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. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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. See full list on shotkit. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Astro-Tech . And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. 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. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. 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. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. e. $75. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. ago. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. I would like something suitable for visual and. Hopefully tonight will be first light. Page 1 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I think it is time we have an Astro Techitis topic. Then it was all apos. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Sold my last scope in the past summer. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. 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. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. 8" f/6 ED. Not all apo’s are created equal. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. 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. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. 95. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Recommended Beginner Telescope. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 5 Thoughts? I can recommend the 72ed Evostar, but I think the Astro Tech at72edll is a little better at a comparable price. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Description. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. Having heard many good things. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. 5" rack. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. For Sale. 2 mm closer in than the center. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. 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 16 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : After getting the 125EDL, I had to get the 70ED for the reasons you stated. 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. AT102ED $599. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. It will not work on all of them however. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. You got the $$ differences. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Hopefully someone here has. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 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. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. Stellarvue. . Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. It has really nice capabilities. 1 images, 0 comments. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. 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. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. 00. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Orion only tells you when they're using FPL-53, if theyre not using FPL-53 class glass, they just saw ED, extra low dispersion. Updated 5/20/16. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 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. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . 8 (166) · USD 21. 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. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. 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. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. 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. $2,428 $1,777. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. My grab-n-go rigs were an Astro-Tech AT70ED & Orion StarMax 90 on either a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi or Orion AstroView EQ3 for a while, but like you I wanted more aperture and higher quality optics. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. I also just ordered the AT70ED. However, there. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. 8x field. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. Ive been adding the Moon to. BRCoz and BFaucett. (AT70ED and AT102ED). Page Count: 2. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. Dom Q. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. Ah, ok I thought so. While the classic ED80 F7. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 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. Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. The sky. 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. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 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). "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. 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. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. 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. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. It is the same mechanism as our. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. 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. 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. Hi Laurel, I recently mounted an AT72EDII on an Oberwerk 5000 head and tripod and Rich is absolutely right in that it’s all about how the weight is distributed. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. 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. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 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. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. These small Astrotech. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. 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. 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. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. But apparently, based on. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. 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. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. 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'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. I have several choices as: And I dont. Absolutely. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. 800-422-7876. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 95. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. . Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. just saying. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. Telescope or lens This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. 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. Henault-Brunet´ et al. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 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'll pay shipping CONUS. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. 7, 8. 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. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. 05167v2 [astro-ph. 3 in stock. 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. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one Astro-Tech. 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. An optional Celestron 1. 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. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Good reviews and very modest price. 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 Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. $60. ") at 15mm. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 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. IMG 20230706 211622542. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. 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. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Clear skies, T. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. • 2" and 1. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchPage 1 of 4 - ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. Jon. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. This latest 80 mm ED appears to be identical to the Astro-Tech 80 ED. Not so much in the US. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. (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). 25 pounds all together. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. What do I need for an all round. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. zjc26138,. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. 25" with it fully extended. S. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. Page 17 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I had my AT70ED out Sunday afternoon for some white light solar observing and saw granulation, faculae, and the sunspots using this scope with a Thousand Oaks full aperture solar filter and Orion E Series zoom eyepiece at the 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm settings. Sold my last scope in the past summer. If you are unfamiliar with the scope you can Google "Imaging with Astro Tech 66mm refractor”. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. If you get a. Edited by barbie, 17. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. 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. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. 5 mon. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. 2 V. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 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. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. ”. Reviews. . 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Visual exclusively, primarily as a one hand out the door g&g and. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. 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 may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 7, 6. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Thats like a USPS miracle. Top. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. DSCN2744. . Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. 25” eyepiece is about 4. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. 8 (166) · USD 21. Short and Sweet. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. TV setup & connect with mounting. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. Grab and go is why I got mine. This is a very good value unit. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 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. 6 oz (2. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. For Sale. .