Page 1 of 3 - Need advise on whether to keep Achro or get an APO. Budget was a key factor for me so getting one of those new goto mounts is out of the question for the time being. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. Tech Details. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea… Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. but somewhat accurate. Home /; Image / M31 Andromeda Galaxy - 2 Pane Mosaic Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Andromeda (And) · Contains: Andromeda Galaxy · M 110 · M 31 · M 32 · NGC 205 · NGC 221 · NGC 224 · The star νAndAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinGetting plate-solving status, please wait. When testing in white light, the same results with no false color that I could see in the out of focus star image. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Both have FPL-53 glass. 8X reducer (384mm @ f/4. Sharpstar 0. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Focal Ratio: f/6. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. Sun 9-26-2021 White Light - posted in Sketching: Not very active today. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. A favorite. 8, 288mm as well as a Samyang 135mm EF lens with ASI2600MC. Astro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. 8x reducer 288mm fl ZWO EAF EQ6R-Pro Image Details: Ha- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 OIII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 SII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 Total Integration: 11. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal. Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Mounts iOptron. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. For Sale. Processed in Pixinsight using DBE, Spectrophotometric something or other, some. William Optics z61 with field flattener. Takahashi FOA 60Q *Like New* 11/10/2023 05:03PM. And I thought As. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. Buyer take care of. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nmZWO ASI2600MC Pro / AstroTech 60ED Optolong L-eXtreme 2" iOptron GEM45 ZWO ASIAIR PRO Stack/Edit AstroPixelProcessor / Pixinsight / Photoshop Bortle 2-3 Location Har Ha'Negev, Israel Timelapse from that night: 6 Hours MilkyWay TImelapse. Guided with the AT60 & ASI224 which looked good graphically but v…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. This l. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. A favorite. New Astro-Tech 80ED - posted in Refractors : I had ordered and received a new open box SVBONY SV503 80ED which arrived with problems and was returned. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Hello guys. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. VAT) Out of stock Altair 72 EDF Refractor Dual Speed R&P Focuser Optical Test ReportTo piggie back off of this, I've found that it's best to start with like a wider field refractor like 60mm because it's easier to handle and there are still lots of targets out there that this is plenty for. Former President Trump on Monday hired white collar defense attorney Todd Blanche to lead his legal team ahead of his arraignment in New York City, Fox News Digital has learned. Page 2 of 2 - Has anyone tried the Sky Rover 60mm f6 ED? - posted in Refractors : Just in case others may come across this thread, kunming United optics are the manufacturer. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. I like deep-sky. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. The EDL series is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. Pending edit 1; Software 386 ;Product code: XRING-60ED. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. 00. I think the color correction will be very similar, but the difference is the native speed. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. 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. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. Now some tubes will need a little extra felt, like the Astro-Tech 60ED. 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. 00 €. Seems expensive. Stacked 50 subs x 120s. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. The Astro-Tech 1. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron. The scope weighs in at a light 3. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. in stock Check stock level or request price match [value] £ 99. Guided with the AT60 & ASI224 which looked good graphically but v…My setup us an astrotech 60ED with 2x Barlow to a T ring then a canon rebel t6i DSLR at 1/250. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nm Accessories Astro-Tech 0. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. $419. Item location: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. Abbasi , 07 Dec 2018. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Imaging CamerasI enjoyed Glens ed60 unboxing and am tempted to buy a small refractor like that. Sky plot. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. I'm still kinda new to taking photos but the moon is my target to practice on until i get better then move onto more deep sky stuff. 25-inch adaptor. 00. Or get something cheaper like an Astrotech 60ED. 8x Reducer / Flattener. barx1963. Page 1 of 2 - Ready to order some new AP equipment, beginner imager looking for input. 2mm x 8. 5. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. 95. Bosco_Wiggins and Anunnaki. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 25" with it fully extended. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. each. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. I purchased the 60ED and Flattener from them instead of the 72EDR. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 00 £603. Tried out under a full moon. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Add New Equipment To Database. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. 25″ with it fully extended. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. 265. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 25" one with that scope. . The Long Story: I like refractors. Is there really no difference between the astrotech At60ed and the Williams zenith star 61? The price is almost double. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. I wish I was fluent enough in computereese to figure out what the problem was. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Not as nice as the FeatherTouch. The Astrotech using FK-61 and the ascent using FPL-51 both very fine scopes. Astro-Tech . Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. For example, the fully-multicoated. 8 reducer for ED60. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Which will help you save money to get a more serious tracking mount like a SkyWatcher GTI. Focal Length: 560 mm. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. I've owned a lot of telescopes, and am presently satisfied with the 11 I have: Astro-Physics 155mm f/9 EDT refractor. Left: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, ZWO ASI183mm-cool Center: WO z66 / ZWO z66 FF, Pegasus Focus Cube, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163color Right: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163mono (EAF is ordered, waiting) Pegasus USB Control Hub Rig Runner 4012. Anyone used both? Is there a faster 60out there? Clear skies! HemiAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Optional Finderscope: 9x50 focusing objective (206. The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 5 compared to the usual F6 (TS sold the F5. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Looking for a small refractor to take on vacations, and I have been considering these scopes, for easy one hour sessions during the week, etc. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing. – 23cm length, dewshield retracted, 30cm extended. Looking for better quality eyepieces - posted in Eyepieces: Hi everyone, I own a SCT Meade 10 LX200 f/10 2500mm focal length. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction. 8x Reducer. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. You get a single ring with a. For Sale. This Astrozap focusing cap with built-in Bahtinov focusing mask will fit most 80mm aperture fast focal ratio ED refractors, such as the Astro-Tech AT80EDT ED triplet apo, or any scope with an optical tube or lens shade measuring between approximately 101mm (4") and 110mm (4. the flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. I use it with a astrotech 60ED. That being said, I do have a 76 DCUQ. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. As a camera I have a canon 60D and my mount is a skywatcher eq5 synscan. Thank you @peter k! My goal is to pit it against my other two refractors in a 2 against 1 competition. Page 1 of 3 - Astrotech ED series - 72mm or 80mm? - posted in Refractors : Im trying to decide between a 72mm and 80mm doublet Astrotech ED series. However they are very different by design. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. + FREE Shipping. Initial testing with the ASI camera. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. Altair MG32 mini guider. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. This is just another version of the same scope sold by Astrotech, Apertura, Altair and a few others around the world. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences ! While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. (TS Photoline 60mm/60ED) which would produce a short and fast 260mm f/4. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. It’s $949. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 25" dewshield extended. 15 dark/flat/bias. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin60ed. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PlayStation and PC/MAC*. 33 (ex. Got it as the set with the turret and the eyepieces. 12-15mm back focus to use a 0. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. - posted in Refractors : First off thank you in advance to anyone that comments on this. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. . We all have questions from time to time. Nothing affecting the view. ASTRO-TECH 60MM PHOTOGUIDE REFRACTOR "The new Astro-Tech AT60GS 60mm guidescope with upgraded helical focuser makes highly accurate autoguiding of deep space astrophotos affordable for any astrophotographer. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETGetLeadsFast, LLC. I do already have an Astrotech 60ED F6 that with the Vixen SLV 6mm would give me close to the same FOV according to Astronomy Tools FOV calculator the same as the Celestron 102 XLT with Vixen SLV 15mm. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. I have tried imaging with it, but the focuser is not up to the job (not repeatable enough to automate). These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I need something proprietary to mount something on the scope. 6- Altair Starwave Ascent 102ED F/1122 - The planet killer outstanding high magnification performance. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…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. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. This enables you to star-test virtually any telescope, regardless of aperture size, focal ratio, distance, and lighting conditions. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. . The SharpStar 65Q is a Quadruplet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Needs a good home. 5). Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. Comments. Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. Mainly because my first telescope is a skywatcher 150/750 pds newtonian which I find rather big and bulky for a first telescope for astrophotography. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. 9. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Astro-Tech AT102ED for mostly visual grab-and-go use, or wide field visual at dark sky sites. price is 300 dollars shipped in CONTUS. 73x human eye. Edited by sojourneyer, 20 June 2021 - 05:51 PM. 6 with 0. ASTRO-TECH AT102EDL Review: An Affordable, Versatile, Amazing Tele…The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Plus when using with mono camera the inference is pretty bad . Possible a bit over emphasized. Free Contiguous US Shipping. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. I have talked to the people at astronmics. 8x reducer). I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. Aperture (mm): 80 mm. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. You're gonna want the flattener. I will use it with a 1. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Primarily visual, but some imaging/EAA. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. A faster lens doesn't have to be uber-expensive. Astromart Customer Service. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Sky plot. I contacted them last. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…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. All you. Histogram. With regards to filter choices, lots of great advice here. 8X reducer/field flattener. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Clear nite last evening so I. 61EDPH is douplet without FPL-53 glass, don't have time to look into details yet but expecting some blue halo in focus under high magnification compare to triplet with FPL-53 glass. Seems expensive. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Save $70. 90. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Still trying to find the “sweet spot” settings on PHD2 to improve tracking during long…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. 5 ED Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope with 0. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. It might be possible to unscrew the helical focusser and add the diagonal between it and the objective and then with another. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. ASI120MM, Astrotech 60ED , barlow x2 iOptron Skyguider Pro, ASIAIR Pro 5 Panes, ~1 min video for each pane Stacked with AS, stitched with APG, and final edit/export with PS. I have the Altair 110mm ED doublet with FPL-51 nice scope build quality is excellent with a butter smooth focuser but to heavy witch is why I was looking at the ascent 102ED F/7. The Altair ascent 102ED F/7 doublet is the same scope as the Astrotech 102ED. Set it up once and it will stay in focus forever! Altair GPCAM Guide Camera with an extremely sensitive GPCAM AR0130 Mono sensor connects directly to the MG32 Mini Guider. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. Starizona Starizona HyperStar 14 v4 Standard NON-EDGE with. Starwave ASCENT 80ED technical specifications: Optical Design: Fully Multicoated ED Doublet lens with ED element in collimatable cell. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing: Acquired in NINA, Processed in PixinsightStill trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Guidescope Suitability Calculator. We all have questions from time to time. 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. Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and backpack scope with its compact lightweight design, helical focuser, and simple mounting requirements. Possible a bit over emphasized. – Highest practical magnification 95x, Limiting magnitude 11. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the Apertura 60ED, so Ive always assumed the same setting for my AT60ED. Product Description. Question regarding My Ha mod canon T3i - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Evening, looking for some guidance. Opinions on the AstroTech 60ED please. Yes it is a nice guidescope, and sometimes it will be used in that capacity, but unlike most guidescopes this one has an FPL-53 objective and an imaging focuser. Page 35 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Pete mentioned they are expecting stock this month. The SharpStar 60ED is a Doublet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. so in reality you really need some additional things with the quark to get all you can out of it. That one showed the same thing and I think it was the same type of glass. Had clear skies after some T-storms rolled thru earlier so was able to capture 53 60s lights using ASI 533 MC with the C8. 61mm physical sensor size). Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. . 67 (ex. • 2" and 1. (Astrotech), the controversial William Optics (though only as a last resort due to their high prices), or even directly from the manufacturer if you can speak Chinese (on TaoBao. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinPartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. The AT-60ED is more robust, heavier, and will carry your night vision device much better with it's R&P. Manufacturer. Still trying to find the “sweet spot” settings on PHD2 to improve tracking during long…Astro-tech 60ED with FPL53 glass (like new condition) Astro-tech . Shipping and handling. The Evoguide 50ED is a guiding scope that effectively is an apochromatic doublet refractor, featuring a precise helical focuser. 7x reducer, 55-58mm to use a 0. These have. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. 5. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. William Optics RedCat 51. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. . The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. They look the same. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. 25″ with it. Features. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : So just getting opinions, Ive decided I want to get a larger refractor, and I know the price difference between the two, its just a one vs one idea. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin18 Nov 2023. - Extremely low read noise enabling deepsky lucky imaging and very. A quick snatch last evening of NGC 4565, the Needle Galaxy. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. (From the website). 3D Printed. 80mm. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. My finder scope for the C8 is a Stellarvue AT1010 (80mm f/6 achro) with 2". Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. Telescopes, Astronomy, Binoculars. You save. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. The AT80EDT is f/6, the ZS81 is f/6. I am not clear how the more expensive triplet like the Sharpstar or Radian would be better, given the positive reviews of the lack of color shift in the AT telescope. com. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed Reply The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. 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. Wanted. - 5440 x 3648 active pixels in a 13. Astro Tech 60ED is for wide field EAA using my Lodestar X2 mono camera. Add to Cart. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. 2. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. . 5x APS-C sensor. Weighing in at just 3. 5 to f/7 or so. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. Add to cart. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope refractor is superb for guiding long-exposure DSLR and CCD astrophotos. Like I have an astrotech 60ed which has a focal length of 360mm at f/6 and it works really really well. Captured the Bubble nebula with AT60ED & ASI 533 MC in Ha. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow.