00. Overall, the image in my sample of the AT80F7 is more pleasing and reaches more targets than the 60mm and is no more effort to set-up. I was looking for a light scope almost got the AT72 ED. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . What I would like to know is. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. 00. It is also usable with long focal length refractors and catadioptric scopes under good or. Then one could be used to guide the other and Id basically have 2 different focal lengths. Filters For Telescopes. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. The ZWO ASI678MC is a fantastic entry level ZWO camera you want for planetary imaging. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. AT60EDP. The AT60ED is excellent for sure. Im guessing the 8-inch OTA and refractor together should. 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. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. 5-Pound Counterweight for EQ5, EQ6, and EQ6-R. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. I understand that Astronomics will have a field flattener for the AT60ED by the end of October. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. ago. The AT4060 is a cardioid tube condenser microphone with a transformer-coupled output circuit. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. 3. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. As to field curvature, thats life. I love your images taken with it, by the way. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary. $79. . In Wisconsin the winters are cold and snow bound. 25 OTA (20lbs on C’s website) but that configuration also uses the bigger tripod. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. I have used the AZ-GTi in EQ mod with up to. 7 FR I havent used still. I love everything about my AT60ED except for the really short focal length. Download Augmented. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. The ring/clamshell is hinged. 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. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. I was hoping my Orion 0. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. Hughes Thompson. Focal Ratio: f/6. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Both have FPL-53 glass. Choose an option. They too made the choice to make portability their top priority and they’ve succeeded with the tapered tube and 1 1/4 helical focuser. 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. Contact Us. 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. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. 8x reducer. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. . 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server · INDI Library Ekos Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses SVBony. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. 1. 8" sensor has an array of 3840 x 2160 pixels that are 2um square. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. I have it down to two scopes. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. 8 with its reducer. With a 24mm. 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. The 4. 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. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. 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. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Its been working quite well with my 1x Flattener. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. 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. hamende. 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. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. Page 2 of 2 - 1. Add To Cart. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick. Throw the C8/Hyperstar into the mix, and there's another setup with roughly the same as the two widefield refractors. . For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal. Loc: Clinton, TN. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. 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. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. tools CCD suitability calculator. Posted 18 November 2020 - 01:19 PM. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. 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. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. But just three months later, Ive noticed the Dec is sticking. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. It's just that easy to use. 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. Hughes Thompson. It has an excellent focuser and is easy to outfit with an RDF and 2" diagonal, which minimizes the operating length, while allowing a much wider TFOV than a. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Reviews. 00. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. 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. So, no DSLRs with the Evoguide and at the moment, there is no way around this. First (Nighttime) Light on my new AT60ED + 0. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. • durable nylon soft carry case. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. $69. QHY mini guidescope for new AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering the QHY 30mm mini guidescope for either the new AT60ED or the new AT72ED II. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. 2. 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. At the moment I am unable to afford for a better built triplet APO so I decided to go for a smaller ED doublet with FPL 53 elements. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. So don't be a stranger. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. The top of the handle has Vixen compatible making it usefull for your astrophotography goals. 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. 1. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. 3. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. 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. The Astro-Tech. My AT60ED works great with the Baader 2 inch mirror diagonal. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. Last night I took out my AT60ED on a 501HDV fluid head with pan handle and Bogen 055XB tripod with push-up elevator column. 3. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. 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. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). Follow. The M48 threads of the focal reducer, which itself is threaded into the optical tube, makes it easy to attach most astronomy cameras and DSLR/mirrorless cameras (with an M48 T-ring, not included). The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Report. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. My question is the tripod. Yeah, I'm excited about the AT60ED. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. 5). Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. 25 or 2 inch mirror diagonal for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : This maybe going past my knowledge. 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. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product Tag: ZWO EFWmini the smallest EFW. For guiding, do I need a field flattener?? My second question also deals with FOV. 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. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. Product #: ATVUPSB. Mine has a Strehl of 0. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Joined: 04 Sep 2019. 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. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. You get a single ring with a. If you are set on the aperture, I would strongly recommend the AT60ED - I consider the optics a notch better, but more importantly, the AT60ED has a massively superior focuser. I have a huge backlog of data that I need to process and recently have been having fun doing that using Sirilic/Siril and AstroPixelProcessor. Which version of the QHY. Another thumbs up for the AT60ED with the . ZWO EAF. so additional costs. ? Basically, as my first proper scope, is it worth to spend that $100? I also. 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. 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. A PHD2 PixInsight Photoshop Topaz Acquisition: 196 x 120" L 66 x 120" R 65 x 120" G 64 x 120" BAstrograph suggestion. My 41lb CGEM mount is a beast carrying it in and out of the house!I would be using the Pi with the AT60ED on a Skyguider Pro tracker with an ASI120MM guide cam with it's matching 120mm scope. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. Seeing was average. 25" dewshield extended. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. On that version the focuser rotates. The price difference may be due to the fact that the astro-tech uses FCD-100 and FK-61 glass whereas the StarField uses FPL-53 glass. The image here was done using APP. Is it over sampling if it is under 1 or over 2? For Example: Arc Seconds per pixel w/ASI294MC Optimum Result between 1 and 2 AT80ED @ 560mm is 1. 2" mirror diagonals come with 1. 2mm DeLite was nearly sharp to the edge. 5x! Generally, to get higher quality results, you need to reduce the sensor-to-reducer distance and -- accordingly -- the reduction factor. L. ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. It has a flat top surface. I recently received my SkyGuider Pro. The TV 60 is limited to 1. Once the required AFOV has been determined, the focal length can be approximated using Equation 1 and the proper lens can be chosen from a lens specification table or datasheet by finding the closest available focal length with the necessary angular. 25" focal position using a 1. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. Visually the AT60ED is well configured for use with 2" and 1. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. Your eyepieces are all high quality so it doesn't matter which you bring, you will be seeing-limited, just a matter of. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. I've got a 135mm f/2 Samyang and currently have on order an AT60ED that may, or may not, arrive this month. )AT60ED vs. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. One thought that had occured to me is to swap the AT60ED for something that I can *actually find in stock* and that's either a 1. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor. Obviously they are small. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. AT60ED and 071MC-Pro spacer issue? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im assuming this is a spacer issue? My setup is an AT60ED -> AT60ED field flattener -> 16. The ZWO ASI678MC is loaded with the Sony IMX678 back-illuminated, 8. Usually it's best to use one which is designed for scope. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. 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. $369. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. I haven't tried it in a while but seems like I have to use a small extension tube with my Sony a6000 to get it to reach focus. 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. the 18. Probably a bit optimistic. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. 25 limitation as to the focuser. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). except for the AT60ED. 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. AT152EDT. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. Got a new “Travel” refractor finally: AT60ED - posted in Refractors : After selling my Sv503 80ed I was feeling very weird just having a C8 and no refractor for months! I was torn deciding between AT70EDII, AT60ED and some other portable air travel friendly options. 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. 1. Download All. I use this for guiding and polar aligning with a Celestron AVX and my AT60ED. 2k either way you go. 25" diagonals. I also purchased the dedicated AT60FF flattener. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. Have not. I plan to purchase an Astro Tech AT60ED and field flattener. doc 6 3. Hi Avescio, I have had experiences with the SkyWatcher 72ED, which has more or less the same build quality as the 62. As I am still waiting for the camera to arrive, I would like to know what settings to use with it, Gain,. In this review, I’ll tell you why I think the William Optics. What I ended up getting was the AT60ED, a nice hard case for it. $99. 8X reducer+flattener for the AT60ED. 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 use a Rigel QuickFinder on my AT60ED. Add new. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. 8. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) Oh my its mighty temping. 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. 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. - 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. Page 24 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Its a wide field monster. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. I am looking at getting the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. I just received an email about the iExos system being on. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. I only recently bought the refractor so if the 3x magnifier isnt significantly better on both. * ZWO ASI533MC Pro. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. 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. Kind of a MkII. I have an AT60ED on order that, with any luck, arrives before May's imaging/observing window. • a rotatable focuser. 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. We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) in our evenings testing the AT60ED. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. The Trifid Nebula. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED Field Flattener, instead, has only 17. 5mm option as well,. Gonna be about $1. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. Thanks for the help. Page 26 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : All basically the same. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. IMG_0266. It isnt currently online. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. Aperture: 60mm. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED. 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. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Add To Cart. First light with this combo came on Friday night, April 30, from my driveway thats roughly 15 miles south of Akron and 10 miles NW of Canton, OH. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. 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. Edited by mikemarotta, 01 October 2021 - 06:44 PM. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. Best view high power is most likely with a 5mm eyepiece. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. stars). An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. The AT60ED gave me the absolute max true field of view for a well corrected refractor, and the smallest overall package. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of weeks ago. (Posted on 10/24/2019) Review by: Matthew . 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. 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. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I either own. I. Keep going back and forth between color. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 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. Business, Economics, and Finance. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. When I was imaging in Florida, in much more mild. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. (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. I'm lucky I got 25 seconds with a AT60ED and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II on a SkyGuider Pro. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Never saw anything like this before with refractor - the stars in the corners look like comets. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. The 66mm units from Taiwan are advertised as “apochromatic” and boast a price of $329, shipping included. . - 60mm is more compact. 5). My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. Page 8 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : One more quick picture - I wanted to see if the focuser would slip under all this weight. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. 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. Which camera to get for EAA and astrophotography with the AT60ED. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. 8X reducer Mount: GEM45 Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Filter Wheel: ZWO EFW-II 7X36mm Filters: Optolong LRGB 36mm Guiding: QHY5L-II-M with QHY mini guide scope Software: N. $419. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. Joined: 11 Oct 2007. But one thing I havent accounted for is if were packing for four people, taking my mount and the NP101 might not be possible. I remember those and the pink ones I have a pink one. 2. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 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. When dithering with Asiair plus. Im hoping by drifting the sun across the frame while doing the video recording, I can rely on stacking algorithms to. 5x Apo Barlow Mount: EQ6R-Pro. Page 1 of 2 - Finder Shoe for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. The 1. Ive only used it with the flattener, but have had no issues getting round stars on an APS-c sized sensor with the flattener.