Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 6 o. 00 Not FPL-53. - 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. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. Posts: 7,405. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. The 1. 2. Even using a 1. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Note that adding guiding is a game changer, even at a. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Currently I. Which opens up some options for both the 135mm (allowing easy rotation and framing) and the AT60ED, providing there's a good set of mounting rings for it. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). It isnt currently online. First (Nighttime) Light on my new AT60ED + 0. An Orion 9x50 RACI on the XT12i, Celestrons 9x50 RACI on the CPC1100, and a variety of RDFs, GLPs and a Telrad. 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. Add To Cart. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. Super sharp, and tiny with a 24mm eye piece. I also know that using a 40mm eyepiece at f/5 will reduce my effective aperture, but the resulting effective aperture will still be equal to or larger that the AT60ED at equal true field size. However, it is about $190 more than the Astro-Tech AT60ED and I found a place that will be getting some AT60ED scopes in a month. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. Follow. 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 meAT60ED with AT60FF flattener - nowhere close to being flat - posted in Refractors : I purchased an AT60ED from a fellow CN member a month or so ago in like new condition. → Astrophotography and Sketching. I've had no issues bringing any 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch eyepieces to focus. . I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. I own one and I also own the Skywatcher AZ-GTI wedge. Download Augmented. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. I am using a 13mm 82 degree AT UWA eyepiece in it, and it works fine for a finder with nearly 3 degrees of true field and sufficient magnification to offer an alternate view at 28x. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. AT115EDT. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Most eyepieces dont play. AT60EDP. No need for a Telrad. . Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. With a ZWO 120mc camera. This is my 2018 AT60ED decked out in William Optics finery. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. At 360 mm focal length and 60mm objective expectations for maximum useable power of about 120X or so would require a 3mm eyepiece. Some astronomers like to mix and match components to fit their needs and budgets. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. Ive been lazy on doing post work the past couple of weeks and needed to catch up. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The 4. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Filters For Telescopes. 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. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : In the flesh, the TV60 is a very tiny and very impressive scope. The diagonal was an Olivon 2" Amici Prism. The ASI678MC CMOS Color Imaging Camera is based on the Sony IMX678 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. 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. I remember those and the pink ones I have a pink one. 8. You can buy the 0. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. The 60mm f/6 FPL-53 and Lanthanum air-spaced doublet really shines. ago. • Precise focus control for planetary and deep sky imaging. WO ZS61 or AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : After 1 1/2 years of frustration with extreme field curvature and optical axis tilt of my ES ED80, finally I decided to go for a new scope for wide field imaging. Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 8" sensor has an array of 3840 x 2160 pixels that are 2um square. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. The drawer itself is well made I think but the magnets are not nearly strong enough to hold the drawer in when the scope is at odd angles as is common on an EQ mount. On that version the focuser rotates. To compensate, I have been using the TV 3-6mm Zoom eyepiece. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. 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. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Anyone using the AT60ED with dedicated reducer and getting round stars? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive owned an AT60ED for over a year now, and have enjoyed imaging with it the few times I have. Page 17 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : If you are talking about the type of visual reducer that threads into the barrel of an eyepiece, it should work (since they generally work with every other type of scope), although I dont think the images are going to be very good. com. I say go for it! It's a great little scope. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. Reviews. My CEM70 is adequate for the OTA but its just bulky and heavy to me. My best "hold my beer" shot--M81+M82 w/AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I had just gotten the wide T-ring I needed to use with the 0. Now I am confused as which one to. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. Posted 16 February 2020 - 09:36 AM. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. Last night was the first night I got a chance to use the combo, and was planning to image the Witch Head nebula. 00. 00. Page 2 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I stay corrected, yes, WO offers the case as an optional - not included - accessory. Since the AT60ED is a doublet, while well corrected, I've experienced star bloating when imaging with it. One advantage to the AT60ED is you could hook up a motorized. 8x FF/FRs, neither the ATR-8 nor Televue's TRF-2008 effectively flattened to the corners on my APS-C sensor in either my AT60ED and a previously owned AT72EDII; the ATRF60 is the only one out of the three that provided pinpoint stars to the corners in the. I. I hope you guys will like it. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. I think it actually looks better through a straight 5mm without the PowerMate. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. . Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. We had one clear night a week ago. 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. I know the Evolution mount is made to handle Celestron’s 9. LOL. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. My name is Mårten and this is my journey into photographing the stars and deep sky objects. - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Looking for last minute opinions. Read more. The 4. Page 15 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : The screws that are on the focuser provide enough length with the base we have. 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. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. 00. What I would like to know is. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. I ordered a GEM45 with the iOptron tri-pier for my SCT EDGE 8 in December and hope to see it soon! The ability to handle an extra 5lb of payload for the same price of the CEM40 gave it the edge. retired). With a 24mm. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. AT60ED. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. 5). 1. For example, the fully-multicoated. • 2" and 1. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. How to attach filter between field flattener and T-ring - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: My imaging train is Telescope AT60ED/Astrotech 2inch Field Flattener/T-ring/EOS EFtoRF Adapter/Canon R I have two issues: 1) Looking at the images, I feel the back. It’s tall enough to use comfortably, can detach for packing and keep alignment when reattached, and is simple to use with the concentric circles. Im hoping by drifting the sun across the frame while doing the video recording, I can rely on stacking algorithms to. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 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. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. 8), a 1. AT60ED Autofocus and Support parts by. . The particular sample of AT60ED that I own shows spherical undercorrection. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. 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. 2" mirror diagonals come with 1. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. g. 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. I wanted to ensure I could always bring a scope no matter what. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. Refractors. 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. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. The back focus requirements. The 80-ED has a little bit of false color, but not bad, and. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. I have talked to the people at astronmics. I hope you guys will like it. The 1/1. 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. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. Mine rides on an AZGTi in eq mode with a 533mc. 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. Alternatives for RedCat. If I was choosing one of those DeLite's I'd go for the 5mm. AT60ED minimal eyepiece kit, etc. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick AutoStakkert! and then Firecapture. 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). For taking in as much as possible of Barnard's Loop all at once, this is the one for me. Think Ill be happy with this. g. Available in a variety of tube colors: White, black, forest green, dark blue, chrome, anodized red, burnt orange, and brass - this petite offering boasts some very desirable features. Using a light panel for flats - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I just bought an 8x12 LED light panel for making flats with my various telescopes: AT60ED APO, AT80ED APO and Nexstar 8SE. Weight: 6 lbs 3. The AT60ED will be used with ASI071MC-P and it has its own 30mm guidescope with an ASI290mm on it, the C9. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. . I did want the same thing as you. While Im looking into guiding solutions for this. the 18. Aperture: 60mm. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. When I purchased the AT60ED, I also bought the WO front cap/bahtinov mask, the WO Red finder scope shoe and WO 50mm Red finder scope with 50mm rings and added the Explore Scientific 2" 99% dielectric diagonal. 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. I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. And I thought As. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. Loc: SC, USA. 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. 8. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. It's just that easy to use. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 0. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 38 degrees. Choose an option. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. I have found that guiding works best for me in RA only. • 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. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. Andrew Burwell. Mine has a Strehl of 0. Probably a bit optimistic. 6e, and high sensitivity, the ZWO ASI678MC would make a great camera for. This Astro-Tech 3. 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. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe. Second scope recommendations - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi Need ur guidance , i currently use AT60ed with 0. Resolution is still good at 1. Kind of a MkII. So the AT60ED probably makes the most sense. stars). AT130EDT. 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. I just received an email about the iExos system being on. 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. AT60ED vs. This page lists items that the ASCOM Initiative has made available for download. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. 25" dewshield extended. 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. 124K subscribers in the telescopes community. 0. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. 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. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. (Its great living in the same town ) I am so impressed with this little scope and wanted to share my first EAA experience with it last week. Ill deal. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED - pinched optics? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im getting very strange looking stars in my images and Im pretty convinced its pinched optics relating to temperature. Product #: ATVUPSB. Just got the Panoptic 41 yesterday, and unfortunately the clouds mostly ruined the evening. 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. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…Business, Economics, and Finance. 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. Reviews. 25" adaptors, so you can use 1. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Well, that's gonna cost a lot more, but you could get various front mounted etalon options from Lunt or you could plug something into the eyepice end from Daystar. ago. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. Add to cart. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. My scope including all the pictured accessories weighs 7. 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. Which camera to get for EAA and astrophotography with the AT60ED. Page 22 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Im sure its in the long thread but, if so, I missed it. 25" diagonals. Product Description. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. Flats when the solar disc doesn't fill the image - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: I have the AT60ED, Daystar Quark and a reducer on the ASI1600 so the sun does not fill the frame. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. 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. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. In fact, their body designs look completely identical apart from the Bahtinov mask. Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. I think it's just right for a grab and go scope, and you don't give up as much to 80mm as you get going up from 60mm. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. C9. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 4 o to 6. I am using the declination bracket, but the end result is that camera + telescope is slightly. I did not bring any finders. New for 2021. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. Last week, Mike told me that a shipment has been stuck in customs for about a month, but I haven't heard any other updates. 00. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. But sometimes, easy rules. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. - 60mm is Easier to deploy as well as you don't have to come up with the stop-down stuff. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. 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. 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. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Cloudy Nights. My friend uses it for quick DSO viewing, even though aperture rules. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. the 18. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Search the forum for each, there are a large numbers of thread about the AT60ED, and it's Kunming United factory mates, WO ZS61 and Apertura 60. 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 same as the AT60ED, but the in-line drawtube/helical focuser doesn't take up the bulk of the 2"/2-speed, so it looks like the. Page 1 of 3 - RedCat Rivals - What's the best small APO? - posted in Refractors : Greetings, all! Ive spent some time looking at small apos lately but want some user-experienced opinions on what you believe are top notch scopes. 25 limitation as to the focuser. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. EAF Manual EAF Manual EN V1. Equipment. I don't know of any field flattener that performs well in the AT60ED for visual. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. You can still get good images, but you would need to. You're also gonna get a lot of vignetting with the mirrors even without. Thank you. Newbie AP Question - AT60ED to HEQ-5 Pro - Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all. • a rotatable focuser. Both have FPL-53 glass. I only recently bought the refractor so if the 3x magnifier isnt significantly better on both. Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Dec backlash - posted in Mounts: Ive had a Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI for trh last three months. I love your images taken with it, by the way. I'm lucky I got 25 seconds with a AT60ED and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II on a SkyGuider Pro. AT60ED does have the FPL 53 mated with the Lanthanum, see post 2. Also considering the ZWO ASI 290 to go with it for guidingAT60ED - very bad test images - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: I bought a brand new AT60ED, hoping that given very small FL, even doublet would work fine. It's a little gem. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. I dont know where to begin on figuring out which of the two provides the most aperture and magnification with my PVS-14. 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 Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), [60 / 25] This one cleaned up nicely. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. 7 FR I havent used still. 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. 2. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. 29 megapixel image sensor. You need to space an extra 9. This consists of two nights worth of data, at. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. 8. With your camera, the AT60ED, and good polar alignment, you could get 40-60 seconds unguided before streaking (motion blur). The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. •. 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. The mic’s capsule, although. 25 limitation as to the focuser. . This is a 360mm f6 scope that is actually quite small. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. But as you've seen it comes at a cost. I use this for guiding and polar aligning with a Celestron AVX and my AT60ED. Mounts:. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster.