Mea culpa. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. 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. Interested in both astrophotography and EAA observation. Cheers DaveHyperstar or fast Newt? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im considering selling my C11 edge to get a fast (f/4) Newtonian. From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10 minutes. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED or ? for widefield AP - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am looking for a widefield scope to pair with my ZWO ASI294MM at BIN 1. Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. I have used the AZ-GTi in EQ mod with up to. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. What I would like to know is. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeOne alternative to perhaps consider - Keep the LX200 and piggyback a shorter focal length refractor (something like an Astro-Tech AT60ED or AT72EDII) with a small sensor and small pixel camera, for example a IMX224 or IMX385 sensor. The AT60ED has a 2-inch focuser, so it can use 2” accessories, making it more versatile than the TV 60 and costs 1/2 as much. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. It’s $949. 25" long with it extended. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. It performed just fine the first time I tried using it in late summer. 1. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. Help with connecting DSLR to AT60ED? - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So I contacted astronomics when I ordered everything, and now I have ran into my problem. You can buy the 0. So the AT60ED probably makes the most sense. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. I got a recent sample of AT60ED and I haven't got a chance to test it out due to weather, out of town etc. The 18. 5 (which arrives Friday). This is my 2018 AT60ED decked out in William Optics finery. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. 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. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. I also have some older Nikkor lenses in shorter focal lengths of 200, 135, 105, 85 and 50mm optics that can readily attach to the Pi cameras via adapters. 25 limitation as to the focuser. Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. AT60ED does have the FPL 53 mated with the Lanthanum, see post 2. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Or they'll want to upgrade the inexpensive mount that came with their prepackaged. The Askar FMA135 is multipurpose. 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. 1. C9. The negative is that it is only 60mm of aperture, so that greatly restricts resolution for planets as well as how dim one can go for DSO's. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. Cloudy Nights. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. Best Regards and Clear Skies, Mike M. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. Manufacturer. 00. AT80EDT. 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. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. The AT60ED will take high powers very well - I've used my WO Z61 (which is the same scope) with a Nagler Zoom 3-6mm and it takes magnifications up to 120x just fine. Backfocus with a AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: If you guys saw my previous post about my planned beginner setup with the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72 and the star adventure, I have chosen to use the AT60ED doublet refractor (as a scope for astrophotography of DSOs. 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. Reviews. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Clear. If I was choosing one of those DeLite's I'd go for the 5mm. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. A poor man's Takahashi is gonna need to have at the very least an FPL-53 ED element or better yet a Fluorite element and be on the slower side to really be a poor man's Takahashi contender. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Focal Ratio: f/6. I just received an email about the iExos system being on. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. Page 1 of 2 - Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor - posted in Refractors : Is there any point in pulling a 60mm F/6 refractor (e. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. My old Sears 60mm refractor gave very sharp images, but not very useful for imaging. looking to buy a camera for a 60mm (360mm focal length) refractor. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. AT115EDT. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Follow. (and to clarify this is not. $69. michael. Kind of a MkII. Posts: 711. Equipment. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. - 60mm is Easier to deploy as well as you don't have to come up with the stop-down stuff. It worked well for all the other achros and ED's in my sig - that can handle a 2" accessory- but not the AT60ED. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. The AT60ED is even smaller than the 72, but I feel like if you don't reeeeally need to downsize, the 72 is the lowest you should go. If the screws of the mounts clamp. 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. Page 9 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ready for the evening! Already took a quick look at the moon as the sun started setting. Weight: 6 lbs 3. The OTAs will be operating entirely independently of each other. To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. This consists of two nights worth of data, at. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. The 360mm focal length of the AT60ED means that the biggest factor is field curvature in very wide true fields of view. . doc 6 3. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. It is designed as a true telescope. I wanted to ensure I could always bring a scope no matter what. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. I know I. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. Focal Length: 360mm. tools CCD suitability calculator. 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. 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. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. 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. Download Augmented. 8x. 25 or 2 inch mirror diagonal for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : This maybe going past my knowledge. But I have a 2nd scope that is designed for astrophotography -- an Astrotech. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Filters For Telescopes. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. At 360 mm focal length and 60mm objective expectations for maximum useable power of about 120X or so would require a 3mm eyepiece. Reviews. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. I think my copy has some defect, since. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Although it only guides in RA Id like to make use of it in the near future. One advantage to the AT60ED is you could hook up a motorized. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I have done little. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 34mm and that is the thickness of the. The ASCOM Platform is required for most of the drivers and other components. I havent been able to get a response from anyone at Astronomics after I ran their suggested test of rotating the camera, so I thought Id run these by anyone here to see if the problem might be the reducer or. This only works mounting the scope to the right, as shown. Add in an L-eXtreme filter for taking images of emission nebula during a full moon in light polluted skies! Edited by 72Nova, 15 July 2021 - 07:52 AM. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . 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. Same scope for around $200 less than the WO Z61. Obviously the RedCat 51 is a class act and Ive heard good things about the Raptor 61, too. So don't be a stranger. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. Ive only used it with the flattener, but have had no issues getting round stars on an APS-c sized sensor with the flattener. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Each frame taken with the camera is around 132 MB in size. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. Aperture: 60mm. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. For sale is my AT60ED scope. $19. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. 8), a 1. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Tech Details. The AT60ED has very solid mechanics for an imaging scope. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. 8 reducer. Page 3 of 41 - SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 - posted in Refractors : This scope and many others appear to be similar to my 2008 Stellarvue SV80-ED (then called the Nighthawk next generation). Whaaaaat? Any chance you have time to take a photo of that report for us? Id love to see the other details like wavefront uniformity and a fringe. First off, the whole box that the scope came in looked previously opened and re-sealed. 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. I. What I could use help with, is other than the flattner, and t-ring specific to my camera body are there any other accessories will be needed to hook this up to my Canon full frame and APS-C bodies?Piggyback on an Evo 8 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I’m curious about piggybacking my AT60ED refractor on my Evo 8. I did how to videos for both applications to show the. With a 12bit ADC, super low read noise of 0. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. ago. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. They'll put an expensive optical tube on a simple and less expensive mount because they don't plan on doing photography and need something light for traveling. com shows all 3 scopes have roughly the same FOV, without speaking. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. Ill deal. 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. 63x reducer Exposures range from 1/100s to 1/4000s at ISO-100 to ISO-800 Thousand Oaks Optical solar sheet in homemade filter hat for both telescopes No processing done on the images aside from cropping and fitting into the grid Thanks for looking!49 votes, 12 comments. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. The image here was done using APP. And don't let the lack of case for the AT dissuade you, it will easily fit into an 4800 Apache case available from Harbor Freight. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. The 18. 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. except for the AT60ED. - posted in Eyepieces: I am in the process of doing a total revamping of my eyepiece collection, of which I have too many, reducing the herd. Mike, which base do you have? I looked at your website and could not find the finder shoe you speak of. My name is Mårten and this is my journey into photographing the stars and deep sky objects. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . The 1/1. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. How to capture a GALAXY with your DSLR. I own one and I also own the Skywatcher AZ-GTI wedge. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. 00 Not FPL-53. The 18. 8. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. 00. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Mine has a Strehl of 0. I know the Evolution mount is made to handle Celestron’s 9. And I used a telescope T-Ring. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. 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. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Loc: Canada, British Columbia. 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. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. I feel as dense as neutronium. Now you can do planetary and deep space imaging with it as well, so don't be fooled by the main objective when ZWO designed the camera. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. Page 3 of 3 - Differenced between 60mm refractors - posted in Refractors : Not sure why no one is answering these more directly. I have talked to the people at astronmics. All data was captured in Somerville, MA (Bortle 9). Scope/Lens: AstroTech AT60ED w/0. Ill be pairing these with a Star Adventurer 2i to begin with, which has an autoguider port. I also like to use barlows to snap pics of the moon and you definitely need extensions. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. The Skywatcher base requires Allen wrenches to secure the. For taking in as much as possible of Barnard's Loop all at once, this is the one for me. Taking pictures of the easier to find targets such as Andromeda, North America nebula, and the like is easy and I can manually find them within minutes. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. 5 is 399mm. For instance if I want to shoot the entire Cynus Loop, I need the AT60ED and my D600 FF, but M13 fits nicely in my C5 with the reducer/flattener on my 1 inch Nikon 1 V3. topic starter. Went mostly smoothly. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. Ive give it another try. From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10. The alternative is to get a dedicated option, like 40mm or 50mm Lunt for just under $1k, maybe. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. I havent been able to get a response from anyone at Astronomics after I ran their suggested test of rotating the camera, so I thought Id run these by anyone here. Lord Beowulf - Nov 09 2023 08:09 AM Refractors Deepskydad motorised Flat Panel, Any issues doing darks ? ribuck - Nov 09 2023 07:45 AM Equipment (No astrophotography) Horsehead Nebula. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. Not bad. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Page 24 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Its a wide field monster. ZWO EAF + ASIAir + AT60ED Advice Sought - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered a ZWO 5v EAF from Canada that shipped within 2 hours. After its demise I got a Sears 60m/700mm focal length alt-az achro refractor, like hundreds of you also had. AT60 Vixen-style rail/bracket/mounting suggestions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have the AT60, but its a chore to balance it in dec with the shoe finder mount. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Reviews. Loc: Southwest Florida. e. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Looking for last minute opinions. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10 minutes. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. Ive got everything fitted with a motor. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. You might want to consider this set instead, and mount the Vixen clamp where you now. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. . I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. g. 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. Business, Economics, and Finance. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. If you don't want the reducer, the William Optics adjustable one for the Z61 will work just fine for the AT60ED, plus it comes with the camera angle adjuster. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. I am using the declination bracket, but the end result is that camera + telescope is slightly. Page 13 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am waiting on the finder shoe now to complete the package with one of my existing RDFs. Im using the TeleVue PowerMate 2. It's just that easy to use. • Flexible installation for use on a variety of refractors, Newtonians, schmidt cassegrain and other Optical TubePage 1 of 2 - SkyGuider Pro - Mounting for best results - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hello cloudy nights community, I found this community because of a lot of helpful discussions. 2" mirror diagonals come with 1. The Redcat will provide a better image. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. 5x and the TeleVue Delos 10. 00. 5x Apo Barlow Mount: EQ6R-Pro. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. g. Unless you want a super-finder, or are doing astrophotography, a 2" focuser on a 360mm scope is super-wide. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. For the planets, you need to focus on a particular detail and try to catch good moments of seeing to adjust the focus. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. Reducer/flattener is somewhat pricier than just flattener. Installation Here are the basic steps about how. 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 ASI678MC CMOS Color Imaging Camera is based on the Sony IMX678 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. A finderscope is a small, low power, wide-field telescope that attaches to the side or top of a larger telescope by means of a machined or die-cast finderscope bracket that bolts to the larger telescope tube. The supplied photo instructions are good, but there was still some dry-fitting to make sure I was getting the bracket in the right orientation and attached through the right holes. If the finish and focuser is comparable to my AT 80ED, then it is really quite good. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. Hi Avescio, I have had experiences with the SkyWatcher 72ED, which has more or less the same build quality as the 62. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Product Description. I am into Night Vision Astronomy and the AT60ED coupled with a PVS14 and TV 55/67 Plossl rendering 6. The AT60 ED is an awesome and versatile little scope. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. 124K subscribers in the telescopes community. Sharpstar 400F5. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. 8 and sometimes 4. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they intend to. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Mounting Hardware spacers and screws to mount the focuser body M4 & M5 Wrenches for secure the shaft locking screws and bracket hex screws USB 2. My friend uses it for quick DSO viewing, even though aperture rules. hamende. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. The ring/clamshell is hinged. doc 3Version 1. 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. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 7 Orion 80ED @ 600mm is 1. The 4. Page 5 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I have an AT 7 slotted dovetail bar ready! MikeBy rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. Thanks for the info! Beware of ZWO 2" filter drawer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello all, I just got a new ZWO filter drawer for my AT60ED. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. At least a Ford F-150 is not also the designation for a Ford electric urban minicar. Resolution is still good at 1. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be. The TV 60 is limited to 1. Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. Even using a 1. It gives you a 288mm F. I would like to use it for the polar alignment routine in Sharpcap as well as autoguided imaging. In addition to the mask for the AT60 I'm also making one for my planetary newt. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a good bang for the buck. As a result I cant do flats in Fire Capture. 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. ago. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. Posted 16 January 2021 - 11:32 AM. TV-60 should be a lot less bulky. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. Page 10 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Heres some more shots of this beauty looking at the moon during sundown. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. Thousand Oaks 4.