5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. 7x (230mm @ f/3. 1. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. One of the possibilities is the RedCat51 from William Optics. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and spacers for 55mm backfocus > ASI 294MC pro) Ive tried adjusting the. I second the AT60ED. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Well, that's gonna cost a lot more, but you could get various front mounted etalon options from Lunt or you could plug something into the eyepice end from Daystar. Tech Details. If the finish and focuser is comparable to my AT 80ED, then it is really quite good. I haven't tried it in a while but seems like I have to use a small extension tube with my Sony a6000 to get it to reach focus. 7 Orion 80ED @ 600mm is 1. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. If the screws of the mounts clamp. Usually it's best to use one which is designed for scope. I know I. You get a single ring with a. 8G and the 135mm Samyang f/2. Thanks for the info! Beware of ZWO 2" filter drawer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello all, I just got a new ZWO filter drawer for my AT60ED. Refractors. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. We all have questions from time to time. 8x reducer. Obviously they are small. . Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Went mostly smoothly. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. So, no DSLRs with the Evoguide and at the moment, there is no way around this. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), [60 / 25] This one cleaned up nicely. 44 TFOV. I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. Page 13 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am waiting on the finder shoe now to complete the package with one of my existing RDFs. I got a recent sample of AT60ED and I haven't got a chance to test it out due to weather, out of town etc. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. The tube is reportedly a hand-selected 6922 Sovtek. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. Technically the TV60. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. I havent been able to get a response from anyone at Astronomics after I ran their suggested test of rotating the camera, so I thought Id run these by anyone here to see if the problem might be the reducer or. 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. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. Social. First attempt at imaging m45. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. 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. Loc: SC, USA. 00. 95. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. 5 (which arrives Friday). Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. I love everything about my AT60ED except for the really short focal length. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. I just ordered a Moonlite focuser for this scope but forgot that their 2 refactor focuser is not threaded on the end. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes. 5. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Following- I started imagining with azgti, At60ed, asiair pro and dslr. Page 3 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : gwlee The TV-60 was never under consideration by me because the price new retail is closing in on $900. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. 0) teleconverter. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Mounting Hardware spacers and screws to mount the focuser body M4 & M5 Wrenches for secure the shaft locking screws and bracket hex screws USB 2. Reviews. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. Focal Length: 360mm. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 2. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. Page 1 of 2 - Zwo EAF sometimes doesn’t respond - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: It’s a bit of a colder day and on my AT60ED with ZWO EAF I have the 8 position ZWO EFW and ASI1600 cool. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I either own. 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. One thing about the 17. Clear. topic starter. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. The negative is that it is only 60mm of aperture, so that greatly restricts resolution for planets as well as how dim one can go for DSO's. at F/4. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. ZWO EAF. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. I might have bought the new FRA 300 if a reducer were available for it, to get shorter than 300mm FL. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Reviews. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. The 66mm units from Taiwan are advertised as “apochromatic” and boast a price of $329, shipping included. My best "hold my beer" shot--M81+M82 w/AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I had just gotten the wide T-ring I needed to use with the 0. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. It's just that easy to use. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. As a result I cant do flats in Fire Capture. 5x Apo Barlow Mount: EQ6R-Pro. The William Optics wedge is, in my opinion, a dramatic upgrade. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Thousand Oaks 4. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. Svbony SV550 - Total Disappointment - posted in Refractors : I figured i would try out the new Svbony SV550 triplet with FPL-53 glass at 80mm. 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. I. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. 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. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. And I. Bosco_Wiggins and Anunnaki. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. 0x (270mm @ f/4. Review by: Michael. 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. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. • a rotating dual-speed 2. TV-60 should be a lot less bulky. Add to cart. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. The AT60ED has a 2-inch focuser, so it can use 2” accessories, making it more versatile than the TV 60 and costs 1/2 as much. Download All. The supplied photo instructions are good, but there was still some dry-fitting to make sure I was getting the bracket in the right orientation and attached through the right holes. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. AT60ED vs. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. I know the Evolution mount is made to handle Celestron’s 9. Camera: ZWO 224 MC Telescope: Orion 180mm Mak Optical Accessories: GSO 2. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. 8x flattener/reducer on a Star Adventurer 2i, which is analogous to your Sky Guider Pro. 25" adaptors, so you can use 1. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET. 76um so you’ll want to pair it correctly with your different scopes by using the astronomy. My primary purpose of getting this scope is to get widest field and lowest power with my Night Vision. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. The 80-ED has a little bit of false color, but not bad, and. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Thanks. LOL. A finderscope is a small, low power, wide-field telescope that attaches to the side or top of a larger telescope by means of a machined or die-cast finderscope bracket that bolts to the larger telescope tube. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. topic starter. Seems expensive. I also know that using a 40mm eyepiece at f/5 will reduce my effective aperture, but the resulting effective aperture will still be equal to or larger that the AT60ED at equal true field size. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. 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. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. 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. doc 3Version 1. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. At 360 mm focal length and 60mm objective expectations for maximum useable power of about 120X or so would require a 3mm eyepiece. 25" mirrors. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. I dont know where to begin on figuring out which of the two provides the most aperture and magnification with my PVS-14. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. AT60ED vs. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. Sharpstar 400F5. I've had no issues bringing any 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch eyepieces to focus. 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 2” nosepiece is attached to the tilt plate. (Posted on 10/24/2019) Review by: Matthew . The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. 470 60-second lights, 30 darks, 30 flats with an AT60ED refractor and modified canon t3i. 8 with that combo. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server · INDI Library Ekos Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses SVBony. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. Reviews. Helpful. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. Posts: 711. Back to Beginning Deep Sky Imaging · Next Unread Topic →. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. I bought the WO CAT tube ring/Finder scope rail a few months ago. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. I feel as dense as neutronium. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. For example, the fully-multicoated. Clear Sky's, Supernova. I have an AT60ED on order that, with any luck, arrives before May's imaging/observing window. Once the required AFOV has been determined, the focal length can be approximated using Equation 1 and the proper lens can be chosen from a lens specification table or datasheet by finding the closest available focal length with the necessary angular. 5x! Generally, to get higher quality results, you need to reduce the sensor-to-reducer distance and -- accordingly -- the reduction factor. $419. 5mm Morpheus vs. I also have some older Nikkor lenses in shorter focal lengths of 200, 135, 105, 85 and 50mm optics that can readily attach to the Pi cameras via adapters. Hughes Thompson. AT60ED first week - Wow! - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I recently brought home an AT60ED F/6 refractor from the good people at Astronomics. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. Best view high power is most likely with a 5mm eyepiece. 80mm. I got the Altair astro version since it came with an optical test report. 3. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. Ive got everything fitted with a motor. 7 FR I havent used still. New member here about to make the bounce from doing astrophotography with a 70-200 lens to a small OTA, the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED in particular. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. 38 degrees. 25x rather than 0. 8 and sometimes 4. Ive only used it with the flattener, but have had no issues getting round stars on an APS-c sized sensor with the flattener. It's designed as a portable mount, and that payload capacity is quite. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, 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. OTOH the AT60ED has good glass, a EAF-capable focuser and is much cheaper and can reach f/4. Got a new “Travel” refractor finally: AT60ED - posted in Refractors : After selling my Sv503 80ed I was feeling very weird just having a C8 and no refractor for months! I was torn deciding between AT70EDII, AT60ED and some other portable air travel friendly options. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. Focal Ratio: f/6. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. And I'm sure the 72mm is also. My CEM70 is adequate for the OTA but its just bulky and heavy to me. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. e. Product Description. It’s tall enough to use comfortably, can detach for packing and keep alignment when reattached, and is simple to use with the concentric circles. It works well in all the achros and ED/APO's in my sig that have 2" focusers. Page 22 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Im sure its in the long thread but, if so, I missed it. I recently received my SkyGuider Pro. Download Augmented. The same stack that was shown in Post #11419. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. It's a little gem. I even use it with binoviewers. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Astrophotography and Sketching. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 8 reducer. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery December 4, 2019. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. Page 24 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Its a wide field monster. Page 3 of 41 - SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 - posted in Refractors : This scope and many others appear to be similar to my 2008 Stellarvue SV80-ED (then called the Nighthawk next generation). You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Super sharp, and tiny with a 24mm eye piece. The AT60ED should be able to reach 100-120x easily with the right eyepieces, and in exceptional conditions 150-200x may be possible. stars). 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. Gonna be about $1. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary camera as a guide camera as well, but it seems like the. QHY mini guidescope for new AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering the QHY 30mm mini guidescope for either the new AT60ED or the new AT72ED II. • durable nylon soft carry case. 00. Ill deal. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. 25 limitation as to the focuser. Probably a bit optimistic. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). I say go for it! It's a great little scope. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a. Ill be pairing these with a Star Adventurer 2i to begin with, which has an autoguider port. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. One thing about the 17. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. The 4. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. 63x reducer Exposures range from 1/100s to 1/4000s at ISO-100 to ISO-800 Thousand Oaks Optical solar sheet in homemade filter hat for both telescopes No processing done on the images aside from cropping and fitting into the grid Thanks for looking!49 votes, 12 comments. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). I love your images taken with it, by the way. Both have FPL-53 glass. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. My plan is to use both cameras. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. The 18. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). My guiding camera will be a QHY 5III 462 camera. (and to clarify this is not. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. So don't be a stranger. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech or Skywatcher ? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im expecting a 10 reflector and Im looking at the refractors. 0 Features (Standard Version) • High quality metal focuser with anodized finish. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. AT60ED case options? - posted in Refractors : I am separating this from the long AT60ED thread because I suspect there are potentially good solutions from a wider audience with other small refractors. Page 7 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ordered mine. Easy to install and build quality is great. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. After its demise I got a Sears 60m/700mm focal length alt-az achro refractor, like hundreds of you also had. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Posts: 711. C9. What I could use help with, is other than the flattner, and t-ring specific to my camera body are there any other accessories will be needed to hook this up to my Canon full frame and APS-C bodies?Piggyback on an Evo 8 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I’m curious about piggybacking my AT60ED refractor on my Evo 8. Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. Initially I was. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. Mine has a Strehl of 0. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. Reviews. AT60ED Reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! So I just received a new AT60ED Reducer for use with my ZenithStar 61 (same optics). The drawer itself is well made I think but the magnets are not nearly strong enough to hold the drawer in when the scope is at odd angles as is common on an EQ mount. I have used the AZ-GTi in EQ mod with up to. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. 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. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. Another thumbs up for the AT60ED with the . 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. The supplied photo instructions are good, but there was still some dry-fitting to make sure I was getting the bracket in the right orientation and attached through the right holes. They are 48mm. Focal Length: 360mm. 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. Refractors. Filters For Telescopes. Too long an F/Ratio, wobbly focuser. Page 2 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : I have the Altair Astro Version of the AT60ED. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. 6e, and high sensitivity, the ZWO ASI678MC would make a great camera for. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. I use this for guiding and polar aligning with a Celestron AVX and my AT60ED. The OTAs will be operating entirely independently of each other. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED Field Flattener, instead, has only 17. I have it down to two scopes. Product Description. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Filters make it possible to look at the Sun without going blind; to bring out detail in the Moon and planets that would otherwise be hidden in their glare; to eliminate the effects of city lights if you have to observe from a light polluted location. • a dual-speed 2. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. As to field curvature, thats life. ago. Reviews. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. IMG_0266. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". so I ordered the specific T ring they told me for the canon DSLRs, but I dont have a eye piece for me to connect it to? On the. Ive been lazy on doing post work the past couple of weeks and needed to catch up. 00 Not FPL-53. but in general field flatteners are usually used for imaging and not for visual. Most eyepieces dont play. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. 25" RA prism--an RA mirror is much further in, and an RACI prism also is also somewhat further in, so neither have demonstrated issues with my. Ive give it another try.