$139. Someone has had SharpStar painted on the side. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. The optical tube measures 9. (They have a first look video out already. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. in tandem with the MiniBorg 60ED for convenient RACI star hopping. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. Telescope N 150/750 Star Discovery P1 50i SynScan WiFi GoTo. The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. 0mm) = 20. For example, the fully-multicoated. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. So don't be a stranger. $0. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Looks like a mix-up in the descriptions. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. Reviews. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . Bringing in an improved ED element to the multi-coated glass and paired with a focal length of 335mm and focal ratio of f/5. Stars are generally small with an even focused field across the QHY8. It is not too heavy and gives you a focal length of 288mm. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. 5mm flange to sensor spacing). Soyuz. 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. For Sale. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 00. 3") in outer diameter. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed ReplyThe Altair XRINGS are a strong, lightweight way to mount your refractor. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. I've been very pleased with my 28mm Astro-Tech UWA. I have a TV 3-6 zoom so. 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. $369. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Celestron Astro Fi 6" SCT WiFi Telescope £799. Both great scopes when coupled with the William Optics adjustable flattener. 2" aperture f/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens photo/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. 8 with the optional 0. ") at 15mm. This evening a new scope arrived, an Astro Tech AT102ED. If it is a repeat please delete. jpg. My other two refractors are APOs (a TV-101 and the Mini Borg 60ED). 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. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. Cle. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Steffen Hirtle GraXpert Guiding. Altair Astro Limited is. 25" · Optolong Red 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. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I need something proprietary to mount something on the scope. From all the review it seem this is one fine. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. Inverted monochrome Annotated Large size Full size User. $139. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Sharpstar 400F5. Precision Locking Focuser for Auto Guiding with Starwave 60ED Refractor £99. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. Posted 22 January 2022 - 08:20 PM. Add To Cart. I like both the build and look of it, and the functionality of the rack and pinion focuser, but Im having a problem that Ive never. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. This has been my quick view/travel scope for a couple of years and it is an amazing little scope, packing a big punch in a small package. A few on the back. Incorporates Ohara FPL-53 glass optics for enhanced contrast, color correction, and sharpness. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. . Starwave 70ED Refractor Optical Telescope Tube (OTA), 2"-1. Kind of a MkII. A favorite. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. You need to space an extra 9. 3. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the field flattener, for less than the new Z61 costs alone. Altair MG32 mini guider. You can read this instruction for the full supported list and the connection methods: ZWO EAF Compatible Focuser List & Connecting Methods. It suffers somewhat from field curvature and the owner’s aging, less-than-accommodating. Telescope Express TS Photoline 60mm f/6 is the same scope as the AT60ED, but a different color. Views: 4822. Page 1 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : I didnt see this on the refractor forum. Brand. It will not work on all of them however. Spencer-3D. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Astro-Tech . (0. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Add to Cart. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 67” and 2”. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. For Sale. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED ? Clear Skies !! Back to top #6 Jaimo! Jaimo! I'm just stunned!. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. 00 £2,082. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes. Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Artificial stars at a. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Last updated on Jul 13, 2023 15:59:36 PDT View all revisions View all revisions. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Posted 23 May 2019 - 11:05 AM. I highly recommend it. Those who can afford a full-frame astro camera can afford an FSQ. Price when purchased online. 00 £806. 00 £165. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). )The optics. eBay item number: 284284336129. 00. 8. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 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. 95. Please contact the webmaster if you have a recommendation based on positive experience, if possible with a sample image 1280 x 720 pixels min). Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Our shop offers you comfortable online shopping, fast delivery times. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. Some dust on the lens front surface. Loc: Georgia. 5mm Speed 35m/s 0. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. The Tecnosky 90 OWL is a triplet with Ohara FPL-55 glass and a guaranteed minimum strehl of 0. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. The Hotech SCA flattener I have. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. Speed 75m/s Extruder 215C Bed 60C Retraction 0. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. If your budget is not set in stone then I’d suggest you take look the the 115EDT for 1259. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 33 (ex. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 8x reducer you get a fast flat field astrograph operating at f/4. Due to a stock re-organisation, Altair is closed to visitors and we cannot take phone calls between Mon 25th and Fri 29th - we are still shipping goods but there will be a 1-2 day delay in shipping. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 61 £209. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 5" Questar Maksutov; 92mm Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor; 3" f/6. Persian. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Astro-Tech . 0mm) > Camera (17. The Astronomics listing for this. For Sale. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. You are better off with a short refractor like a Astro-Tech 60ED + 0. Astro-Tech 80ED Refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Please help me decide between the Orion EON 80 mm ED Doublet APO refractor and the Astro-Tech AT80 ED refractor. Just my two cents. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. thanks!! much appreciated. 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. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. Page 35 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Pete mentioned they are expecting stock this month. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. They have the standard 102ED for like 560. The AT70ED has a very good construction, specially the focuser: very solid, robust, precise, smooth and confortable to use. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. 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. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. 80mm. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61 • 44mm corrected image circle • amazing flat field astrophotographic capabilities • dual-speed 2. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at f/4. 975, but. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 5 Jaegers refractor. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. 67 / 5 ) $ 770. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe Astro-Tech 127EDT, in comparison, is a relative monster. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. 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. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Page 1 of 2 - PF vs. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. $419. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. ZWO new Astro Cameras, new accessories: Teleskop-Service is the partner of ZWO in Europe. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. com and they have no idea when they will be. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. I'd expect them to be similar. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Add To. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. → Equipment Discussions. Altair's is almost the same name:Astro-Tech 60ED on Orion Tritech II tripod, StellarVue MV1 mount head: Maybe about a dozen pounds fully dressed? It is a true (for me) grab-and-go outfit, and can be carried outside and around the yard, as needed, with a couple of eyepieces in my pocket. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. Vostok 1. Maybe if they would come in stock. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. The main thing I like about a triplet in this case is that it would provide a little extra weight for balancing against a 2" star diagonal and eyepiece compared to a doublet. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. The FSQ-106ED is a 4. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. 9)^2, or 0. I hope you guys will like it. Please stay tuned. 265. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. My two larger, heavier, and more expensive 2" wide-field eyepieces haven't seen much use since I acquired the 28mm UWA over a year ago. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. . 6- Altair Starwave Ascent 102ED F/1122 - The planet killer outstanding high magnification performance. AG Optical Systems. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. I've never used it, but it looks like you need to use the Ocean OmniDriver to access the QEPro from LabVIEW. 265. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope drawtube. 00 £547. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. Add New Equipment To Database. 00. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. The F-7 ED 102 is a good general use scope with low CA. 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 6nmAstro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I am using a simple Alt Az tripod, and can have this set up ready in two minutes. 5). 95. Cloudy Nights. 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 AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 11/10/2023 03:01PM. ” I have found a number of positive reviews about this modestly sized refractor. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 00 £958. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Perseus (Per) · Contains: California Nebula · NGC 1499 · The star ξPer. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 00 Not FPL-53. 2 V. • 2" and 1. com. I've calibrated the E steps. 5 (900mm). Currently out of stock. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. The SW 120 is slightly bigger. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard spacing for 35mm. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Thanks. Posted 20 August 2016 - 08:15 AM. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. 5" long with. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It's a 102mm f/7 doublet refractor made with fk61 ED glass. The ASI533MC Pro is ZWO’s latest OSC camera, and it’s equipped with a 9MP Sony IMX533 CMOS sensor. Switched from a SvBony 80ED to a new Astro-Tech 80EDT, apochromatic triplet telescope. The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. Looks like it could be quite interesting, and at a very reasonable price: Wow. 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 ratio of f/6. If you wanted this scope but with blue trim, congratulations. 67” and 2”. So, no DSLRs with the Evoguide and at the moment, there is no way around this. When I researched the reviews for the scope I couldn't find a bad word said about it and. 8, and after a lot of Googling, including a long look at Astro Bin, I went with the Sigma 180mm f2. 265. Page 1 of 2 - Vintage Lenses for Deepsky - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there ! Id like to ask for opinion here. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. arXiv:1810. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with built in rotator. Condition is New. 67 (ex. buy. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . This l. (I assume that the mechanics of the tube/focuser are the same on all Astro Techs, especially the 80mm scopes. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 25lb. 25" dewshield extended. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. Astro-Tech . Its fully multi-coated optics provide bright, clear images that are free from distortion and color. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Refractors. This is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. 5mm between the camera and the flattener. It's performance punches way above its. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Sept. 00 £62. 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. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Sky and Telescope reviewed this scope back in 2009, saying: “the Astro-Tech AT106 provides all the benefits of a first-class 4-inch apo but without the premium price. Focal Length: 360mm. Seems expensive. Astro Tech 60mm . It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). Matsumoto Company. Save Image. Examtopics covers just the 6th. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size.