Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. 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. Add To Cart. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. . 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. 5, 9,. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. 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. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. Seems expensive. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Not getting any younger. 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. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. 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. Crashed early last night due to watching the lunar eclipse in the morning. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. For Sale. This could go in a number of different forums. Best Telescopes to Buy. ago. 8x field. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element • a rotating dual-speed 2. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. © 2023 Google LLC 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. TV setup & connect with mounting. Re: AT70ED. 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. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 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. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. I would like something suitable for visual and. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. 95. 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. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. I ordered an AT70ED. ), as well as my 52-year. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. (AT70ED and AT102ED). 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 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. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. Dom Q. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. Sold my last scope in the past summer. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. In. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. I bought it from Highpoint. 8" f/6 ED. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. . Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. Sale. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. I have an ED80 and really like it. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. August 27, 2023. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 2. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. The optical tube measures 9. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. DSCN2747. Upload a User Manual. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 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. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. The widest field of view with a 1. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. Brands / Companies 929. 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. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 25" dewshield extended. ). As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. 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. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. 95. It has really nice capabilities. Jon. 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 Astro-Tech line. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. Updated 5/20/16. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Re: AT70ED. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : I bought this setup from astronomics last December and got the OTA in late January and the Celestron CG-4. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. I have supplied this information to. 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. Good reviews and very modest price. 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. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. 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. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. 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. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Description. 2 mm closer in than the center. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Not getting any younger. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. 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. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. 7, 6. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Overall Im pleased with. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Shipped in original tripled box. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. Here is an AT60ED. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. Recommended Beginner Telescope. Looking for Equipment for a new class I'm teaching - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! A little background - I am a high school science teacher in rural Kentucky, USA, and it looks like we are finally going to offer a combination Astronomy/Meteorology elective (since administration wasnt convinced a high school. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". • dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. Then it was all apos. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. F/5, 300mm. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 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. Grab and go is why I got mine. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. You got the $$ differences. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. J. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. Refractors. 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. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 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. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. 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. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. Agreed. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. 95. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. 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. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. The. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. 2 mm closer in than the center. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. Email me if you want the full sized. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. I also just ordered the AT70ED. Your mount n chargers are. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Having heard many good things. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Used Astrotech AT66ED with aluminum case and star diagonal in very good condition. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. ”. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 1 images, 0 comments. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. Steve Yates. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). Page Count: 2. 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. These small Astrotech. 70mm-90mm refractor options. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. 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. Unistellar. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 25 pounds all together. Page Count: 2. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. Not a winter warrior. 5 mon. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The ring/clamshell is hinged. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. 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. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. 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. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. 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 have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. 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. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 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. What do I need for an all round. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. By Ed Ting. Pier-Tech Inc. AT102ED. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. JPG Little brother. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 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. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. . The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. Save $70. Ah, ok I thought so. 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. It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. 8" f/6 ED Refractor OTA for only $299. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. For Sale. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 18 kg). Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin.