Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. $2,428 $1,777. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. For Sale. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. For Sale. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. For Sale. These days, everyone's into imaging. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. I am thoroughly impressed by. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Gotta love the Porter. Astro-Tech AT70ED. • durable nylon soft carry case. 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. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Not so much in the US. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. But apparently, based on. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . 25 pounds according to Astronomics. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. What do I need for an all round. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. The EDL line. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. AT102ED. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 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. 93 · In stock. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. TV setup & connect with mounting. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It is the same mechanism as our. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. However, there. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Named a Sky & Telescope Hot Product of the Year for 2010, the Astro-Tech photographic field flattener reduces the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. 8X Reducer for AT102ED (AT102EDRF) Accessory: 4: 21: Astro-Tech . 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 1 images, 0 comments. Description. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. ago. 5" rack. zjc26138,. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. 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. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). . Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Unistellar. 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. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. 18 kg). It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. . 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Unistellar. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 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. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 8°, which can be achieved with a 9x (40mm) TeleVue Plössl. 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. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I will list all Astro Tech. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. Re: AT70ED. Astro-Tech in the U. 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. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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. . It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Top. 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. 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 Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. 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. Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. 8 (166) · USD 21. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. The camera side of the adjustable flattener presents M48 threads to accept a wide (M48. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10,. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. • 2" and 1. 4. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. I have an ED80 and really like it. 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:. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. 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. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. 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. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. I have talked to the people at astronmics. SVBONY SV 503 70mm Scope - posted in Refractors : Well, sorry to say that this SVBONY SV 503 70 scope is optically, not that great. 95. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 5 mon. Reactions: Tracy. I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. 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. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. AT66ED_1. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. 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. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. It’s $949. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. I'm. 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. 95. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Page Count: 2. 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. 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. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. 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. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. It's short length is because it has a sliding dew shield. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. e. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. AT80ED $399. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . 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. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. . 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. . 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. 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. Ive been adding the Moon to. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Minor defect is a small paint chip. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. 49 excluding VAT. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. Overall Im pleased with. 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. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. 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. (I think), and IMHO if the 4000 is rated for less it’s probably not going to work out very well for your AT70ED. J. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. The sky. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. I also plan to do some. --AT102EDL picture -- Congratulations on your AT 102EDL. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. ), as well as my 52-year. 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. (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. October 2, 2023. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Astro-Tech . Absolutely. Brands / Companies 929. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. 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. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. 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. 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. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. 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. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Got the AT70ED yesterday. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. Here is an AT60ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. Big girl. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 2 V. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. . 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. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. 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. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Astro-Tech AT152EDT f/8 Triplet APO Refractor OTA. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Ah, ok I thought so. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The ED glass will show little if any CA. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. IMG 20230706 211622542. 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:. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. 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. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 95. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. ”. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. Sold my last scope in the past summer. Not getting any younger. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. If you like manual focus that means you save that. The optical tube measures 9. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. 2 mm closer in than the center. Not all apo’s are created equal. For Sale. 25" with it fully extended. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. . Hopefully someone here has. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. ). . (AT70ED and AT102ED). After that I decided to instead complement my 8" Dob with a quality 4" refractor. Page 112 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : So Ive had my 130EDT for a few days now and although I havent imaged through it yet, Ive been using it visually, in fact Im looking through it now, pointing it at some bring stars. Better yet Astronomics has a fantastic price on their Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. eps; AT66ED_2. Jon. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 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. As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. zjc26138,. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. - posted in Eyepieces: Hi all, I am fairly new to Telescopes, and viewing. . I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. JPG Little brother. I am going to maybe piggy back them and use the AT70 to try some wide field astrophotography. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. 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.