While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. Love it! I could probably put the tripod, scope, and full. Posted 18 November 2020 - 01:19 PM. Works well. I have a huge backlog of data that I need to process and recently have been having fun doing that using Sirilic/Siril and AstroPixelProcessor. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. One thing about the 17. All of them are good. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. 0x (270mm @ f/4. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. Available in a variety of tube colors: White, black, forest green, dark blue, chrome, anodized red, burnt orange, and brass - this petite offering boasts some very desirable features. Stars are diamonds on a black velvet backdrop and every object we observed was tack sharp. AT60ED as finder scope - posted in Refractors : I have a variety of finders that I use as appropriate to the situation. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. 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. Last night I took out my AT60ED on a 501HDV fluid head with pan handle and Bogen 055XB tripod with push-up elevator column. ZWO ASI678MC Color CMOS Imaging Camera. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. ago. 75x range. 25" mirrors seem to become acceptable near the $70 mark, so the difference is roughly $30 with a substantial reduction in risk. 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. Its a little of topic,. Thoughts? Clear Skies, PhilUp and Down Guiding - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone, I need help. 00. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. Page 21 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Alright, I got my field flattener and camera angle adjuster a week or two ago, and finally got some clear skies on Friday to try it all out. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. The AT60ED has a 2-inch focuser, so it can use 2” accessories, making it more versatile than the TV 60 and costs 1/2 as much. With a ZWO 120mc camera. The image here was done using APP. This Astro-Tech AT60EDT ED triplet refractor has: • 60mm f/7 fully multicoated apochromatic ED triplet refractor optics. The diagonal was an Olivon 2" Amici Prism. 5 (which arrives Friday). 8x reducer that I already had for my AT72ED (version 1) and noticed that the corners of my images were much worse. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. It can't be used visually. 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. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. Out of the box, the FMA135 comes with a mounting ring which holds the scope and has a finder shoe base. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. 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. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. 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. You can still get good images, but you would need to. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. 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. They too made the choice to make portability their top priority and they’ve succeeded with the tapered tube and 1 1/4 helical focuser. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. FCD-100 is comparable to FPL-53 but FK-61 is more like FPL-51. 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. Great build quality and superb optics. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. 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. 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. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. The flattener definitely helps make for better pictures, but it is perfectly usable without it. 29 megapixel image sensor. AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. . 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. 25 inch diagonal an 32mm plossl will still show a 4. I'm using a camera tripod, a Promaster Professional XC525. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 00. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. . 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. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. Page 7 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ordered mine. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a 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. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. 1. 8x reducer on a ASI1600mmPro, mostly for narrowband imaging from my bortle 9 skies. You can buy the 0. Last night I was finally able to test it and I see some really bad aberrations. What is focused at the center won't be nearly so focused as one approaches the edge. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53. 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. Then you just thread the m48 t-ring on the end of the flattener. 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. 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. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from…. 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. AT60ED vs. 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. 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 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. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 8), a 1. 800-422-7876. With a 24mm. I also a Celestron 6se. Just got the Panoptic 41 yesterday, and unfortunately the clouds mostly ruined the evening. The Trifid Nebula. AT60EDP. The Astro-Tech AT60ED, with iOptron Cube Pro Alt-Az GoTo mount, Explore Scientific 2" diagonal, and the TeleVue Panoptic 41mm eye piece. My eye piece kit now consists of the Panoptic 41, Panoptic 24, Delos 10, and Delos 4. Throw the C8/Hyperstar into the mix, and there's another setup with roughly the same as the two widefield refractors. 44 TFOV. . 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. 0. 2. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. I have found that guiding works best for me in RA only. Reviews. Following- I started imagining with azgti, At60ed, asiair pro and dslr. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. The William Optics wedge is, in my opinion, a dramatic upgrade. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. My experience is that a $100 two inch dielectric is a safer investment than any of the 1. 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. Search the forum for each, there are a large numbers of thread about the AT60ED, and it's Kunming United factory mates, WO ZS61 and Apertura 60. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. - 60mm is more compact. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. The 60mm f/6 FPL-53 and Lanthanum air-spaced doublet really shines. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. Last night was the first night I got a chance to use the combo, and was planning to image the Witch Head nebula. It’s about $48 new, but I bought mine used for $30 including shipping last year. Newbie AP Question - AT60ED to HEQ-5 Pro - Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all. looking to buy a camera for a 60mm (360mm focal length) refractor. . The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 2mm DeLite gives you a 3. They are 48mm. It works well in all the achros and ED/APO's in my sig that have 2" focusers. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. If I had a dedicated astro cam, the OAG would be the. I bought the 0. I recently received my SkyGuider Pro. Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. In a mono ZWO setup as shown in the image, the tilt plate is in front of the OAG. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. No need for a Telrad. 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. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 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. 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. I've had no issues bringing any 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch eyepieces to focus. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Page 3 of 12 - So, what good is a 60mm refractor anyway? - posted in Refractors : I LOVE my little AT60ED. Focal Length: 360mm. 44 TFOV. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. There are three holes in the cap, similar to the circular holes in a Hartmann mask, that help you focus during imaging and visual use. I would not advise anyone to order the TSFLAT2 if they intend to. Star test results using an artificial star at a distance. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. I also know that using a 40mm eyepiece at f/5 will reduce my effective aperture, but the resulting effective aperture will still be equal to or larger that the AT60ED at equal true field size. Astrophotography and Sketching. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. Im hoping by drifting the sun across the frame while doing the video recording, I can rely on stacking algorithms to. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. 25” eyepieces, but it’s probably the lightest most compact 60mm available. This only works mounting the scope to the right, as shown. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). g. The 18. michael. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Download Center. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. Ive been using this combination for about a year now in both Florida and now in Illinois. I understand that Astronomics will have a field flattener for the AT60ED by the end of October. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. 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. ·. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. • a dual-speed 2. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). 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. 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. AT102ED. Filters For Telescopes. 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 dont know where to begin on figuring out which of the two provides the most aperture and magnification with my PVS-14. I used to have a small AT60ED rig on an ARCA mount, and the stiction while balancing may cause you (as it did to me) to loosen it a bit too much, and you may have your scope fall out (as mine did, to the ground). No need for a Telrad. Second scope recommendations - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi Need ur guidance , i currently use AT60ed with 0. 7x (230mm @ f/3. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. So the AT60ED probably makes the most sense. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Avoid. Choose an option. • 2" and 1. I think it actually looks better through a straight 5mm without the PowerMate. Equipment. 95. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Page 2 of 2 - 1. Report. Its beginning to come into focus with the focuser ALL the way in. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. For taking in as much as possible of Barnard's Loop all at once, this is the one for me. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. Cloudy Nights. 8G and the 135mm Samyang f/2. Focal Ratio: f/6. 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, . It looks like the telescope now comes standard with the camera angle adjuster. Reviews. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. I plan to purchase an Astro Tech AT60ED and field flattener. And I have tried my hand at digiscoping using a Celestron 100mm Regal Spotting scope which has a focal length of 540mm. You need to space an extra 9. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. Filters make it possible to look at the Sun without going blind; to bring out detail in the Moon and planets that would otherwise be hidden in their glare; to eliminate the effects of city lights if you have to observe from a light polluted location. Posted 03 October 2020 - 07:30 PM. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. Download Augmented. Camera: ZWO 224 MC Telescope: Orion 180mm Mak Optical Accessories: GSO 2. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. One thing about the 17. And I thought As. Even though I can achieve a 7. One of the possibilities is the RedCat51 from William Optics. 5x! Generally, to get higher quality results, you need to reduce the sensor-to-reducer distance and -- accordingly -- the reduction factor. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT60ED, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. Price. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. . Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. 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. Jon. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. 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. 6 o. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary camera as a guide camera as well, but it seems like the. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 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. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. OTOH the AT60ED has good glass, a EAF-capable focuser and is much cheaper and can reach f/4. 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. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. You might want to consider this set instead, and mount the Vixen clamp where you now. Equipment used: * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. 25" long with it extended. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Ive got everything fitted with a motor. My old Sears 60mm refractor gave very sharp images, but not very useful for imaging. Posted 27 February 2023 - 03:56 PM. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): The intervalometer in the D5300 will only allow up to 30 second maximum exposure. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. Although it only guides in RA Id like to make use of it in the near future. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. As a result I cant do flats in Fire Capture. 75 pound AT65EDQ measures a very compact 13" long with the dew shield retracted, and is only 14. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 25 limitation as to the focuser. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. Add To Cart. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. ? Basically, as my first. 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. My question is the tripod. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. The 4. I use this for guiding and polar aligning with a Celestron AVX and my AT60ED. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. • 44mm corrected image circle. What I could use help with, is other than the flattner, and t-ring specific to my camera body are there any other accessories will be needed to hook this up to my Canon full frame and APS-C bodies?Piggyback on an Evo 8 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I’m curious about piggybacking my AT60ED refractor on my Evo 8. One of the important points that Tamiji brought up was the lack of a field flattener that works for the AT60ED. I use the SCT (f/10) for visual mostly although I have a . Page 13 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am waiting on the finder shoe now to complete the package with one of my existing RDFs. 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. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It has dual. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. 5mm Morpheus vs. 2. It does great with the 50mm, and mostly good with the 135mm. It’s tall enough to use comfortably, can detach for packing and keep alignment when reattached, and is simple to use with the concentric circles. Plus, it looks ridiculous with the. → Astrophotography and Sketching. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. It isnt currently online. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. 5mm Morpheus vs. 5). Aperture: 60mm. I'm lucky I got 25 seconds with a AT60ED and an Olympus E-M10 Mk II on a SkyGuider Pro. Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. Choose an option ZWO-EAF. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. - Jim Just tell them its not really pink - its seashell white! MikePage 30 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Exactly when I decided to order AT60ED, Astronomics website shows AT72EDII availability as In Stock. 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. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. Not sure if these made it to astronomics as the shipment you refer to, but fingers crossed. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 0 Sensor/Hand Controller Interface 3. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. Follow. Interested in both astrophotography and EAA observation. retired). I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 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. 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. Since the AT60ED is a doublet, while well corrected, I've experienced star bloating when imaging with it. Page 8 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : One more quick picture - I wanted to see if the focuser would slip under all this weight. 25 limitation as to the focuser. Clear. My 41lb CGEM mount is a beast carrying it in and out of the house!I would be using the Pi with the AT60ED on a Skyguider Pro tracker with an ASI120MM guide cam with it's matching 120mm scope. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. Some thoughts that I have on the two units are listed below. 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. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. Discontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. You get a single ring with a. Clear Sky's, Supernova. Sky-Watcher 7. Doing a simulation on astronomytools. Kevin Krumwiede. The CNC machined handle is finished in a. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. 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. We all have questions from time to time. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) Oh my its mighty temping. AT60ED vs. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. I remember those and the pink ones I have a pink one. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes. 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. 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. 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. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. But the William Optics costs $169 more. ago. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views.