"Sometime around Labor Day, barring another 28 day holdup in customs, this is what will be coming in. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. . 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. My second imaging session and next pass at comet image processing folding in all I learned from the first session. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. Also, you can buy the Astro-Tech Field Flattener for around $100 and get a nice 41mm frame for EAA work. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. Just wondering if this will fit on a Astronomic AT60ED (same scope as William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO) 0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)It's the same as the Astro Tech 60mm ED scope I believe, and I think there are other rebrands too. Unlike dew shields, dew heaters don't merely slow the formation of dew, they prevent its formation. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. The William Optics Flat61A is also compatible, as the z61 is also a rebrand of the at60ed. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. 25" eyepiece holders using non-marring brass compression rings that won’t scratch your star diagonal or eyepiece barrels. Depending on what you bring, it will weigh between 20-35 pounds. Reviews. 1. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. Tech Details. I am using a. Tech Details. 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. arXiv:1501. 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. I received an email that its on sale for $400. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. Another ZWO EAF question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I currently have the Astro Tech AT60ED which is mounted using a PrimaLuceLab - Vixen Plate 240mm PLUS. 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. So, Im trying to put together a travel kit. CryptoThe Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 8. If you want to image with the. Astro-Tech AT106. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. Page 1 of 3 - First Budget Astrophtography Scope? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So, I noticed the sale on the Astro-Tech AT60ED at Astronomics. The optical tube measures 9. Reviews. I dont have tons of cash to spend on a scope, but would it make sense for me to get that scope and a Field Flattener? I think the AT72ED is out of budget (because of the field flattener),. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. . No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. Business, Economics, and Finance. Product Description. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Mac Astronomy. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount * Mount controlled via Astroberry * ZWO ASI533MC Pro * Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam * 60x300Sec with L-eXtreme * 15 Darks * 35 flats for each session * 35 bias * All frames were with Gain 101, Offset 70, at -5°C. AstroMart LLC. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. 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. jpg . Back to top #9 So Confused So Confused. 25x rather than 0. Equipment Tutorial, Equipment, Reviews. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. Upon looking at the description of the item on astronomics it seems that it will not work out of the box with my mount (EQ6-R Pro). The Orion flattener, I believe others. Loc: SC, USA. Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. The ring/clamshell is hinged. 5. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. You get a single ring with a. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. I looked for a dovetail on the. Apertura has a dedicated adjustable flattener (FFADJ) for their 60edr which is basically a rebrand of the at60ed. Unfortunately the more I dive into stuff the more indecisive I am getting. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. 4lbs, which is comfortable for the mounts 11lb capacity. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. It's almost $200 cheaper. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. I love my little Astro-Tech AT60ED. IM] 6 Jan 2015 Linearpredictionofatmospheric wave-frontsfortomographic AdaptiveOpticssystems: modelling androbustness assessment Kate. 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. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. Sharpstar 400F5. Aperture: 60mm. . The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. 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. 8X reducer and field flatener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED today. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. (Yes, I understand they're all the same scope)For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. 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. * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 8x reducer, UVIRcut filter, and full spectrum modified. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. I normally do long telephoto with a Tamron 150-600mm lens. All three scopes work beautifully for my purposes in-focus. Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. Reviews. Also, the clamshell ring seems plenty stout to me. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. Astro-Tech AT60ED field flattener with Astro-Tech camera angle adjuster for AT60ED and a 48mm Canon T ring adapter (42mm adapters wont work) - new price for all $165, available for $120. • durable nylon soft carry case. I hope you guys will like it. Astro-tech AT60ED (360mm F/6) is only $470 with a flattener, so that might be a better buy, but it has a conventional telescope focuser and is slower. Focal Length: 360mm. 00 . I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. Hopefully someone here has. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. There are so many that it makes my head spin. ago. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). And as a heads up we will be increasing. However, it is about $190 more than the Astro-Tech AT60ED and I found a place that will be getting some AT60ED scopes in a month. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. ) The 60mm modular Lunt should be a noticeable improvement in the H-alpha views over my current single-stacked 50mm (especially with a double-stack on it!Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. . ” I have found a number of positive reviews about this modestly sized refractor. This Astro-Tech 2" prime focus adapter allows unvignetted prime focus photography with most 35mm and DSLR cameras having removable lenses that use a standard T-ring to connect to a camera adapter. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. 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. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. It is the Astro Tech AT60ED which is out of production and has been replaced with the AT72ED. There's something for practically everyone! Jon Isaacs, eros312, BFaucett and 3 others like this Back to top. Tech Details. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. (Rainbow Astro RST-135), I’ve had hopes to one day have a longer focal length setup to use with those mounts. I bought a small Astro Tech AT60ED and matching field flattener. 25" dewshield extended. Great weather and very transparent skies for this session. Seems expensive. I was under the impression that lesser attachments means lesser things falling out or going off balance. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…4KidsOneCamera Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. each. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery October 15, 2021. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Astro Tech offers one built for the AT60ED. Is there another option I should be looking at? I was leaning toward the Redcat 51, but I thought it would be best to keep weight to a minimum. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Tech Details. Both are. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. (0. I basically have the rig you're thinking about. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. 5x Televue Powermate, Baader Solar Continuum Filter 1¼" (540nm), and ZWO ASI290MM. That means if you buy an item from them through a link on my web site, I get a small percentage of the purchase price as a commission. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. 22 inches wide, but I wont measure all. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. • 44mm corrected image circle. It will not work on all of them however. at F/4. 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. First Light. Apertura is another version of the AT60ED/70ED and the house brand from another vendor, but basically the same. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM40 Accessories Astro-Tech . The Sun in white light on March 5, 2022 featuring ARs 2960 (near the limb) and 2957/2961 near the center of the Sun's disk. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. 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 couldn't pass it up. 2 V. 5 FR, nets you F/3. It was shot in Southern Pennsylvania at Frank Colosimo's Blue Mountain Observing Field. Add New Equipment To Database. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. L. e. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. 9 fast focal ratio air-spaced doublet optical system. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. I have a Astro-Tech AT60ed coming and would like recommendations on two or three eyepieces. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · ZWO ASIAIR Plus Software ZWO ASIStudio Acquisition details Dates: Dec. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MC Pro Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters Optolong L-Pro 2" Accessories Astro-Tech . 7. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. Andrew Burwell. Flattener or reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Gang, Im starting out with an Astro-Tech AT60ED for wide-field. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Recommended applications for this filter: Moon - Useful for enhancing the contrast of lunar features in scopes 6" and smaller. 00. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . 8x flattener reducer. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. This #56 light green Astro-Tech 1. 25lb Astro-tech AT72EDii 4. 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. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 8x reducer/flattener, both of which are backordered, or should I splurge for the twice as expensive William Optics Z61 plus their 0. This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Cannot acheive focus on Astro-Tech AT60ed - posted in Refractors : Hello I have a new Astro-Tech AT60ED. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : I just received the . Newbie Questions - Canon 40D and Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello I have a used Canon 40D DSLR, an Astro Tech AT60ED and a 0. Canon T3 with Astro-Tech AT60ED scope at F/4. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Page 10 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Me too . One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. ZWO EAF + ASIAir + AT60ED Advice Sought - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered a ZWO 5v EAF from Canada that shipped within 2 hours. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. The 80 EDT is a great first imaging scope. This l. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). There is also portability to take. I went out and took few testing shots. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. If you want a small, traditional 60mm refractor for visual, with capacity for 2" accessories e. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. From the Astronomics email newsletter dated May 20, 2020: "I had mentioned in the YouTube conversation with Scott Roberts about our new FCD-100/Lanthanum doublet that is an extension of the AT60ED and AT72EDII family. Reviews. I believe that the. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. 25". I use it and shoot at 287mm. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Description. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)NGC 253. There are no thread even with the compression ring removed. IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. $1,095. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. 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. Brands / Companies 928 ; Cameras 3314 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. Thanks. The Astro-Tech AT60ED can be had for $500 with a flattener! A little dialing in and you've got a competent 60mm scope for 1/3 the price. 8° N; Posted 29 September 2021 - 02:10 AM. I just purchased an at60ed but unfortunately the field flattener is out of stock. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Used to attach my Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope to my Skywatcher EQ6R mount via the vixen plate. 0. 25" threaded body. Telescope: Astro-Tech AT60ED 360mm f/6 Accessories: AT60FF Field Flattener, ZWO Guidescope, QHY5L-II-M Guide Camera Filters: ZWO 1. 18 kg). ZWO ASIAIR PLUS WIRELESS IMAGING CONTROLLER. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. It’s $949. Though I imagine having the Astro-Tech in its place would bring forth a level of detail and crispness that would make me feel like I had gained. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. I would intend to only use it in my driveway, and I have a Win11 Laptop. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. . For the price of the WO ZenithStar 61, you can get the Astro Tech AT60ED *AND* it's custom flat field corrector. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. Dovetail recommendations? - posted in Refractors : Hello, Hoping to get some good recommendations here for a dovetail. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount Mount controlled via Astroberry Canon T2i @ ISO 1600 (H-alpha modded) 96x90 sec lights 20 darks 35 bias 25 flats Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and did some auto stretches on it Post-Processed in Photoshop: curves and levels and Topaz DeNoise for noise reductionVery light, compact with extremely sharp views. $1,095. This loads it as the current selection. Bonus: In addition to the eclipsed moon, in the wide angle crops or full-frame images, the planet Uranus and at least one of its moons are visible at the extreme left edge: The LIVE shots I posted to IG while taking the images:Page 23 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Any new Astro-Tech owners noticed any notchiness with coarse focus? My month old AT80ED coarse focus is noticeably stiffer in the 26-31mm, 46-51mm and 66-71mm drawtube ranges. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 00. Product Description. If you buy a scope, be sure to get it's matching field flattener. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. 8x reducer/flattener? The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. I bought the 0. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. No liability assumed for product specifications. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). Beginner Set-up Advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My Set-Up includes: Astro-Tech AT60ED Astro-Tech . 95. 00 Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 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 Trifid Nebula. I know nothing of DSLR's etc so have to learn. 8K views 9 months ago Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for ED60Astro-Tech At102ED refractor? - posted in Refractors : What is everyones opinion of the AT102ED F/7 refractor that Astronomics sells? I happen to own two AT scopes, the AT60ED with FPL-53 and the AT80ED with FK-61. Astro-Tech makes a 7” dovetail that does the job. Astro-Tech At60ed or 72ed scopes would be excellent as well and not quite as expensive as the smaller current production Takahashi refractors. The ZWO EAF provides precise focus control for all your imaging needs. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. Color. Henault-Brunet´ et al. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. But - a 65mm fast focal ratio quadruplet astrograph using true FPL-53 glass, with a dual-speed 2" rack and pinion focuser and a built-in ED field flattener at this price . Seems expensive. Today however, that all changes. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. The Flattener and the 0. Im assuming they work the same way. I use one with my AT60ED. Eyepiece Recommendations for AT60ED - posted in Eyepieces: I get in a plane every Monday and come home on Thursdays. 5 FR, nets you F/3. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. $19. The 2” nosepiece is attached to the tilt plate. This Astro-Tech 3. 8. The rings have a 114mm internal diameter to fit refractors with a 114mm OD tube, such as the Astro-Tech AT90EDT apo triplet, current light-weight AT111EDT, Takahashi TSA-102, FS-102, and original FSQ-106, William Optics FL-105 and ZenithStar 110, plus any other scope with a 114mm OD tube. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe. •. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. Andrew Burwell. What I could use help with, is other than the flattner, and t-ring specific to my camera body are there any other accessories will be needed to hook this up to my Canon full frame and APS-C bodies?For about an extra $80 I could get an Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet, which gets great reviews on Astronomics. Tech Details. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. And as a heads up we will be. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Anyway, how is the flat field of the ED80T CF? Im wondering if the imaging circle is good. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. Product Description. 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. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. The threads on the t-ring side of the flattener are 48mm male, so you need a. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeThis #47 violet Astro-Tech 1. AT60ED or Sharpstar 61 EDPH II? - posted in Refractors : Hey everyone, Im looking at getting a new scope in the future, this will not be an immediate purchase so I would like some insights from you. paulsky, zjc26138, doctordub and 10 others like this. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. Focal Ratio: f/6. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 75x range.