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. 4. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. It is, however,. 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. Backfocus spacing is supposed. Reviews. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. The Optolong L-Enhance filter seems to work well with the 183 at least from my red zone suburb. The resolution is lower than the 183MC, but it's a bit misleading: the 183MC has 3672 pixels in height, the 533MC has 3000. 75" diameter. But soon enough, it seemed some better glass was in order for my DSLR and my daughter's DSLR. For the last few years Ive been doing EAA with a NexStar 6se, and Ive been quite pleased with that, but I would now like. This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. Friday we traveled from our Bortle 7ish skies to the club. Page 1 of 2 - FC or Coma in my Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Does this look like coma or field curvature in my images? The full image is shown and then a full scale crop of the upper left. Reviews. Im not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. Check it out; there is relatively little editing from Lightroom. AT102ED. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. I live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. 8. Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR 72mm vs Astro-Tech 72ED II - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a small refractor for both visual and beginning AP. The AZ-GTi tripod is ok - but not stellar. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. First. 00. In addition to the upgraded glass, the AT72EDII has an upgraded focuser, with a fine focus and a diagonal rotator (the same focuser as their EDT line), and unlike the AT72ED, the AT72EDII comes with split tube rings. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. 00. The WO scopes are higher priced, but star party demos pop up from time to time with nice discounts. AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. The same can be said of the 1. This thread seems to be common among some 2. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. 6x) after that. I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. I have a Twilight Nano that will not work (I know, I know!), so I need an alternative. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. 2023 Scottsdale Auction Highlights. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 8x FF/FR + ASI2600 - posted in Refractors : I have had good results using the Aptura 1x flattener for my AT72EDII and ASI2600MM camera with its APS-C sensor, so I wanted to see how the AT 0. Very best, The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. Is there a field flattener available such that I could also get flat images at the native focal ratio?Field flattener spacing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII, DSLR, and Orion field flattener. The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Find cameras, lenses, studio. Would anyone recommend a good first and/or second eyepiece? Does anyone a favorite eyepiece to. I think the dust mainly happens during shipping. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. For shorter focal lengths, I use the AT72EDII doublet apo. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. I also paired it with the Orion 2" dialectic diagonal, and I can't achieve infinity focus. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Thumbnails. Mint condition (used only a few times) Astro-Tech AT72ED II scope. Longer 8" dovetail plate - the scope tends to be back heavy for most mounts without a longer mounting plate. It's not ideal in that the base can only use one of the screws on the AT72EDII's focuser, but it does the job so far. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. 4 o TFoV of the scope, but I spend a lot of time around 5 o. 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. Notice I had to raise the AT72EDII in order to clear the focus lock screw with a longer. . 00 with the dedicated FF/FR, while the RC71 is $1,698. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. 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. from bortle 5. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. Sweet deal on a great scope for those savvy enough to grab it. . 24x and 36x. 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. 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. 75” across the bottom. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. That's almost $700,00 more. My 90mm Mak is one of the original ETX Maksutovs when Meade still made the optics in Irvine, CA. - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have been into astrophotography for a while now but mainly just borrowing from my Local Astronomy club. 4. Two nights and 11 hours of exposure almost went to waste. You can directly connect it to the scopes without using the feather touch focusers. Anyone with experience with ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII REFRACTOR - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hi all I am looking this the AT72EDII to use with two cameras. Thanks for looking. Tech Details. 8 Reducer for each. Is this pinched optics or something else? Looks like something portruding into the imaging train, but I dont see anything. I used AT72edII with reducer, sv705c, and sv220 on my gem28. Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. JackGood double stars for small refractor (AT72EDII) - posted in Double Star Observing: I know that there are lots of good double star lists for binoculars and telescopes. I just went through this exercise with the similar AT70ED (420mm focal length f/6, FK61 vs. So now the AT72EDII is back on the cards! I'm still in no hurry, though. Field flatteners for AT72EDII and AT115EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have these two scopes and I have the dedicated 0. The best spacing may vary a lot. -iOptron CEM40. By comparison, the Ethos 3. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. The AT72EDII didn't go quite that far for me yet, after only a small amount of daytime testing, but I am really optimistic and look forward to giving it a proper run under dark, clear skies. AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102, Scopetech Zero, SW AZ5; Innorel RT90C; Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. 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. Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. 6, 571mm, 1. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. With their dedicated flattener the aperture becomes F5. There the longer 1. 95. Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. Apetura and have. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. I have been looking for a beginner astrophotography telescope for a few months (as an upgrade from a Rokinon 135mm F/2 telephoto lens to a longer focal length), and when the time to choose finally came, I went with the Evostar 72ED. focuser knobs. The main thing is the sky background. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. 00. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). Hopefully my atrf72 will ship. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 25” eyepieces for now (I like the weight reduction) so my widest eyepiece in that format is my. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. It was back-ordered for a while, so I just got mine in the last week or so. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. Posted April 16, 2020. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. I have mine sitting on my az-gti and I also have guiding. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I forgot to put the field flattener in! Such a let down. Suggestions for electronic focuser for AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Last night was a bit of a struggle so now I have SGP I was wondering what (if any) electronic focuser would fit/work with an Astro Tech AT72EDII that is SGP/Ascom compliant. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. That review was less than stellar and left me with some doubts. Great little scope. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. I am good with my big equipment. Get Telescopes of all makes at OpticsCentral. Now Im looking for a. Having so many clear nights in a row has given me an appreciation for having my mount always set. Our non-commissioned, brand agnostic, product advisors tailor recommendations to meet your needs! High Point Scientific is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and accessories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced astronomers alike. 3. ) and is 125mm long. g. 8 reducer - posted in Refractors : I recently obtained an oag-l from an estate sale and thought I would give it a. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. Instructions say 55mm back focus which I have achieved with the included spacers (21mm, 16. S. 37 arcsec/px. . Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. How. Other colors and types available just ask. 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 haven't compared it to the AT72EDII, but I did compare it to the TeleVue 76 and the difference under a dark sky is graphic. I have the AT60ED and the AT72EDII scopes (both purchased last year). Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. Also a 2 inch to 1. . It can be pointed accurately, but wanders off relatively quickly. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Heart Nebula IC 1805 Using Pixinsght - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I took the following image on 11/3. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. The compact unit is installed high on your wall so you can place furniture where you like. I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. 25" would require a good deal more focuser extension. For me (UK) the 72ed is £309 new. Diagonal recommendation for AT72EDII? - posted in Eyepieces: Hi All, I received my AT72EDII this week from Astronomics. I spent an hour and a half in near-freezing temps playing with various eyepieces. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. 9 focal ratio. Looking for a multitasking scope that’s as good for viewing as for imaging? The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope is a good bet. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. Last night was the perfect. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Tech Details. Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. I want it to be as simple. But that will give me time to figure out how to complete my first rig. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. 5 focal reducer, and the l'extreme. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. I have done some backyard observing over the past several nights, mostly of Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and Mars using an AT72EDII, Orion ED80, the Orion 110ED f/7, and a Celestron LT 80 f/11 achro that I have added a 2" GSO focuser two, and a long dovetail positioned on the tube for better balance. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. Other colors and types available just ask. 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. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. I have seen the AT72EDii as an option and have heard. Contrast is. 8x FF/FRs, neither the ATR-8 nor Televue's TRF-2008 effectively flattened to the corners on my APS-C sensor in either my AT60ED and a previously owned AT72EDII; the ATRF60 is the only one out of the three that provided pinpoint stars to the corners in. 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. 800-422-7876. 8F/433 mm focal length, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera, Rainbow RST-135 mount, Ekos capture software on a Raspberry Pi 4B computer, Pixinsight 1. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Plus Photoshop. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. 1 - you will definitely need *something* to bridge the gap between the back of the scope and whatever T-adapter you are using. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. It they are a bit loose, a little more felt would do just fine. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2. " The 2" barrel of the fully multicoated dual-element Astro-Tech field flattener inserts directly into your scope's 2" focuser drawtube. Here I have a black 6" long, 3/4" bar (AOK Swiss) attached to the AT72EDII rings as normal. Crescent Nebula ZWO asi183mmpro camera attached to a AstroTech AT102ED scope ZWO asi120mm guide camera attached to AT72EDII scope ASIair Plus with EAF and EFW running app on BlueStacks on PC Ioptron GEM45 mount 28-30-30 RGB exposures of 120 seconds processed in SIRIL1. Key Features. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images with much more realistic colors--closer in hue to those that I have gotten from the Epsilon-200. I was experimenting with different cameras and filters. I am waiting on an AT72EDII (so I will have two of the same thing, doesn’t bother me). They are the same scope. It came with 2 rings around it connected to a dovetail plate. Also, brighter DSO targets and the Moon and planets will have more detail with the AT80ED. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. Loc: Clinton, TN. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. ” This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). ASI2600MC. 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. 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. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Just my opinion from the images on the website. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. The camera side of. $320. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. 5C gain300 2023 02 26 231800 ZWO ASI 482 EAA - Live Stacking AT72EDII REFRACTORDiscontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. William Optics do the same with their versions of Astro-Tech scopes. Description: It's "Galaxy Season" for amateur astronomers. The ones on the telescope are too short to. 63 focal reducer). I have an AT72EDII on an AZGTi mount and want to use my Canon 40D wirelessly from my small Acer Windows laptop for EAA or some basic, simple AP. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. With a red dot it's pretty straight forward. AT80EDT - posted in Refractors : I’ve had a Celestron Nexstar 8SE for a little over a year (and have loved it so far), but I was thinking about getting a small refractor with a shorter focal length to complement it. Use the Sky-Watcher Evostar ED APO 72mm f/5. 00. Solid, compact, lightweight, with integral leveling ball. Page 1 of 2 - High Quality easy to transport tripod - posted in Mounts: I have a good diverse collection of good telescopes and mounts. Top. Itll complement my XT8 Classic, just looking for opinions. From what I have heard, most people but the brightness/offset around 10 so wondering if I am way off with my settings or reading of histogram. 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. M16 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Imaged m16 a few weeks ago and finally had some time to process it. You get a single ring with a. 25 diagonal or using ZWO cameras directly. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. I think your 25mm Dual ED eyepiece shows a field of about 3. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. Software Designed and tested. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. Page 2 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Haha yeah its easy to get carried away. . According to Ernest the 4. I have an AT72EDII that I have been using with the 0. At72edii with . My guess would be that the AT70ED is going to be closer to the original AT72ED. There is a choice (up to you): 1. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 3. What is really weird though is that there is no way within the app itself to "Save exactly as seen". What Doug says. The install was not seamless as the bracket holes simply did not match up anywhere on my refractor, some MacGyvering later I got it to function quite well. This cut the curvature distortion by. 00. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. I presently own an Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor - similar telescopes can be found in the $500 range. Price excluded from the comparison, how does one refractor compare to the other in image quality, build quality and function? I havent been able to find any comments comparing. Once they are gone, they are gone. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. It works at f/5. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. 95. $79. About Us . Page 13 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : The skies here west of Puget Sound have finally cleared, so I took my new AT72EDII out for a trial. tonight's moon brought to you by the AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : One of the reasons I got the AT72EDII and paired it with the SkyGuider Pro mount is that it lets me do more informal, impromptu AP, such as tonights moon. 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). 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. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII arrived Thursday. AT72EDII - First Light - posted in Refractors : Finally got some clear skies and able to get the new AstroTech refractor out (here) *Quick note - if this belongs in Beginning AP forum I apologize. First, it costs way less than the RC71. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. +1 on refractors. I see that. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. 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. $74. 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). Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. OUR PRICE $699. I really want the astro tech, but they are always on backorder. 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. The description states that it is Vixen compatible. Bortle high 4 or low 5. 37 arcsec/px. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII arrived Thursday. Anyway Im based in Southern California and have an upcoming outing planned to the California desert to take advantage of summer viewing. Here's an AT72EDII on the Sky-Watcher AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount: The SW AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount utilizes the exact same tripod as the Celestron CG-4. It will be my first scope since I was a. AT72EDII. 3'' guiding which is decent enough for me as i was able to get a single 10min exposure. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what kind of range you can try. worth of data. Gordon Site Admin Articles: 1009 Posts: 7795 Joined: Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:52 pm 4 Location: Cottonwood, AZ TSS Awards Badges TSS Photo of the Day I Broke The Forum. Not a huge difference. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. 2. This was in the EAA mode, unguided and no darks or flats. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. . Usual disclaimer - the. The dust blew off easily with a blower bulb. I have the AT72EDII and the . Beginner Eyepiece(s)? - posted in Eyepieces: I have been a lurker on CN for a while now… I am getting started in this hobby and acquired an AT72EDii some time ago, primarily for photography but would love to do some visual, as well. 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. 9) with the built-in FR/FF. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. With a Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, ASI385MC color camera, and Astro Tech AT72EDII, I can fit M31 in the FOV according to astronomy. Page 5 of 6 - Manual Alt-Az Mounts - Show us What You Have. com. AT80EDT. This mount seems to require the scope to be mounted on the left side with the scopes objective pointing in the 1 oclock position. 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. Sharpstar 400F5. $2,125. If you plan on imaging, you might want to consider trading up to to AT72EDII or similar to get better color correction. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. Ok. The other option would be to image with the AT72EDII and for wide-field narrow band that could work pretty well. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and. is excited to provide Vermeer sales and service support for your forage equipment needs in Elko, Georgia. A dedicated flattener is £80. We don't expect the scopes until October. . Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. EAA with AT72EDII & ASI 482. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. Page 2 of 2 - Needsuggestions for a first refactor - posted in Refractors : Brian, Ive been a visual observer for over 40 years (eyeball to eyepiece visual). I have a flattener on order and need to figure out how to mount my ZWO mini guide scope and camera. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. SKU S11510. 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. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. The AT72EDII certainly performs well, and it is a keeper for now. 2. $270. 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. Refractors. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. Vostok 1 topic starter Posts: 107 Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posted 18 April 2022 - 07:49 AM I am starting to plan out a beginner imaging rig based around the AT72EDii (already have in hand). Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. AT60ED vs. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors - Orion 8894 0. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset.