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. Best view high power is most likely with a 5mm eyepiece. 0 Features (Standard Version) • High quality metal focuser with anodized finish. Reply reply harpage • An 8” SCT is too much for the AVX, which itself is a pretty questionable mount - if you’re lucky and willing to tune it, it can work well, but there are also plenty of. 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 Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. 25" diagonals. The star test is a bit of a mess outside of focus and a 10l/mm Ronchi eyepiece indicates the same (both with green filters). I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. Page 5 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I have an AT 7 slotted dovetail bar ready! MikeBy rotating the camera, and making adjustments to the tilt adjuster you can effectively remove all tilt from your camera sensor. 800-422-7876. But the. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. It’s $949. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP astrograph provides an exceptionally flat field for very wide images that are sharp edge-to-edge, with no need for a separate field flattener. This consists of two nights worth of data, at just under 8 hours. 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. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. 1. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. The OTAs will be operating entirely independently of each other. 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. 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. I put a 32 Masumaya in the diagonal. looking to buy a camera for a 60mm (360mm focal length) refractor. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. If anything, I'd prefer to get a second camera to do dual imaging with it and the AT115EDT to maximize the number of objects I could image in a year. I was hoping my Orion 0. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. 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. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. 95. My eye piece kit now consists of the Panoptic 41, Panoptic 24, Delos 10, and Delos 4. Download Augmented. 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. 2hr Timelapse of Io Transit (10/17/23) I captured this transit of Io over two hours from 10/16 to 10/17 (local time). 3. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. With a 24mm. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. PS there's a dedicated flattener for AT60ED. You can crop out the soft edges. Effect of barlows / field flatness for AT60ED solar imaging - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: Ideally, Id like to image the 2024 total solar eclipse using my NP101. 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. 3. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. 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. Lukomatico just gave the Gear 60 a great review on YouTube. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. The image here was done using APP. Great views of the solar system--especially moon. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Technically the TV60. Ive been using this combination for about a year now in both Florida and now in Illinois. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . 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. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. The RedCat has better glass, but I prefer the Askar's focuser and additional aperture. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. I bought the WO CAT tube ring/Finder scope rail a few months ago. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. → Astrophotography and Sketching. 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. 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. It has dual. Taking pictures of the easier to find targets such as Andromeda, North America nebula, and the like is easy and I can manually find them within minutes. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. 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, . Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. 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. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. Contact Us. 5mm -> 21mm -> 071MC-Pro. Ill be pairing these with a Star Adventurer 2i to begin with, which has an autoguider port. AT130EDT. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 8 and sometimes 4. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. 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. The helical focuser of the FMA230 is precise but quite stiff. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : In the flesh, the TV60 is a very tiny and very impressive scope. 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. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. 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. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. Focal Length: 360mm. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. Im in Australia, so we cant get the AT60ED locally and this presents some issues. I love your images taken with it, by the way. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. Reviews. How to capture a GALAXY with your DSLR. The focal reducer has a back focus requirement of 55mm. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. One of the important points that Tamiji brought up was the lack of a field flattener that works for the AT60ED. AT60ED vs. com. 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. Secure your telescope and mount with tube rings. 25" mirrors. The top of the handle has Vixen compatible making it usefull for your astrophotography goals. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. The flattener seems to be out of stock everywhere I've looked so suggestions gratefully received. topic starter. Focal Ratio: f/6. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) Oh my its mighty temping. 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. 8 reducer. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. Since the AT60ED is a doublet, while well corrected, I've experienced star bloating when imaging with it. 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. Manufacturer. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. Gonna be about $1. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. You can buy the 0. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Cloudy Nights. A finderscope is a small, low power, wide-field telescope that attaches to the side or top of a larger telescope by means of a machined or die-cast finderscope bracket that bolts to the larger telescope tube. I did how to videos for both applications to show the differences in workflow and end result (end result is. 0. We all have questions from time to time. 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. I bought the 0. Svbony SV550 - Total Disappointment - posted in Refractors : I figured i would try out the new Svbony SV550 triplet with FPL-53 glass at 80mm. . 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 . Factoring in the . So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. 00 Not FPL-53. 56 AT60ED @. 25" long with it extended. Its certainly true to that some eyepieces do well at faster focal. $79. 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. Even though I can achieve a 7. The mount is a SmartEQ Pro. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. With a ZWO 120mc camera. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Mounts:. Aperture: 60mm. $69. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. 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. Ditto for the Lambda Orionis nebula (Angelfish. My scope including all the pictured accessories weighs 7. I am collecting a XWA + AT28mm set to be used with my AT80EDT, AT102EDL, and 150mm/F12 Meade Mak 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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. 8 with that combo. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they intend to. Tech Details. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. Add To Cart. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Page 1 of 2 - My First Cooled Camera - ASI533MC Pro (Settings Help) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, I just bought my first Astro Dedicated Camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) which is an upgrade from Astro MOD Canon DSLR 70D. 5mm Morpheus vs. 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. Throw the C8/Hyperstar into the mix, and there's another setup with roughly the same as the two widefield refractors. 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. Posts: 7,405. I have used the AZ-GTi in EQ mod with up to. Thanks. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. I was looking for a light scope almost got the AT72 ED. The Astrotech AT60ED and William Optics Z61 seem to be ~60mm doublet refractors, both with FPL-53 glass (so colour correction should be identical). The AT152EDT comes with a 3. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. 5. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. I reversed the foot on my AT60ED and attached it to a 7 inch dovetail. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED. Each frame taken with the camera is around 132 MB in size. Alternatives for RedCat. I got the Altair astro version since it came with an optical test report. If I was choosing one of those DeLite's I'd go for the 5mm. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. 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. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). Seems expensive. 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. In addition to reducing the focal length of the telescope and thereby increasing the photographic speed, the ATRF60 flattens the normal field curvature. • 2" and 1. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. The Redcat is a Petzval design Apochromatic that provides the best imaging performance. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Andrew Burwell. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. Page 2 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : I have the Altair Astro Version of the AT60ED. 8x reducer on a ASI1600mmPro, mostly for narrowband imaging from my bortle 9 skies. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. 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 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. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. It is also usable with long focal length refractors and catadioptric scopes under good or. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. But I do not like the Petzval design. For example, the fully-multicoated. One thing about the 17. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 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. 4) or a 2. This will replace my AT60ED for ultra-wide field observing. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. AT60ED does have the FPL 53 mated with the Lanthanum, see post 2. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. If I had a dedicated astro cam, the OAG would be the. Mine has a Strehl of 0. 0 out of 5 stars Great for a MK67. For about an extra $80 I could get an Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet, which gets great reviews on Astronomics. Filters For Telescopes. The Askar FMA135 is multipurpose. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. L. F/5, 300mm. Jon. I dont know where to begin on figuring out which of the two provides the most aperture and magnification with my PVS-14. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. AT60ED vs. 00. - 60mm has a wider max field as 60mm f/6 is 360mm whereas 42mm f/9. 25 or 2 inch mirror diagonal for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : This maybe going past my knowledge. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. No need for a Telrad. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. Mounts For Telescopes. 1. 470 60-second lights, 30 darks, 30 flats with an AT60ED refractor and modified canon t3i. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. • Precise focus control for planetary and deep sky imaging. 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. Cannot acheive focus on Astro-Tech AT60ed - posted in Refractors : Hello I have a new Astro-Tech AT60ED. What I would like to know is. It can't be used visually. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product Tag: ZWO EFWmini the smallest EFW. 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. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary. 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. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. For instance if I want to shoot the entire Cynus Loop, I need the AT60ED and my D600 FF, but M13 fits nicely in my C5 with the reducer/flattener on my 1 inch Nikon 1 V3. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. In addition to the mask for the AT60 I'm also making one for my planetary newt. . Add To Cart. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. 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. . Looks and works great on an Orion branded Intes MK67 with two 1/4-20 mounting holes. No more having to adjust your optical tube. Installation Here are the basic steps about how. (Posted on 10/24/2019) Review by: Matthew . 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. The AT4060 is a cardioid tube condenser microphone with a transformer-coupled output circuit. Works slick. 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. Camera: ZWO 224 MC Telescope: Orion 180mm Mak Optical Accessories: GSO 2. Focal Ratio: f/6. Add To Cart. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. Love it! I could probably put the tripod, scope, and full. You might want to consider this set instead, and mount the Vixen clamp where you now. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Note that adding guiding is a game changer, even at a. 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. We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) in our evenings testing the AT60ED. 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. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Price. Business, Economics, and Finance. Discontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. I. The ASI678MC CMOS Color Imaging Camera is based on the Sony IMX678 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. ·. TV-60 should be a lot less bulky. Review by: Michael. The 4. The Redcat will provide a better image. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. First attempt at imaging m45. 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). Seeing was average. 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. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. 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. 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. 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. I've had no issues bringing any 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch eyepieces to focus. 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. Some astronomers like to mix and match components to fit their needs and budgets. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Download All. 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. 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. 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 love everything about my AT60ED except for the really short focal length. Hughes Thompson. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Product Description. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 38 degrees. → Astrophotography and Sketching. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the. 8. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Thanks so much for your help. Back to Beginning Deep Sky Imaging · Next Unread Topic →. Loc: Southwest Florida. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. 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. According to the testing. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. It looks like the telescope now comes standard with the camera angle adjuster. Now I am confused as which one to. Add To Cart. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. 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. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. Page 1 of 2 - Zwo EAF sometimes doesn’t respond - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: It’s a bit of a colder day and on my AT60ED with ZWO EAF I have the 8 position ZWO EFW and ASI1600 cool. 1. AT60ED Autofocus and Support parts by. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. I have an AT60ED on order that, with any luck, arrives before May's imaging/observing window. Probably a bit optimistic. Shooting with shorter focal length lenses (like your kit lens) will give you even longer tracking times. 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. 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. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. Currently I. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I would like to understand if I really need to also purchase a 0. 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. Equipment. 1. I normally do long telephoto with a Tamron 150-600mm lens. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. 8x reducer. . All data was captured in Somerville, MA (Bortle 9). EAF Manual EAF Manual EN V1. The 1/1. I second the AT60ED. All of them are good. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope.