2 images, 0 comments Last upload: 19 Feb 2022 - 22:35 Manfrotto 3021PRO. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. AT72EDII vs SV503 70ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im looking for a small portable refractor to get into AP and Im currently looking at a used AT72EDII or a new SV503 70ED, both include field flatteners. • a camera angle adjuster. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. Smart Telescopes are a new category of digital telescopes controlled from a smartphone or tablet and use integrated image sensors, software, and optics to deliver unique and compelling. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Telescope or lens This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. I also ordered a new Orion VersaGo II alt-az mount for it along with an Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. Hi Laurel, I recently mounted an AT72EDII on an Oberwerk 5000 head and tripod and Rich is absolutely right in that it’s all about how the weight is distributed. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinUser Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. 7, 6. 93 · In stock. 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 mech. The Wizard and Mr. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. If you get a. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. F/5, 300mm. Description. Best Telescopes to Buy. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. Svbony SV207 30mm Plossl although I might finally have an excuse to get a Baader Mk IV ZoomAstro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 ED doublet Astro-Tech 2" 99% dielectric diagonal Baader MkIV 8-24mm Baader Hyperion 2. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. Steve Yates. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. Astro-tech field flattener choice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, I wanted to buy a field flattener for my AT111EDT and my AT72 (doublet FPL53). Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. 5 mon. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. I would like something suitable for visual and. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. The optical tube measures 9. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw: -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. Page 39. It will not work on all of them however. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. I too ordered an AT70ED today and Fedex indicates a delivery this Saturday!! The last time I had an Astro-Tech scope was back in the late 2000's when they were first introduced and they were superb even back then!! I will be using mine for trips to my dark sky observing location 35 minutes SW of my home. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. My AT 152 EDT is. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. An optional Celestron 1. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. • dual-speed 2. 2 mm closer in than the center. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. 5" 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. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. e. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. . Sold my last scope in the past summer. Jon. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. This small refractor will serve equally well for wide field imaging or as a guide scope. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. I know you get what you pay for, but I also cant justify spending over $500 on a hobby I might not be able to figure out lol. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. Having heard many good things. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. Astrotech at70ed. 49 excluding VAT. I have supplied this information to. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. zjc26138,. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. 2 mm closer in than the center. Edited by barbie, 17. 93 · In stock. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. . 95. Until somebody tests something else and shows it to be superior, if you go with the AT70ED I would definitely recommend pairing it with an SV193. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. Looking for Equipment for a new class I'm teaching - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! A little background - I am a high school science teacher in rural Kentucky, USA, and it looks like we are finally going to offer a combination Astronomy/Meteorology elective (since administration wasnt convinced a high school. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. Dom Q. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10,. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Was looking to possibly get something that. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. I am also excited to see what the wide field views look like through it. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the. My first thought was a Stellarvue M1V coupled with a lightweight tripod. 95. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Big girl. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Re: AT70ED. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. I will list all Astro Tech. A and TS-Optics in Europe come to mind. 95. Although this is definitely a good telescope, I cant help but have a slight. Help With Unguided Tracking on EQ6R - posted in Mounts: Hi recently got an EQ6R as an upgrade from my LX200 classic fork mount. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. A few final thoughts on this test. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractor OTA Astro-Tech AT80EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts NEQ6 Pro Filters Astrodon LRGB Tru-Balance E-series Software Sequence Generator Pro, PHD2, Pixinsight, Photoshop Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras Orion StarShoot AutoGuiderAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinCome 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. For Sale. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. An awesome little combination for wide field views. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I couldn't pass it up. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. 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. Grab and go is why I got mine. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. 6 oz (2. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM 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. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. 1 images, 0 comments. 7, 8. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. (3. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. SearchAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! SV503 102ED telescope review-Skywatcher Simon Review of the Orion Astroview 90mm refractor telescope, my favorite beginner telescope!An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M Atlas EQ-G, Meade LXD55/75, Skywatcher EQM35, DSV-1, Stellarvue M1 The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. TV setup & connect with mounting. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. Our community is welcoming of. Some come with eyepieces included and some not. Re: AT70ED. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. 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. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. Edited by barbie, 25 November 2021 - 07:59 AM. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Unistellar. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. arXiv:1810. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. Stellarvue. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". . It puts up nice sharp images, of course, but theres not much detail and the picture gets really dim if you pump up the magnification to try to see more detail. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. 49 excluding VAT. Page 17 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I had my AT70ED out Sunday afternoon for some white light solar observing and saw granulation, faculae, and the sunspots using this scope with a Thousand Oaks full aperture solar filter and Orion E Series zoom eyepiece at the 7mm, 10mm, and 12mm settings. Ah, ok I thought so. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. com and they have no idea. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. The Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. And today at 1:00PM. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. 95. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . 4, Nagler-Petzval apochromatic refractor - $4,000 Agreed. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. 2 V. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : I bought this setup from astronomics last December and got the OTA in late January and the Celestron CG-4. Page 8 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I have been waiting for an A-T scope for a while. 7, 8. 3 in stock. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. Sold Out. 95. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. 95. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. 25" dewshield extended. Optics are sharp. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. 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. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. ). Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. 800-422-7876. In. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. ”. ), as well as my 52-year. It’s $949. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. For Sale. 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. I did very recently replace the Meade short tube 80 with an Astro-Tech AT70ED (D = 70, FL = 420, f/6) but I'm hanging on to the Meade. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the Astro-Tech line. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. This is a very good value unit. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Hopefully tonight will be first light. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. Received my tracking # Monday for a Th delivery of my AT70ED (which is going to be the centerpiece in my Short Hop padded backpack kit). The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 70mm-90mm refractor options. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. . Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. The sky. I am thoroughly impressed by. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. Seems expensive. It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. For one thing, this focuser is awesome! It would be right at home on any 5 or 6-inch refractor out. Do not use. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. 800-422-7876. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Gotta love the Porter. JPG Little brother. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. Here is an AT60ED. The AT60ED has much better color correction than the AT80ED. However, I am thinking of buying and mounting an Astro-Tech AT70ED in finder rings on top (using the light weight rings that came with the Altair 102ED F/11) to use with my 2 inch ES68 32mm and 40mm EPs for wide field. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. 8 (166) · USD 21. AT80ED $399. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN THIS PAGE IS HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a very compact/very high quality . The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening.