Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 5nm 2" Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses ZWO 30mm Mini Guider Scope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MMThe Z61 will be easier to deal with on the SkyGuider Pro. ago. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. MIA Astro Products - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive noticed several products listed as back ordered for quite a while now and was wondering if anyone knows the true source are for these products. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery William Optics RedCat 51 APO. 22 inches wide, but I wont measure all. 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). 8, Optolong L-eNhance filter. Also, you can buy the Astro-Tech Field Flattener for around $100 and get a nice 41mm frame for EAA work. Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. 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. Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and. 25 pounds all together. Add To Cart. This evergreen and black TV-76 optical tube has a 2" rack and pinion focuser with a non-marring brass clamp ring that holds 2" star diagonals and accessories securely in place. 800-422-7876. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. 10" LX200GPS, Astro-Tech 8" Newt, ETX-90 Polemaster, Orion ST-80 and SAG Electrical Engineer, Retired -- Mount: Explore. Reviews. 5 FR, nets you F/3. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. To the OP. Page 10 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Me too . Mac Astronomy Software. Quadruplet Apochromat. Product #: ATVUPSB. 25" Ha, R, G, & B Filters Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro Processing: HaRGB image. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM40 Accessories Astro-Tech . While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. And I thought As. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. Tech Details. If you have long optics, work with them first. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478 . Anyone an idea at what time frame this is? Im going on a holiday in the middle of july and i would like the have the telescope before that time so i can take it with meCustom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · ZWO ASIAIR Plus Software ZWO ASIStudio Acquisition details Dates: Dec. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount * Mount controlled via Astroberry * ZWO ASI533MC Pro * Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam * 60x300Sec with L-eXtreme * 15 Darks * 35 flats for each session * 35 bias * All frames were with Gain 101, Offset 70, at -5°C. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The plate is well machined and sturdy within the mount. My price of $400 includes the AT60ED refractor, the Losmandy branded 4” Vixen Dovetail, an AT60FF Flattener and ATRF60 0. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Astro-Tech AT60ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The scope with all of my accessories attached weighs in at 7. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. jpg . com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. 25x rather than 0. . * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. That means if you buy an item from them through a link on my web site, I get a small percentage of the purchase price as a commission. (3. $99. For this target of M31 (the Andromeda Galaxy), the Edge is only going to capture a portion of the galaxy, while the RedCat is going to capture an area much larger than the galaxy. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. I looked for a dovetail on the. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. I am using an unmodified Canon t7i at this point. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. 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. By rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. 00. They appear to be 1. 8x reducer, UVIRcut filter, and full spectrum modified. I did a run a few days ago without the Field. Anyway, how is the flat field of the ED80T CF? Im wondering if the imaging circle is good. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. I truly enjoy my Astro-Tech AT60ED. $19. 00. Edit: I should have added small red dot finder. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463 Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. We started getting everything out today. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. . The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Both are. That didnt work. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. $299. $299. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED from Sky-Watcher uses a crown. Imaged with Astrotech AT60 at F/4. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen Finder shoe. Beginner Set-up Advice - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My Set-Up includes: Astro-Tech AT60ED Astro-Tech . I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. Just wondering if this will fit on a Astronomic AT60ED (same scope as William Optics Zenithstar 61 APO) 0. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. Recommended applications for this filter: Moon - Useful for enhancing the contrast of lunar features in scopes 6" and smaller. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery February 8, 2021. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a TV 60 which is limited to 1. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. This lens excels at wide field imaging, but unfortunately needs an astro modified camera to take advantage of it to its fullest, because like half of the things you can image at 135 mm will be nebulae, and the light they emit gets *partially* blocked by regular stock cameras. The mounting ring needs to be removed completely and then repositioned as shown. When installing the bracket be very careful your new bolts don’t screw in too far or they will bottom out on the brass rail. The flattener was reviewed in the September 2009. The two scopes I have narrowed it down to are the Astro Tech AT60ED (or similar clones if unavailable) and the Sharpstar 61 EDPH II. 95. The Flattener and the 0. The AT and WO scopes are identical, the WO is just "prettier". Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. iOptron CEM60, iOptron Tri-Pier, Explore Scientific iEXOS 100 Mount, Skywatcher Star Adventurer Pro. Another ZWO EAF question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I currently have the Astro Tech AT60ED which is mounted using a PrimaLuceLab - Vixen Plate 240mm PLUS. 9 adds astrophotography workflow. CarbonScopeTubes LLC. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Focal Ratio: f/6. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. The price difference may be due to the fact that the astro-tech uses FCD-100 and FK-61 glass whereas the StarField uses FPL-53 glass. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. 5″ long with. Is there another option I should be looking at? I was leaning toward the Redcat 51, but I thought it would be best to keep weight to a minimum. about the situation. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Imaging, Equipment, Accessory, Reviews. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. If you want a small, traditional 60mm refractor for visual, with capacity for 2" accessories e. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. . 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. There are no thread even with the compression ring removed. When I go to my 100/800 TMB they are identical, but that is a triplet. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. . 2 mm closer in than the center. Review of the Astro-Tech AT60ED Refractor Telescope Mike Likes 869 subscribers 1. Canon T7i body. 25" with it fully extended. Astro Tech 60mm. Tech Details. It was shot in Southern Pennsylvania at Frank Colosimo's Blue Mountain Observing Field. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. . Mercury - May improve observations of rarely visible faint surface features with scopes 8" to 10" in aperture and larger. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. Brands / Companies 928 ; Cameras 3314 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . I bought the 0. This compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. Hello guys. Affinity Photo 1. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery August 20, 2020. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. Reviews. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive been thinking about upgrading my telescope, currently Im using a $40 f/4. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I just purchased an at60ed but unfortunately the field flattener is out of stock. 95. 2 V. For instance, the Astro-Tech AT60ED sold by Astronomics, which supposedly is the the same scope as the William Optics Zenithstar. Seems expensive. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. I currently have a Lunt 50mm H-alpha and Astro-Tech AT60ED filling these niches. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. astro-tech AT60ED 3. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Red Dot Finder for AT60ED - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im looking for an inexpensive Red Dot Finder for an Astro Tech AT60Ed, if anyone can suggest any. F/5, 300mm. From the Astronomics email newsletter dated May 20, 2020: "I had mentioned in the YouTube conversation with Scott Roberts about our new FCD-100/Lanthanum doublet that is an extension of the AT60ED and AT72EDII family. If you can spare a little more money, William Optics makes scopes built around the same optics as Astro-Tech, but with a few more frills and a bit nicer fit and finish. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. One issue with the Sharpstar is that while it may have nicer optics, it is almost 2 lbs heavier than the AT60ED which once you factor in the weight of a camera would overload the mount. I believe that the. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. It's almost $200 cheaper. The scope weighs in at a light 3. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and the thread became fairly popular for those of us that were receiving scopes in that shipment. Absolutely. My second imaging session and next pass at comet image processing folding in all I learned from the first session. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration). Unlike dew shields, dew heaters don't merely slow the formation of dew, they prevent its formation. Meade Series 4000 #12 Yellow 74%Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. If you want to image with the. Reviews. My setup from here on out is now the Astro-Tech AT60ED. Rokinon 135mm F/2 vs Astro-tech AT60ED w/ flattener . Page 1 of 2 - Dedicated Astro Cameras - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I want to move away from a mirrorless camera to a dedicated Astro camera. Should I add a flattener or a reducer/flattener? ThanksAstro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. I have a Astro-Tech AT60ed coming and would like recommendations on two or three eyepieces. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 05167v2 [astro-ph. 0 - Not a color filter. AT60ED, M54 visual back, and field flattener - $500. At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. 800-422-7876. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. 7″ Crayford focuser. 25" threaded body. Omegon 66mm . The rings weigh 14. The extra dovetail provides enough standoff to clear the focuser on the port side and enough flexibility to shift the dovetail somewhat for balancing. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. . Update: It appears as though this telescope is no longer available. There are so many that it makes my head spin. All controlled via. Matsumoto Company. Dovetail recommendations? - posted in Refractors : Hello, Hoping to get some good recommendations here for a dovetail. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Tech Details. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. 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. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. It’s $949. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. I use one with my AT60ED. 5 mon. I am looking at camera bodies (spoke to Astro Gear today). 95 strehl or better optics. 7. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. I would most definitely be ordering the new Astro-Tech 60 or the WO if I hadn't pulled the trigger on this. 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. Top. Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a telescope on vacation with you… but you’re flying there and not driving? You need an instrument considerably sm. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. C/2021-A1 (Leonard). (Yes, I understand they're all the same scope)For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. These warm the optics above the dew point to prevent the formation of dew. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. Reviews. 7, 8. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. First successful try with the AT60ED. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. It will not work on all of them however. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive. You get a single ring with a. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a ok performance since I dont have much experience. It surprised me how well this came out with only 3 sub-images. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. 6. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. Help choosing a budget scope. I started out with the goal of getting two comets, but since they didn’t get into position until later, I started off with the Moon, then M45 and M31. Weight: 6 lbs 3. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Full field. • 2" and 1. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Flattener or reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Gang, Im starting out with an Astro-Tech AT60ED for wide-field. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. The six lens/four group design and two ED (Extra-low. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. The handle will help making set up much e. Double click your integrated image at the bottom of the files list. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Also considering the ZWO ASI 290 to go with it for guidingThe Astro Tech AT80EDT is an excellent option as it's a triplet, affordably priced, and gives you a scale of 1. The WO with it's flat field corrector will cost you $676. 130 mm. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of. Reviews. AT80ED questions - posted in Refractors : So looking at to purchasing a Astro Tech 80ED soon and was wondering if you could mount the scope to a dovetail without guide rings or not. Eyepiece Recommendations for AT60ED - posted in Eyepieces: I get in a plane every Monday and come home on Thursdays. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Astro-Tech AT60ED field flattener with Astro-Tech camera angle adjuster for AT60ED and a 48mm Canon T ring adapter (42mm adapters wont work) - new price for all $165, available for $120. And as a heads up we will be increasing. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. ASTRO-TECH. Apertura has a dedicated adjustable flattener (FFADJ) for their 60edr which is basically a rebrand of the at60ed. . 5. Wanted to do an easy cluster just to make sure I could get this thing tracking well on the Skyguider Pro. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. I am using a. This is a dedicated flattener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED doublet refractor, not sure if it will work with any other scope. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 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. 7, 6. 12-hours of integration time of 180 and 300-second subs calibrated with 50 each darks, flats, and bias, shot with my AT60ED scope, CEM40, and ASI2600MC camera. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit HomeDew heaters are low wattage 12 Volt DC electrical heater strips that wrap around the objective lens of the telescope (as well as the finderscope and eyepieces, if desired). GA] 22 Nov 2018. Weight. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Product Description. It was immediately approved and posted Tonight, I will be testing the mount further for astrophotography with my Astro-Tech AT60ED and will report my findings. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the. Astro-Tech AT60ED, with field flattener, and camera rotation ring, ~$500. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. 2 oz. Click here to create one. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. • dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Add New Equipment To Database. 95. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The cyclical nature leads me to think it may be a rotational. The optical tube measures 9. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. No more having to adjust your optical tube inside. I managed to get 2 good images for a short imaging session on Oct 14, 2022 (Oct 15, UT. Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery July 19, 2021. . 8. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the AT60ED and AT72EDII $49. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The new ASI6200MC Pro camera is the color version of the ASI6200MM Pro. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. 18 kg). Astro-Tech AT6RC Takahashi Epsilon E-200 Explore Scientific 102ED FCD100 Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery Andrew Burwell. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). Meaning it is not FLP-53, if they used it they would mention it as the AT60ED does. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Tech Details. 8. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. " . 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. 95. Reviews. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. F/5, 300mm. January 21, 2018. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. 8x reducer/flattener, both of which are backordered, or should I splurge for the twice as expensive William Optics Z61 plus their 0. 8X REDUCER FIELD FLATTENER - posted in Refractors : I just received the . However, it is about $190 more than the Astro-Tech AT60ED and I found a place that will be getting some AT60ED scopes in a month. I have several choices as:. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. . 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. 1. Sky and Telescope reviewed this scope back in 2009, saying: “the Astro-Tech AT106 provides all the benefits of a first-class 4-inch apo but without the premium price. arXiv:1810. The Astro-Tech AT60ED can be had for $500 with a flattener! A little dialing in and you've got a competent 60mm scope for 1/3 the price. 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. Equipment. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope.