12-hours of integration time of 180 and 300-second subs calibrated with 50 each darks, flats, and bias, shot with my AT60ED scope, CEM40, and ASI2600MC camera. 5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Recommended Accessories. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. $299. Pier-Tech Inc. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. . But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. ) The 60mm modular Lunt should be a noticeable improvement in the H-alpha views over my current single-stacked 50mm (especially with a double-stack on it!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. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. This astrophotography telescope uses high-quality Ohara glass, and comes with a dual speed 2. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. I believe that the. Brand new the following items included will cost you $640 + tax & shipping. With a 0. • durable nylon soft carry case. Warranty. CarbonScopeTubes LLC. Focal Ratio: f/6. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. The Trifid Nebula. We started getting everything out today. I have a decent 8x50 finder I use for my 120mm Skywatcher doublet, and I like. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 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. 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. I want to use Astroberry and Im currently going through the EKOS and. Page 3 of 3 - iEXOS - 100 astrophotography - posted in Mounts: I signed up very recently with Explore Scientific. 7. Astro-Tech AT60ED William Optics RedCat 51 APO Askar FMA135 Celestron C5 Spotting Scope My Mac Setup Blog Image Gallery Andrew Burwell. Question about the AT60ED and the 0. I've been reading forum topics, reviews, and trying to get as much information as possible. At just under the $2000 range, (including an aluminum case) This telescope is definitely a top contender for my hard-earned cash. The optical tube measures 9. Refractors. This is the main view within AstroPlanner. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. And as a heads up we will be. Skylab. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. I started out with the goal of getting two comets, but since they didn’t get into position until later, I started off with the Moon, then M45 and M31. Astro-Tech : This black-anodized Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate lets you mount short focal length optical tubes on any a. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. The Orion flattener, I believe others. Meaning it is not FLP-53, if they used it they would mention it as the AT60ED does. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. Astro-Tech At60ed or 72ed scopes would be excellent as well and not quite as expensive as the smaller current production Takahashi refractors. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Tech Details. 25lb. I bought the 0. 0. 22 inches wide, but I wont measure all. AT60ED, Baader T2 BBHS diagonal, Agena MRF on a Stellarvue low-profile base, Losmandy VUP4 dovetail, Stellarvue M1V mount, Oben CT-2381 tripod, 10lb from the ground up without the eyepiece. 3 300/70mm telescope, which is actually quite an ok little scope when used at ~f/7. $1,095. . Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Astro Tech 60mm. 5″ long with. AT72EDII vs SV503 70ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im looking for a small portable refractor to get into AP and Im currently looking at a used AT72EDII or a new SV503 70ED, both include field flatteners. 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. I did a run a few days ago without the Field. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). $19. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 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. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. EDIT: If I go to Astronomics from the link at the top of the page, and then use the 'Telescopes' drop-down -> 'Astro-Tech' -> 'Astro-Tech ED Refractors' and pick the AT60ED from the full list it says 'In Stock'. 25" with it fully extended. Reviews. Stacking in DSS. . Ships in original factory box and includes all foam inserts. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. 5" Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. doc 6 3. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the. 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. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. Meade Series 4000 #12 Yellow 74%Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. Focal Ratio: f/6. Reviews. 95. 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 me Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. 130 mm. 25" threaded body. Our Product #: FS60. 95. Weight. On that version the focuser rotates. 1. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. 00 Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 800-422-7876. Believe it or not, the Apertura is less expensive. I am considering this with an Astro Tech AT60ED for a starter system - along with the Polar Finder. Equipment Tutorial, Equipment, Reviews. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. It has a flat top surface. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. For a little more money, you could go with a lightweight Manfrotto tripod with a StellarVue M1 mount. I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. 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. The Optolong H-Alpha filter allows a 7nm bandwidth of light centered on a wavelength of 656nm through, and reduces the transmission of certain wavelengths of light, specifically those produced by artificial light including mercury vapor. First Light. Edited by matt_astro_tx, 02 April 2022 - 04:19 PM. Help choosing a budget scope. New member here about to make the bounce from doing astrophotography with a 70-200 lens to a small OTA, the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED in particular. The scope now comes with a retractable dew shield and a Vixen. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe. 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. Product Description. Depending on what you bring, it will weigh between 20-35 pounds. This l. Back to top #3 Phillip Creed Phillip Creed. If you want to do a quick and dirty job removing the light pollution, you can use the cursor to “draw” green boxes. This finder shoe is designed to work on a variety of Astro-Tech telescopes. 8x Reducer. 95. Full field. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. $99. There are so many that it makes my head spin. I bought the 0. 01195v1 [astro-ph. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. The finely-machined Astro-Tech AT102ED comes with both 2" and 1. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. Reply More posts you may like. 8x flattener reducer. First successful try with the AT60ED. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. It will not work on all of them however. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit HomeDew heaters are low wattage 12 Volt DC electrical heater strips that wrap around the objective lens of the telescope (as well as the finderscope and eyepieces, if desired). 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. The nosepiece spacing asks the SVBony to function at 0. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. 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. Another ZWO EAF question - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I currently have the Astro Tech AT60ED which is mounted using a PrimaLuceLab - Vixen Plate 240mm PLUS. * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. AstroMart LLC. Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . This is a 360mm f6 scope that is actually quite small. Page 25 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thanks for sharing that Noobulsity. 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. . Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. 7. ZWO ASI 224MC, ZWO ASI 1600MM-C, ZWO ASI183MM Pro, ZWO ASI 120mm Mini, ZWO ASI 294MC Pro. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). 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. 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. Vostok 1. All three scopes work beautifully for my purposes in-focus. • durable nylon soft carry case. Now for the light pollution removal. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. September 3, 2018. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. I currently have a Lunt 50mm H-alpha and Astro-Tech AT60ED filling these niches. •. Imaged with a Astro-Tech AT60ED, Lunt White Light Solar (Herschel) Wedge, 2. 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. Taken from a metro-area under heavy LP on Sep 26, 2021 Detail View – IC 1396 with the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (IC 13996A. Thanks! I was just on the phone with them because I was curious. I personally use the Astro Tech AT60ED with my star adventurer and it works great. Telescope: Astro-Tech AT60ED ($499 including accessories like the T-ring and field flattener) Equatorial Mount: Skywatcher Star Adventurer ($399) Tripod: Dolica Proline (~$50) Other accessories: Neewer Remote Shutter Release Cable (~$20)I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. 8K views 9 months ago Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take 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. 5lbs without scope rings and was just going to add finder shoe brackets to the back for guide scope and ASIair, so was just curious as to what it. 00. But, it looks like my Astro-Tech AT60ED is just right for the job. Might I suggest the Astro-Tech AT60ED Apo telescope? 60mm of aperture f/6 (360mm) but with a 0. The optical tube measures 9. Its got two tube rings. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)49 votes, 12 comments. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. Brands / Companies 928 ; Cameras 3314 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. Reviews. My imaging camera will be a Sony a7R IV (665 grams). Joined: 26 Jul 2020. This page lists an incomplete selection of telescopes suitable for astrophotography. 00. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. But seriously, I appreciate the nice selection of Astro-Tech ED refractors currently available. 7. 1000 mm. Looks like a decent size scope I can hike with to remote locations and use with my Skyguider Pro with M4/3 and APS-C bodies, and its decently priced with its flat field corrector. Product Description. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. You get a single ring with a. Explore Scientific ED127, SkyWatcher ED80, Astro-tech AT60ED. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. ) ASTRO-TECH AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, I was thinking of buying the AT60ED. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. One point in the focus range, however, has a small area where. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. jpg . Andrew Burwell. 18 kg). Definitely would be a problem if used as an autoguider. g. 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. At least 3 nights a week Im out. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Astro-tech AT60ED; Camera: Canon T6i; Intervalometer: Neewer Intervalometer for Canon; Polar Alignment: QHY PoleMaster; Finder: Telrad Finder; Disclosure: Disclosure: I am trying out the Amazon affiliate programs. I went out and took few testing shots. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. $1,095. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. My setup from here on out is now the Astro-Tech AT60ED. 25 pounds all together. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like)Page 3 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : On the WO, the compression ring screws off, then screw on the FF. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. The extra dovetail provides enough standoff to clear the focuser on the port side and enough flexibility to shift the dovetail somewhat for balancing. I looked for a dovetail on the. Description. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. The Sun in white light on March 5, 2022 featuring ARs 2960 (near the limb) and 2957/2961 near the center of the Sun's disk. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. It uses a 60mm f/5. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and the thread became fairly popular for those of us that were receiving scopes in that shipment. Im also curious if anyones tested upgrading the ring/foot on the AT60ED using. . CryptoThe Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 4 ounces. Double click your integrated image at the bottom of the files list. Andrew Burwell. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. Tech Details. Should I wait for the Astro-Tech AT60ED plus the 0. I have asked on Cloudy Nights re a small red dot finder suitable for the AT60ED - must check them again. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. This particular Optolong H-Alpha 7nm filter is mounted in an ultra-thin cnc machined 1. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. (3. This loads it as the current selection. This Astro-Tech 3. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. And if you do choose to buy it, get the Astro-Tech AT60ED, its the exact same thing just rebranded of the same optics. topic starter; Posts: 4,481; Joined: 25 Jul 2006; Loc: Canal Fulton, OH; Posted 06 December 2021 - 12:18 PM. • a rotatable focuser. The optical tube measures 9. The threads on the t-ring side of the flattener are 48mm male, so you need a. 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. 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 ratio of f/6. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. M45; " The Pleiades"; "The Seven Sisters". Astro-Tech Product #: AT60GS . Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. There is plenty of travel and a generally smooth and progressive motion with just about the right amount of feel. The Astro-Tech’s focuser is a dual-speed Crayford with a calibrated scale on the drawtube to “mark” the focus point for different photo and visual applications. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). My question is if the ZWO EAF 5V is even compatible. They should be within your budget, even with the matching field flattener and focal reducer. Loc: SC, USA. 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, . Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The mount is a Stellarvue M1V. 5. 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. In other words. . For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. The star test results dont surprise me. Page 1 of 2 - Yet another rebranded Sharpstar 60ED available now - posted in Refractors : I got an email from High Point today talking about a new Apertura 60mm f/6 FPL-53 doublet that looks exactly like the Sharpstar 60mm which is currently being sold with branding from Astro-Tech, Teleskop-Service, Altair Astro, and William. As a short refractor, it's meant for wide-field views and astrophotography. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. My current top choice is the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED AND LANTHANUM DOUBLET and 0. For the Astro-Tech Field Flattener the optimal spacing from field flattener to film plane: 57mm +/- 4mm and Canon is supposed to be 55. Samyang 135mm & 14mm Lens. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. Accessories also available for purchase separate from the AT60ED. The 2” nosepiece is attached to the tilt plate. 95. 7″ Crayford focuser. The rings weigh 14. Absolutely. For the price of the WO ZenithStar 61, you can get the Astro Tech AT60ED *AND* it's custom flat field corrector. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. Hankster2019 8” Dob, Star Adventurer Mount • Additional comment actions. Product Description. Seems expensive. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 4lbs, which is comfortable for the mounts 11lb capacity. I would intend to only use it in my driveway, and I have a Win11 Laptop. It has a 41mm image circle, great for full frame sensors. 800-422-7876. " . Reviews. AT60ED vs. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. I love my little Astro-Tech AT60ED. 5 FR, nets you F/3. • a camera angle adjuster. Reviews. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. 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. I am using an unmodified Canon t7i at this point. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount Mount controlled via Astroberry Canon T2i @ ISO 1600 Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam 84x90 sec lights 12 darks 35 bias 12 flats Stacked in AstroPixelProcess and did some auto stretches on it, light pollution removal, and star. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. 9 adds astrophotography workflow. If you can spare a little more money, William Optics makes scopes built around the same optics as Astro-Tech, but with a few more frills and a bit nicer fit and finish. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. about the situation. 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. 5 with FPL53 and BK7 and does vastly better. 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. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. 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. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. ASTRO-TECH 60MM PHOTOGUIDE REFRACTOR "The new Astro-Tech AT60GS 60mm guidescope with upgraded helical focuser makes highly accurate autoguiding of deep space astrophotos affordable for any astrophotographer. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. 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. Accessories also available for purchase separate from the AT60ED. 8x reducer, UVIRcut filter, and full spectrum modified. 8x reducer/flattener, both of which are backordered, or should I splurge for the twice as expensive William Optics Z61 plus their 0. 95 strehl or better optics. (0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Its probably the ones that were returned. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020. 30×180 sec, QHY183c at -15C, Gain 11, Offset 50, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. I needed to find a different method of mounting this box, as the dovetail plate just doesn't have as much space underneath it compared to the larger Losmandy plate. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. So, Im trying to put together a travel kit. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. $269. If you really want a higher lens count, go for the ASKAR 60mm f/5 Quintuplet for $949. astro-tech AT60ED 3. I dont have tons of cash to spend on a scope, but would it make sense for me to get that scope and a Field Flattener? I think the AT72ED is out of budget (because of the field flattener),. Not complaining on my end since I have a great AT66ED to keep me happy, just curious. It’s $949. AT60ED. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. It has a flat top surface. Lagoon Nebula – 7×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. 3 dob? - posted in Reflectors: Ive been thinking maybe the Astro-Tech AT60ED would make a good finder, I could probably get a nice widefield eyepiece that would give me a good wide FOV, but Im not sure. Should I add a flattener or a reducer/flattener? ThanksAstro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet.