. Updated 5/20/16. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. I'm extremely happy with all aspects of my AT70ED!! For their prices, Astro-Tech refractors are seriously excellent instruments!! I'm looking forward to using mine for everything from low power wide angle viewing to lunar/planetary and brighter double star observing in this new year!! Edited by barbie, 07 January 2022 - 09:54 PM. All these Astro-Tech ED refractors mentioned are great. 95. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. I could save the effort of setting up my Dob for DSOs, use the 102EDL as my primary. Hey, I dont make the rules, just follow em!!!! Have a very good Orion ED80 with GSO dual speed crayford that I use for both grab and go astronomy, plus birding. -Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED SOLD. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. See full list on shotkit. These include the William Optics ZenithStar 81, Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII, and Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED and Evostar 100ED scopes. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. AT66ED_1. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. Astro-Tech AT102ED 4" f/7 ED Refractor OTA. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. It's one of two scopes from Astro-Tech that does not have a price increase at the moment. M R R R - S TR PR RO WA #fff". Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra Triplet OTA 3/20/16. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. 7, 8. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. AT60ED AT72ED II AT92EDT AT102ED Thank you very muchPage 1 of 4 - ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. I have an Astro-Tech AT70ED for sale. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. a 2" astro tech diagonal, an at28uwa, and like a 4mm, 12mm, 18mm decent ep and a vixen porta2 and a cell phone. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. In. 1 F/7 ED REFRACTOR from our friends at Astronmic this will feel in the gap between my 120mm orion st f/5 and my 127 Orion mak as far as a grab and go scope. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. • dual-speed 2" Rack. GA] 22 Nov 2018. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Astro-Tech AT70ED FK-61 f/6 420mm FL $329 rings included. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. $75. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. AT70ED By gotphotons (View all images and albums) 2 images, 0 comments Other Albums by gotphotons. AT70ED $299. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. , 22 January 2023 - 06:50 PM. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. J. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 8 (166) · USD 21. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. Page 7 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Yep those are actually two celestron lithium power chargers, one for the mount, one for asiair. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. Astronomics . The widest field of view with a 1. 5° field of view, making the AT60ED its own best finderscope when used with this eyepiece. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. Astrophysics QUADTCC Reducer for 130 GTX late production and RAPAS. Long focal ratio, the Pentax lens. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. Astrotech at70ed. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. It arrived today! Gorgeous small scope. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. The 102ed is a doublet achromat, it will show noticeable color fringing. This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. 2 V. 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. Page 45 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Heres a few pics of the 125EDL next to my 102EDL: Thanks for the comparison pics. 2 mm closer in than the center. Page 118 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : My second, brand new AT72EDII will arrive on Tuesday. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. You will find no plastic anywhere so these may be good to pass down through the family. You’re simply a bit thrown off by the very similar, but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. 7, 8. I also ordered the Altair 50mm straight finder, which looked nice and clear in daylight. You will not find a smaller telescope anywhere that can still provide a satisfying viewing experience. August 27, 2023. The Astro Tech at72edll is smaller than the 80edl and reasonably priced not to mention much lighter. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. zjc26138,. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. • Vixen dovetail plate with two tube rings and a carry handle. 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. Mike at Astronomics has them in stock and is selling them for $430. The light weight allows for vibration free movement of the mount of either axis. 4KidsOneCamera • 2 yr. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. Good reviews and very modest price. I used a TS Photoline 72ED on a Star Adventurer last year when we were on holiday. User Manual: Astro-Tech AT66ED . They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. 6 oz (2. A guy I sold an AT70ED to sent me a photo he took with it, and it is very impressive. Stellarvue. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. 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. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. And as a heads up we will be increasing prices on Astro-Tech products on January 1st 2022. Not so much in the US. Not getting any younger. Then it was all apos. By Ed Ting. The SV503 scopes all have the "regular" ED glass FPL-51 objectives, very similar optically to the FK-61 glass of the basic Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. The optics on both are excellent for the price. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the Astro-Tech line. Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. 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. It was the F/6 spec that made up my mind as well as the price. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. I have several choices as: And I dont. © 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. Furthermore, it's designed for any refractor with a focal ratio between f/6 and f/8. Hopefully someone here has. . For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Dom Q. Add To Cart. Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. A few final thoughts on this test. 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. Its poorly timed and placed for me because reasons. I'm currently mounting on a Bogen 3040 Pro, which is an old 3046 tripod with a 3047 head mounted "sidesaddle", but may. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. The. Either way, the Astro Tech telescopes will be well worth the additional cost over the ST80 for their 2”. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. I chose this one but I always choose wrong, so mods please move for a better fit if necessary. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. . Astro-Tech: HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 143x: MANUFACTURER: Astro-Tech: OPTICAL TUBE OUTER DIAMETER: Not supplied by manufacturer: Type: Telescope: WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty: OPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 5 lbs. I am by no means an expert on testing telescopes so take this with a grain of salt. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. AstroMart LLC; FocusKnobs; Matsumoto Company; View all sponsors. com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. It will not work on all of them however. 5, 9,. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Page 1 A T80ED Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT80ED high- performance ED refractor. We have so many others but I feel that Astro Tech deserves to have one as well. DSCN2744. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. It's 66 mm aperture and f/6 focal ratio produce a 400 mm focal length. It has the wifi dongle so I used the synscan pro app instead of. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Our expert Agents will install and mount your new TV for an optimal viewing experience. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. It has really nice capabilities. I for one like the built quality of my AT-125 EDL (and the optics!) that on a whim I ordered the AT70ED just so because it is a) cute b) tiny c) light and d)attractively priced. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. I'm. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. TV setup & connect with mounting. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). 800-422-7876. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. An awesome little combination for wide field views. 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. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. I would like something suitable for visual and. And I thought As. scopes: Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT70ED, AT72EDII Celestron 80ED, Omni XLT AZ 102, C90 Mak S-W Skymax 102 Mak eyepieces: ES82 4. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . This is an entry level doublet refractor using FK-61 glass. Open the PDF directly: View PDF . Still seems like too big a cost differential,. 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. 49 excluding VAT. It is the closest successor to my AT72ED. I'll pay shipping CONUS. Price: $350 Posted on: 2023-04-06 14:05:02 Last Updated on: 2023-04-07 15:34:13Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. If you like manual focus that means you save that. What do I need for an all round. Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractor OTA Astro-Tech AT80EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts NEQ6 Pro Filters Astrodon LRGB Tru-Balance E-series Software Sequence Generator Pro, PHD2, Pixinsight, Photoshop Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Orion Mini 50mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras Orion StarShoot AutoGuiderAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinCome 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. But apparently, based on. It uses an FK61 ED element so doesn't have quite the outstanding correction that the EDL scopes do, but it's still an fun little scope. AT70ED Field Flattner Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 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. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . BRCoz and BFaucett. Orion only tells you when they're using FPL-53, if theyre not using FPL-53 class glass, they just saw ED, extra low dispersion. Hi everyone, Please join me as I premiere the first impressions review of the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Or anything else that is not in stock, for that matter. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. 00. Re: AT70ED. Maybe I'll replace it some day with something like an AT102ED but, for now, I'll still very happy with the Celestron 102. 95. 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 The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. is damaged, which can happen with any micro-focuser, in normal times you can buy a $60 two speed upgrade kit from Agena-Astro that includes the micro-focuser and pinion. 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. AT70ED (image from Astronomics) . Both brandings have an R&P focuser. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Can people who own or have used this telescope please recommend a. Page 1 of 2 - Travel ED Refractor - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and dont know which one to get. Page 4 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I just got a response from mike at Astronomics on the AT 92. LZOS being dropped by resellers - posted in Refractors : I just learned Teleskop Express / Teleskop Service has stopped purchases of LZOS about a week ago and they were adamant they will not buy from them anymore going forward. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. 25" prism diagonal is also included for convenience. As I talked about in the past, the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise (like the 102ED, 115EDT, and 130EDT). e. Nothing major, just a case included to give you a little more security. 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. ). 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. IMG 20230706 211622542. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. 8 degree field of view with a 32 mm Plossl for light weight in a 1. Page 10 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : As is the fk-61 glass!! Yes, the AT refractors are very sharp and have excellently figured and polished lenses!! My AT70ED coupled with a Barlowed 7-21mm Orion zoom eyepiece is a superb combination of convenience and performance!! My AT 152EDT is FK-61 Glass and it is awesome and is. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. 5 570mm FL $1,600 No rings + $170 Tak Clamshell. 8" f/6 ED. I already have the AT60ED and AT72EDII (both purchased in 2020) so I may be a little crazy but I. $139. . AT70ED + ATR8 reducer/flattener back spacing. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). 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. JPG Little brother. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. You normally have to attach some kind of Vixen-style dovetail to the little foot on that AT70ED (and the smaller AT60ED) if you want to use a telescope mount instead of a photo/video tripod with a 1/4-20 screw:A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. Click on a Telescope Below: 1) Levenhuk 80mm Ra ED Triplet OTA 3/20/16. Not all apo’s are created equal. I just received my new AT80ED, and would like to purchase two of the new Astro-Tech 100 degree eyepieces for this scope. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Astro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI178MC Mounts ZWO AM5 Filters DayStar Quark (Chromosphere model) · SVBony UV/IR Cut 1. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. Ah, ok I thought so. I am thinking of the AT70ED as my first option, but I am new to refractors and in need of advice. 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. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. Astro-Tech AT70ED - 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 ED doublet refractor - $300; The Best. 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. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics. Unistellar. The Astro-Tech field flattener costs $150. Scopes like the TeleVue modified Petzval's correct for field curvature. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Finally found a 45 deg erect setup I like for my AT70ED . Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. 4. As for the difference between Astro-Tech and SVbony you have to realize that everything can be different or they can be the same. The optical tube measures 9. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. Images reduced for web site. Shipped in original tripled box. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. Orion Versago II is another that would work fine. I have supplied this information to. When fully collapsed, the scope looks ridiculously stumpy and cute. 70mm-90mm refractor options. • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. The Moon photo was taken of the blue supermoon last month. Just placed an order for an AT102ED, so I'm officially joining the club! I had a really difficult time deciding where to start in the Astro Tech lineup (so many good choices! If I had more space and were less frugally-inclined, I could see having a half dozen or so), but in the end decided the very-much lauded AT102ED was it. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. Both brandings have an R&P focuser. 8X Reducer for AT102EDL (AT102EDLRF) Accessory: 2:. S. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. If that doesn't bother you, then go for it. Ive been adding the Moon to. 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. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. It should be a fun little grab-n-go rig. It'll be my Xmas gift to myself. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. A 2” wide field eyepiece such as the 40mm Explore Scientific 68° will deliver an immense 7. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Not getting any younger. AT70ED, ASI183MC, ZWO 30mm, ASI120MM Mini . 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. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. For Sale. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. I'll throw my vote in behind the two previous recommendations for Astronomics' Astro-Tech line of scopes. 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 Standing next to a 12oz soda can shows just how small it is! The Astro-Tech 60mm ED is up for sale at just $269 INCLUDING CONUS shipping. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 102mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed 2. . Hi Laurel, I recently mounted an AT72EDII on an Oberwerk 5000 head and tripod and Rich is absolutely right in that it’s all about how the weight is distributed. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. I presume it is related to the fact that LZOS is wholly owned by the Russian state (through Rostec). At 80mm aperture, this is a fantastic option for those wanting to spend their nights imagin. The dimensions of the scope make it tricky with one being 8 but the scope only being 24 long. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. . 7, 6. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. The ring/clamshell is hinged. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). You got the $$ differences. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by John Landreneau on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT70ED Imaging Cameras Nikon D7200 Acquisition details Dates: April 29, 2022 Frames:. Re: AT70ED. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 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. Re: AT70ED. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 5, 30 APM UFF 30. The ED glass will show little if any CA. JPG Quite a lovely pair on a very fine visual mount when well balanced and the clutches run nearly fully free and used PUSH-TO. If you're 80% visual and dabble in photography, I'd choose the AT70ED over the AT72EDii and put the extra money into accessories. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. ) and is 125mm long. It’s $949. (3. This is a single shot image with a Nikon D5500, 1. It blew right off. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Agreed. 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. Thats like a USPS miracle. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. but not exactly the same, model numbers of several of the 70ish mm Astro-Tech telescopes. Both the AT70ED and AT80ED will have a wider maximum field of view than the ST80 if you use 2” eyepieces. The outreach was planned by a fellow ERAS club member. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Now I just need this winter storm to pass so I can try it out. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. For. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the.