FocusKnobs. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Buyer take care of. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph offers fully multicoated optics and all lenses have the latest state-of-the-art antireflection multicoating’s matched to their glass types on all air-to-glass surfaces for high light transmission and excellent contrast. I wish I was fluent enough in computereese to figure out what the problem was. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. For Sale. AstroTech 60ED: Focal Reducer / Flattner: Williams Optics Flat61a: Apertura 2" Field Flattener: Williams Optics Flat66. 00. 5 version for a while). 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. 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 •. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of f/5. 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. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. . i dont plan on using super heavy telescopes with it, just my astrotech-60ED, and possibly an. $369. Mainly because my first telescope is a skywatcher 150/750 pds newtonian which I find rather big and bulky for a first telescope for astrophotography. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinA number of people are using 60-80mm ED's as guide scopes, which is arguably even more overkill-y than using one as a finder scope. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Dedicated 0. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinMy first refractor. The Rokinon 135 is pretty popular around here and you can find those for under $300 all day long. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. MPN. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. Scope will ship in the original, foam-fitted, box. From my experience and knowledge I have learned the past year or two, I want a small refractor for my ZWO ASI1600mm. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. The SharpStar 65Q is a Quadruplet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. Features. Looking for better quality eyepieces - posted in Eyepieces: Hi everyone, I own a SCT Meade 10 LX200 f/10 2500mm focal length. 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. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 001at60ed. Its 420mm f/7 ED air-spaced apochromatic. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Lights 10 Dark 30 Bias Comments. Ryzen 5 systems (would get at least the 5500U) starting around $275. Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. Use it exclusively with an Astrotech 60ED. Anyone used both? Is there a faster 60out there? Clear skies! HemiAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 800-422-7876. 33 (ex. They are literally all the same scope. 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. There is no comparison with the default Synta focuser. 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. . This enables you to star-test virtually any telescope, regardless of aperture size, focal ratio, distance, and lighting conditions. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. AT60ED vs. Captured the Bubble nebula with AT60ED & ASI 533 MC in Ha. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT72EDII, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. Very smooth to rotate. In particular, the 7mm model is actually an 8mm as has been reported on CN for the 7mm astrotech model. This l. 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. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Weighing in at just 3. Stacked 50 subs x 120s. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. I wanted to use it with my ASI533MC and modded APS/C DSLR for wide field imaging. Add to list. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. 英田60ed. 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. I will be bringing my set up astrotech 60ed asi 120 mini szbony guide scope asi air plus star adventurer pro 2 canon T3i Ha mod where I live I use a L-enhance filter, I am not sure, how the camera will image while in Arizona with no filter in. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 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. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 13-01-2016, 12:32 PM. #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. 05mm x 12. Aurora. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. This was with an Astrotech 60ED in white light with a 7mm Nagler type 1. William Optics RedCat 51. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. Add To Cart. price is 300 dollars shipped in CONTUS. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. Currently out of stock. With the ST80 I was always afraid of breaking or misaligning it somehow. Tried a star reduction technique in GIMP using…But the mount and tripod are the most important part of your set up. Sun 9-26-2021 White Light - posted in Sketching: Not very active today. 50 UK Price £. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. 265. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseStarwave ASCENT 60ED Refractor MG32 Guider, GPCAM and 0. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Every other one I have owned has shown almost zero CA (especially in focus): TV85, Vixen 81s, 103s, 130SS, Astrotech 60ED, TeleVue 60mm, William Optics Zenithstar FD 80mm. A favorite. 4 hours 15 minutes (Ha 3nm Chroma) 6 hours 55 minutes (Sii 3nm Chroma) 6 hours 55 minutes (Oiii 3nm Chroma) 2 hours 30 minutes (Nii 3nm Chroma) 7 hours 20 minutes (Ha 36mm unmounted ZWO)This was done with an AstroTech 60ED, the new scope on the second dec clamp, my SX694C, and one of those insanely expensive Radian narrowband filters for osc cameras. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. 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. 8x focal reducer/flattener from Astronomics. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 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…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. Focal Ratio: F7 (F5. 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. 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. Yes it is a nice guidescope, and sometimes it will be used in that capacity, but unlike most guidescopes this one has an FPL-53 objective and an imaging focuser. 59. The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Something bigger. Page 1 of 3 - Orion 80mm ED APO Refractor v. 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…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. 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. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 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. Seeing the time of the Big Bang is not going to happen, neither will it happen on any other scope anyone has. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 447mm @ f/5. The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and backpack scope with its compact lightweight design, helical focuser, and simple mounting requirements. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. Seems expensive. Focal Ratio: f/6. 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. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 8X reducer (384mm @ f/4. barx1963. It not only has great reviews, has FPL-53ED glass, and a clear price advantage. 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. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant views of Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon, but no need for close detail. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin60ed. Last updated on Jul 13, 2023 15:59:36 PDT View all revisions View all revisions. I am open to a challenge. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Canon 60D (Ha Mod) / AstroTech 60ED iOptron CEM25P / ASIAIR (v1) ASI120MM-S / 30F4 Mini Guide Scope 46*300 Sec. When I had my Takahashi FC76dcu, it too tested the same. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. So don't be a stranger. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. It's all a compromise between lightweight portability and light gathering ability. They produce this scope for a variety of brands, including TS optics, apertura, and astrotech. 5kg (including ring and rear camera-rotator). and installed a dew heater on the 60ED. The field is very large and with a focal reducer such as the WO 0. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences ! While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 33 (ex. My current eyepieces include an astrotech 38mm 70deg FOV; astrotech 22mm 70deg FOV; Meade 26mm plossl 60deg FOV; and a Meade 8mm ultra wide 82deg FOV. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. When I. – Light grasp approx. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. The AT80EDT is f/6, the ZS81 is f/6. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. New for 2021. $139. ASTRO-TECH AT102EDL Review: An Affordable, Versatile, Amazing Tele…The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. My setup us an astrotech 60ED with 2x Barlow to a T ring then a canon rebel t6i DSLR at 1/250. Back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the image plane, the standard spacing for 35mm. You save. 90. Love the set and the turret is easy to use. But at this price range, it could not be better. For Sale. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. It will not work on all of them however. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. Some dust on the lens front surface. Mainly because my first telescope is a skywatcher 150/750 pds newtonian which I find rather big and bulky for a first telescope for astrophotography. 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. To sum it up, the most desirable features of the Hypercam IMX183 camera are: - 20mp resolution SONY Exmor R Back Side Illuminated IMX183 CMOS sensor. Add New Equipment To Database. Started my uphill journey in astrophotography about a year ago focusing initially on planetary imaging. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). I've not looked though a FOAQ though (did have a Tak 60Q, but not the FOA). 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. Altair MG32 mini guider. and there may be another scope by another vendor out there. 5 version for a while). F/5, 300mm. Free Contiguous US Shipping. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. 25" one with that scope. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. - 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. I use it with a astrotech 60ED. 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. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. You get a single ring with a. 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. It’s $949. It’s $949. Aperture: 60mm. 8mm, 15. Things get a bit dim at high power, and resolution of course. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . It might be possible to unscrew the helical focusser and add the diagonal between it and the objective and then with another. 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 am selling a very nice sample of AT 60ED doublet APO. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. . More Coming. . Ok, so today I received my brand new Sky Rover 60ED purchased directly from the Aliexpress store. 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. - Extremely low read noise enabling deepsky lucky imaging and very. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and our pick of some of the best telescopes for astrophotography available. Looks like. Nice little scope, should go to 100x, 80x without problems. 25-inch adaptor. 8x reducer 288mm fl ZWO EAF EQ6R-Pro Image Details: Ha- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 OIII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 SII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 Total Integration: 11. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. has been an important part of my life for 50 years. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. The optical tube measures 9. 8 reducer for ED60. 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. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). weight 1. 12-15mm back focus to use a 0. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. Focal Length: 560 mm. 2 Barlow that is built into it. 265. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 ; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 . The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 8 reducer. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. I have been very impressed with my modest optics thus far and have. Officially, the added goodies are there to give you tighter stars for superior guiding capabilities. 00 £632. 6- Altair Starwave Ascent 102ED F/1122 - The planet killer outstanding high magnification performance. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 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. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. Yes I confirm It’s perfect and built like a tank . It's better for astro than most camera lenses are without being stupid expensive. F/5, 300mm. The set up new is over $1,150 plus shipping. Id like to upgrade to higher quality eyepieces. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. VAT) Altair 70 EDQ-R F5 Quad APO Astrograph £1,150. But the William Optics costs $169 more. 3. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. 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. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Refractors. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. but somewhat accurate. 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 6nmThe 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 example, the fully-multicoated. - posted in Refractors : First off thank you in advance to anyone that comments on this. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Abbasi , 07 Dec 2018. 8X reducer/field flattener. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected] Deciding on Dual-band Filter - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, My current set up are Explore Scientific ED80 at f6, 480mm & Astrotech 60ED with 0. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchLooking 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. Weight: 6 lbs 3. William Optics z61 with field flattener. makes it very hard to get full solar shots with it. I can not decide between Antlias Golden Filter and IDAZ NBX dual-band. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing • 2” and 1. Title Suppressed Due to Excessive Length 3 The sun is a middle-aged star, and we see its debris disk components pri-marily through direct detection of the planetesimals. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. I was very excited - until I opened the box to inspect my new telescope. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Astro Tech 60ED is for wide field EAA using my Lodestar X2 mono camera. 25″ with it. Fun to view with. 3") in outer diameter. 8x Reducer / Flattener. 5 and F6 versions. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Page 1 of 2 - Ready to order some new AP equipment, beginner imager looking for input. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin18 Nov 2023. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. Astro-tech 60ED FPL53 glass wide FOV imaging setup. The budget is around 1000 euros. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. ago. Buying a widefield refractor - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I am looking for a new smaller widefield refractor for astrophotography. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. The skyrover name is the one they sell themselves on aliexpress. 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. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Add to Cart. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a superb grab-and-go visual scope, a fine wide-field astrograph, and a daytime spotting scope. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences !Reviews. Like I have an astrotech 60ed which has a focal length of 360mm at f/6 and it works really really well. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. Posts: 4,695; Joined: 19 Aug 2007; Loc: The Netherlands; Posted 19 August 2022 - 11:16 AM. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. com and they have no idea when they will be. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. But they also make the Evoguide 50ED a rather expensive guiding scope. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. . By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Note that the Orion is an. All the best!Hubble Optics 5-star Artificial Stars features five bright white LEDs with 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns). In these public groupsPage 2 of 2 - 60s or 70s? - posted in Refractors : Definitely, but that wasnt the goal, details isnt my main purpose for this multiple setup, in fact i can easily put RGB from OSC camera with big scope so it can squeeze details out of it as possible, and let Lum bring details from smaller aperture even some lost details there, so they both will match,. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. The Altair ascent 102ED F/7 doublet is the same scope as the Astrotech 102ED. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. A compact guide scope with good quality optics to fit atop the 60ED with "set and forget" focuser. 80mm. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 1. The optical tube measures 9. 5 to f/7 or so. I have the Vixen 4mm coming as well that fills the disk to the limb according. This l. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table from an optical standpoint as well as a mechanical standpoint. 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. You need to space an extra 9. Quick view. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Processed in Pixinsight using DBE, Spectrophotometric something or other, some. 00 £806. Astro-Tech . I appreciate the advise. When testing in white light, the same results with no false color that I could see in the out of focus star image. While the Astro Tech 66 is no competition for the hight priced / higher quality true APO’s, you will get very pleasing images both visually and with CCD / DSLR cameras. 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. 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. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER FOR THE 60ED OPTICAL TUBES. 00. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Astro-Tech . I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. 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. 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…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. Help Deciding on Dual-band Filter - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, My current set up are Explore Scientific ED80 at f6, 480mm & Astrotech 60ED with 0. I own a TV-60, Astro Tech 60ED, and a TV-85. 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. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing. 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 camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Simply choose the smallest possible star that still provides a clear and defocused image. Vostok 1. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. Seems expensive. ASTRO-TECH . 8 with the optional 0. Choose an option. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E. Looks like a mix-up in the descriptions. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. com and they have no idea. F. Comments. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 66ED -- first impressions - posted in Refractors : I finally picked up an Astro-Tech 66ED this week from Astronomics and have been playing with it much of the past couple days. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. Maybe if they would come in stock. Here is an image I did about two years ago with my SV50 and the Astro-Tech field flattener under poor, red-zone, light-polluted skies. 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. (I will be mounting the scope on a SLIK tripod and using either the Omegon Baby or DSV-M mount). Everything is in good condition, no major issues. 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. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. Page 1 of 2 - At102edl mini review - posted in Refractors : It’s mini because my experience with refractors is mini ,however with all the speculation of how good the edl 80,102 and 125 would be , I can say I am very pleased with the 102. Astromart.