5" w/Moonlite Stepper v3 ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro - ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro - ZWO ASI174MM-Mini - ZWO OAG - ZWO EFW AT2FF - CCDT67 - RIRED-M63. Yes to this. Thoughts on Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been imaging with my celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector and am looking to pick up a wider field scope as I keep running into issues where the targets I want to image dont fit in my field of view. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. But some things don't change. You get a single ring with a. I am waiting on an AT72EDII (so I will have two of the same thing, doesn’t bother me). Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. Choose an option. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. But this telescope is really small. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. " The 2" barrel of the fully multicoated dual-element Astro-Tech field flattener inserts directly into your scope's 2" focuser drawtube. $149. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. I was experimenting with different cameras and filters. M31. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. But it is a beauty, with quality components including the focuser, camera angle adjuster, dew shield, and rings. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Libra (Sept. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. . 2. The AT72EDII beats the ED80 for FOV and compactness being the 80 is in a 100 mm tube, also the 72 can ride on a lighter duty mount. I use my AT60ED with eye pieces up through 40mm in order to reach the max 7. Page 1 of 6 - Choosing between Astro-tech AT80ED and AT92 - posted in Refractors : Greetings, Friends, I am planning to purchase a refractor in the coming weeks. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. Celestron Nexstar 5SE, Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ, Celestron Advanced VX, Astro-Tech AT72EDII My Astro Blog: JustStarGazing. 2. . . Contrast is. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. My camera setup 533mm pro + ZWO EAF filter. It has now been succeeded by the AT72EDII, with the major optical difference being use of an FPL-53 element in place of the FPL-51 one in the original. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1. I am good with my big equipment. Review by: Michael. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. Choices. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. it is a tripod that is missing. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 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. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. Just my opinion from the images on the website. Why this is, I have no idea. Page 2 of 4 - TV Pronto Compared to New AT72EDII with FPL53 Element - posted in Refractors : Anytime I read about intolerable CA in the Pronto I break out in a cold sweat with worry. Page 1 of 2 - Suggested new accessory for AT72EDII (and other AT models) - posted in Refractors : Brief summary: I am suggesting that Astronomics make available for purchase a *second* Vixen dovetail bar for attachment to the TOPS of the AT72EDIIs rings and identical to the one supplied with the scope as a bottom bar. 8x FF/FR would work with that camera and scope. 8 o. I grabbed 2 hours of data on Tuesday night with the Astro Tech 72EDII and a modified Canon 450D, a very old work. Backfocus spacing is supposed. 6x) after that. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. It costs from £419 /. At72edii with . 37 arcsec/px. Itll complement my XT8 Classic, just looking for opinions. There are several set screw marks on the dovetail. I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. This is the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, a grand-design spiral. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿 With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. g. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. If you have friends and family that want the discount, all they need to do is sign up for Cloudy Nights as well. Description: It's "Galaxy Season" for amateur astronomers. But that will give me time to figure out how to complete my first rig. The WO scopes are higher priced, but star party demos pop up from time to time with nice discounts. AT72EDII + ASI2600MM - posted in Refractors : While waiting for the SVX140T to arrive, Im imaging with my AT72EDII + ASI2600MM along with the Aptura 1x adjustable flattener. I want it to be as simple. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I recently upgraded my wide field telescope to an Astro-Tech AT72EDII with a . This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. All thoughts greatly appreciated. That list includes the AT72EDII (due out soon) and the AT80EDT. I have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. A second dovetail bar can be used as a spacer. M42 connection to the camera should make life easier. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. I connected all these. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. The Astro-Tech 72mm is an excellent choice for wide-field astrophotography and observational astronomy but proves its versatility by also making a premium spotting. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. - posted in Mounts: I think Ive got my AT72EDII with Voyager 2 mount just about dialed-in. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. choices. Thanks. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. The dust blew off easily with a blower bulb. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Thanks!Page 2 of 2 - Compact refractor for grab and go from screened porch = AT70ED, AT80ED, AT72EDII, SV48 - posted in Refractors : I agree the f5. It looked like new. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. 1. The AT72EDII will be coming in October, along with all of the EDT scopes (80, 115, 130, 152) and the smaller sibling of the 102ED an 80mm version. 95. However two of these are outlying and may or may not belong to the group. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII arrived Thursday. Tech Details. 00 Not FPL-53. But, between the AT70 and AT72EDII, I think you would gain some good color correction as both are F6. Do people typically use finderscopes with refractors this small? Id like a RA scope for ease of use, but they all seem to be as big as the AT72EDii, itself. For shorter focal lengths, I use the AT72EDII doublet apo. The ATR8 is more universal with only threads on the camera end. With their dedicated flattener the aperture becomes F5. Yet Another BackFocus Question - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I apologize if my searching skills have failed me and this question has been answered before. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. Back Focus Spacing issues with ZWO Cameras - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Not sure if this is the right place to post this but Im having some problems working out the best way to attach ZWO ASI Cameras, specifically 183MM Pro and 183MC Pro to my Astrotech AT72EDII with the AT 0. For seeing the planets, generally speaking, the more magnification the better (within the limits of this "Rule of Thumb"):The AT72EDII measure at around 4. The Twilight I is strained by anything larger than an 80 mm refractor, or a 130 mm f/5 Newtonian. The AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale now comes with split tube rings and a Vixen style dovetail, with a 1/4-20 thread adapter on the bottom, as standard equipment. I also have an iOptron AZMPro I use for visual with large scopes, etc. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. 5 hours total + Flats/Darks/Bias with BYEOS . 95. Thumbnails. 22) Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! Your daily pace will accelerate with errands, visits, short trips, increased. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. I cannot say enough about my 72 or my AT80ED, it is one of those you gotta check it out for yourself. The AT72EDII feels more similar to the ST80 in size (it's more compact with dew shield retracted but the ST80 is only about 3lbs with the stock focuser) while the AT80ED. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. The astro tech . Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. 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 review of the 70ED. EAA Setups - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Hello everyone! I am thinking about doing some EAA when it gets a little warmer and I feel like being outside instead of remote controlling from inside. Didn't want to go higher on exposure as this is an alt/az mount. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. This combination is both faster and has a larger aperture than the AT72EDii, although he field of view is a bit smaller and it cannot fully fit Andromeda in frame. Today I have received AstroTech AT72EDII scope after waiting for 4 long months. 7x reducer from a fellow member on these forums. 5 apochromatic refractor/camera lens, making it an ideal instrument for. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Review of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Updated 10/25/21. The camera side of. The Astro-Tech AT72EDII telescope includes everything as supplied by Astronomics: rings, Vixen dovetail, 2" to 1. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. You cannot rotate the focuser, there is no threaded connection, the focuser is not great without modifications, and the colour correction is poor for an ED doublet. Expectations With My Gear? - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Heres a 30 minute live stack of The Witchs Broom (IC 6960) from last night. Now Im looking for a suitable camera, and am. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. I have a mount that stays on my deck all the time, so unless going really wide is the objective, my AT102ED is my usual scope of choice. ), filter and lens?Page 1 of 2 - ASIAir Mini or Mini-PC for EAA? - posted in Astronomy Software & Computers: I have a similar post, but I created this one for a specific answer. No need for slow-motion controls (though they would be nice). 24x and 36x. 23-Oct. AT72EDII. What could be this thing? - posted in Refractors : I got a few hours of clear nights before the big storm arrives. Celestron, Meade, and Tele Vue are a few of the industry leading brands High Point carries. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII vs AT80ED for Grab-n-Go? - posted in Refractors : So Im looking to buy a smallish scope in the not to distant future for looking at little bit of everything Moon, Planets, DSOs etc etc. IMO, the felt dust on the objective, from the three pads, isn't a big deal. AT80ED or at72edII - posted in Refractors : I didnt know which one of these telescopes I should get Im looking for one with good color correction I will be using it for a dedicated astrophotography camera I am kind of leaning to the at-80ed but I dont know how good the color correction is on that one and whichever one I decide to get I will be getting. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. First images with AT72EDII + ATRF72 - posted in Refractors : My ATRF72 arrived last week and I finally had a chance to try it out with my AT72EDII this weekend. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. I hoped for a short refractor for larger DSO's, but it seems like this telescope produces very large stars, compared to what I'm used to. This electronic focuser enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging. Apetura and have. We wanted to bring the best value and performance that we possibly could in a large refractor. The left side of. Also recently purchased AstroTech 0. 8X REDUCER. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. The real difference comes from the fact that the sensor on the 533 is square, so most of the lost megapixels are the sides. 200. I just tried it tonight though and I could see all 4 trapezium stars easily enough. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. $320. 95. I have the original double box packaging. #101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in case it helps others. 8 Focal Ratio. 00. In anticipation of scope, I read forums for accessories needed to attach Canon 77D DSLR. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and. The Apache 4800 case is a little bigger than the 3800, so I'm going to purchase the 4800 to see if I can carry a few more accessories. 75” across the bottom. - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have been into astrophotography for a while now but mainly just borrowing from my Local Astronomy club. Posted April 16, 2020. So that's another $130. • dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I guess I'll be able to capture farther things with my 200mm lens. Thanks. So to be sure I wasnt going blind or some such, I took out the Pronto for an impromptu daylight CA test. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. . 00/$459. (Televue TRF-2008 0. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. I have the AT72EDII and the SV80A which is similar to the AT80ED but has FPL53 glass. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. Maybe I need to stop thinking and just have Losmandy take my money but I would like thoughts from others more experienced at this than me. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Astro-Tech Handle For AT72EDII, AT80ED, AT80EDT, and AT92. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. There was a bit of wobble related to the head rather than the tripod. Cloudy Nights. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Here are the specs: This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor optics. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. I hope. jpgPage 4 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : The first thing I did with my new AT72EDII was to remove the dovetail and put it back on the other way, with the longer side toward the focuser, in order to better balance with a 2 diagonal and 2 eyepiece! I now have the scope mounted at the extreme end of. Save $50. 25 diagonal or using ZWO cameras directly. I use an AT2FF with a 600mm Vixen ED80 and I get the best field correction at about 65 mm of spacing. ) Optical improvements of the newer model provided by the. Posted 17 July 2020 - 09:32 AM. The main thing is the sky background. Refractors. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. 00. They are very. AFAIK the star test will still give you a good idea of the color correction by comparing the diffraction patterns on both sides of focus. Load More. Solid, compact, lightweight, with integral leveling ball. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. First, it costs way less than the RC71. Get Telescopes of all makes at OpticsCentral. I recently bought the AT72EDII to complement my other scopes, but Ive gotten very interested in the potential for EAA since this class scope is recommended often for this. William Optics do the same with their versions of Astro-Tech scopes. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. The William Optics scopes look nice as well, esp the Star71 (f/4. 5 focal reducer, and the l'extreme. 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. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. How would the imaging train look. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging, while only connected to a 5V. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). For my purposes the Delites are nearly ideal in these small refractors. Both should be in our repertoire from our Bortle 9. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. 00. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. This cut the curvature distortion by. 5 Item(s) Sort By : Show : View . 4. Not a huge difference. The views are tack sharp and there is virtually no CA (at least to my eyes). Add To Cart. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. The Optolong L-Enhance filter seems to work well with the 183 at least from my red zone suburb. 7 scores <4, 6-8 and 6-9. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. Far from being a generic run-of-the-mill image hosting website, it was created and is still operated by an astrophotographer, and boasts features that are very specific to astrophotography. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. The evolux is a new series and has a retractable dew shield. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)AZ-EQ5 or HEQ5 - posted in Mounts: Its time to finally upgrade my ancient Celestron Advanced GT mount. metagawd and galacticinsomnia like thisUse a barlow with AT72EDII and ASI385MC? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just starting in astrophotography and I want to start small. AT72EDII, 0. Diagonal recommendation for AT72EDII? - posted in Eyepieces: Hi All， I received my AT72EDII this week from Astronomics. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Sorry for the file size. Id like to get better tracking and be able to do AP with the C8 as well. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72EDII and AT130EDT, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. Usual disclaimer - the. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. Hello, I am trying to install an auto-focuser on my AT72edii, and I can't seem to remove the screws that hold the coarse focus knob. 95. Tech Details. Add to cart. I have had a 10 SCT and a 4 with mixed results I wanted to get my own setup and I have been looking at some scopes. Its also about contrast robbing out of focus light, which happens whether you can see the false color or not. However, for something like the Sombrero Galaxy,. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. Page 10 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : What tripod did you have under the SV70 and DwarfStar? An Oben CT-2381. 240. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. I think your 25mm Dual ED eyepiece shows a field of about 3. New Scope - AT72EDII - M31 Andromeda Galaxy - A7R IV - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I recently bought a telescope, the AstroTech AT72EDII, with matched reducer/flattener -- both of which were used for this image. $369. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. AT130EDT. Wanted to share a quick video of the Astro-Tech AT72EDII By the way time of this video I was on pain killers due to me messing up my back, so that's why I li. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. After discovering that the AT72EDII seems to have the same M63 focuser drawtube thread as the Z73 I was thinking hard about going with a WO Flat73a instead (wider field, possibly better performance but hard to be sure) but in the end decided to stay with a 2" barrel flattener/reducer instead. 2 pounds. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. AT72EDII and T2i. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. I've had the AT72EDII well over 200x looking at the Moon, but you have to use a short focal length eyepiece and either a good Barlow or a Focal Extender like a TeleVue PowerMate. Pretty darn good. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. . Using 2” Filter Drawer: Above the 4 solutions for the ASI2600MM Pro APS-C camera to reach the 55mm back focus length. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. Online since 2011, AstroBin is the #1 complete solution for image hosting of astrophotographs. Astro-Tech AT72EDII vs Celestron NexStar 5SE. Mount for an AT72EDII for AP and EAA - posted in Mounts: Folks, I want to add a short focal length scope to my tools for wide field AP and EAA, and am looking at an AT72EDII coupled to a DSLR (for now). 15 inches of good glass, about 1/3" more than the Zenithstar 73, which costs $648 and the Zenithstar 81 at $798. I needed to remove the bottom rail anyways to check the bolt thread on the bottom ring, so it was just a matter of re-installing the included ring on top rather than bottom (after checking screw. I know the AT72EDII has much better glass than the AT70ED, but is it $200 better? (Plus, there are AT70s in stock, so no waiting). Source for M6 screws to attach Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe to AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : Hi all - recently acquired an AT72EDii and am piecing together all the necessary accessories to prepare it for imaging. According to ZWO, the length form the sensor to the. That handle, using two bolts, lists as 125mm (don't know if that's total or center to center of the bolt holes) and would interfere with retracting the dew shield. I can usually point the scope and get on or near the star but I may have to pan left and right or up and down a little. Edited by rksturm, 07 March 2023 - 03:22 PM. My C8 used to be my most heavily used EAA scope, but now I prefer the ease of using my 130EDT f/7 triplet refractor vs my two SCTs. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. . The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. By lwillinger ( View all images and albums) 1 images, 0 comments. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. I also bought a StellarVue low profile finder base that will fit the above finder, but it came with the wrong sized screws for this scope, and I have not yet bought proper sized screws. But. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. Add To Cart. Both are well within the weight ratings. I have the AT72EDII and the . 00. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. focuser knobs. Save $365 Free Shipping. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. I had to swap out the mounting rail for a longer one. I recently got the ASI533MC Pro and took the rig out for a spin tonight and couldn’t get the. CEM120 - TMB 100/800 - AT72EDII w/Homemade Moonlite Compatible Arduino Focuser - AT8RC w/Moonlite CSL 2. It they are a bit loose, a little more felt would do just fine. . It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. Thoughts on Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been imaging with my celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector and am looking to pick up a wider field scope as I keep running into issues where the targets I want to image dont fit in my field of view. 1 - you will definitely need *something* to bridge the gap between the back of the scope and whatever T-adapter you are using. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. com : Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180) : ElectronicsZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8/C9. 399. There the longer 1. The AT72EDII was a bit better. I also paired it with the Orion 2" dialectic diagonal, and I can't achieve infinity focus. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen. 2023 Scottsdale Auction Highlights. The ones on the telescope are too short to. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. In a small telescope, the image scale is smaller than. I have two of them and they only came with a one page pamphlet of sorts. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. For my grab-and-go AT72EDII rig I use a Leofoto Ranger LS-365CEX carbon fiber tripod. Small Pixel Cameras (2. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. 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. THANK YOU! Brilliant, finally an apples to apples. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. -iOptron CEM40. • two-year warranty. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. This is the way it is shown in the owners manual and the only way that I have gotten the tracking, finding and.