The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 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. 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. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. For Sale. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. ") at 15mm. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. 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. 18 kg). Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. An optional Celestron 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. 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. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. It will not work on all of them however. Page 80 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Update on the Balancing issues with AT 72EDII and 2 inch diagonals and eyepieces. The price difference may be due to the fact that the astro-tech uses FCD-100 and FK-61 glass whereas the StarField uses FPL-53 glass. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Baader 2" Contrast Booster Omega 2" DGM NPB CVLife red & green MRF Apache 4800 hardcaseOne option you might consider is the relatively new and less expensive Astro-Tech AT70ED:. 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). FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. 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. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. I was planning to get more serious about learning astrophotography this year so I was looking to upgrade the focuser of my Orion ED80 to a Moonlite or Feathertouch. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. 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’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. I always secretly wanted the AT92 which now is relegated to the history books if you want to buy a new one and this seems even better however time will. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 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 want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The widest field of view with a 1. Thats like a USPS miracle. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. 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. However, there. For Sale. BRCoz and BFaucett. 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. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). For. 2 mm closer in than the center. 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. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. Got the AT70ED yesterday. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. ) and is 125mm long. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . I have supplied this information to. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. I'll pay shipping CONUS. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. 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. 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. (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. 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. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. I would like something suitable for visual and. This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. These small Astrotech. 25 pounds all together. Reviews. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 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. Not so much in the US. Page 83 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : I might be the exception but, no Im not waiting for a new Astro Tech. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. Then it was all apos. The Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. Not all apo’s are created equal. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. $139. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. A few final thoughts on this test. Investing in the best telescope for astrophotography will bring the wonders of the night sky closer, and open the doors to creative deep-heaven imaging. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. The optical tube measures 9. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. 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. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 70mm-90mm refractor options. 4. Reactions: Tracy. By Ed Ting. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. Unistellar. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. 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. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. 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. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. 7, 8. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 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. 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. Not getting any younger. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. 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. F/5, 300mm. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 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. Ah, ok I thought so. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. . Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. 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. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. Do not use. Pier-Tech Inc. just saying. Optics are sharp. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. 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. 95. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. 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. 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. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . 25" dewshield extended. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. Absolutely. 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. 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. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. 8 (166) · USD 21. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. 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. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. 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. See full list on shotkit. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Refractors. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). Page 2 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : Well I just got on the list and ordered the AT90CFT. . 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. Minor defect is a small paint chip. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . The. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. I will soon get to view the moon when it clears the trees. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Page 16 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : After getting the 125EDL, I had to get the 70ED for the reasons you stated. 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. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. . 7, 8. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. An awesome little combination for wide field views. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. • dual-speed 2" Rack. Good reviews and very modest price. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). 10/09/2023 06:54PM. The EDL line. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Description. Updated 5/20/16. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). 7, 6. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. S. (AT70ED and AT102ED). 5 mon. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. AT102ED $599. $75. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. 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 functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 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. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. 25” eyepiece is about 4. notFritzArgelander In MemoryRefractors. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. What do I need for an all round. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. I bought it from Highpoint. No color even on Venus at high powers. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. . 09/29/2023 02:28AM. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. 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. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. Jon. The AT72EDII and the AT60ED have much better glass than the AT70ED, the 72 should be better at color correction. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Page 19 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : First light tonight for the new AT72ED2! What a dream to set up and use with my Astrotech Voyager mount. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). . --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. 95. Page 39. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. I ordered an AT70ED. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. the AT70ED and both scopes have a level of quality workmanship that rival my former small Takahashi. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. Agreed. . 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. 8 (166) · USD 21. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. ). Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. J. Easily confused, but not the same. Not a winter warrior anymore, but I would enjoy a sneak peek now & then if I had a scope. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. ”. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 95. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. 93 · In stock. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. Buy TS Optics ED APO Refractor Tele 70/420 OTA perfect Travel TSED70f6 Online at desertcartIreland. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Astrotech at70ed. meade adventure scope 80mm astrophotographyhow to get your own reality tv show on ePlease share a pic of the setup if you have it handy. 2. 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. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. • 2" and 1. It is the same mechanism as our. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics.