09/29/2023 02:28AM. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Astronomics . I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. 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. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Re: AT70ED. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The glass is beautiful and the optics on this scope are fantastic. . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 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. Astro-Tech UWA 82° 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. My AT 152 EDT is. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. But there are also inexpensive refractors available (that include mounting rings, etc), like the Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, etc sold by astronomics, and I'm not sure how to expect them to compare. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. The scope weighs in at a light 3. 95. The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. 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. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. But then I bought a used AT70ED on a whim to build a cheap wide field grab-n-go kit around and it opened my eyes to the wonderful world of refractors and to the Astro-Tech line. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. In fact, I just bought the AT70ED, and for $299, you cannot go wrong. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . An awesome little combination for wide field views. Minor defect is a small paint chip. 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. ) and is 125mm long. I will list all Astro Tech. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. October 2, 2023. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. Unfortunately the M1V is no longer in production and seems a little. ASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! Nocturne Astro 2. 09/08/2023 01:57PM. These small Astrotech. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. 4. I use my 80 EDL for visual with a Herschel wedge, as I prefer the lighter. At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. and the tripod for 24 lbs. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Shipped in original tripled box. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. It’s $949. A few final thoughts on this test. For Sale. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - Refractors - Cloudy Nights Cloudy Nights → Equipment Discussions → Refractors CNers have asked about a donation box. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of overseas. 8" f/6 ED. However, I am thinking of buying and mounting an Astro-Tech AT70ED in finder rings on top (using the light weight rings that came with the Altair 102ED F/11) to use with my 2 inch ES68 32mm and 40mm EPs for wide field. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. . 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. 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. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. (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. Last night was the first night I got to set it up. 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. Optics are sharp. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Registax · Emil Kraaikamp AutoStakkert! · GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) · Torsten Edelmann FireCaptureAstro Tech 72ED 18 month Review - posted in Refractors : I havent seen many in depth reviews on these little scopes and thought I would write my own experiences. 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). I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. Page 19 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : First light tonight for the new AT72ED2! What a dream to set up and use with my Astrotech Voyager mount. Attached Thumbnails. 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. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. • dual-speed 2. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. I was planning to get more serious about learning astrophotography this year so I was looking to upgrade the focuser of my Orion ED80 to a Moonlite or Feathertouch. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. Page 10 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : As is the fk-61 glass!! Yes, the AT refractors are very sharp and have excellently figured and polished lenses!! My AT70ED coupled with a Barlowed 7-21mm Orion zoom eyepiece is a superb combination of convenience and performance!! My AT 152EDT is FK-61 Glass and it is awesome and is. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. The SW Evostar 100ED is better color-corrected that either of those scopes. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. If you want an Astro-Tech ATxxEDx scope that is as good at rejection of chromatic aberration than your SW Evostar 100ED, then you're looking at the ATxxEDT Triplets. 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. Jon. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. For no more than what this telescope it is, which is. The AT70ED gets very good reviews on Cloudy Nights. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. Planning to pair it with binoviewers for WL and lunar viewing. 800-422-7876. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. I'm. The ED glass will show little if any CA. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. 4. I placed my order for a CEM70G - posted in Mounts: So yesterday at 2:15PM I called up Astronomics, my favorite astro vendor, and ordered a CEM70G. Astro-Tech AT102ED, 102 mm, F/7, ED Achromatic Refractor Astro-Tech AT80ED, 80 mm, F/7,. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. Optically perfect, nothing wrong with it. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. AT102ED $599. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. (80 mm f/6 triplet apochromatic refractor OTA , hard case, $779 street) Not long ago, I lamented the lack of "middle-class" scopes - stuff that an enthusiast could. Used Astrotech AT66ED with aluminum case and star diagonal in very good condition. Easily confused, but not the same. Upload a User Manual. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. 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. What do I need for an all round. 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. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Page 13 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Thanks Nick; I guess I need a couple more filters!. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Astro-Tech has a reducer/field flattener for the 130EDT available for $199. But apparently, based on. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. If cost and availability are a concern, the AT60ED is only $399 and it is in stock. . Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Just placed an order for an AT102ED, so I'm officially joining the club! I had a really difficult time deciding where to start in the Astro Tech lineup (so many good choices! If I had more space and were less frugally-inclined, I could see having a half dozen or so), but in the end decided the very-much lauded AT102ED was it. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 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. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. Astro Tech 70mm ED f/6 - posted in Refractors : Anyone looking to purchase this new scope from our Sponsor? Price is $299. • a rotating dual-speed 2. I am consilidating my scopes to buy one very good scope. Updated 5/20/16. 70mm-90mm refractor options. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. Images reduced for web site. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. 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. 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. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. Minor defect is a small paint chip. I've owned at least one copy of each one mentioned by the OP. Jaimo! and truckerfromaustin. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. 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 have supplied this information to. "The new Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale has upgraded the ED element to FPL-53. 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). On this particular occasion there was a shadow transit. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. This could go in a number of different forums. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Page 112 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : So Ive had my 130EDT for a few days now and although I havent imaged through it yet, Ive been using it visually, in fact Im looking through it now, pointing it at some bring stars. 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. I am thoroughly impressed by. 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. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. I also just ordered the AT70ED. 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. 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. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. 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. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. 800-422-7876. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Specs from the web site. $60. Astro-Tech has just introduced a zero power field flattener for use with scopes in the f/6 to f/8 focal ratio range. 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. The total cost of that wouls be around north of $650-700 (converted from my country's currency) along with shipping and customs. For Sale. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Astro-Tech . I have several choices as: And I dont. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. 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. An optional Celestron 1. Description. By Ed Ting. Attached Thumbnails. 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. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. 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. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Santa told me I deserved it. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. Recommended Beginner Telescope. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. It blew right off. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Reactions: Tracy. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. • dual-speed 2" Rack. AT72EDII vs SV503 70ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im looking for a small portable refractor to get into AP and Im currently looking at a used AT72EDII or a new SV503 70ED, both include field flatteners. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. 25” diagonal, red dot finder, 3-6 Nagler zoom, 7-21mm Svbony zoom, 32mm GSO Plössl, and a Lumicon UHC filter. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. meade adventure scope 80mm astrophotographyhow to get your own reality tv show on ePlease share a pic of the setup if you have it handy. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 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. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. These days, everyone's into imaging. IMG_27112021_072340_(1024_x_700_pixel). They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. 93 · In stock. The. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. 95 And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Henault-Brunet´ et al. I do not believe the focuser is rotatable. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. Not a winter warrior. zjc26138,. I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. 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. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. (3. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece Advice - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi Peeps, I am looking to purchase a small secondhand ED refractor for mainly visual but eventually photography. There is a significant difference in the price (the Orion short tube 80 is about half the price of the astro-tech). I would like something suitable for visual and astrophotography when I get more skilled. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. 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??. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;Re: AT70ED. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. 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. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. Jon. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. S. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. 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. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. • durable nylon soft carry case. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. 95. 25" with it fully extended. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. Not getting any younger. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. 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. And I thought As. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. e. Can now see how these little guys can be a challenge in regards to balance. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Explore Scientific ED102mm f/7 Classic White "Essential Series" Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor Telescopes. Really gives perspective to how much bigger each step up in aperture is. For example, Astro-Tech recommends the ATR8 for the AT70ED and it doesn't match at all. It has a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, and f/6 ED doublet refractor with cost of $300. Ah, ok I thought so. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN THIS PAGE IS HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES The Astro-Tech AT60EDT is a very compact/very high quality . It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. It has really nice capabilities. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . 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. Best Telescopes to Buy. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. 1 images, 0 comments. Astro. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling.