Keep going back and forth between color. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. 3 degree field, the right angle format with bulky eyepiece and very short tube makes initial sighting slower than it could be. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. Svbony SV550 - Total Disappointment - posted in Refractors : I figured i would try out the new Svbony SV550 triplet with FPL-53 glass at 80mm. 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. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The AT60ED gave me the absolute max true field of view for a well corrected refractor, and the smallest overall package. Tech Details. $369. 5 (which arrives Friday). Went mostly smoothly. In it’s padded case, it is a wonderful. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. At the moment I am unable to afford for a better built triplet APO so I decided to go for a smaller ED doublet with FPL 53 elements. 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. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. As mentioned above the 3-6mm Tele vue would be a good candidate. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. 8x reducer. hamende. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. I don't know of any field flattener that performs well in the AT60ED for visual. com and they have no idea. Thanks. In Wisconsin the winters are cold and snow bound. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. It has a very small overall pixel size at 3. Yes indeed I run the AT60ED with 0. Stars are diamonds on a black velvet backdrop and every object we observed was tack sharp. 38 degrees. I was looking for a light scope almost got the AT72 ED. My scope including all the pictured accessories weighs 7. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. the same as the AT60ED, but the in-line drawtube/helical focuser doesn't take up the bulk of the 2"/2-speed, so it looks like the. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. 1. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. I tried it out this evening and I cannot achieve focus. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. Aperture: 60mm. 25" mirrors. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. Love it! I could probably put the tripod, scope, and full. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. - Jim Just tell them its not really pink - its seashell white! MikePage 30 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Exactly when I decided to order AT60ED, Astronomics website shows AT72EDII availability as In Stock. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. I like to have motors on the focuser of all my scopes and manual camera lenses so that I can do critical focus at the computer during my imaging sessions. 76um so you’ll want to pair it correctly with your different scopes by using the astronomy. Posts: 711. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. Page 23 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ok, need your guys help as I am not home and will not be for another two weeks. • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61. Which opens up some options for both the 135mm (allowing easy rotation and framing) and the AT60ED, providing there's a good set of mounting rings for it. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. For the planets, you need to focus on a particular detail and try to catch good moments of seeing to adjust the focus. My question is the tripod. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. → Astrophotography and Sketching. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. The top of the handle has Vixen compatible making it usefull for your astrophotography goals. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. ago. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. It isnt currently online. Ive been using the screw (i think its 1/4-20) on the top of the dec bracket of the SA directly into one of the two holes in the base of. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Great build quality and superb optics. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. Both have FPL-53 glass. The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. 63x reducer Exposures range from 1/100s to 1/4000s at ISO-100 to ISO-800 Thousand Oaks Optical solar sheet in homemade filter hat for both telescopes No processing done on the images aside from cropping and fitting into the grid Thanks for looking!49 votes, 12 comments. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. 00. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. g. I second the AT60ED. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. But the. 470 60-second lights, 30 darks, 30 flats with an AT60ED refractor and modified canon t3i. From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10 minutes. I love your images taken with it, by the way. Mounting AT60ED with ZWO EAF on a Losmandy Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So I had a weird issue which I managed to work around, but now want to revisit I have the above equipment. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. Helpful. One thing about the 17. How do I go about making flats in a non-complicated way?Figure 2: Relationship between HFOV, Sensor Size and WD for a given Angular FOV. . To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. Your eyepieces are all high quality so it doesn't matter which you bring, you will be seeing-limited, just a matter of. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Product Description. Usually it's best to use one which is designed for scope. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. Page 21 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Alright, I got my field flattener and camera angle adjuster a week or two ago, and finally got some clear skies on Friday to try it all out. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. EAF Manual EAF Manual EN V1. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED or ? for widefield AP - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am looking for a widefield scope to pair with my ZWO ASI294MM at BIN 1. Last week, Mike told me that a shipment has been stuck in customs for about a month, but I haven't heard any other updates. My name is Mårten and this is my journey into photographing the stars and deep sky objects. My friend uses it for quick DSO viewing, even though aperture rules. I use a Rigel QuickFinder on my AT60ED. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. 5 is 399mm. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. Theres two mounting screws on each side of the scope. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. The diagonal was an Olivon 2" Amici Prism. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. 1. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. Second scope recommendations - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi Need ur guidance , i currently use AT60ed with 0. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Flats when the solar disc doesn't fill the image - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: I have the AT60ED, Daystar Quark and a reducer on the ASI1600 so the sun does not fill the frame. I recently got ASI533mmPro, and need recommendations for a scope to go with it. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and spacers for 55mm backfocus > ASI 294MC pro) Ive tried adjusting the. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. The particular sample of AT60ED that I own shows spherical undercorrection. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. After its demise I got a Sears 60m/700mm focal length alt-az achro refractor, like hundreds of you also had. Even using a 1. It doesn't seem practical enough to buy the 81mm for $150 more than the 73mm, but both have that FPL-53 element in the lens design. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. Five minutes unguided is incredible. It's designed as a portable mount, and that payload capacity is quite. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. Page 1 of 2 - Finder Shoe for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. Best Regards and Clear Skies, Mike M. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. Ditto for the Lambda Orionis nebula (Angelfish. It's a little gem. Posted 16 January 2021 - 11:32 AM. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. My understanding from the Astronomics website is the AT60ED plus the. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. 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. 0. Remix Model. The Losmandy Dovetail is the short one from Astronomics (The issue is that in order to. Manufacturer. I was. doc 3Version 1. Refractors. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. qswat72, on 11 Dec 2020 - 10:19 PM, said: Yes, there is a little knob on the top to lock focus down. I used to have a small AT60ED rig on an ARCA mount, and the stiction while balancing may cause you (as it did to me) to loosen it a bit too much, and you may have your scope fall out (as mine did, to the ground). Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Using a light panel for flats - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I just bought an 8x12 LED light panel for making flats with my various telescopes: AT60ED APO, AT80ED APO and Nexstar 8SE. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. One thought that had occured to me is to swap the AT60ED for something that I can *actually find in stock* and that's either a 1. A poor man's Takahashi is gonna need to have at the very least an FPL-53 ED element or better yet a Fluorite element and be on the slower side to really be a poor man's Takahashi contender. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. I've got a 135mm f/2 Samyang and currently have on order an AT60ED that may, or may not, arrive this month. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. Installation Here are the basic steps about how. My requirements are: Weight < 3kg (OTA+other mounting rings+field flatner (if required)) Focal length < 400mm (I don't have a goto mount, I have to frame manually) Budget ~ USD 1200 (including Import duty and local taxes which is almost 28%)I've been doing astrophotography for about a year now. The image here was done using APP. 4X is absolutely stunning for panning the sky and milkyway, or vewing very large DSO's. The only caveat for visual is that it can require about 5mm of extra extension with standard 1. 1 William Optics. AT60ED vs. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. I have it down to two scopes. We all have questions from time to time. Page 2 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I stay corrected, yes, WO offers the case as an optional - not included - accessory. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). Cheers DaveHyperstar or fast Newt? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im considering selling my C11 edge to get a fast (f/4) Newtonian. Last week, Mike told me that a shipment has been stuck in customs for about a month, but I haven't heard any other updates. •. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. AT60ED Autofocus and Support parts by. Not bad. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. Follow. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. The focal reducer has a back focus requirement of 55mm. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. Mine has a Strehl of 0. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. First attempt at imaging m45. TV-60 should be a lot less bulky. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. ·. 8 reducer. 3. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED or ? for widefield AP - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am looking for a widefield scope to pair with my ZWO ASI294MM at BIN 1. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. The only eyepiece close to running out of in-travel is a Leica ASPH Zoom with a 2 inch Starlight adapter, but I still have a couple of mm travel remaining. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. tools CCD suitability calculator. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. 0. Cloudy Nights. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…Business, Economics, and Finance. Loc: Clinton, TN. 25 will only be used when doing visual. The distance needed is 54. There are three holes in the cap, similar to the circular holes in a Hartmann mask, that help you focus during imaging and visual use. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. I haven't tried it in a while but seems like I have to use a small extension tube with my Sony a6000 to get it to reach focus. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Thousand Oaks 4. Page 3 of 41 - SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 - posted in Refractors : This scope and many others appear to be similar to my 2008 Stellarvue SV80-ED (then called the Nighthawk next generation). Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. The ZWO ASI678MC is a fantastic entry level ZWO camera you want for planetary imaging. Its a little of topic,. 00. So don't be a stranger. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED - pinched optics? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im getting very strange looking stars in my images and Im pretty convinced its pinched optics relating to temperature. • durable nylon soft carry case. Add new. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. 25" diagonals. AT60ED does have the FPL 53 mated with the Lanthanum, see post 2. Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. 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. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. OTOH the AT60ED has good glass, a EAF-capable focuser and is much cheaper and can reach f/4. Focal Length: 360mm. Reply reply harpage • An 8” SCT is too much for the AVX, which itself is a pretty questionable mount - if you’re lucky and willing to tune it, it can work well, but there are also plenty of. It is constantly moving. I just received an email about the iExos system being on. I started out a year or so ago in AP with a Canon t3i, the Star Adventurer, and an AstroTech AT60ED. Backfocus with a AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: If you guys saw my previous post about my planned beginner setup with the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 and the star adventure, I have chosen to use the AT60ED doublet refractor (as a scope for astrophotography of DSOs. The flattener definitely helps make for better pictures, but it is perfectly usable without it. My conclusion was that you need to be willing to pay for something in the class of Skywatcher EQ5 or EQ6 (or similar models from competing brands) to get something that is likely to satisfy, be flexible, stand the test of time and actually get used. 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. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. I use this for guiding and polar aligning with a Celestron AVX and my AT60ED. It has dual. First (Nighttime) Light on my new AT60ED + 0. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. * ZWO ASI533MC Pro. 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. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a good bang for the buck. If the screws of the mounts clamp. Basic Balancing question - ioptron skyguider pro - posted in Mounts: Hi there I have an ioptron skyguider pro with an AT60ED telescope + Canon Rebel T6 + Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid head on one side supported by a counterweight on the other. To compensate, I have been using the TV 3-6mm Zoom eyepiece. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. What I ended up getting was the AT60ED, a nice hard case for it. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary camera as a guide camera as well, but it seems like the. Add in an L-eXtreme filter for taking images of emission nebula during a full moon in light polluted skies! Edited by 72Nova, 15 July 2021 - 07:52 AM. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Andrew Burwell. I want to make sure that I dont stress to motor, so that the. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Loc: Canada, British Columbia. Choose an option ZWO-EAF. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I either own. 12 Nov 2023. And I thought As. No need for a Telrad. Choose an option. I think my copy has some defect, since. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. You might want to consider this set instead, and mount the Vixen clamp where you now. HAPPY SKIES TO YOU AND KEEP LOOKING UP Jethro. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. Cloudy Nights. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. Price. 3. AT152EDT. 56 AT60ED @. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. Visually the AT60ED is well configured for use with 2" and 1. 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. In this review, I’ll tell you why I think the William Optics. 25" mirrors seem to become acceptable near the $70 mark, so the difference is roughly $30 with a substantial reduction in risk. Page 24 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Its a wide field monster. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes. Out of the box, the FMA135 comes with a mounting ring which holds the scope and has a finder shoe base. Whaaaaat? Any chance you have time to take a photo of that report for us? Id love to see the other details like wavefront uniformity and a fringe. Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Add To Cart. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. I only recently bought the refractor so if the 3x magnifier isnt significantly better on both. The AT60ED should be able to reach 100-120x easily with the right eyepieces, and in exceptional conditions 150-200x may be possible. Download All. You can still get good images, but you would need to. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Page 2 of 2 - 1. the 18. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. I normally do long telephoto with a Tamron 150-600mm lens. 8x reducer on a ASI1600mmPro, mostly for narrowband imaging from my bortle 9 skies. The AT60ED isn't just a great visual scope. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Reviews. One issue with the Sharpstar is that while it may have nicer optics, it is almost 2 lbs heavier than the AT60ED which once you factor in the weight of a camera would overload the mount. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. The AT4060 is a cardioid tube condenser microphone with a transformer-coupled output circuit. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. The Trifid Nebula. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. I am using a 13mm 82 degree AT UWA eyepiece in it, and it works fine for a finder with nearly 3 degrees of true field and sufficient magnification to offer an alternate view at 28x. Based on my quick indoor test, it. I bought the 0. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4" 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4" 20 thread screw. Product Description. Help with connecting DSLR to AT60ED? - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So I contacted astronomics when I ordered everything, and now I have ran into my problem. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. Hughes Thompson. com. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. Ive been lazy on doing post work the past couple of weeks and needed to catch up. I reversed the foot on my AT60ED and attached it to a 7 inch dovetail. 34mm and that is the thickness of the. 2mm DeLite was nearly sharp to the edge. Add to cart. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. Verified Purchase. 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. F/5, 300mm. Posts: 711. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. Add To Cart. 95. Long slots allow it to be. 8. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. so I ordered the specific T ring they told me for the canon DSLRs, but I dont have a eye piece for me to connect it to? On the. The RedCat has better glass, but I prefer the Askar's focuser and additional aperture. I even use it with binoviewers. Equipment used: * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Even using a 1. Get counterweights, mounts and telescopes at Astronomics. There is a certain amount of compromise inherent to the short focal length and achieving that wide field. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. The reversed foot allows the focusing knobs to be oriented horizontally. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I have an AT60ED on order that, with any luck, arrives before May's imaging/observing window. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. AT80EDT. The drawer itself is well made I think but the magnets are not nearly strong enough to hold the drawer in when the scope is at odd angles as is common on an EQ mount.