To compensate, I have been using the TV 3-6mm Zoom eyepiece. Technically the TV60. Weight: 6 lbs 3. . Joined: 04 Sep 2019. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of weeks ago. Some astronomers like to mix and match components to fit their needs and budgets. Sky-Watcher 7. Remix Model. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. Best Regards and Clear Skies, Mike M. I bought the 0. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. But it's a personal choice. I'm lucky I got 25 seconds with a AT60ED and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II on a SkyGuider Pro. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. 8x reducer - posted in Refractors : I received my new AT60ED just over a week ago and we actually got some breaks in the clouds earlier than forecast, so I got a chance to confirm that it let me accomplish my first goal of getting a full-field view of the Sun through my DayStar Quark. My AT60ED works great with the Baader 2 inch mirror diagonal. In addition to the mask for the AT60 I'm also making one for my planetary newt. Probably a bit optimistic. Kind of a MkII. 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. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. Kevin Krumwiede. 1. 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. With a ZWO 120mc camera. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. I know the Evolution mount is made to handle Celestron’s 9. It’s $949. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. 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!Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i / Kiss X4 (modified) Mounts Celestron Advanced VX Accessories Astro-Tech . I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. Reviews. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. 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. But the. 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. 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. One thing about the 17. I have looked at, researched, considered astrophoto-worthy computerised EQ mounts. Have not fired it up yet, still trying to figure out where to mount. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. 800-422-7876. ago. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 96. 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 flattener seems to be out of stock everywhere I've looked so suggestions gratefully received. The other night I tried my Sony Alpha 230 DSLR with a 1" APS-C sensor in the AT60ED at F/6 and the result was a huge field of view but with what appears to be severe coma along the edges of the frame. I even use it with binoviewers. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. 34mm and that is the thickness of the. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product Tag: ZWO EFWmini the smallest EFW. 25" mirrors. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I was. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. 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. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. Loading preview. My friend uses it for quick DSO viewing, even though aperture rules. - 60mm has a wider max field as 60mm f/6 is 360mm whereas 42mm f/9. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. HAPPY SKIES TO YOU AND KEEP LOOKING UP Jethro. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. I am using the declination bracket, but the end result is that camera + telescope is slightly. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. 25x rather than 0. I bought the 0. Factoring in the . 25 OTA (20lbs on C’s website) but that configuration also uses the bigger tripod. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. 25" mirrors seem to become acceptable near the $70 mark, so the difference is roughly $30 with a substantial reduction in risk. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. Obviously the RedCat 51 is a class act and Ive heard good things about the Raptor 61, too. 0. 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. $369. And we’re now in our third Astronomics generation (son Michael started keeping track of the Astronomics inventory when he was. 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. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. All data was captured in Somerville, MA (Bortle 9). 8x. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. 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. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. My requirements are: Weight < 3kg (OTA+other mounting rings+field flatner (if required)) Focal length < 400mm (I don't have a goto mount, I have to frame manually) Budget ~ USD 1200 (including Import duty and local taxes which is almost 28%)I've been doing astrophotography for about a year now. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. Page 3 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : gwlee The TV-60 was never under consideration by me because the price new retail is closing in on $900. The mount is a SmartEQ Pro. 95. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. 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. Alternatives for RedCat. How do I go about making flats in a non-complicated way?Figure 2: Relationship between HFOV, Sensor Size and WD for a given Angular FOV. We had one clear night a week ago. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED. Each frame taken with the camera is around 132 MB in size. 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. New for 2021. 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. Looks and works great on an Orion branded Intes MK67 with two 1/4-20 mounting holes. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. It has dual. I. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. I also like to use barlows to snap pics of the moon and you definitely need extensions. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 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. With the AT60ED and AT72EDii, I have a bit of redundancy, especially when you start adding reducers. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. I've got a 135mm f/2 Samyang and currently have on order an AT60ED that may, or may not, arrive this month. Jon. I would like to use it for the polar alignment routine in Sharpcap as well as autoguided imaging. Never saw anything like this before with refractor - the stars in the corners look like comets. 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. Mea culpa. Reviews. 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 Astrotech AT60ED and William Optics Z61 seem to be ~60mm doublet refractors, both with FPL-53 glass (so colour correction should be identical). 25" long with it extended. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be considered a personal item it is small enough to be a. The AT60CAA will make your life much easier when using your AT60ED photographically. • a rotatable focuser. My CEM70 is adequate for the OTA but its just bulky and heavy to me. It is designed as a true telescope. Usually it's best to use one which is designed for scope. Note that adding guiding is a game changer, even at a. 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. The distance needed is 54. I know I. Clear. 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. Posts: 711. *. stars). The CNC machined handle is finished in a. • a rotating dual-speed 2. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. Review by: Michael. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. 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. At least a Ford F-150 is not also the designation for a Ford electric urban minicar. Great views of the solar system--especially moon. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. Reviews. 2lbs. 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. Arc Seconds per Pixel - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I know the optimum range for Arc Seconds per pixel is between 1 and 2. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. 4 o to 6. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. F/5, 300mm. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. 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. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattener. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. looking to buy a camera for a 60mm (360mm focal length) refractor. The only eyepiece close to running out of in-travel is a Leica ASPH Zoom with a 2 inch Starlight adapter, but I still have a couple of mm travel remaining. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. The ZWO ASI678MC is a fantastic entry level ZWO camera you want for planetary imaging. 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. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. But now that I attached the Reducer, I get these weird star patterns, and it doesnt make sense. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. In Wisconsin the winters are cold and snow bound. 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. According to the testing. But I do not like the Petzval design. 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. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. The Z61 is the most portable telescope ever made by William Optics, a company with a reputation for building beautiful astrophotography refractors. Balance your telescope mount with counterweights. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and spacers for 55mm backfocus > ASI 294MC pro) Ive tried adjusting the. So the AT60ED probably makes the most sense. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. 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. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. Seeing was average. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. My scope including all the pictured accessories weighs 7. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they. 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. How to capture a GALAXY with your DSLR. Sharpstar 400F5. 8 with that combo. 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. •. One of the important points that Tamiji brought up was the lack of a field flattener that works for the AT60ED. Im guessing the 8-inch OTA and refractor together should. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. 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. Contact Us. We all have questions from time to time. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. 00. $79. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. I love everything about my AT60ED except for the really short focal length. $69. Tip: I take an empty TP roll and cut a slit down the tube and use it as a dew shield for this little scope. You can still get good images, but you would need to. This consists of two nights worth of data, at just under 8 hours. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. My eye piece kit now consists of the Panoptic 41, Panoptic 24, Delos 10, and Delos 4. but in general field flatteners are usually used for imaging and not for visual. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. 8X reducer+flattener for the AT60ED. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. Sturdy, capable but manual. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. - 60mm is more compact. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. For example, the fully-multicoated. ? Basically, as my first. 8. I did want the same thing as you. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 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. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Initially I was. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Andrew Burwell. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. I put a 32 Masumaya in the diagonal. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . 00. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. The ASI678MC CMOS Color Imaging Camera is based on the Sony IMX678 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. AT60ED case options? - posted in Refractors : I am separating this from the long AT60ED thread because I suspect there are potentially good solutions from a wider audience with other small refractors. 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. 5. 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. ) and is 125mm long. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Mounts For Telescopes. the 18. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. Never even heard of Telescopes Canada before but they were prompt and it only cost $7 more than US list price. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. 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. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. 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. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Interested in both astrophotography and EAA observation. Which version of the QHY. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED Field Flattener, instead, has only 17. 124K subscribers in the telescopes community. I just ordered a Moonlite focuser for this scope but forgot that their 2 refactor focuser is not threaded on the end. 5mm Morpheus vs. Think Ill be happy with this. Throw the C8/Hyperstar into the mix, and there's another setup with roughly the same as the two widefield refractors. Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses, and government agencies with the right optical equipment and the right advice since 1979. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 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. 44 TFOV. 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. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. One other thing I've heard--and can confirm--is that the mounting collar for the AT60ED is almost a perfect fit for the 135mm Samyang. Yes indeed I run the AT60ED with 0. It worked well for all the other achros and ED's in my sig - that can handle a 2" accessory- but not the AT60ED. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. The Rokinon 135mm is F2, which is extremely fast, and it is literally the best camera lens you can buy for astrophotography (at 135mm). Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Dec backlash - posted in Mounts: Ive had a Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI for trh last three months. The AT60ED has very solid mechanics for an imaging scope. 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. To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. 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. 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 Losmandy Dovetail is the short one from Astronomics (The issue is that in order to. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 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. 4) or a 2. 80mm. You get a single ring with a. It does great with the 50mm, and mostly good with the 135mm. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. The width of the foot on the AT60ED (38ish mm) exceeds the width of the Synta dovetail bar (30ish mm), so all you need to do is bolt the AT60ED foot onto the bar and you're done. 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, . I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. I have it down to two scopes. Page 23 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ok, need your guys help as I am not home and will not be for another two weeks. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. 5mm Morpheus vs. I own one and I also own the Skywatcher AZ-GTI wedge. The TV 60 is limited to 1. Product Description. AT60ED vs. Still seems like too big a cost differential, though. $99. You're also gonna get a lot of vignetting with the mirrors even without. I reversed the foot on my AT60ED and attached it to a 7 inch dovetail. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. The ZWO ASI678MC is loaded with the Sony IMX678 back-illuminated, 8. With a 24mm. Hughes Thompson. 56 AT60ED @. 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. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. 00. It is only good for point source (i. AT60EDP. Mike, which base do you have? I looked at your website and could not find the finder shoe you speak of. I can verify that the TSFLAT2 from Teleskop-Express does NOT work well for visual . Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. Choose an option ZWO-EAF. Gonna be about $1. 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 might have bought the new FRA 300 if a reducer were available for it, to get shorter than 300mm FL. 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. But just three months later, Ive noticed the Dec is sticking. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Looking for last minute opinions. My understanding from the Astronomics website is the AT60ED plus the. 25” eyepieces, but it’s probably the lightest most compact 60mm available. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. 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. The ASCOM Platform is required for most of the drivers and other components. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Ive give it another try. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. It performed just fine the first time I tried using it in late summer. Price. Business, Economics, and Finance. The 60mm, f/6 air-spaced doublet is fully multi-coated and composed of highly desirable low-dispersion FPL53 glass and a matching lanthanum element for. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. AT102ED. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. 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. You get a single ring with a. 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. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. 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. 2. The tube is reportedly a hand-selected 6922 Sovtek. Its been working quite well with my 1x Flattener. Im hoping by drifting the sun across the frame while doing the video recording, I can rely on stacking algorithms to. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes.