If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. . 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. Sold Out. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. 25 pounds all together. Best Telescopes to Buy. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. S. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. AT102ED $599. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. 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. . It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. • durable nylon soft carry case. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. 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. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. Reviews. These days, everyone's into imaging. Sold my last scope in the past summer. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. • dual-speed 2. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. 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. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. • dual-speed 2" Rack. I have tried the AT70ED and AT80ED models and sold both after a few days. 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. . 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. 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 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. First up is the AT70ED now comes standard in a nylon carry case and is priced at $329. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . IMG 20230706 211622542. The center its good optically, not great but unless you are using a small sensor DSLR/Astro camera smaller than a APS-C, you wont like the image quality. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . August 27, 2023. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. just saying. 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. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. . 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. 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). • 2” and 1. 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. 95. It is a single 4-minute exposure at ISO 800 taken from the in-camera JPEG with minimal processing. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. edge HD. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. Tech Details Reviews This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed Rack and. . It's not perfect, but it's vastly superior and will be adequate for my purposes. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. 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. 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. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. Achieving perfect focus on my AT70ED is exceedingly easy with. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 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. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. The scope weighs in at a light 3. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Hopefully someone here has. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. TV setup & connect with mounting. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. (Both lines are made in Taiwan) Scopes like these below are either identical, vary slightly with a different focuser, or maybe have a different glass type for the objective on some models i. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. (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 had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. Grab and go is why I got mine. Reactions: Tracy. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. Help choosing a budget scope. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. Page Count: 2. Re: AT70ED. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. Optically it is quite good, pushed hard on difficult targets like Venus, a faint purple fringe is visible. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. 70mm-90mm refractor options. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. 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. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. $60. 00. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Henault-Brunet´ et al. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Big girl. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. Jon. If you get a. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. 95. 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. Page 83 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : I might be the exception but, no Im not waiting for a new Astro Tech. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. Your mount n chargers are. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. The Astro-tech has a quality rack and pinion focuser, that's a plus, camera angle rotator, sliding dew shield, the good glass, the nicer build. I have several choices as: And I dont. 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. 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. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Astro-Tech AT70ED. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. Short and Sweet. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Minor defect is a small paint chip. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. 2 mm closer in than the center. Upload a User Manual. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. e. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. I'll pay shipping CONUS. 4. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. 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. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. 49 excluding VAT. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. Weight: 6 lbs 3. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. The ED glass will show little if any CA. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. 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. Not so much in the US. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. 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. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. 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. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Astro-Tech . This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. An optional Celestron 1. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. 8°, which can be achieved with a 9x (40mm) TeleVue Plössl. BRCoz and BFaucett. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. Named a Sky & Telescope Hot Product of the Year for 2010, the Astro-Tech photographic field flattener reduces the normal field curvature inherent in all refractors to. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 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 may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. For Sale. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. I currently own 3 Astro-Techs (AT70ED, AT102EDL, & AT125EDL) and they are absolutely phenomenal for the price. ISO 400 on the Orion Nebula, ISO 800 or 1600 on the rest. By the way, the build quality of the Astro-Tech telescopes is way above their price point. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. 49 excluding VAT. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Greetings. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Our community is welcoming of. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. You got the $$ differences. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. The Apertura Adjustable Flattener is designed to flatten the photographic field when used with either the Apertura 60EDR or the Apertura 72EDR refractor telescopes and your DSLR camera. 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. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. A few final thoughts on this test. • 2" and 1. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. 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. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. It has really nice capabilities. DSCN2744. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. There are other options at or near that price point in either triplet or doublet Apochromat design, if you are ok with going down in aperture. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. The Wizard and Mr. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. Unistellar. Overall Im pleased with. Recommended Beginner Telescope. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. - Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 - Explorer Scientific 80mm f/6 ED I don't want to spend too much budget on astronomy yet, i will not buy so expensive high end gear so i will keep myself in the intermediate or entry level if necessary, that is including the refractor as well, that budget i think it is in entry level to intermediate level, above $3000. Steve Yates. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . It will not work on all of them however. Page 1 of 2 - Interpreting Refractor Star Tests - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I recently picked up an Astro-Tech 102EDL during Astronomics recent sale. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. . Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 7, 6. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. 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. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. An optional Celestron 1. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. Updated 5/20/16. . Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. For Sale. This AT70ed is similarly well built and very nice to hold and look at - just what I was imagining as the scope to pair up with my recently acquired C5. Reviews. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Good reviews and very modest price. Excellent astrotech AT70ED scope, bought roughly one year ago, used lightly 6 months before upgrading, and falling deeper in the astrophotography rabbit hole. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Seeing, focus and the mount will do more for better image quality than splitting hairs to justify spending double. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Seems expensive. 7, 8. It wasn't really the right time for deep sky imaging because full moon was right in the middle of the holiday, but the mount seemed quite happy carrying that and my 450D. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Was looking to possibly get something that. Astro-Tech AT70ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor Recommended. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. For Sale. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. Something like the Altair Astro Starwave 70ED. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders.