Processed in Pixinsight using DBE, Spectrophotometric something or other, some. Plus when using with mono camera the inference is pretty bad . 00. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. Despite a small number of subs, I was able to produce a respectable image of M63, the Sunflower Galaxy, helped in large part by a surprisingly clear nite (Bortle 6). New Scope - Full Moon - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I got myself a portable imaging setup. When I had my Takahashi FC76dcu, it too tested the same. Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Mounts iOptron. 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. Partial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET[Archive] Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. 9. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. Astro-Tech AT65Q ED. Add To Cart. In these public groupsPage 2 of 2 - 60s or 70s? - posted in Refractors : Definitely, but that wasnt the goal, details isnt my main purpose for this multiple setup, in fact i can easily put RGB from OSC camera with big scope so it can squeeze details out of it as possible, and let Lum bring details from smaller aperture even some lost details there, so they both will match,. ASI120MM, Astrotech 60ED , barlow x2 iOptron Skyguider Pro, ASIAIR Pro 5 Panes, ~1 min video for each pane Stacked with AS, stitched with APG, and final edit/export with PS. Ok, so today I received my brand new Sky Rover 60ED purchased directly from the Aliexpress store. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. 5 compared to the usual F6 (TS sold the F5. F/5, 300mm. Aurora. Black/Grey. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope. Former President Trump on Monday hired white collar defense attorney Todd Blanche to lead his legal team ahead of his arraignment in New York City, Fox News Digital has learned. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. Bosco_Wiggins and Anunnaki. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. The skyrover name is the one they sell themselves on aliexpress. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. The EDL series is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. We all have questions from time to time. Focal Length: 360mm. ASTRO-TECH . Abbasi , 07 Dec 2018. The camera side of the reducer has 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. The new 72mm should not show this though from Astrotech I would guess. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope refractor is superb for guiding long-exposure DSLR and CCD astrophotos. I am not clear how the more expensive triplet like the Sharpstar or Radian would be better, given the positive reviews of the lack of color shift in the AT telescope. 3. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseStarwave ASCENT 60ED Refractor MG32 Guider, GPCAM and 0. Astromart Customer Service. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. Nice little scope, should go to 100x, 80x without problems. makes it very hard to get full solar shots with it. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThoughts on the Astro-Tech 80EDT? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im looking to actually purchase my first personal astrophotography telescope (I have been borrowing one all this time). Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. Posts: 4,695; Joined: 19 Aug 2007; Loc: The Netherlands; Posted 19 August 2022 - 11:16 AM. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Refractors. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Bahtinov Focus Mask for Telescope - Astro Tech 60ED SLIDE ON. 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. What did you see last night in your binoculars? (Part 3) Started by Jawaid I. But they also make the Evoguide 50ED a rather expensive guiding scope. £724. 75 hrs Location: Backyard Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky Acquisition and processing. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. This is cocooned by an impressively long retractable dew tube that moves with silky smoothness. To sum it up, the most desirable features of the Hypercam IMX183 camera are: - 20mp resolution SONY Exmor R Back Side Illuminated IMX183 CMOS sensor. shaesavage, j. - Extremely low read noise enabling deepsky lucky imaging and very. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors is now available from stock. Funding Member. It’s worth noting that the. Whether you want to use the 60 EDR for visual observations or astrophotography, this 60mm refractor will provide spectacular images of objects in our solar system, bright. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Ive been in this hobby for 2 years. Tried a star reduction technique in GIMP using…But the mount and tripod are the most important part of your set up. Astro-Tech 60ED vs. Every other one I have owned has shown almost zero CA (especially in focus): TV85, Vixen 81s, 103s, 130SS, Astrotech 60ED, TeleVue 60mm, William Optics Zenithstar FD 80mm. I've not looked though a FOAQ though (did have a Tak 60Q, but not the FOA). Ernest reviewed the 4 & 7mm Meade 5000 PWA and it appears to me they're the same as the other nameplates. Conveniently lightweight and compact, this Apertura 60 mm f/6 Doublet APO Refractor Telescope is a highly versatile instrument that works as a travel scope, guide scope,. The only thing I don’t like about the quark is the 4. New for 2021. M106 Galaxy Group. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 67 (ex. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. Comments. 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. Vostok 1. AstroTech 60ED: Focal Reducer / Flattner: Williams Optics Flat61a: Apertura 2" Field Flattener: Williams Optics Flat66. The optical tube measures 9. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBin60ed. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. It is usable with refractors and imaging Newtonians up to 1500mm in focal length, as well. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : My Astrotech AT72EDII shows identical diffraction rings inside and outside of focus when using an artificial star and a #58 green filter. Ive. I note that the 60ED is also described as a quad but is actually a doublet. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. Left: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, ZWO ASI183mm-cool Center: WO z66 / ZWO z66 FF, Pegasus Focus Cube, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163color Right: AstroTech 60ED / Adjustable FF, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer, QHY163mono (EAF is ordered, waiting) Pegasus USB Control Hub Rig Runner 4012. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. This will be for visual use; no photography planned at this time. I have been. 5. • 2" and 1. This image content just LRGB 10x180 seconds in each channel and 20x500 seconds H-alpha. I have talked to the people at astronmics. As per their current webpage on this Astrotech AT80ED uses FK-61 ED glass but they do not mention the second glass. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . Then I noticed in another thread about that telescope the Astro-Tech 80ED being mentioned as something one of the respondents would buy instead. Question regarding My Ha mod canon T3i - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Evening, looking for some guidance. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I’ve looked at several and reviewed images taken by them and at least to my eye it’s hard to discern significant difference…Your Price: $419. It’s $949. Initial testing with the ASI camera. At 288mm focal length with the reducer/corrector. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. $999. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. It will not work on all of them however. Looking for a focal reducer/field flattener. I have a explore scientific exos nano mount , a raspberry pi 4, and some motors. 00. • 2" and 1. When testing in white light, the same results with no false color that I could see in the out of focus star image. . Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 英田60ed. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Failing that, ordering from FLO may turn out to be the simplest: news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Add to cart. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Clear nite last evening so I. This is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. Guidescope: ZWO ASI 224MC Imaging: Captured 30x120s exposures, gain 110, binning 1x1. The box came with no instructions, so I am unsure if I installed it correctly. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Possible a bit over emphasized. I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED,. Fun to view with. 80mm. You get a single ring with a. In these public groups Astro-nerds (Israel) About. The opening of the shoe will accept generic Vixen style finder brackets. The AT-60ED is more robust, heavier, and will carry your night vision device much better with it's R&P. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Stacked 50 subs x 120s. Still trying to find the “sweet spot” settings on PHD2 to improve tracking during long…Astro-tech 60ED with FPL53 glass (like new condition) Astro-tech . A productive night, even without any imaging. For Sale. Page 35 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Pete mentioned they are expecting stock this month. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. • a rotating dual-speed 2. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. . Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PlayStation and PC/MAC*. Works great with these and similar models. Theres a couple of dust spots in the lens but doesn't affect imaging and some marks on the dovetail. Thank you @peter k! My goal is to pit it against my other two refractors in a 2 against 1 competition. 50 UK Price £. The 72 is half the price for only 10% less aperture. I appreciate the advise. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…After over 3 weeks of overcast skies and haze from the terrible wildfires in the west & BC, finally a clear nite. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. 8x reducer 288mm fl ZWO EAF EQ6R-Pro Image Details: Ha- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 OIII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 SII- 47x180s, gain 100, -10c, bin1 Total Integration: 11. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated. You save. . F. When I. 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. Starizona Starizona HyperStar 14 v4 Standard NON-EDGE with. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinAstroTech 60ED: Williams Optics z61: Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet Refractor: Celestron 8" SCT: Focuser: ZWO EAF: ZWO EAF: ZWO EAF: Celestron Focus Motor: Filter Wheel / Drawer: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO Filter Drawer 48m: ZWO EFW 1. 95. Mainly because my first telescope is a skywatcher 150/750 pds newtonian which I find rather big and bulky for a first telescope for astrophotography. 5 to f/7 or so. 7- Astro Telescope 102 F/11- very nice scope, classic Fronhofer But out classed by my Altar 102ED F/1122. $239. Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. This would make sense as a 60 & 65 Quad would seem to be a little too similar, and Morton you are. 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. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. 8 focal reducer/field flattener at f4. But little known secret is the Pentax ED spotting scopes, checkout the 65ED III its a very good scope for the money. Refractors. 15 dark/flat/bias. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. - posted in Refractors : First off thank you in advance to anyone that comments on this. USD $19. Theres two mounting screws on each side of the scope. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. . observing and planetary about equally well. My current eyepieces include an astrotech 38mm 70deg FOV; astrotech 22mm 70deg FOV; Meade 26mm plossl 60deg FOV; and a Meade 8mm ultra wide 82deg FOV. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. (Astrotech), the controversial William Optics (though only as a last resort due to their high prices), or even directly from the manufacturer if you can speak Chinese (on TaoBao. 8x reducer). Page 1 of 2 - Ready to order some new AP equipment, beginner imager looking for input. 00 £603. But at this price range, it could not be better. Ryzen 5 systems (would get at least the 5500U) starting around $275. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC. 447mm @ f/5. 8 reducer for ED60. It was a cold one and a bit hazy along with some high clouds at times but still managed to catch 3 “strea…This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. 3") in outer diameter. There are three holes in the cap, similar to the circular holes in a Hartmann mask, that help you focus during imaging and visual use. AT60 ED AstroTech 60ed Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5 (modified) Mounts Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Software Open PHD Guiding Project PHD2 · O'Telescope BackyardEOS Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Svbony 60mm guidescope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI120MCAmateur Astronomy. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. This is a great little portable package. The budget is around 1000 euros. The AT70ED's focuser can handle a binoviewer much better. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. I will use it with a 1. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. Needs a good home. I will be bringing my set up astrotech 60ed asi 120 mini szbony guide scope asi air plus star adventurer pro 2 canon T3i Ha mod where I live I use a L-enhance filter, I am not sure,. I have the Vixen 4mm coming as well that fills the disk to the limb according. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Wanted- Tele Vue NP101 or NP101is. 5mm or 7mm DeLite for Astro-Tech AT60ED? - posted in Eyepieces: Im primarily a binocular observer (Canon IS 10x42 and 15x50). Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. Like I have an astrotech 60ed which has a focal length of 360mm at f/6 and it works really really well. In Stock. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. When testing in white light, the same results with no false color that I could see in the out of focus star image. – Light grasp approx. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 00 €. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 66ED -- first impressions - posted in Refractors : I finally picked up an Astro-Tech 66ED this week from Astronomics and have been playing with it much of the past couple days. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Takahashi FOA 60Q *Like New* 11/10/2023 05:03PM. Altair MG32 mini guider. This l. 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 meThe distance needed is 54. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Contact Us. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. Quick view. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhasePartial Solar Eclipse - June 2020 Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astronomics ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53 ED DOUBLET Imaging CamerasI enjoyed Glens ed60 unboxing and am tempted to buy a small refractor like that. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed ReplyThe new Astro-Tech ATR8 2" 0. Just for fun I set up my ASI224 with the fish eye lens and tried out HandyAVI to see what I could catch on the 14th which was to be the peak nite. This l. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing • 2” and 1. The rings only weigh 5 oz. com and they have no idea when they will be. . 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 00. All the best!Hubble Optics 5-star Artificial Stars features five bright white LEDs with 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns). Free Contiguous US Shipping. ) Sky Watcher Pro 100ED is for planetary and solar viewing. The rings have a 79mm internal diameter designed to fit the Radian 61mm refractor, but will also fit any refractor with a 79mm OD tube. Sky plot. Originally discovered in 1781, M106 was not added to. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of. The Evoguide 50ED is a guiding scope that effectively is an apochromatic doublet refractor, featuring a precise helical focuser. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. A favorite. It won’t come to focus with a 2" diagonal but will with a 1. Starwave ASCENT 80ED technical specifications: Optical Design: Fully Multicoated ED Doublet lens with ED element in collimatable cell. If it is the AT 66ED (not the 60ED) there should be a ring already on the scope and a shoe that takes a 1/4-20 screw. Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. 61mm physical sensor size). Love the set and the turret is easy to use. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. 5 and F6 versions. More Coming. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. This. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. 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. 8X reducer (384mm @ f/4. $369. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. 00 £806. 25 pounds, this super compact telescope is a great tool to have whether it is your main. As a camera I have a canon 60D and my mount is a skywatcher. I do already have an Astrotech 60ED F6 that with the Vixen SLV 6mm would give me close to the same FOV according to Astronomy Tools FOV calculator the same as the Celestron 102 XLT with Vixen SLV 15mm. Note that the Orion is an. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. 5 version for a while). A favorite. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. Desert Sky Astro Products. The evening before I received it, I got an email from a CloudyNights member saying he was thinking about buying one and asking how soon I planned to post a review! I responded that it would. I am an experienced observer, but a beginner when it comes to astrophotgraphy. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Based in the UK, available worldwide. Yea but how much vs a nice small 80mm +/- refractor vs the capabilities ?Help with mounting guide scope to AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Purchased a Astrotech AT60ED, and just curious on how you all attached a guide scope/camera to your scopes. First scope figured I’d stay smaller than the 72. 800-422-7876. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. 800-422-7876. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. Add To Cart. 25" 8 Position: Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI183M-Cool: ZWO ASI183M-Cool:AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 00. – Highest practical magnification 95x, Limiting magnitude 11. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Telescopes, Astronomy, Binoculars. They look the same. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. Tried out under a full moon. For Sale. These have. Anyway, I couldn't source a flattener for it but TS offer the Flat60 which is designed for their F5. Lights 10 Dark 30 Bias Comments. Sharpstar 400F5. Did I make a good choice for the $369 US price? Since I'm on a tight Astro budget due to many reasons like many others here. Astro-Tech AT80 - posted in Refractors : My Astro-Tech AT80 arrived on Wednesday, along with the Astro-Tech 2-inch Dielectric diagonal. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinMy first refractor. Askar FRA300 f/5 Quintuplet. Turned out the Astro-Tech 80ED. Appears to be the same scope as the WO ZS61 (WO have added a 1 to the 60 bit) and the AT 60ED. Backfocus Confusion - AT60ED w/ field flattener - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: In the brief time ive been into imaging, my imaging train has been AT60ED > Apertura Adjustable Field Flattener @ 3mm > 16. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Petert913 replied to the topic and said that he uses his with a 2-inch diagonal. thank you in advance and sorry for any run-on sentences !Reviews. 9)^2, or 0. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : My Astrotech AT72EDII shows identical diffraction rings inside and outside of focus when using an artificial star and a #58 green filter. Although its been listed out of stock for a. teashea likes this. Started my uphill journey in astrophotography about a year ago focusing initially on planetary imaging. This is one of the many variants of the TS, Altair, AstroTech compact refractors available on the market, although a tad faster at F5. Sky plot. Or the i5 1235U (i5 1240 is similar but with two more cores) systems which start around $350. 25" with it fully extended. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 86mm diagonal array (16. Budget was a key factor for me so getting one of those new goto mounts is out of the question for the time being. 5- Astrotech AT 60ED - surprisingly powerful little scope. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 80mm f/7 fully multicoated FCD-100ED and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics • dual-speed 2. Scopes: Celestron 11 XLT, Stellarvue SVQ100 Quad astrograph, Astrotech 60ED doublet, Explore Scientific Newtonian 208/812 mm, ZWO 30mm mini guidescope, Svbony SV106 50 mm guidescope Mount/accessories: Pegasus Nyx101 harmonic drive, Celestron CGEMII, Celestron CGX Cameras: ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 385MC uncooled, ZWO 533MC, QHY268c I own a TV-60 and AT-60ED and they are great scopes. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction. Refractors. Decent 2" rack and pinion focuser with sufficient focus travel. Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…Still trying to scale the learning curve of light polluted sky (Bortle8) imaging but here is my attempt at capturing the M106 galaxy group with a newly acquired Stellarvue SVQ100 & ASI533MC with Baader UV/IR cut filter for a total integration time…The Astro-Tech 60ED is high on the list when it becomes available. An astrophotograph by Gideon Golan on AstroBinA number of people are using 60-80mm ED's as guide scopes, which is arguably even more overkill-y than using one as a finder scope. Id like to upgrade to higher quality eyepieces. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the Apertura 60ED, so Ive always assumed the same setting for my AT60ED. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. I own a TV-60, Astro Tech 60ED, and a TV-85. 265. Primarily visual, but some imaging/EAA. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Nothing affecting the view. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. 61EDPH is douplet without FPL-53 glass, don't have time to look into details yet but expecting some blue halo in focus under high magnification compare to triplet with FPL-53 glass. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. At 288mm focal length with the reducer/corrector. Looking to upgrade to a 4” refractor for imaging but trying to keep the price point in the 2-3k range, native speed f/6 or less. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. Here is my history.