Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 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. The WO with it's flat field corrector will cost you $676. This astrophotography telescope uses high-quality Ohara glass, and comes with a dual speed 2. Accessories also available for purchase separate from the AT60ED. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. AstroMart LLC. astro-tech AT60ED 3. 3 dob? - posted in Reflectors: Ive been thinking maybe the Astro-Tech AT60ED would make a good finder, I could probably get a nice widefield eyepiece that would give me a good wide FOV, but Im not sure. I believe I'm ready to to make a step up. 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 mounting ring needs to be removed completely and then repositioned as shown. It will not work on all of them however. 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. $1,095. $99. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. Astro-Tech AT60ED-----Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 05167v2 [astro-ph. I know nothing of DSLR's etc so have to learn. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Apertura is another version of the AT60ED/70ED and the house brand from another vendor, but basically the same. 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. Page 3 of 3 - iEXOS - 100 astrophotography - posted in Mounts: I signed up very recently with Explore Scientific. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM40 Accessories Astro-Tech . AT60ED or Sharpstar 61 EDPH II? - posted in Refractors : Hey everyone, Im looking at getting a new scope in the future, this will not be an immediate purchase so I would like some insights from you. 8X reducer and field flatener for the Astro-Tech AT60ED today. For me, already owning a AT60ED and the AT102ED I feel that the AT152EDT would be the logical progression of these scopes. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches and a spring-loaded. Hopefully someone here has. Does anyone know when the Astro-Tech AT60ED will be in stock ? Does anyone know when most other accessories will be back in stock ? Thank you. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. Apertura has a dedicated adjustable flattener (FFADJ) for their 60edr which is basically a rebrand of the at60ed. Reviews. Support. 124K subscribers in the telescopes community. 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. I truly enjoy my Astro-Tech AT60ED. 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. 8x flattener reducer. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount Mount controlled via Astroberry Canon T2i @ ISO 1600 Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam 84x90 sec lights 12 darks 35 bias 12 flats Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and did some auto stretches on it, light pollution removal, and star. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. That didnt work. 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. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. And as a heads up we will be increasing. Reviews. $1,095. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. $19. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. about the situation. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. 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. 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. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 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. And I thought As. But, it looks like my Astro-Tech AT60ED is just right for the job. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. 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. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. Both are similar in size and focal length, and would be mounted. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. 10" LX200GPS, Astro-Tech 8" Newt, ETX-90 Polemaster, Orion ST-80 and SAG Electrical Engineer, Retired -- Mount: Explore. My setup from here on out is now the Astro-Tech AT60ED. * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Tech Details. $19. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Depending on what you bring, it will weigh between 20-35 pounds. Looks to be an identical clone to the Astro-Tech ED60, except the Apertura has a dovetail shoe included, and I like the adjustable field flattener (I think it adjusts. Mercury - May improve observations of rarely visible faint surface features with scopes 8" to 10" in aperture and larger. 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. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. GA] 22 Nov 2018. Advanced Series, and Advanced VX mounts; and the Meade LXD-75 mount). Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463 Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. Product Description. 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. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Weight: 6 lbs 3. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. vs. The highly reviewed Astro-Tech refractors, Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs, imaging Newtonians, and apochromatic refractors have received. Astro-Tech At60ed or 72ed scopes would be excellent as well and not quite as expensive as the smaller current production Takahashi refractors. If you want to learn more about these scopes, you can go to the Refractors forum and search for the Astro-Tech AT60ED (which, by the way, would be a somewhat cheaper alternative to the Apertura, especially once you get the Cloudy Nights discount). The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. ZWO ASIAIR PLUS WIRELESS IMAGING CONTROLLER. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. It has a flat top surface. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . 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. 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. I am new to this but I dont see the stars are round at the corners. Search the forum for each, there are a large numbers of thread about the AT60ED, and it's Kunming United factory mates, WO ZS61. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. I highly recommend it. 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. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. . There are so many that it makes my head spin. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. However, there's no manual for this particular. Also, you can buy the Astro-Tech Field Flattener for around $100 and get a nice 41mm frame for EAA work. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. To add to my power distribution box, I've now moved it over to my Astro-Tech AT60ED for an upcoming imaging session. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and. So for $80 more you're up and running now with the Apertura, plus the adjustable FF is a nice touch. $299. A SW EQM35 Pro is superior to this mount. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. Seems expensive. My scopes are an Astro-Tech AT60ED and an Astro-Tech 102ED. Comes with the original tube holder, in addition to a Losmandy vixen as shown (shows typical signs of wear). 7. The Tele Vue 85mm is 8 lbs. Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 / Kiss X80 Mounts iOptron SkyGuider Pro Accessories Astro-Tech AT60FF field flattener. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. Definitely would be a problem if used as an autoguider. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. retired). The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. 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. 8 Field Flattener for same. 5″ long with. Focal Ratio: f/6. 800-422-7876. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. Page 10 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Me too . e. I looked for a dovetail on the. It gives you a 288mm F. ) 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Astro-tech AT60ED (360mm F/6) is only $470 with a flattener, so that might be a better buy, but it has a conventional telescope focuser and is slower. 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 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. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. Astronomics offers both a 1:1 field flattener and a 0. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. 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. 00. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Believe it or not, the Apertura is less expensive. Visually, accommodation helps with direct vision but cannot correct the entire field at once. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Ive. Hello guys. 7, 6. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. • durable nylon soft carry case. 00. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. I dont have tons of cash to spend on a scope, but would it make sense for me to get that scope and a Field Flattener? I think the AT72ED is out of budget (because of the field flattener),. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. And as a heads up we will be. 00. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Its got two tube rings. It comes in a soft foam-fitted Cordura-style nylon carrying case that has cutouts for six eyepieces in addition to the scope. AT60ED at $369 Just a heads up a small price increase will come in 2021 on this model. 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. Not a bad. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. IM] 6 Jan 2015 Linearpredictionofatmospheric wave-frontsfortomographic AdaptiveOpticssystems: modelling androbustness assessment Kate. Tech Details. . 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. $299. ASTRO-TECH 60MM PHOTOGUIDE REFRACTOR "The new Astro-Tech AT60GS 60mm guidescope with upgraded helical focuser makes highly accurate autoguiding of deep space astrophotos affordable for any astrophotographer. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. The OP stated that "I originally had an Askar FRA300, but had star shape issues with it that could not be fixed so I. FF130. 95. I have a Astro-Tech AT60ed coming and would like recommendations on two or three eyepieces. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. 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. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Quadruplet Apochromat. 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. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. Previously I had been using the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5. 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. ZW Optical. 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). 25x rather than 0. Refractors. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. 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. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of. Henault-Brunet´ et al. topic starter; Posts: 4,481; Joined: 25 Jul 2006; Loc: Canal Fulton, OH; Posted 06 December 2021 - 12:18 PM. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60). Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. Though I imagine having the Astro-Tech in its place would bring forth a level of detail and crispness that would make me feel like I had gained. 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. . But seriously, I appreciate the nice selection of Astro-Tech ED refractors currently available. 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. 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. 8° N; Posted 29 September 2021 - 02:10 AM. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Focal lengths are 560. Factoring in the . Edit: I should have added small red dot finder. notFritzArgelander In MemoryBusiness, Economics, and Finance. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. Unfortunately the more I dive into stuff the more indecisive I am getting. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;If this Astro-Tech AT65EDQ was simply a top-quality 65mm FPL-53 ED doublet system, it would be fairly priced. Pending edit 1; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Farpoint Astro Web Store - Optical Structures on Facebook - on Facebook - h. Great weather and very transparent skies for this session. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Help choosing a budget scope. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. The 2” nosepiece is attached to the tilt plate. M45; " The Pleiades"; "The Seven Sisters". I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. I have asked on Cloudy Nights re a small red dot finder suitable for the AT60ED - must check them again. Product Description. Sturdy, capable but manual. The star test results dont surprise me. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 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. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. 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. I hope you guys will like it. For example, the fully-multicoated. EDIT: If I go to Astronomics from the link at the top of the page, and then use the 'Telescopes' drop-down -> 'Astro-Tech' -> 'Astro-Tech ED Refractors' and pick the AT60ED from the full list it says 'In Stock'. 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. IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula. Andrew Burwell. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. 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. Equipment, Imaging, Accessory, First Light. Hughes Thompson. 4 oz. Imaged with Astrotech AT60 at F/4. Matsumoto Company. 95. I like both the build and look of it, and the functionality of the rack and pinion focuser, but Im having a problem that Ive never experienced before with any finderscope or guidescope, namely, reaching focus. Mac Astronomy Software. • durable nylon soft carry case. . This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Astro-Tech AT60ED Backfocus Question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I just received a brand new AT60ED today which I purchased hoping to upgrade the guidescope I was using. Ships in original factory box and includes all foam inserts. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478 . Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a ok performance since I dont have much experience. 25" Ha, R, G, & B Filters Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro Processing: HaRGB image. 01195v1 [astro-ph. 62"/pixel. 25" eyepiece holders using non-marring brass compression rings that won’t scratch your star diagonal or eyepiece barrels. I have an eq mount/tripod and an Astro Tech AT60ED + reducer/flattener on way. Add New Equipment To Database. Weight: 6 lbs 3. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. . 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. The Astro-Tech AT60ED with it's FF would be less expensive, but they're not in stock. ” I have found a number of positive reviews about this modestly sized refractor. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). 5 FR, nets you F/3. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. Canon T7i body. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. 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. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. 5 with FPL53 and BK7 and does vastly better. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of these two options? Of course, the reducer will make the. Sharpstar 400F5. It worked pretty good and it got the job done, but it definitely had it’s major flaws (the big ones being chromatic aberration, and triangular shaped stars). 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 CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. at F/4. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and reduces the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light including mercury vapor. The 70 and 80mm Astro-Tech apochromatic refractors are definitely worth a look. So any advice would be appreciated. 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. Seems expensive. I am considering two options: Askar FMA180P, ~$400. The astrotech AT60ED is $200 less than the sharpstar as well. • dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. 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. A retractable lens shade improves daytime. Today however, that all changes. The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. 1. Click here to create one. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. Thanks. I managed to get 2 good images for a short imaging session on Oct 14, 2022 (Oct 15, UT. 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. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. Edited by matt_astro_tx, 02 April 2022 - 04:19 PM. I'm trying to sort this mystery out, and hoping someone here knows the answer. Description. 7. They appear to be 1. com for the Astro-Tech AT60ED this morning. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. 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. Imaging, Equipment, Accessory, Reviews. Reviews. Focal Length: 360mm. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. (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. 25" dewshield extended. . The AT and WO scopes are identical, the WO is just "prettier". For a small scope such as the AT60ED, 30mm is more than enough to sufficiently guide it. 8x Reducer are like-new. Product Description. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 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. On that version the focuser rotates. 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. 1. 4 ounces. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. The scope with all of my accessories attached weighs in at 7. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. • a dual-speed 2. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Astro Tech, Feather Touch, Please be aware that not all modules from the brands above are supported. 95. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. OPT seems to have them at a better price than direct from Orion and they have a 10% coupon that hopefully works. I currently have a Lunt 50mm H-alpha and Astro-Tech AT60ED filling these niches. . One of the things I liked about the 72. 6 III kit lens. 0. Add To Cart. 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 October 15, 2021. " . . 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. 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. Can anyone give me your opinion? I dont know if this is a.