5). This is my first impressions shortly after receiving the telescope. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). This will be for visual use; no photography planned at this time. Astromart. Therefore, you need to fill in (37. Does anyone know if a ring is made for this purpose? Also, Is it ok to store a Celestron 6se outside under a tarp. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated. This version has the rack and pinion focuser, and optional guide scope clamp for imaging. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. I have an Astro tech 60ED scope and recently purchased an ATR8 0. Tossed up between the Red Cat, the 60ED and a Sigma 180mm f2. AT60EDP Then I. You save. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server ·. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Click here to create one. 00. The EDT triplet is surprisingly 2 lbs lighter and comes with a case. Pocket prep for now. Hello guys. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Maybe if they would come in stock. . But at this price range, it could not be better. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. $139. If your budget is not set in stone then I’d suggest you take look the the 115EDT for 1259. ) and is 125mm long. 8 reducer for ED60. 6 lbs: 8. Nirvanaepic • 22 days ago. AT60ED vs. Skywatcher. Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated. 25" Adaptor, Carry Case, Tripod Base / Tube Ring. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph offers fully multicoated optics and all lenses have the latest state-of-the-art antireflection multicoating’s matched to their glass types on all air-to-glass surfaces for high light transmission and excellent contrast. 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. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. This uses the FB shoe and has a machined adapter that attaches it to the top of a 1" wide telescope mounting ring. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. Page 1 of 2 - First refractor: Need advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have an iOptron Skyguider Pro coming in a few days. 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. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. New Scope Review: AT102ED. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Dedicated 0. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. 25 pounds, this super compact telescope is a great tool to have whether it is your main. 60ed. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at f/4. Artificial stars at a distance of about 60 feet. The Long Story: I like refractors. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. Add to cart. Brand new adjustable field flattener for the William Optics Zenithstar 61 OTA. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. And I thought As. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). ZWO EAF. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company2. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. I was very excited - until I opened the box to inspect my new telescope. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. SWSA is a small and portable tracker, not a full-weight mount. Joined: 06 Jan 2005. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. The Astro-Tech AT80ED is a telescope that clearly fills a niche in the popular 80mm compact range. Here are a few comments for those who may be considering purchasing one. 00. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Both are very nice. In addition to the BVF I have both Stellarview 50 and 60mm RACIs, the Astro-Tech (Long-Perng) 10x50 RACI, and a GSO 8 x50 RACI. Contact Us. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. It goes through numerous inspections, at the factory, at Tecnosky and Rupert at Astrograph also checks it out before dispatch. 00. The FSQ-106ED is a 4. Thanks. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. (They have a first look video out already. 00. 95. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. 0. However they are very different by design. Add New Equipment To Database. Starwave 60ED Imaging Refractor From: £379. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. I have taken multiple photos of the moon, m3 and m51 and although my photos may lack technical merit, it has. 85 reducer/ flattener. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Astro tech 60ed . In my case the strehl was 0. 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. $0. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. Astrophotography is better when you use several programs to control the mount, control the camera, perform active guiding, etc. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Astro-Tech . Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. Astromart Customer Service. It's a 102mm f/7 doublet refractor made with fk61 ED glass. A super compact ED refractor with dual speed rack and pinion focuser, proper tube. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. . A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. It suffers somewhat from field curvature and the owner’s aging, less-than-accommodating. barx1963. We have had various world class, in my opinion, opticians working for us over the years. 00. Yeah, that's cutting the illumination circle a bit, but so what. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 66ED -- first impressions - posted in Refractors : I finally picked up an Astro-Tech 66ED this week from Astronomics and have been playing with it much of the past couple days. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. ready for shipping in 24 h. 8x Reducer Flattener for Astrophotography. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Perseus (Per) · Contains: California Nebula · NGC 1499 · The star ξPer. 2" aperture f/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens photo/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. Astro-Tech . Quick view. Please contact the webmaster if you have a recommendation based on positive experience, if possible with a sample image 1280 x 720 pixels min). 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. com. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. I have stacked CR2 files in sequator without problems, so that shouldnt be your problem atleast. I've just upgraded to the Speed Spider Hot end and this is the quality of my prints now, anyone got any idea what's going on? I've calibrated the PID. 00. 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. 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. Astro imaging bundle. With its retractable dew cap pulled in, its overall length is just 34 inches, but extending the cap fully makes it a bit longer than the Orion scope. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. . The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. 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. 00 £806. 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. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Weight: 6 lbs 3. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. Cheers! Bob F. My other two refractors are APOs (a TV-101 and the Mini Borg 60ED). The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar clamping rings so. Altair Astro Limited is. 5 (900mm). 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). Astro Tech 60mm . Looks like it could be quite interesting, and at a very reasonable price: Wow. VAT) Altair 2" DualBand 6nm Sii Oiii CERTIFIED CMOS Filter & test report £199. The Altair 60 EDF is our most compact telescope, and this a more refined version with an S-FPL53 doublet objective lens providing superior colour correction and a lighter more compact tube. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Its apochromatic refractor design ensures that you get high-quality, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for ED60 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. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. It offers a the rack and pinion focuser and. Save Image. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. This is a great little portable package. Astromelb. AstroDMx Capture with an SV605CC and an Altair Starwave 60ED doublet refractor with field-flattener and dew heater strip. 33 (ex. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. ·. If it is a repeat please delete. com and they have no idea. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. I'd expect them to be similar. 83 (ex. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. On close inspection of the frames i have coma. Focal lengths are 560. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. My Astro-Tech AT80 arrived on Wednesday, along with the Astro-Tech 2-inch Dielectric diagonal. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. 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. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. Skywatcher. Stellarvue 80mm f/7 access. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. And I thought As. You need to space an extra 9. . But a 0. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Page 1 of 2 - PF vs. The Sharpstar 60ED is a versatile telescope that is perfect for viewing celestial objects such as the moon, planets, and stars. View. Telescope Service is one of the leading astronomy Dealers in Europe. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 5mm flange to sensor spacing). Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. com and they have no idea when they will be. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. $ 390. The optical tube measures 9. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. It will not work on all of them however. Quadruplet Apochromat. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Astro-Tech Voyager (thanks Mark!) Vixen Porta AltAz Mount (thanks Stephen!) Williams Optics EZ Touch; The WO EZ Touch seems a bit on the heavy side for Grab and Go use, but it would be nice to mount the 101, Astro-Tech 80, etc. . 11/10/2023 06:06PM. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. The Astro-Tech 1. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. 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. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Sept. Add To Cart. A compact guide scope with good quality optics to fit atop the 60ED with "set and forget" focuser. 50 mm - 60 mm High Profile Rings. 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. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. William Optics sold a fair number of them as well as a fair number of FPL-51 doublets. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. IMG_0602. Posted 23 May 2019 - 11:05 AM. 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. 00. 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. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. . Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 95. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. Sharpstar 400F5. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. This is one premium-quality diagonal that doesn't happen to be priced like one - and it's still a hot product for many observers. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like). 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. Hardtailparty is gonna put out a review for the Habit soon. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I need something proprietary to mount something on the scope. Examtopics covers just the 6th. Posts: 711. 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. Persian. Hopefully someone here has. )The optics. Posted 20 August 2016 - 08:15 AM. It's FPL-53 or equivalent vs. It adopts a double air-space achromatic design, which is carefully machined and adju. The optical tube measures 9. 8x Reducer. 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. 1000 mm. Loc: Georgia. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Astro-Tech AT106. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle of 42mm. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. . However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. F/5, 300mm. 5 inch rack and pinion focuser addresses what was the only weak point in some of the first AT-102EDs. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. The new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. 25" Accessories Astro-Tech . The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. DETAILS. ZW Optical. 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. AG Optical Systems. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. This is in superb condition having been used on only a few occasions. Listed below is the advert with the parts i have been sold. The equipment was mounted on a Celestron AVX GOTO mount. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. I am using a simple Alt Az tripod, and can have this set up ready in two minutes. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. The rings have a 79mm internal diameter designed to fit the Radian 61mm refractor, but will also fit any refractor with a 79mm OD tube. Add to View. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. 6- Altair Starwave Ascent 102ED F/1122 - The planet killer outstanding high magnification performance. Pending edit 1; Software 386 ;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. Formal-Garden-7412 • 22 days ago. 67 (ex. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 61 £209. Brand. Astrotech 102mm f/7 doublet. 00 £1,499. Cost over $1100 on Hutech's site. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. The ZWO ASI533MC Pro. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED Backfocus Question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I just received a brand new AT60ED today which I purchased hoping to upgrade the guidescope I was using. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. 67 (ex. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseOk, so today I received my brand new Sky Rover 60ED purchased directly from the Aliexpress store. im quite enticed that i could use it for WIDE-field views (even wider than the St-80!), astrophotography, guiding, and even just day-to-day. I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. Ender 3 Pro V2 Direct Drive Speedy Spider Hot End 3DQF PLA. 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. Its fully multi-coated optics provide bright, clear images that are free from distortion and color. $75. Any here have/used this scope ? wanna get some opionions on it before securing it Related Topics Astrophotography Photography Art Hobbies comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment birdfinder_net •. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Wanted. From my experience and knowledge I have learned the past year or two, I want a small refractor for my ZWO ASI1600mm. → Refractors. I fashioned a solar finder from an old white plastic aspirin bottle, which works perfectly. Page 1 of 2 - Vintage Lenses for Deepsky - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there ! Id like to ask for opinion here. So don't be a stranger. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. •. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. I've been very pleased with my 28mm Astro-Tech UWA. 25lb. VAT) Altair 2 inch Magnetic Filter Holder - T2 - Version 2 £75. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . Precision Locking Focuser for Auto Guiding with Starwave 60ED Refractor £99. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Astro Tech 60ED Telescope Review A miniature telescope with a specific task in its future, if I'm. Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt.