The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. You can still get good images, but you would need to. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 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. Im in Australia, so we cant get the AT60ED locally and this presents some issues. Ive been using the screw (i think its 1/4-20) on the top of the dec bracket of the SA directly into one of the two holes in the base of. I was looking for a light scope almost got the AT72 ED. The 18. AT60ED vs. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. * Mount controlled via Astroberry. But as you've seen it comes at a cost. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. L. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. As a result I cant do flats in Fire Capture. Ive been using this combination for about a year now in both Florida and now in Illinois. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. About Us. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Or they'll want to upgrade the inexpensive mount that came with their prepackaged. Add To Cart. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. * Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. Factoring in the . I just received an email about the iExos system being on. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. There is a certain amount of compromise inherent to the short focal length and achieving that wide field. Clear Sky's, Supernova. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. 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. 8x reducer. The flattener definitely helps make for better pictures, but it is perfectly usable without it. Report. AFAIK, the Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe (ATSHOE) is the only finder shoe that will fit the AT60ED. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. And don't let the lack of case for the AT dissuade you, it will easily fit into an 4800 Apache case available from Harbor Freight. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. Guide scope question - posted in Refractors : Hello, Im dragging my feet in getting a guide scope. 5. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. 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. Reviews. Loc: Southwest Florida. I normally do long telephoto with a Tamron 150-600mm lens. 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. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). Manufacturer. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. One thing about the 17. 800-422-7876. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. Verified Purchase. 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. Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. I have not yet settled on a storage/transport case for the AT60ED. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. The top of the handle has Vixen compatible making it usefull for your astrophotography goals. I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. - 60mm has a wider max field as 60mm f/6 is 360mm whereas 42mm f/9. Page 3 of 3 - Differenced between 60mm refractors - posted in Refractors : Not sure why no one is answering these more directly. Product Description. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. I'm using a camera tripod, a Promaster Professional XC525. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. But the William Optics costs $169 more. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. Id like to use the AT60s stock shoe mount for my 135mm Rokinon (which is works NICELY on) and have a better setup for the AT60. 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. The mic’s capsule, although. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. It looks like the telescope now comes standard with the camera angle adjuster. 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. 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. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. I was. Think Ill be happy with this. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. 0) teleconverter. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Page 12 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Thank you. 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. $419. At $300, this is such an amazing performer. 6e, and high sensitivity, the ZWO ASI678MC would make a great camera for. doc 6 3. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . The ring/clamshell is hinged. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. I have an AT60ED on order that, with any luck, arrives before May's imaging/observing window. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. It's designed as a portable mount, and that payload capacity is quite. 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. I am using the declination bracket, but the end result is that camera + telescope is slightly. 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. 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. All of them are good. It’s about $48 new, but I bought mine used for $30 including shipping last year. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. AT60 Vixen-style rail/bracket/mounting suggestions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have the AT60, but its a chore to balance it in dec with the shoe finder mount. Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. 00. 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. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. There is a very good reason that most reducers operate in the 0. 25 will only be used when doing visual. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The logo on the tube shows some sign of wear, otherswise no scratches or dents anywhere on the tube. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. Set up the AT60ED on the Star Adventurer and the AT115EDT on the Sirius EQ-G. To compensate, I have been using the TV 3-6mm Zoom eyepiece. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. 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. 3 degree field, the right angle format with bulky eyepiece and very short tube makes initial sighting slower than it could be. The Trifid Nebula. Last night I was finally able to test it and I see some really bad aberrations. Jon. The back focus requirements. This Astro-Tech 3. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. Thoughts? Clear Skies, PhilUp and Down Guiding - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone, I need help. Reviews. 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. e. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. Equipment used: * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. Page 3 of 41 - SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 - posted in Refractors : This scope and many others appear to be similar to my 2008 Stellarvue SV80-ED (then called the Nighthawk next generation). 1 William Optics. For guiding, do I need a field flattener?? My second question also deals with FOV. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. 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. 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. I got the Altair astro version since it came with an optical test report. Makes. 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. Reviews. 5mm option as well,. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. I am into Night Vision Astronomy and the AT60ED coupled with a PVS14 and TV 55/67 Plossl rendering 6. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. EAF Manual EAF Manual EN V1. ago. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 5). 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. Even though I can achieve a 7. The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a. 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. 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. I say go for it! It's a great little scope. The mount is a SmartEQ Pro. 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. 8 reducer and/or my Hotech field flattener would work for it. except for the AT60ED. With the AT60ED and AT72EDii, I have a bit of redundancy, especially when you start adding reducers. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 3. Its certainly true to that some eyepieces do well at faster focal. All data was captured in Somerville, MA (Bortle 9). According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) Oh my its mighty temping. 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. So I am considering. 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. 25" RA prism--an RA mirror is much further in, and an RACI prism also is also somewhat further in, so neither have demonstrated issues with my. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. 25" diagonals. . Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. 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. Mounts:. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. Cannot acheive focus on Astro-Tech AT60ed - posted in Refractors : Hello I have a new Astro-Tech AT60ED. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. AT60ED Reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! So I just received a new AT60ED Reducer for use with my ZenithStar 61 (same optics). 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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. After its demise I got a Sears 60m/700mm focal length alt-az achro refractor, like hundreds of you also had. Another thumbs up for the AT60ED with the . 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. I did want the same thing as you. 5 (which arrives Friday). Follow. Very interested in others experience with dithering with azgti. As Im looking at guide scopes it occurred to me I could just pick up an AT60ED for a little more than a true guide scope and run dual scopes. Like. But the. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. Then you just thread the m48 t-ring on the end of the flattener. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. Cloudy Nights. Ive only used it with the flattener, but have had no issues getting round stars on an APS-c sized sensor with the flattener. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Obviously the RedCat 51 is a class act and Ive heard good things about the Raptor 61, too. 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. Hello everyone, The skies are finally clearing up and I had a chance to test out the Astro-Tech AT70ED. 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. Hughes Thompson. My understanding from the Astronomics website is the AT60ED plus the. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. 80mm. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. . 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. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. 5X/5. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Of some concern is the lack. 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. AT60EDP. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product Tag: ZWO EFWmini the smallest EFW. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. 25x rather than 0. 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. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. Interested in both astrophotography and EAA observation. I recently received my SkyGuider Pro. Equipment. Download Augmented. Its been working quite well with my 1x Flattener. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. . WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. First attempt at imaging m45. At 360 mm focal length and 60mm objective expectations for maximum useable power of about 120X or so would require a 3mm eyepiece. I did how to videos for both applications to show the differences in workflow and end result (end result is. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. $44. Newbie AP Question - AT60ED to HEQ-5 Pro - Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. The Astrotech AT60ED and William Optics Z61 seem to be ~60mm doublet refractors, both with FPL-53 glass (so colour correction should be identical). Refractors. 25" eyepieces. 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. Imaging, Equipment. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. With your camera, the AT60ED, and good polar alignment, you could get 40-60 seconds unguided before streaking (motion blur). 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. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount. I would like to use it for the polar alignment routine in Sharpcap as well as autoguided imaging. but in general field flatteners are usually used for imaging and not for visual. Product #: ATVUPSB. 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. 8mm" I have the Celestron 8SE with a focal reducer/corrector. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. The OTAs will be operating entirely independently of each other. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. 8x reducer in AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im having a problem with the Astrotech 0. Mine rides on an AZGTi in eq mode with a 533mc. Went mostly smoothly. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Probably a bit optimistic. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. 3. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. The distance needed is 54. 7 FR I havent used still. Reviews. PS there's a dedicated flattener for AT60ED. AT60ED) down to, say, 20x when you have a pair of (mounted) 15x50 binoculars? Filters? What would you say is the lowest reasonable power for such a scope, where reasonable means free from. Second scope recommendations - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi Need ur guidance , i currently use AT60ed with 0. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. Initially I was. The TV 60 is limited to 1. At that time I started a thread titled Anyone with an AT60ED to ask a few questions about my new scope, and. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. 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. 00. 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. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 0. 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. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Reducer/flattener is somewhat pricier than just flattener. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Anyone using the AT60ED with dedicated reducer and getting round stars? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive owned an AT60ED for over a year now, and have enjoyed imaging with it the few times I have. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Basic Balancing question - ioptron skyguider pro - posted in Mounts: Hi there I have an ioptron skyguider pro with an AT60ED telescope + Canon Rebel T6 + Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid head on one side supported by a counterweight on the other. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. And I'm sure the 72mm is also. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. 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. And I. 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. My question is the tripod. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. 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. . If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). I love your images taken with it, by the way. 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. My conclusion was that you need to be willing to pay for something in the class of Skywatcher EQ5 or EQ6 (or similar models from competing brands) to get something that is likely to satisfy, be flexible, stand the test of time and actually get used. Andrew Burwell. C9. 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. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. 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. N. - 60mm is Easier to deploy as well as you don't have to come up with the stop-down stuff. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. g. What is focused at the center won't be nearly so focused as one approaches the edge. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. This consists of two nights worth of data, at just under 8 hours. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. 25" long with it extended. Ill be pairing these with a Star Adventurer 2i to begin with, which has an autoguider port. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. I put a 32 Masumaya in the diagonal. The 4. It is also usable with long focal length refractors and catadioptric scopes under good or. In this review, I’ll tell you why I think the William Optics. com and they have no idea. • Precise focus control for planetary and deep sky imaging. 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. If you don't want the reducer, the William Optics adjustable one for the Z61 will work just fine for the AT60ED, plus it comes with the camera angle adjuster. Even using a 1. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. You need additional stuff to use an EAF. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 0. But now that I attached the Reducer, I get these weird star patterns, and it doesnt make sense. The reversed foot allows the focusing knobs to be oriented horizontally.