Use the Sky-Watcher Evostar ED APO 72mm f/5. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. But this review. By comparison, the Ethos 3. Page 11 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : @ John My experience with flatteners is that the shorter the scope FL, the longer the spacing between flattener and camera. 00. 2. You can sit in a normal chair and not have to stand up hunched over to look at something that is not very high above the horizon. Not a huge difference. I’ve. I had to swap out the mounting rail for a longer one. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. Start following SamMobile on Google News now! Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A72. Page 13 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : The skies here west of Puget Sound have finally cleared, so I took my new AT72EDII out for a trial. So to be sure I wasnt going blind or some such, I took out the Pronto for an impromptu daylight CA test. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. I still haven't done a side by side but I have had them out on consecutive. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. This combination is both faster and has a larger aperture than the AT72EDii, although he field of view is a bit smaller and it cannot fully fit Andromeda in frame. The AT152EDT comes with a 3. I purchased a 0. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. JackGood double stars for small refractor (AT72EDII) - posted in Double Star Observing: I know that there are lots of good double star lists for binoculars and telescopes. 8 o. Posted April 16, 2020. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what kind of range you can try. I was thinking of using the AT72 as a finder, more or less, and then using the 8 for a different view,. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Along with it i purchased the ATH1 handle (back ordered) that goes with it. helicon Co-Administrator Articles: 554 Posts: 11818 Joined: Mon May 06, 2019 1:35 pm 4 Location: Washington TSS Awards Badges. My AT72EDII arrived today - first thing I did was move the included (short) Vixen rail to the top and install a slightly longer rail on the bottom. 00. Yes, the distance from the prism to both sensors has to be equal in order to achieve focus with the guide camera. . AT72EDII + 0. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72EDII and AT130EDT, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging, while only connected to a 5V. Vermeer farm. 1. Usual disclaimer - the. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. I think it turned out well. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. 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. Regarding 0. Shot over two nights. -iOptron CEM40. . 7mm), mounted on a Manfrotto 3021BN. 9) with the built-in FR/FF. Ok. 7x reducer from a fellow member on these forums. The ATR8 is more universal with only threads on the camera end. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. Sorry for the file size. 00. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and Discussion Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. Closed Sundays and major U. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. However, for something like the Sombrero Galaxy,. I have a. But for running outside for a quick look or throwing something in the back of the car. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. To retain the ultra-portable functionality of the SkyGuider Pro for deep sky astrophotography, it is wise to use a portable and lightweight telescope that falls well below the listed payload capacity of the SkyGuider Pro. The latter scope would also be suitable for imaging small planetary nebulae (some of which are very bright and can be imaged with exposures under 30 seconds). Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. $19. How to mount AT72EDII to Sky Watcher Star Adventurer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello. $149. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. Posted 13 September 2019 - 08:44 PM. 95. -iOptron CEM40. . . AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 240. Now Im looking for a. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging areaAstroTech AT72EDII @ $489. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII vs TSAPO72F6 - posted in Refractors : Hi,Are there any real difference between a AT72EDII and a TSAPO72F6 ?They are supposed to be same according to many resources online, including here on CN. I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). Quick view. Page 1 of 2 - High Quality easy to transport tripod - posted in Mounts: I have a good diverse collection of good telescopes and mounts. I have a flattener on order and need to figure out how to mount my ZWO mini guide scope and camera. Also recently purchased AstroTech 0. 00. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2. th3_n3wb13 wrote: Check this out, the guy used his modified Canon50D and only 50mm to capture Milky Way. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 00 with the dedicated FF/FR, while the RC71 is $1,698. It's like the focus plane has moved up to accommodate the astrophotography. I contacted Astronomics and they had a replacement visual back that replaced the camera rotator and I could use my lower power OCS (1. 2 pounds. Field flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I picked up an AT72EDII last year but never really used it much until this year. Today I have received AstroTech AT72EDII scope after waiting for 4 long months. This combination is both faster and has a larger aperture than the AT72EDii, although he field of view is a bit smaller and it cannot fully fit Andromeda in frame. Jupiter/Saturn conjunction; AT72EDII; Mallincam SkyRaider w/2X Barlow; SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount; 215 frames; RegiStax 6, Photoshop CS6 (contrast enhancement, cropping) My scopes are not well-suited for planetary imaging. Open Monday through Friday 9-6pm PST and Saturday 10-4pm PST. Since I intend to only use a DSLR (Pentax. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. Source for M6 screws to attach Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe to AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : Hi all - recently acquired an AT72EDii and am piecing together all the necessary accessories to prepare it for imaging. Thanks, Joel. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. It they are a bit loose, a little more felt would do just fine. AT80EDT - posted in Refractors : I’ve had a Celestron Nexstar 8SE for a little over a year (and have loved it so far), but I was thinking about getting a small refractor with a shorter focal length to complement it. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. In the end, I decided to image with my trusty AT72EDii. 5" w/Moonlite Stepper v3 ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro - ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro - ZWO ASI174MM-Mini - ZWO OAG - ZWO EFW AT2FF - CCDT67 - RIRED-M63. 8 for the 62ed. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 00. This Astro-Tech #AT80EDRF 0. At 83mm, the AT72EDII tube is closer to 85mm than 80. tonight's moon brought to you by the AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : One of the reasons I got the AT72EDII and paired it with the SkyGuider Pro mount is that it lets me do more informal, impromptu AP, such as tonights moon. My camera setup 533mm pro + ZWO EAF filter. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. 00/$459. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount Cameras: ZWO ASI178MM, PGR Grasshopper, PGR Flea Lunt, Coronado, TeleVue, Orion and Meade eyepieces Visual Observer " Way more fun to see it! "Top. Reviews. This was in the EAA mode, unguided and no darks or flats. The AT72EDII beats the ED80 for FOV and compactness being the 80 is in a 100 mm tube, also the 72 can ride on a lighter duty mount. Vostok 1 topic starter Posts: 107 Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posted 18 April 2022 - 07:49 AM I am starting to plan out a beginner imaging rig based around the AT72EDii (already have in hand). Thoughts on Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been imaging with my celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector and am looking to pick up a wider field scope as I keep running into issues where the targets I want to image dont fit in my field of view. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. 9lbs so close to the official specs. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors. Mint condition (used only a few times) Astro-Tech AT72ED II scope. I am good with my big equipment. After discovering that the AT72EDII seems to have the same M63 focuser drawtube thread as the Z73 I was thinking hard about going with a WO Flat73a instead (wider field, possibly better performance but hard to be sure) but in the end decided to stay with a 2" barrel flattener/reducer instead. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. And my present camera is a low-cost but solid-performing ZWO. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen dovetail plate. The best spacing may vary a lot. EAA with AT72EDII & ASI 482. PL makes a set at 85 that should do the trick. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)AZ-EQ5 or HEQ5 - posted in Mounts: Its time to finally upgrade my ancient Celestron Advanced GT mount. 2" dielectric diagonal. 3. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. OMG is the AZ2000 $16k??? 94lbs alone for the mount!!! Hard to get my head around. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. 8X Reducer Field Flattener for 72EDII). -- The Telescope Review Web Site V3. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. EAA Setups - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Hello everyone! I am thinking about doing some EAA when it gets a little warmer and I feel like being outside instead of remote controlling from inside. 2）With OAG-L: This method is quite similar to Solution #2 → 2), so we do not go into details here. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod MT055CXPRO3 @ $478. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. SOLD! $350,000 - 2021 SHELBY SUPER SNAKE COUNT'S KUSTOMS EDITION – 100% OF THE HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. 15 inches of good glass, about 1/3" more than the Zenithstar 73, which costs $648 and the Zenithstar 81 at $798. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. English: Image captured by amateur astrophotographer, John Richards at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, (MGAS), during a star party on March 6, 2021 using a 72mm refractor, (AT72EDII) 6 March 2021. AT72EDII - First Light - posted in Refractors : Finally got some clear skies and able to get the new AstroTech refractor out (here) *Quick note - if this belongs in Beginning AP forum I apologize. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. AT72EDII. Page 1 of 2 - Tilt, backspacing, or something else? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I recent had first light with an AT72EDII with . Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). My imaging setup is AT72EDII, Explore Scientific FF, Canon 60D on a SA. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. In addition to the upgraded glass, the AT72EDII has an upgraded focuser, with a fine focus and a diagonal rotator (the same focuser as their EDT line), and unlike the AT72ED, the AT72EDII comes with split tube rings. Friday we traveled from our Bortle 7ish skies to the club. Product Description. Waited for about a week for the clouds to clear and gave it a shot. for astro tech at72edII. I have had a 10 SCT and a 4 with mixed results I wanted to get my own setup and I have been looking at some scopes. Expectations With My Gear? - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Heres a 30 minute live stack of The Witchs Broom (IC 6960) from last night. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. 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. Only difference I see is the trim color. The AT72EDII is designed for use with a 2" diagonal so a 1. EAA would. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. Page 2 of 2 - Needsuggestions for a first refactor - posted in Refractors : Brian, Ive been a visual observer for over 40 years (eyeball to eyepiece visual). This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. AT72EDII and T2i. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. It did make acquiring that first star easier, especially with a 1-1/4" eyepiece. 22) Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! Your daily pace will accelerate with errands, visits, short trips, increased. I also have an AT72EDII. Back Focus Spacing issues with ZWO Cameras - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Not sure if this is the right place to post this but Im having some problems working out the best way to attach ZWO ASI Cameras, specifically 183MM Pro and 183MC Pro to my Astrotech AT72EDII with the AT 0. Add to cart. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. Scope: Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet. One is wide field, one is less wide field. 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. The lenses are made by Ohara. Large. 8F/433 mm focal length, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera, Rainbow RST-135 mount, Ekos capture software on a Raspberry Pi 4B computer, Pixinsight 1. 22May57Cyg-9A4-G350ZZ-30-30-DGH-FRGB. Quality reliable. Choices. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. 5 hours total + Flats/Darks/Bias with BYEOS . But measurements show that with the EAF installed the unit wont fit into the really nice storage bag that. Not many semi-APO's have the FPL-53 glass element and the ones that do cost considerably more than others. . No need for slow-motion controls (though they would be nice). Condition is New. I am waiting on an AT72EDII (so I will have two of the same thing, doesn’t bother me). There is a choice (up to you): 1. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. Anyways so recently with my dec i noticed it seems to run off after a coupe of minutes either in the north or south direction. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. Now Im looking for a suitable camera, and am. Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design. M31 Andromeda from Bortle 8 - ASI071MC Pro and AT72EDII. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. It is currently on backorder so now the wait begins. That's 1/3 stop less light. My Orion is also a doublet with an FPL-53 and is really nice. $2,490. Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. Page 2 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Haha yeah its easy to get carried away. 590. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. , and an iOptron SkyGuider Pro. Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. 8 Reducer and Field Flattener question - posted in Refractors : Hello. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in case it helps others. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. So now the AT72EDII is back on the cards! I'm still in no hurry, though. This would seem to be a requirement for EAA if you want to save your results and share with others without doing any post-processing. I have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102, Scopetech Zero, SW AZ5; Innorel RT90C; Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s. The same can be said of the 1. - SW 72ED or AT72EDII or WO ZS73? - posted in Refractors : I am just getting started with imaging and planning to get a small refractor to start with. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. The Apache 4800 case is a little bigger than the 3800, so I'm going to purchase the 4800 to see if I can carry a few more accessories. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. If you want automated focusing - what is available for each of the scopes. Check it out; there is relatively little editing from Lightroom. The Astro-Tech ATRF72 reducer/flattener threads on the 72EDII focusers. Find cameras, lenses, studio. Backfocus spacing is supposed. The William Optics scopes look nice as well, esp the Star71 (f/4. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. Higher full well capacity. Reviews. Our non-commissioned, brand agnostic, product advisors tailor recommendations to meet your needs! High Point Scientific is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and accessories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced astronomers alike. AT72EDii good starter scope. The Doublet APO design of this refracting telescope means that users are treated to APO color correction and crisp images! Whether you want to use this telescope for visual observations or astrophotography, this 72mm refractor. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. Libra (Sept. The AT72EDii is back heavy and made it difficult to balance with the stock 6" rail. 25" 2x Explore Scientific premium Barlow (described by Explore Scientific as a focal extender, rather than a Barlow) uses an advanced four-element optical design to deliver a flatter field of view with sharper field edges than even the best three-element apochromatic Barlows. Page 2 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII is optically excellent from low power to high power, with excellent contrast. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. This FF/FR makes the scope 346mm f/4. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. Do people typically use finderscopes with refractors this small? Id like a RA scope for ease of use, but they all seem to be as big as the AT72EDii, itself. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. ASI2600MC. I saw it in an ad in S&T (pre-internet) and. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. And it was the perfect size to see the Pleiades in a 25mm eyepieces. Review of the Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p Collapsible Dob Updated 10/25/21. AT72EDII and AT80EDT and their respective reducer/flattener - posted in Refractors : Soliciting thoughts and advice around a potential very near future purchase of one of these two scopes for venturing into wide-field AP. Yes, the AT72EDII drawtube ends with a female M63 thread. It is, however,. 8X REDUCER. OAG Manual 5 Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws. You can directly connect it to the scopes without using the feather touch focusers. Posted 17 July 2020 - 09:32 AM. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. Sorry for the file size. Bortle high 4 or low 5. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. (Image credit: Samsung) The Samsung Galaxy A72 looks remarkably similar to its predecessor with a curved back and a rectangular camera hump. 8X REDUCER. The focuser is butter smooth and easily held my ASI1600mm-C camera. . Field flatteners for AT72EDII and AT115EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have these two scopes and I have the dedicated 0. I live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. It costs from £419 /. But. Is this pinched optics or something else? Looks like something portruding into the imaging train, but I dont see anything. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. AT80EDT. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. 9 Petzval . - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I forgot to put the field flattener in! Such a let down. 00. My earlier comments assumed you were using a DSLR of some sort. In a small telescope, the image scale is smaller than. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Its much better than no flattener, but still isnt perfect in the corners. 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. They are the same scope. Page 5 of 6 - Manual Alt-Az Mounts - Show us What You Have. ( 540nm ) I could see two active regions on the photosphere today. I grabbed 2 hours of data on Tuesday night with the Astro Tech 72EDII and a modified Canon 450D, a very old work. 8 and with this camera. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. tools. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. • two-year warranty. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . After much research and good review I purchased the first of these 3 units and installed one on my AT72EDii refractor. There are several set screw marks on the dovetail. 8x reducer made for this scope. Skywatcher Telescope AC 70/700 Mercury AZ-2. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. 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 handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. I like the AT72EDII scope, but at the moment they are all out of stock. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. I will ship in CONUS for $400 + 3% for Paypal. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. I use a Nikon D5100 with an ASIAir (not a mini, though) and the Nikon specific USB cable. My setup was the scope, a Stellarvue M1V, diagonal, and two ES82 eyepieces (18mm and 6. focuser knobs. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. Celestron, Meade, and Tele Vue are a few of the industry leading brands High Point carries. Solid, compact, lightweight, with integral leveling ball. 2. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. . . Both should be in our repertoire from our Bortle 9. Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. I needed to remove the bottom rail anyways to check the bolt thread on the bottom ring, so it was just a matter of re-installing the included ring on top rather than bottom (after checking screw. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail. I hoped for a short refractor for larger DSO's, but it seems like this telescope produces very large stars, compared to what I'm used to. Condition is New. Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 200/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB. I am going to be purchasing a reducer/flattener as well (Astro-Tech .