. 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 know you get what you pay for, but I also cant justify spending over $500 on a hobby I might not be able to figure out lol. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. 8°, which can be achieved with a 9x (40mm) TeleVue Plössl. 25x Barlow APM UFF 30mm 2" DGM NPB Still got a little room left for another accessory, probably a small RDF. DSCN2744. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The Astro-Tech 102ED is a handsome 102mm F/7 refractor. Astro-Tech in the U. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. But I did manage to get a quick shot of it in my 70mm refractor before starting in on the Wizard Nebula last night. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Get it here: Copyright Stuffs-----Music from Uppbeat (free fo. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Your mount n chargers are. 8 (166) · USD 21. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. Edited by hfsarber, 26 July 2021 - 05:23 PM. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. . It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Easily confused, but not the same. 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. . 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. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. Good air travel tripod option for an AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I have some airline trips coming up. This evaluation was done with an Astro-Tech 0x Field Flattener that was purchased directly. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 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. © 2023 Google LLC In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I. ). Your 72 mm Astro-tech ED-ll is an example of an Astro-Tech scope with FPL-53. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. 25" adapter and the supplied single split ring mounting shoe. A few final thoughts on this test. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. Very nice. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I couldn't pass it up. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. I'm. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. AT80ED $399. Ok, I can now confirm that the SV193 provides much better correction to the AT70ED than the Astro-Tech ATR8. This should be an airline travel setup as well with OTA in hand luggage and tripod in checkin luggage. 5" rack. ciently explore phase-space configurations of GCs without needing to specify their initial conditions,. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. 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. . • a camera angle adjuster. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. By Ed Ting. 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. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. But apparently, based on. Page 80 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Update on the Balancing issues with AT 72EDII and 2 inch diagonals and eyepieces. Sold my last scope in the past summer. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Page 1 of 2 - AT80EDT versus AT80EDL - posted in Refractors : Happy Holidays, all: Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a smaller 80mm refractor. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The scope is so small it doesnt block access to the slow-motion controls at all. 09/29/2023 02:28AM. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . Assuming the shipment arrives on time, I am keeping my fingers crossed my scopes ship out this week. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Brands / Companies 929 Cameras 3319 Sensors 465 Telescopes & lenses 3755 Pending edit 1 Mounts 621 Filters 2238 Accessories 1413 386 50 Loading. 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. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. However, when I was speaking to Astronomics on the phone about the replacement, they indicated that they had no idea whether the ATR8 would work well with the AT70ED. 8" f/6 ED-SVBONY SV503 Telescope, 70ED F6-Orion ED80 80mm f/7. the at70ed is a very impressive little scope, handy for very wide field views and just poking around the sky. Hopefully tonight will be first light. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 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. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. • dual-speed 2" Rack. 25 pounds all together. This extra low-dispersion lens is brighter due to less light absorption, and the multi-layer coating technology minimizes light loss even more. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. 🔭 Get photo telescope with free return and fast Multipurpose, used for photography, telescope Find products of Telescope withAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinIn the past their advertising said "SV503 ED lens - SV503 ED Doublet objective is designed with one SPL-51 ED Glass and one Lanthanide glass. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. The Long Story: I like refractors. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. It can't be used visually. 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. 3 images, 0 comments Last upload: 29 Oct 2021 - 06:15 binoculars. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. SearchAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinASTRO-TECH AT70ED 1st Impressions Review: AMAZING value! SV503 102ED telescope review-Skywatcher Simon Review of the Orion Astroview 90mm refractor telescope, my favorite beginner telescope!An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. 70mm-90mm refractor options. 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. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. The center its good optically, not great but unless you are using a small sensor DSLR/Astro camera smaller than a APS-C, you wont like the image quality. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. I'll pay shipping CONUS. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 95. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. AT70ED on AZ-GTi with a 2" dielectric and 30mm UFF. AT70ED $299. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Well, with just a tripod, a wide-angle like that 17mm, will give you about 20-25s exposures without trailing being noticible. GA] 22 Nov 2018. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. F/5, 300mm. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. Also, as you are located in the UAE, you may not be able to purchase an Astro-Tech scope from Astronomics due to their terms and conditions. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. Save $70. 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. I'm a visual observer and their ED doublets, especially the EDL line that uses FCD-100 & lanthanum. 95. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. Bad news, supplier says "January 2021 Expected Delivery". Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element • a rotating dual-speed 2. These small Astrotech. I too ordered an AT70ED today and Fedex indicates a delivery this Saturday!! The last time I had an Astro-Tech scope was back in the late 2000's when they were first introduced and they were superb even back then!! I will be using mine for trips to my dark sky observing location 35 minutes SW of my home. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. Lightweight mount/tripod options for an AT70ED - posted in Mounts: I am thinking about getting an AT70ED and I have been researching mount/tripod options for an ultralight grab and go set up. . The Celestron 102 is still my "big gun" refractor. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. It is the same mechanism as our. 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 AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. Page 92 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Looks good for a clear night this evening. S. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor 261000. Specs from the web site. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. It’s well made, rugged, takes magnification well, is capable of a 6. 7, 8. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. Then I happened upon this little 80ED and couldnt resist! I dont have great luck with little scopes, but I want this one to stick around for a while. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . CLEARANCE: eQuinox Smart Telescope with Backpack. Astro-Tech . On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. 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. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. This is a full frame flattener and is threaded to accept 2" filters. Page 39. Minor defect is a small paint chip. Page 6 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : The attached photo is me with my AT 115 on a CGX mount. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. It looks like delivery will be around this time next year sadly. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. . For. 7, 6. A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. It gives 5° TFOV at 14x with a 5mm exit pupil. The more common 42mm rings will be more likely to vignette. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Absolutely. For the money, Astro Tech Telescopes are very impressive and are often over looked when the talk of excellent refractors is made. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; Recommended Advanced Telescopes. An optional Celestron 1. ") at 15mm. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. . 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. When using my ASI183MC with its smaller chip the corners arent too bad, but with the larger chip on the ASI2600MC Pro its a lot worse. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I really think the perfect Alt-Az mount for a small scope like an AT70ED is the SW AZ Pronto. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. See full list on shotkit. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 95. The first of those could arguably be classified as “low-tier” and the last three “mid-tier. Jaimo!, 25585, badgerman17 and 1 other like this. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. 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. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. If not new, then here on the Cloudy Nights classifieds. Astro-Tech AT70ED is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. This is a very good value unit. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. If you get a. It's an excellent wide angle scope for visual and astrophotography purposes. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. They both exhibited too much CA for my taste, especially after having looked. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. Astro-Tech . 7K subscribers Subscribe 6. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Shipped in original tripled box. 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. I want to try and get a scope under $300, preferably a refractor, right now I am trying to decide on whether to. While you are learning the basics of astronomy and astrophotography, you can do some research on what mount and scope to buy, and. Long focal ratio, the Pentax lens. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. 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. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10, 16 ES68 20, 24 ES62 5. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. For Sale. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. (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). 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. It was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. 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. It's heavier than the ST-80 but optically much better, it has a FPL-53 Doublet objective. 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. Optics are sharp. $60. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. I figure learn what Im doing, then upgrade. Minor defect is a small paint chip. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. . Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. ), as well as my 52-year. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. So, just try to play with that on a tripod, and if you aim it at the right spot, with some decent settings, you should be able to get the Milky Way. So as an astrophotographer from New Zealand, how am I supposed to get my hands on one of these scopes??This is the first completed image from my Astro-Tech AT70ED playtest. 1. . As I mentioned in a different thread, I bought an AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener. Grab and go is why I got mine. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. . I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. AT102ED $599. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. I would like something suitable for visual and. All in all its hard to complain about a 23 hour time to delivery! And the funny thing is that the mount was shipped FedEx ground but, because of the shipping. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . I still enjoyed the views and the Moon's terminator was. With many focusers, if the two speed is damaged,. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm. Mechanically it’s pretty impeccable. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. Our first star test on the prototype was simply textbook. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. Good reviews and very modest price. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. 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's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. My current grab-n-go rig is an Astro-Tech AT102EDL on a StellarVue M002CS. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. The glass is definitely a downgrade but for the price and convenience of purchase (buying locally instead of. 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. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. 49 excluding VAT. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 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. AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. It will not work on all of them however. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 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. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. 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" f/ 6 ED Refractor. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Santa told me I deserved it. This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. 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. Upload a User Manual. My wife took the photo so I was lucky to have both me and the scope show up in the photo. I changed the dovetail to the "stepped" A-P version (originally for. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 93 · In stock. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. 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. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. . I havent got all the components to start doing guided tracking yet, so Im doing unguided for the time being. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Home /; Image / Orion M42 and Running Man Nebula Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Orion (Ori) · Contains: Great Orion Nebula · IC 420 · Lower Sword · M 42 · M 43 · Mairan's Nebula · NGC 1973 · NGC 1975 · NGC 1976 · NGC 1977 · NGC 1980 · NGC 1981 · NGC 1982 · Orion Nebula · The star 42Ori · The star 45Ori · The star θ1Ori · The. (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. (AT70ED is the other) Although I won't be surprised when they are back in stock in late 2022 and have a price increase. 25" dewshield extended. com and they have no idea. 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. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor -. If you want a reducer/flattener then you probably need to stay with APS-C but a 1:1 flattener with 48mm T threads. 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. Our community is welcoming of. The AT70ED also has some chromatic aberration (blue haze) which might hide what would otherwise appear as scatter. 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. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Binoculars are fine, but telescopes are in my blood. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. I also plan to do some. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. Which two do you keep, and why? - posted in Refractors : Astro-Tech AT70ED, 70mm, 420mm focal length, f/6 Pentax EDHF, 75mm, 500mm focal length, f/6. Having heard many good things. Been wanting another small refractor and ordered an AT70ED. It puts up nice sharp images, of course, but theres not much detail and the picture gets really dim if you pump up the magnification to try to see more detail. Unistellar. Takahashi FC-76DCU Fluorite f /7. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : As much as I appreciate Manfrotto quality I have been cruising Amazon to find a less expensive bag. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. If you like manual focus that means you save that.