8. Yea but how much vs a nice small 80mm +/- refractor vs the capabilities ?Help with mounting guide scope to AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Purchased a Astrotech AT60ED, and just curious on how you all attached a guide scope/camera to your scopes. I got an AstroTech 60ED and the . Left: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, ZWO ASI183mm-cool Center: WO z66 / ZWO z66 FF, Pegasus Focus Cube, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163color Right: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163mono (EAF is ordered, waiting) Pegasus USB Control Hub Rig Runner 4012. Refractors. I have taken multiple photos of the moon, m3 and m51 and although my photos may lack technical merit, it has. •. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. Anyone used both? Is there a faster 60out there? Clear skies! HemiAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. When testing in white light, the same results with no false color that I could see in the out of focus star image. It is usable with refractors and imaging Newtonians up to 1500mm in focal length, as well. AG Optical Systems. 8, 288mm as well as a Samyang 135mm EF lens with ASI2600MC. MPN. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing: Acquired in NINA, Processed in PixinsightStill trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Omegon 66mm . Add To Cart. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences ! While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 8X, focal length drops to 320mm @ f4. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. A productive night, even without any imaging. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. It will not work on all of them however. - 5440 x 3648 active pixels in a 13. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. For Sale. 5 and F6 versions. Remove ads . Brand. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. 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 experienced before with any finderscope or guidescope, namely, reaching focus. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. Funding Member. 1. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. $369. 5 version for a while). Just for fun I set up my ASI224 with the fish eye lens and tried out HandyAVI to see what I could catch on the 14th which was to be the peak nite. Page 1 of 2 - Ready to order some new AP equipment, beginner imager looking for input. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstroTech 60ED: Williams Optics z61: Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet Refractor: Celestron 8" SCT: Focuser: ZWO EAF: ZWO EAF: ZWO EAF: Celestron Focus Motor: Filter Wheel / Drawer: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO EFW 1. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences !Reviews. Something bigger. 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. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Started my uphill journey in astrophotography about a year ago focusing initially on planetary imaging. It's better for astro than most camera lenses are without being stupid expensive. A favorite. 3. Looks like a mix-up in the descriptions. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. Weight: 6 lbs 3. We all have questions from time to time. 25 pounds all together. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Same ratio applies if each is mated to a 0. 8x field. 00 Not FPL-53. shaesavage, j. Just for fun I set up my ASI224 with the fish eye lens and tried out HandyAVI to see what I could catch on the 14th which was to be the peak nite. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin2 vs 1: Astro-Tech 102ED Initial Impressions and Casual Backyard Shoot Out - posted in Refractors : Yesterday I took delivery of a beautiful AT102ED, my first ED scope. Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. has been an important part of my life for 50 years. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. Reviews. Those AT dovetails are great - having the long slot in the middle is very convenient for different. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : My Astrotech AT72EDII shows identical diffraction rings inside and outside of focus when using an artificial star and a #58 green filter. 5 and F6 versions. Add to cart. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. Set it up once and it will stay in focus forever! Altair GPCAM Guide Camera with an extremely sensitive GPCAM AR0130 Mono sensor connects directly to the MG32 Mini Guider. Borg 60ED (#6260) 2" Eyepiece holder M (#7505) M57 to M57 ADII (#7458) M57 Helical Focuser S (#7757) Focal Reducer 0. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. Home /; Image / M31 Andromeda Galaxy - 2 Pane Mosaic Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Andromeda (And) · Contains: Andromeda Galaxy · M 110 · M 31 · M 32 · NGC 205 · NGC 221 · NGC 224 · The star νAndAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinGetting plate-solving status, please wait. You just happen to be in Australia which makes. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. 00. 50 (ex. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. 6mm focal length). Some of the youtube videos talk about a backfocus adjustment of 3mm, but this particular focal reducer doesnt seem to have the. I recently upgraded my rig to a C8 & AVX mount and have started to “dabble” in DSO imaging. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. Aurora. 9. Buyer take care of. 00. The SharpStar 60ED is a Doublet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. The AT60EDP produces a 44mm image circle. It can't be used visually. Anyways, if you know anyone in your area with a newer AstroTech (60ED, 72EDII, 115EDT, maybe others) or a WO ZS61 you could check if their VB fits. Had clear skies after some T-storms rolled thru earlier so was able to capture 53 60s lights using ASI 533 MC with the C8. A self-storing retractable dew shield slows the. The only thing I don’t like about the quark is the 4. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 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. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. Focal Length: 560 mm. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Yes I confirm It’s perfect and built like a tank . New Scope - Full Moon - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I got myself a portable imaging setup. For Sale. They look the same. i dont plan on using super heavy telescopes with it, just my astrotech-60ED, and possibly an. From my experience and knowledge I have learned the past year or two, I want a small refractor for my ZWO ASI1600mm. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. 00. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. First scope figured I’d stay smaller than the 72. VAT) By astronomers for astronomers, Altair sells leading astronomy telescopes cameras mounts and accessories. Unless there is some ambiguity in the naming conventions, the AT60 would be the Astronomics Astro-Tech 60 mm Photo Guide Refractor. Reviews. When I had my Takahashi FC76dcu, it too tested the same. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. $419. 25-inch adaptor. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. I wish I was fluent enough in computereese to figure out what the problem was. Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. This was with an Astrotech 60ED in white light with a 7mm Nagler type 1. Buying a widefield refractor - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I am looking for a new smaller widefield refractor for astrophotography. Hello guys. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. Got it as the set with the turret and the eyepieces. As a camera I have a canon 60D and my mount is a skywatcher eq5 synscan. Focal Length: 360mm. Add To Cart. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. F/5, 300mm. With revolutionary design, advanced acoustics and ergonomic comfort, A50 Wireless + Base. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. William Optics z61 with field flattener. Question regarding My Ha mod canon T3i - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Evening, looking for some guidance. Free Contiguous US Shipping. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 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. Pending edit 1; Software 386 ;Product code: XRING-60ED. The evening before I received it, I got an email from a CloudyNights member saying he was thinking about buying one and asking how soon I planned to post a review! I responded that it would. This is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. The scope weighs in at a light 3. 8x Reducer COMBO. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 95. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time of slightly over 2 hrs. Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea…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. The AT-60ED is more robust, heavier, and will carry your night vision device much better with it's R&P. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinPartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay. It comprises 78x180 taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera through a Vixen SD81S II refractor. 00 £958. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. Sharpstar 76mm f/5. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. Budget was a key factor for me so getting one of those new goto mounts is out of the question for the time being. Things get a bit dim at high power, and resolution of course. $239. My set up cost me about 1600. Condition is New. Lights 10 Dark 30 Bias Comments. • 2" and 1. 00. 8 focal reducer/field flattener at f4. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. 5x APS-C sensor. Western Veil Nebula (The Witche's Broom) & Pickering's Triangle A suprnova remnant from around 10,000-20,000 years ago, consisting of heated and. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. You save. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. Plus I’m trying to save up for a HEQ-5 Pro. My finder scope for the C8 is a Stellarvue AT1010 (80mm f/6 achro) with 2". I wanted to get my feet wet with a budget scope and wanted more focal length (and a conventional focuser) than the ubiquitous redcat. . This. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts;. 95. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Possible a bit over emphasized. Simply choose the smallest possible star that still provides a clear and defocused image. Bosco_Wiggins and Anunnaki. 8 with the optional 0. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. 11/10/2023 03:01PM. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. Spencer-3D. Astromelb. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard spacing for 35mm. I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. ago. 00. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. 英田60ed. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. I do already have an Astrotech 60ED F6 that with the Vixen SLV 6mm would give me close to the same FOV according to Astronomy Tools FOV calculator the same as the Celestron 102 XLT with Vixen SLV 15mm. Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Mounts iOptron. so in reality you really need some additional things with the quark to get all you can out of it. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. 61EDPH is douplet without FPL-53 glass, don't have time to look into details yet but expecting some blue halo in focus under high magnification compare to triplet with FPL-53 glass. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Astrotech 60ed Astrotech . Page 2 of 2 - Has anyone tried the Sky Rover 60mm f6 ED? - posted in Refractors : Just in case others may come across this thread, kunming United optics are the manufacturer. I started out by getting a Celestron Omni XLT 102 on a CG-4 GEM mount package to see if this is. Or if you're thinking of getting an OTA that's more made for astro, my current wish list item is the Redcat 51 or AstroTech 60ED. Matsumoto Company. The Astro-Tech 1. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLETGetLeadsFast, LLC. Originally discovered in 1781, M106 was not added. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. com. Edited by sojourneyer, 20 June 2021 - 05:51 PM. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. The AT70ED has a very good construction, specially the focuser: very solid, robust, precise, smooth and confortable to use. 25 pounds, this super compact telescope is a great tool to have whether it is your main. Guided with the AT60 & ASI224 which looked good graphically but v…My setup us an astrotech 60ED with 2x Barlow to a T ring then a canon rebel t6i DSLR at 1/250. 8 reducer. I have a SharpStar 60ED F5. 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 •. Add to registry. It’s $949. Hello guys. 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, . California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nmZWO ASI2600MC Pro / AstroTech 60ED Optolong L-eXtreme 2" iOptron GEM45 ZWO ASIAIR PRO Stack/Edit AstroPixelProcessor / Pixinsight / Photoshop Bortle 2-3 Location Har Ha'Negev, Israel Timelapse from that night: 6 Hours MilkyWay TImelapse. Black/Grey. William Optics RedCat 51. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. Backfocus adjustment on the ATR8 focal reducer - posted in Refractors : Hi there I have an Astro tech 60ED scope and recently purchased an ATR8 0. This l. + FREE Shipping. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. Item location:Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. Now some tubes will need a little extra felt, like the Astro-Tech 60ED. 首先，第一个，必须是英田60ed 。 因为，这是国产小口径高素质天文镜的开端。 英田60ed当年的广告宣传图. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. Telescope: AstroTech 60ED Refractor Camera: ZWO ASI 183MC Pro Mount: Celestron Advanced VX. 00 £632. Seems expensive. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Ive. Sun 9-26-2021 White Light - posted in Sketching: Not very active today. It won’t come to focus with a 2" diagonal but will with a 1. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED,. Page 1 of 3 - Need advise on whether to keep Achro or get an APO. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Shipping and handling. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinMy first refractor. Whether you want to use the 60 EDR for visual observations or astrophotography, this 60mm refractor will provide spectacular images of objects in our solar system, bright. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Posts: 7,405. 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. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseStarwave ASCENT 60ED Refractor MG32 Guider, GPCAM and 0. The Astro-Tech AT150EDL is the largest apeture telescope in the EDL series. When I. I can not decide between Antlias Golden Filter and IDAZ NBX dual-band filters. . I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been a visual observer for years and am finally ready to purchase some gear to begin imaging. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. VAT) Out of stock Altair 72 EDF Refractor Dual Speed R&P Focuser Optical Test ReportTo piggie back off of this, I've found that it's best to start with like a wider field refractor like 60mm because it's easier to handle and there are still lots of targets out there that this is plenty for. I wanted to use it with my ASI533MC and modded APS/C DSLR for wide field imaging. I'm still kinda new to taking photos but the moon is my target to practice on until i get better then move onto more deep sky stuff. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. It's a 3/2 aspect ratio which is not quite as tall and slightly wider than the square 533 but essentially the same fov. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c Astro-Tech . Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. New Astro-Tech 80ED - posted in Refractors : I had ordered and received a new open box SVBONY SV503 80ED which arrived with problems and was returned. The new 72mm should not show this though from Astrotech I would guess. Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. A quick snatch last evening of NGC 4565, the Needle Galaxy. Some dust on the lens front surface. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. 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. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. In Stock. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. Not as nice as the FeatherTouch. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. The foam conversion is not pretty but it safely holds the entire set up in a easy to carry case. 5x reducer (on the refractor, the Newtonian could not do it). That's always the issue I've had with using a 60mm exclusively. . - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Here is my second test of new x0. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…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. Add New Equipment To Database. #1 johnjohn Sputnik topic starter Posts: 29 Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Posted 30 December 2017 - 09:41 AM Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare. A few on the back. For example, the fully-multicoated. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. They are literally all the same scope. Theres a couple of dust spots in the lens but doesn't affect imaging and some marks on the dovetail. Astro tech 60ed . Like I have an astrotech 60ed which has a focal length of 360mm at f/6 and it works really really well. AT60 ED AstroTech 60ed Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5 (modified) Mounts Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Software Open PHD Guiding Project PHD2 · O'Telescope BackyardEOS Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Svbony 60mm guidescope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MCAmateur Astronomy. ASTRO-TECH 60MM PHOTOGUIDE REFRACTOR "The new Astro-Tech AT60GS 60mm guidescope with upgraded helical focuser makes highly accurate autoguiding of deep space astrophotos affordable for any astrophotographer. This is cocooned by an impressively long retractable dew tube that moves with silky smoothness. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. 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. 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. Looking for a focal reducer/field flattener. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. $999. This l. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. Astro Tech 60ED is for wide field EAA using my Lodestar X2 mono camera. Based in the UK, available worldwide. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. More Coming. 8, 288mm as well as a Samyang 135mm EF lens with ASI2600MC.