but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. 18 kg). I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. ). Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. And there are reports that helps flatten the field of Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. © 2023 Google LLC 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. The 125EDL is sized between my Tak FC-100DL and TEC 140ED. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10,. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . Good reviews and very modest price. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. Then it was all apos. 09/08/2023 01:35PM. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. ") at 15mm. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. Neewer 'Professional' 61 inch Tripod with Fluid Head . The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Help choosing a budget scope. Astro-Tech AT70EDAstro-Tech AT70ED (70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet) Astro-Tech 2" 99% Dielectric diagonal APM UFF 30mm (5° FOV @ 14x & 5mm exit pupil) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Not all apo’s are created equal. Jim Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I have supplied this information to. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Page 2 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have an 80EDT and honestly I dont find it ideal for the planets. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. 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:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 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). . I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. These small Astrotech. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. edge HD. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. The OB 5000 head is rated for 16 lbs. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED and its quality is exemplary. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. Particularly because an advantage of the 180mm is the speed, but then it's performance can presumably be improved by stopping it down to. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. Santa told me I deserved it. Refractors. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. I'm. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. It blew right off. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. • 2" and 1. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. 7, 6. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. I'm not an imager but the AT60ED and the AT72EDII would probably be better for imaging as they both use FPL-53 glass while the AT70ED uses FK-61 glass. 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??. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 1 images, 0 comments. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. DSCN2744. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. Clear skies, T. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. It’s $949. SV102ED, 102mm objective, f/6. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 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. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Having heard many good things. This is a very good value unit. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. $2,428 $1,777. Shipped in original tripled box. 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. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. August 27, 2023. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. 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. My AT 152 EDT is. . The scope weighs in at a light 3. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. These days, everyone's into imaging. The SV503 scopes all have the "regular" ED glass FPL-51 objectives, very similar optically to the FK-61 glass of the basic Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes. 8 (166) · USD 21. The sky. 7, 8. . Astronomics . Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 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. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . The. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Gallery (below): Astro-Tech field flattener, Celestron AVX mount, SBIG STi autoguider, PHD guiding, Deep Sky Stacker, CS3. 45 second subs on Orion Nebula, 3 minute subs on the rest. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. 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 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. 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. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. And today at 1:00PM. I have talked to the people at astronmics. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 2) Astro-Tech AT66 OTA 5/20/16. 800-422-7876. Then it was all apos. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. For Sale. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. It has really nice capabilities. I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. . Top. Overall Im pleased with. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. 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. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Redcat 51 vs Astro-tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im new here and to this hobby. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. Very nice. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 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. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. 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. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. I am 1,000% confident the AT80EDL should excel at this. William Optics 45-deg BAK4 Erecting Prism Diagonal . Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. I also plan to do some. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 70mm-90mm refractor options. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. If you get a. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. Crazily enough, the Nexus encoders for the mount arrived yesterday, a day early. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. A better option is buy a light travel chair (like a Walkstool or a clone) and observe while sitting. Hopefully tonight will be first light. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. Dom Q. Reviews. 84 kg) whereas the Astro-Tech 72ED clocks in at 4lbs 13. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. zjc26138,. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 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). • durable nylon soft carry case. The Wizard and Mr. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. In general, Astro-Tech is more upfront. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Astronomics has an Astro-Tech Voyager 2 that is pretty much the equivalent of the ES Twilight 1. Astro. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. . Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. 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). Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Best Telescopes to Buy. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. There is also portability to take into account, unless the setup is more or less permanent. I bought this a couple years ago to use as a guide scope for my 11in. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. 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. I have an ED80 and really like it. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. • a camera angle adjuster. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. For Sale. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. Here is an AT60ED. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. 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. 25" dewshield extended. Page Count: 2. Jon. 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. 49 excluding VAT. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Unistellar. 05167v2 [astro-ph. SKY ROVER 70 MM F/5 Super Astrograph Kembar Empat Apochromatic. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. (I think), and IMHO if the 4000 is rated for less it’s probably not going to work out very well for your AT70ED. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. Wanted. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 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. 7, 6. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. Weight: 6 lbs 3. I ended up not using it for that and started using it on my Star Adventure 2i with an ASI178MC and ASI585MC with good results. Recommended Beginner Telescope. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. For. Upload a User Manual. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. 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 in the U. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. 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. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. This could go in a number of different forums. Whi le some observers might doubt that apochromatic. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. 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. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. • a rotating dual-speed 2. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. 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. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . It can't be used visually. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. (3. 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. 5" rack. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. 93 · In stock. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. 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. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. 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. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. Images reduced for web site. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 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. 8X Reducer for 72EDII (ATRF72) Accessory: 24: 161: Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Save $70. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. 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. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. If not new, then here on the Cloudy Nights classifieds. 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. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. I bought it from Highpoint. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 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. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. so here is my new Astro-Tech 115EDT. 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). I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 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. Cheers! Bob F. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. 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. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 5 degree or wider field of view (depending on your 2" eyepiece) in a 2" Diagonal; 2. 2 images, 0 comments Last upload: 19 Feb 2022 - 22:35 Manfrotto 3021PRO. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. Just because they have the same mechanical parts does not mean the optics are the same. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob.