web site. Page 39. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractor OTA Astro-Tech AT80EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts NEQ6 Pro Filters Astrodon LRGB Tru-Balance E-series Software Sequence Generator Pro, PHD2, Pixinsight, Photoshop Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras Orion StarShoot AutoGuiderAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinCome 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 AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 8 (166) · USD 21. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. 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. . I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Good reviews and very modest price. 2 V. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. Astro-Tech . 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. 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. 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. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. 5, 9,. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. It can't be used visually. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Minor defect is a small paint chip. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. 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. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . • 2" and 1. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. . Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. Attached Thumbnails. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. For Sale. and the tripod for 24 lbs. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . 11/10/2023 04:51AM. Description. 25" dewshield extended. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Save $70. . For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. 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. I'll pay shipping CONUS. 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. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. Updated 5/20/16. • dual-speed 2" Rack. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. 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. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. (3. 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. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 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. 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. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. 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. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Astro. 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 TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Help choosing a budget scope. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. 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. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Our community is welcoming of. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 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. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 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. Refractors. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. 95. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. And today at 1:00PM. 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. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. 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:. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. I have supplied this information to. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Henault-Brunet´ et al. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 49 excluding VAT. 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. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Not a winter warrior. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. 800-422-7876. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. 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. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 8x field. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Reactions: Tracy. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. For example, the fully-multicoated. Thats like a USPS miracle. S. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 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. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. 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 Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. . Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. 49 excluding VAT. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Santa told me I deserved it. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. However, I am thinking of buying and mounting an Astro-Tech AT70ED in finder rings on top (using the light weight rings that came with the Altair 102ED F/11) to use with my 2 inch ES68 32mm and 40mm EPs for wide field. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. 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. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Here is an AT60ED. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. AT102ED. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. 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. 1. My AT 152 EDT is. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 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. The optics on both are excellent for the price. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. AT66ED_1. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". 10/09/2023 06:54PM. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6.