Hopefully someone here has. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. 2 images, 0 comments Last upload: 19 Feb 2022 - 22:35 Manfrotto 3021PRO. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Edited by barbie, 17. 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. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. AT66ED_1. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 8x field. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. ) and is 125mm long. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. An optional Celestron 1. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. IMG 20230706 211622542. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. Santa told me I deserved it. 25 pounds all together. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Grab and go is why I got mine. 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. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. 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 is the closest successor to my AT72ED. 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. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Grab and go is why I got mine. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. For example, the fully-multicoated. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. A few final thoughts on this test. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. (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. Good reviews and very modest price. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. 25” eyepiece is about 4. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). 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. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. Clear skies, T. Page 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. ") at 15mm. And today at 1:00PM. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. Minor defect is a small paint chip. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Houston Astronomical Society (link) scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. 05167v2 [astro-ph. 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. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. 2 mm closer in than the center. It blew right off. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. 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. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Although its been listed out of stock for a. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. 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. J. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. 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. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. A 2” Astro-Tech dielectric diagonal,which will be a perfect mate, Looking at the horizontal photo here: upper right is a Russell Optics (RO) 8-16mm. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. I have an ED80 and really like it. 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 The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. $75. DSCN2744. Astro-Tech . 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. 10/09/2023 06:54PM. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. (3. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. I also plan to do some. Agreed. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. Unistellar. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. S. ), as well as my 52-year. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. Astro-Tech . Re: AT70ED. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. • a rotating dual-speed 2. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. Recommended Beginner Telescope. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. 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 f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. 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. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 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:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. 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. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. AT80ED $399. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 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. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 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. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. 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. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. It’s $949. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). . Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 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. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. ”. 4. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Page Count: 2. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 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. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. 49 excluding VAT. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. You got the $$ differences. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. For Sale. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. • 2" and 1. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. Reactions: Tracy. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. F/5, 300mm. Best Telescopes to Buy. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. But apparently, based on. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. GA] 22 Nov 2018. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. Reviews. 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). I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Also, as you are located in the UAE, you may not be able to purchase an Astro-Tech scope from Astronomics due to their terms and conditions. 1. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. Optics are sharp. This is a very good value unit. 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. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 00. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. 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. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). (1) the telescope rested in the v-blocks on the bench for more then 24 hours so that the lens was in thermal equilibrium with the test area. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. 93 · In stock. It was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. 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. J. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Was looking to possibly get something that. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. 4. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. 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. . The optics on both are excellent for the price. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Weight: 6 lbs 3. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). 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. 8" f/6 ED Refractor OTA for only $299. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. 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. Sold my last scope in the past summer. Jon. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . 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. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 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. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 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. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 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. Page 39. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . 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. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. arXiv:1810. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. 95. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. ago. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. 18 kg). Got the AT70ED yesterday. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. 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. Steve Yates. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. 25" dewshield extended. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. AT102ED $599. Henault-Brunet´ et al. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. If not new, then here on the Cloudy Nights classifieds. 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 been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. I will list all Astro Tech. 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. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing.