We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. 5C gain300 2023 02 26 231800 ZWO ASI 482 EAA - Live Stacking AT72EDII REFRACTORDiscontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. 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. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. Quality reliable. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 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. It has not been an issue in everyday use. 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. More to the point, according to the SV website, this is a going out of business sale for the SV Access 80mm. I cant count the number of times Ive been away from home and said I wish I had my telescope. 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 stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. 1. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. 8 reducer - posted in Refractors : I recently obtained an oag-l from an estate sale and thought I would give it a. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. 25 adapter and a finder dovetail. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. Attached Thumbnails. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII arrived Thursday. Whichever you go, you are going to love it. I've recently acquired this telescope, but I still haven't made much of imaging with the AT72EDII. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. M16 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Imaged m16 a few weeks ago and finally had some time to process it. This is the way it is shown in the owners manual and the only way that I have gotten the tracking, finding and. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. This cut the curvature distortion by. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I. I have the AT72EDII and the SV80A which is similar to the AT80ED but has FPL53 glass. For the time being it's just the DSLR. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. same place, Astronomics). I have the original double box packaging. AT130EDT. The resolution is lower than the 183MC, but it's a bit misleading: the 183MC has 3672 pixels in height, the 533MC has 3000. - AT72EDII - Spectrum 70mm Mak - AT60ED - RedCat 51mm f/4. 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. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. 8x reducer made for this scope. About Us . I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. 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. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. . 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. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. The focuser is butter smooth and easily held my ASI1600mm-C camera. worth of data. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. I use an AT2FF with a 600mm Vixen ED80 and I get the best field correction at about 65 mm of spacing. I have mine sitting on my az-gti and I also have guiding. My 115EDT by comparison is front heavy, but the tube rings can be adjusted. AT72ED + ATRF72 Using Spacers - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im waiting on an iOptron mount for my AT72EDII, but trying to collect some accessories while they are in stock. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. I have a Twilight Nano that will not work (I know, I know!), so I need an alternative. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 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. 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. 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. Page 7 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : As of today, the boat with the AT72 shipment is scheduled to dock on 10/23. I just. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. $270. 5 as a finder/small telescope/guide scope. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star clusters, the various objects near. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. I am going to be purchasing a reducer/flattener as well (Astro-Tech . Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. At $450, it will provide me with 3. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Page 1 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi another NOOB on the site with just under a week diving into astronomy. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. Also a 2 inch to 1. 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. Edited by gwlee, 10 June 2017 - 04:17 PM. $2,490. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. 25" adapter in the basement with 42mm T threads on the back. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with your AT80ED refractor. AT72EDII and AT80EDT and their respective reducer/flattener - posted in Refractors : Soliciting thoughts and advice around a potential very near future purchase of one of these two scopes for venturing into wide-field AP. 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. 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. Software Designed and tested. SKU S11510. 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. Start following SamMobile on Google News now! Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A72. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Dec 1, 2022. I had the AT72EDII mounted on my SkyGuider Pro, so subs were all unguided, and I used an ASI2600 for imaging. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. I contacted Astronomics and they had a replacement visual back that replaced the camera rotator and I could use my lower power OCS (1. 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. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors - Orion 8894 0. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. 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. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. 72mm Apochromatic Doublet Lens. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. . 2. 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. Other. 2 pounds. With a red dot it's pretty straight forward. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. But lugging around a big, sturdy Alt-Az or equatorial mount is not an option. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. This is the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, a grand-design spiral. The object is clearly. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. 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 purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. 200. (model year 2018 and newer) The dedicated fully-multicoated Astro-Tech AT80EDRF converts the 560mm. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying. Field flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I picked up an AT72EDII last year but never really used it much until this year. I think it turned out well. 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. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. 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. Id like to get better tracking and be able to do AP with the C8 as well. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star. The final setup. 3. With a Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, ASI385MC color camera, and Astro Tech AT72EDII, I can fit M31 in the FOV according to astronomy. 24x and 36x. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. com. . Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I cannot seem to force enough CA to ruin my joy of. The left side of. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. . Cloudy Nights. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Very best, The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. With a focal length of 480mm (f/6. First light with this scope was a shot of the moon in the early. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. M31 Andromeda from Bortle 8 - ASI071MC Pro and AT72EDII. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. . OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. Usual disclaimer - the. Compared to its old version, the main change of 5V EAF is the elimination of the 12V power supply port. choices. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Posted 17 July 2020 - 09:32 AM. 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. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. This electronic focuser enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. 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 . Thanks in. 7 focal ratio. This scope will begin its life as a grab and go on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod paired with a Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid. Waited for about a week for the clouds to clear and gave it a shot. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. All thoughts greatly appreciated. " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. Page 11 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : @ John My experience with flatteners is that the shorter the scope FL, the longer the spacing between flattener and camera. 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. When an observer takes out a good scope under good skies and uses sensible magnifications, like you did, then wonderful images with superb contrast and color shadings are presented to the observer. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to. Camera is Pentax K3II, image is cropped for composition. 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. Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. +1 on refractors. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. AT60ED vs. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. Pronto is old semi-apo with a good lens. Unknown. Thanks, Joel. 2 pounds. I have purchased T2 T ring adapter. Show More. Mike. EAA is more real time, which intuitively would suggest the advantages of a large aperture, fast scope. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. Key Features. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. 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. I guess I'll be able to capture farther things with my 200mm lens. Rajat Kumar: Karl Theberge: Rajat Kumar: frankszabo75: I've recently acquired this telescope, but I still haven't made much of imaging with the AT72EDII. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. Load More. 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. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. Prior to then I was testing it visually using my Celestron 1. I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Review of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Updated 10/25/21. com. Regarding 0. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. Description: The Wizard Nebula is an emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380 in the constellation. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. 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 have the 72ed and I took my time choosing it. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. I also paired it with the Orion 2" dialectic diagonal, and I can't achieve infinity focus. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in case it helps others. The camera side of. 8 Reducer and Field Flattener question - posted in Refractors : Hello. 00/$459. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. SW GTI-AZ mount in EQ mode. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Diagonal recommendation for AT72EDII? - posted in Eyepieces: Hi All， I received my AT72EDII this week from Astronomics. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. Astro-Tech AT72EDII w/Altair wedge and Baader filter. 4) work methodically to adjust the screws on your camera's tilt plate, and repeat the above procedure. 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. 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. Bottom Line is the little SkyHunter is impressive for such a small package. 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. Slideshow. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. ) and is 125mm long. I think my 88lb capacity should be a sufficient overcompensating for the setup. Then two 200g SmallRig counterweights took care of the heavy Ethos on the back end. If interested I also have available (not otherwise included with this scope) a mint condition. 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. I used AT72edII with reducer, sv705c, and sv220 on my gem28. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. 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. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 2. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. th3_n3wb13 wrote: Check this out, the guy used his modified Canon50D and only 50mm to capture Milky Way. Page 5 of 6 - Manual Alt-Az Mounts - Show us What You Have. Reviews. For my purposes the Delites are nearly ideal in these small refractors. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. I even searched astrobin to look at what others got using this telescope and surprisingly I see the same theme. 8x field flattener and reducer. The total data wound up being about 53 hours, with 18 hours of luminance. . Review of the Orion XX14g Dob Updated 10/25/21. IIRC those are available for $20 or so. 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. 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. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 00. 8. 8 o. The AT72EDII is designed for use with a 2" diagonal so a 1. Not many semi-APO's have the FPL-53 glass element and the ones that do cost considerably more than others. Hi, Up for sale is my like new AT72EDII with the FPL-53 glass! This scope is a worthy and super portable successor to the original AT72. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. Or simply replace the original felt with a thicker felt. We don't expect the scopes until October. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. Astrotech AT72EDII 72 mm refractor, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera (OAG), RST-135 mount, Ekos Capture and Pixinsight Processing Software. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. 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. Today I have received AstroTech AT72EDII scope after waiting for 4 long months. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of counterbalance system to keep a camera or. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. 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. Holidays. 25" adapter. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. I was all excited to put it on my Star Adventurer mount but then realized that the. I have read the beginners guide to buy a telescope for visual astronomy and, since I don't want a heavy and bulky dobsonian, I am in doubt between the two other proposed options: The Astro-Tech AT72EDII or the Celestron NexStar 5SE . It functions well for medium high magnification observing with long focal length refractors, reflectors, or catadioptric scopes. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. 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. 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). 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. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. 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. 22May57Cyg-9A4-G350ZZ-30-30-DGH-FRGB. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. $320. I was thinking of using the AT72 as a finder, more or less, and then using the 8 for a different view,. 8X field reducer/flattener by AstroTech, the ATR8, along with the scope . Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 200/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB. The Air will also capture Darks, Flats, and Biases through the. SOLD! $350,000 - 2021 SHELBY SUPER SNAKE COUNT'S KUSTOMS EDITION – 100% OF THE HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. Processed in Astro Pixel Processor. 5 that scope seems a bit slow. 00 Not FPL-53. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Its also about contrast robbing out of focus light, which happens whether you can see the false color or not. 779. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. 5 Item(s) Sort By : Show : View . I think the dust mainly happens during shipping. Now Im looking for a. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. My guess would be that the AT70ED is going to be closer to the original AT72ED. Description: It's "Galaxy Season" for amateur astronomers. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. It did make acquiring that first star easier, especially with a 1-1/4" eyepiece. Re: Newbie celestron 127 slt nebula and galaxy viewing. Field flatteners for AT72EDII and AT115EDT? - posted in Refractors : I have these two scopes and I have the dedicated 0. Page 1 of 2 - Companion scope for an 8" SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking for recommendations for a companion scope for my 8 SCT. I have two of them and they only came with a one page pamphlet of sorts. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. 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. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. But for running outside for a quick look or throwing something in the back of the car. 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. That's almost $700,00 more. g. The ones on the telescope are too short to. 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. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. In a word - fantastic. When looking at the images, it was blindingly obvious that I had some serious field. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. Please just get a AT72EDII or Apertura 72EDR. The real difference comes from the fact that the sensor on the 533 is square, so most of the lost megapixels are the sides. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. Other colors and types available just ask. 3'' guiding which is decent enough for me as i was able to get a single 10min exposure. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. AT72EDII, ASI 585MC, Gain 300, UV/IR filter, ASIAir, IExos-100, guided and dithered every 10 frames, Darks and Bias frames applied during the stack. This FF/FR makes the scope 346mm f/4. CEM120 - TMB 100/800 - AT72EDII w/Homemade Moonlite Compatible Arduino Focuser - AT8RC w/Moonlite CSL 2. 8x FF/FR would work with that camera and scope. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿.