IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. Super sharp, and tiny with a 24mm eye piece. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. Mike, which base do you have? I looked at your website and could not find the finder shoe you speak of. 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. 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. Flats when the solar disc doesn't fill the image - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: I have the AT60ED, Daystar Quark and a reducer on the ASI1600 so the sun does not fill the frame. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. The drawer itself is well made I think but the magnets are not nearly strong enough to hold the drawer in when the scope is at odd angles as is common on an EQ mount. Installation Here are the basic steps about how. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. I have an AVX , AsiAir plus, AT60ed, Asi071mc pro, Sybony 60mm for guiding. The ZWO ASI678MC is a fantastic entry level ZWO camera you want for planetary imaging. The helical focuser of the FMA230 is precise but quite stiff. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. The 4. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. Page 24 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Its a wide field monster. The 60mm f/6 FPL-53 and Lanthanum air-spaced doublet really shines. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. Jon. Add new. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. 00. The AT60ED with a 2 inch diagonal and an eyepiece such as the AT UWA 28mm is a finder. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. 5mm Morpheus vs. 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. This will replace my AT60ED for ultra-wide field observing. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. Nice 360mm F/6 doublet with FPL-53 synthetic fluorite and Lanthanum lenses. 8 with that combo. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. Add in an L-eXtreme filter for taking images of emission nebula during a full moon in light polluted skies! Edited by 72Nova, 15 July 2021 - 07:52 AM. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). In this video I will share with you how to install and configure. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Tech Details. 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. Great build quality and superb optics. Add To Cart. It doesn't seem practical enough to buy the 81mm for $150 more than the 73mm, but both have that FPL-53 element in the lens design. 2. 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. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. 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. One thing about the 17. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. 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. 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. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. 25" focal position using a 1. The 80-ED has a little bit of false color, but not bad, and. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. Its a little of topic,. 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). The 1/1. As to field curvature, thats life in the fast lane using a 360mm, F/6 telescope. At 360 mm focal length and 60mm objective expectations for maximum useable power of about 120X or so would require a 3mm eyepiece. 25" long with it extended. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. michael. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a few months basking in the spectacular far southern sky of New Zealand. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. So I am considering. My eye piece kit now consists of the Panoptic 41, Panoptic 24, Delos 10, and Delos 4. Last night was the first night I got a chance to use the combo, and was planning to image the Witch Head nebula. Which is well within the 11lbs weight capacity of the mount. Joined: 06 Mar 2016. The AT60ED is even smaller than the 72, but I feel like if you don't reeeeally need to downsize, the 72 is the lowest you should go. Mounts:. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. My AT60ED works great with the Baader 2 inch mirror diagonal. A PHD2 PixInsight Photoshop Topaz Acquisition: 196 x 120" L 66 x 120" R 65 x 120" G 64 x 120" BAstrograph suggestion. The Trifid Nebula. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). But the William Optics costs $169 more. The AT4060 is a cardioid tube condenser microphone with a transformer-coupled output circuit. 1 William Optics Zenithstar 61. 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. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. No more having to adjust your optical tube. We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) in our evenings testing the AT60ED. Works well. An Orion 9x50 RACI on the XT12i, Celestrons 9x50 RACI on the CPC1100, and a variety of RDFs, GLPs and a Telrad. 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. 6 o. My previous views of M8,. It doesn't seem practical enough to buy the 81mm for $150 more than the 73mm, but both have that FPL-53 element in the lens design. With a ZWO 120mc camera. Based on my quick indoor test, it. I signed up at Explore Scientific just a couple of. so additional costs. After its demise I got a Sears 60m/700mm focal length alt-az achro refractor, like hundreds of you also had. 5mm Morpheus vs. Reviews. My understanding from the Astronomics website is the AT60ED plus the. Equipment. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. $99. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. ·. AT60ED and 071MC-Pro spacer issue? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im assuming this is a spacer issue? My setup is an AT60ED -> AT60ED field flattener -> 16. 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. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. With a 24mm. 56 AT60ED @. And I thought As. 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. 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. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. Tip: I take an empty TP roll and cut a slit down the tube and use it as a dew shield for this little scope. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. Both have FPL-53 glass. 1. Sharpstar 400F5. The Losmandy Dovetail is the short one from Astronomics (The issue is that in order to. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. Too long an F/Ratio, wobbly focuser. Seems like that would be an even better guidescope, maybe useful for other DSO socpes I buy later, and also a portable travel scope. 6e, and high sensitivity, the ZWO ASI678MC would make a great camera for. Verified Purchase. 4 o to 6. 72 arc sec/pixel with my camera. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Loc: SC, USA. 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 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. Focal Length: 360mm. I say go for it! It's a great little scope. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. To compensate, I have been using the TV 3-6mm Zoom eyepiece. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. When dithering with Asiair plus. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. My name is Mårten and this is my journey into photographing the stars and deep sky objects. You get a single ring with a. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. e. 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. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I can verify that the TSFLAT2 from Teleskop-Express does NOT work well for visual . Yes indeed I run the AT60ED with 0. I bought the 0. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. At the moment I am unable to afford for a better built triplet APO so I decided to go for a smaller ED doublet with FPL 53 elements. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. . This Astro-Tech 3. 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. To improve the stability of the setup, though, I upgraded to the William Optics High Latitude Vixen Base. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Following- I started imagining with azgti, At60ed, asiair pro and dslr. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. 00. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. 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. But I am looking at making my AT60 even more. 25 or 2 inch mirror diagonal for AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : This maybe going past my knowledge. stars). Help A Kid Through College. 4x (189mm f/2. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). Reviews. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor. I was hoping my Orion 0. Some thoughts that I have on the two units are listed below. We all have questions from time to time. No matter what, it wouldnt correct, being off by around 3, and the suddenly it would guide fine. Page 1 of 2 - Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor - posted in Refractors : Is there any point in pulling a 60mm F/6 refractor (e. But the. I will need an adaptor so that I can screw in my field flattened. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. Gonna be about $1. You're also gonna get a lot of vignetting with the mirrors even without. 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. 5x Apo Barlow Mount: EQ6R-Pro. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Shooting with shorter focal length lenses (like your kit lens) will give you even longer tracking times. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED - pinched optics? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im getting very strange looking stars in my images and Im pretty convinced its pinched optics relating to temperature. The AT60ED is excellent for sure. 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. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 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. You need to space an extra 9. 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. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. Have not. About Us. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. Makes. 7x (230mm @ f/3. 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. 5mm option as well,. 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. Svbony SV550 - Total Disappointment - posted in Refractors : I figured i would try out the new Svbony SV550 triplet with FPL-53 glass at 80mm. You need additional stuff to use an EAF. I only recently bought the refractor so if the 3x magnifier isnt significantly better on both. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. It is designed as a true telescope. Andrew Burwell. so I ordered the specific T ring they told me for the canon DSLRs, but I dont have a eye piece for me to connect it to? On the. Then one could be used to guide the other and Id basically have 2 different focal lengths. 5-Pound Counterweight for EQ5, EQ6, and EQ6-R. AT60ED vs. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. I have narrowed it down to an AT60ED with a StellaMira 0. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. Thanks for the help. 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. But as you've seen it comes at a cost. I tried it out this evening and I cannot achieve focus. 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. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. It works perfectly with my AT60ED which has the same type / style of mounting foot as the AT70ED. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. The other night I tried my Sony Alpha 230 DSLR with a 1" APS-C sensor in the AT60ED at F/6 and the result was a huge field of view but with what appears to be severe coma along the edges of the frame. • durable nylon soft carry case. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. ago. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I also have some older Nikkor lenses in shorter focal lengths of 200, 135, 105, 85 and 50mm optics that can readily attach to the Pi cameras via adapters. The top of the handle has Vixen compatible making it usefull for your astrophotography goals. But sometimes, easy rules. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. It appears that stars even close to the center of the frame are somewhat distorted. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. 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. I think it's just right for a grab and go scope, and you don't give up as much to 80mm as you get going up from 60mm. 25x rather than 0. The TS Optics ONTC looks appealing in 8 or 10 to me. It worked well for all the other achros and ED's in my sig - that can handle a 2" accessory- but not the AT60ED. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. The TV 60 is limited to 1. 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. AT60ED as finder scope - posted in Refractors : I have a variety of finders that I use as appropriate to the situation. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. 0) teleconverter. Kind of a MkII. The AT60ED gave me the absolute max true field of view for a well corrected refractor, and the smallest overall package. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. The Astro-Tech. The 18. Ive been lazy on doing post work the past couple of weeks and needed to catch up. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. The Skywatcher base requires Allen wrenches to secure the. I want to make sure that I dont stress to motor, so that the. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. 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. I would like to use it for the polar alignment routine in Sharpcap as well as autoguided imaging. Focal Ratio: f/6. Aperture: 60mm. 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). Download Augmented. The AT60ED now comes standard with the Camera Angle Adjuster and the finder shoe. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. The mount is a SmartEQ Pro. 25” eyepieces, but it’s probably the lightest most compact 60mm available. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. I recently got ASI533mmPro, and need recommendations for a scope to go with it. I. I have no eyepieces dedicated to this small refractor. Same scope for around $200 less than the WO Z61. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Factoring in the . Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. Page 12 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Thank you. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. 4X is absolutely stunning for panning the sky and milkyway, or vewing very large DSO's. • a dual-speed 2. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. 800-422-7876. First light with the Astro-Tech AT60ED - YouTube. The Askar FMA135 is multipurpose. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. 9×180 sec, QHY183C at Gain 20, Offset 0, -15C cooling, UHC filter, Astro-Tech AT60 ED at F/4. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. 8x reducer - posted in Refractors : I received my new AT60ED just over a week ago and we actually got some breaks in the clouds earlier than forecast, so I got a chance to confirm that it let me accomplish my first goal of getting a full-field view of the Sun through my DayStar Quark. • 2" and 1. . 8 lens for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. AT115EDT. Page 2 of 2 - 1. Last night I was finally able to test it and I see some really bad aberrations. And we’re now in our third Astronomics generation (son Michael started keeping track of the Astronomics inventory when he was. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. 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. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. And the results were blah with lots of CA, low contrast and general smearing. I recognize that I will drop maximum true field of view from 7. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. Thank you. . 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. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. 5mm audio, Centre Positive The ZWO EAF utilises a. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. 8. 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. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 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. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. The image here was done using APP. Hi Jay6789 - I came very close to pulling the trigger on the Zenithstar 61ii this morning. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. The Rokinon 135mm is F2, which is extremely fast, and it is literally the best camera lens you can buy for astrophotography (at 135mm). With the AT60ED and AT72EDii, I have a bit of redundancy, especially when you start adding reducers. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. Now you can do planetary and deep space imaging with it as well, so don't be fooled by the main objective when ZWO designed the camera. Last night I took out my AT60ED on a 501HDV fluid head with pan handle and Bogen 055XB tripod with push-up elevator column. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. The 18. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. Once the required AFOV has been determined, the focal length can be approximated using Equation 1 and the proper lens can be chosen from a lens specification table or datasheet by finding the closest available focal length with the necessary angular. As mentioned above the 3-6mm Tele vue would be a good candidate. 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. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. 25 will only be used when doing visual. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. 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.