We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. View. Astro-Tech AT106. 5 version for a while). 60ED APO F/6 The new 60ED APO telescope from Sky Rover has excellent optics, a small and portable body, weighing less than two kilograms, so that you can travel to observe and photograph, no longer physical work, better enjoy the stars. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. Then I noticed in another thread about that telescope the Astro-Tech 80ED being mentioned as something one of the respondents would buy instead. Astrophotography is better when you use several programs to control the mount, control the camera, perform active guiding, etc. Add To Cart. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. The AT80ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Page 14 of 23 - Astro-Tech 80EDL owners thread - posted in Refractors : Now I realize that it’s much easier to produce an 80mm doublet with minimal aberrations than it is to produce a more complex 180mm triplet at the same focal length, but regardless, this AT80EDL appears to be a good example of the right way to make a scope. For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. Those who can afford a full-frame astro camera can afford an FSQ. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. Formal-Garden-7412 •. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. MPN. New Scope Review: AT102ED. The WO Redcat is. 8x flattener. 00 Not FPL-53. The AT80EDT is f/6, the ZS81 is f/6. Astro Tech, Feather Touch, Please be aware that not all modules from the brands above are supported. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company2. The Apertura 60EDR APO refractor can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder, or a spotting scope. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. Astronomics is a family business and Thomas Back was a part of the Astronomics extended family. ASTRO-TECH . DETAILS. 00. $599. I believe many of the StellarVue 80 mm F/7 Eds used the same FK-61/FP-51 class glass as the Astro-tech 80 ED. Page 1 of 3 - Orion 80mm ED APO Refractor v. Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a telescope on vacation with you… but you’re flying there and not driving? You need an instrument considerably sm. They are pretty much optical twins with no. My Astro-Tech AT80 arrived on Wednesday, along with the Astro-Tech 2-inch Dielectric diagonal. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. 00. 3D Printed. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Examtopics covers just the 6th. The Astro-Tech 1. 8x Reducer Flattener for Astrophotography. I am using a simple Alt Az tripod, and can have this set up ready in two minutes. Astro Tech refractors diameters? - posted in Refractors : Hi all, I would like to know about the outer diameter of the following AstroTech scopes for something i want to buy, please make sure it is a precise measurement as much as possible possible. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. This model fits the Astro Tech 60ED perfectly. 00 £62. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Loc: Georgia. This is markedly higher reflectivity than the 88% of a conventional aluminum diagonal or the 96-97%. Astro-Tech 80ED Refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Please help me decide between the Orion EON 80 mm ED Doublet APO refractor and the Astro-Tech AT80 ED refractor. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. ZW Optical. Astro-Tech 65mm Quad: 6. Formal-Garden-7412 • 22 days ago. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. The user manual says that it provides a library of LabVIEW wrapper around the OmniDriver . $419. It combines solid build quality, good looks, and high-quality optics in one relatively inexpensive package. 8, and after a lot of Googling, including a long look at Astro Bin, I went with the Sigma 180mm f2. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. And I thought As. Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with EQ-2-motor drive. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Theres two mounting screws on each side of the scope. Edited by Joe Bergeron, 12 January 2021 - 09:16 AM. → Equipment Discussions. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. 67 (ex. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. 5 and F6 versions. Finally, I have beautiful Rick. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. If it is a repeat please delete. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. $11. It's performance punches way above its. The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. One good alternative is to buy the Astro-Tech AT60ED - which is basically the same scope as the Z61 - from our friends at Astronomics, along with the field flattener, for less than the new Z61 costs alone. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. 5 doublet with one FPL-53ED lens with multi-layer coatings one all surfaces and a 2" dual-speed 360 degree rotating rack and pinion focuser. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. Telescope Express TS Photoline 60mm f/6 is the same scope as the AT60ED, but a different color. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Artificial stars at a. . Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Skywatcher. Astromart Customer Service. If you get a. It can be ordered with various accessories. Although designed primarily for use with the new Astro-Tech AT60EDT triplet apo refractor, and priced at only $119. 33 (ex. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 5, this telescope provides fast light-gathering. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. 5 MC Red, mint condition. Equipment Key. The Altair Starwave 110ED-R refractor is a fantastic portable telescope that delivers detailed views at an enjoyable resolution. A compact guide scope with good quality optics to fit atop the 60ED with "set and forget" focuser. Not wise. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Looks like it could be quite interesting, and at a very reasonable price: Wow. I'd expect them to be similar. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. But the William. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. But the William Optics costs $169 more. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Sept. Contact Us. ready for shipping in 24 h. Page 1 of 2 - Orion 80ED vs Astro-Tech 80ED for second scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been seriously considering the Orion 80ED as a second scope, (currently I have an Orion 8 Newt), and am wondering if there are any better options in that price range. 25lb. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. These have caught my eye: RVO Horizon 60ED ( £500 with flattener ) Altair 60 EDF ( £600 with flattener ) Both the RVO and Altair seem literally identical. $139. Astromart. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. . Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. 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. Having heard many good things. This is a great little portable package. Telescope N 150/750 Star Discovery P1 50i SynScan WiFi GoTo. 5 (Komine Made) m42 and Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f3. Borg 60mm ED. ·. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. There's a batch of Apache sale coupons in the latest HF e-blast if anybody's interested. Really nice and bright, especially (“esp. in small batches and is often on back order, the SW 120 is easy to find. With its retractable dew cap pulled in, its overall length is just 34 inches, but extending the cap fully makes it a bit longer than the Orion scope. 00 £806. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. Matsumoto Company. They have the standard 102ED for like 560. 00. Set it up once and it will stay in focus forever! Altair GPCAM Guide Camera with an extremely sensitive GPCAM AR0130 Mono sensor connects directly to the MG32 Mini Guider. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 4mm nozzle. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. The rings have a 79mm internal diameter designed to fit the Radian 61mm refractor, but will also fit any refractor with a 79mm OD tube. Astro-Physics. The TV-85 is a great scope for astronomy with it's increased light gathering but too big and heavy to carry. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. Spencer-3d. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. buy DETAILS *Special offer while stock lasts * The Astro Fi 6" is a computerized alt-azimuth Schmidt Cassegrain telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. This is cocooned by an impressively long retractable dew tube that moves with silky smoothness. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED. The EDL is an f/7 and the EDT is a triplet at f/6. . Add New Equipment To Database. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. Nothing affecting the view. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Im looking for a 300mm vintage lens or more but. 95. Here is an image I did about two years ago with my SV50 and the Astro-Tech field flattener under poor, red-zone, light-polluted skies. The images from its fully-multicoated ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are virtually free of the annoying violet haloes of chromatic aberration (spurious color) that are typically seen around the Moon, planets, and bright stars in. Discontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. SWAS70ED-VISKIT. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. I put in extra effort to collect as much data as possible to really. Pocket prep for now. Reduced retraction. It offers a the rack and pinion focuser and. CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. I have stacked CR2 files in sequator without problems, so that shouldnt be your problem atleast. For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 0mm) = 20. Ender 3 Pro V2 Direct Drive Speedy Spider Hot End 3DQF PLA. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. This high-profile stalk has a dovetail shape at the bottom for attaching it to finder scope dovetail shoes used on Stellarvue refractors and many others. Last updated on Jul 13, 2023 15:59:36 PDT View all revisions View all revisions. 5 Jaegers refractor. 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. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Same ratio applies if each is mated to a 0. Features. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Should be the same as the tsoptics 60ed and Apertura 60ed and Astro tech 60ed Reply Product code: XRING-60ED. Do not use the screws provided with the shoe. I am selling a very nice sample of AT 60ED doublet APO. Astro-Tech . Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. Quick view. Stars are generally small with an even focused field across the QHY8. Edited by BFaucett, 27 November 2021 - 01:16 AM. The F-5 will have a lot of spurious color - CA. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. $139. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company Currently, I want a frustration free experience before taking up bigger challenge. Alan Hancox. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. Starwave 60ED Imaging Refractor From: £379. Telescopes Canada grew from our personal hobby to Canada's largest dealer for many manufacturers like Celestron, Sky-Watcher, ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong,. Works great with these and similar models. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. This uses the FB shoe and has a machined adapter that attaches it to the top of a 1" wide telescope mounting ring. Astro-Tech AT72EDII. Listed below is the advert with the parts i have been sold. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. 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. After this, I chose a different base image and it began processing - but loading every image FAILED before. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. It uses two ED elements in its configuration and offers the unique flat field ability inherent with the Petzval design. It adopts a double air-space achromatic design, which is carefully machined and adju. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. This version has the rack and pinion focuser, and optional guide scope clamp for imaging. 00 Not FPL-53. I am not clear how the more expensive triplet like the Sharpstar or Radian would be better, given the positive reviews of the lack of color shift in the AT telescope. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. 8. I am. Nor do it see it in my faster Dobs with a. 5mm and extension tubes will not be required. Focal lengths are 560. It will not work on all of them however. VAT). AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. . It has dual. Sears 60mm x 700mm "Discoverer" (Towa) achromat, circa 1968, vs. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. 00 £958. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server ·. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. barx1963. topic starter. 975, but. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. Posted 20 August 2016 - 08:15 AM. 20. My other two refractors are APOs (a TV-101 and the Mini Borg 60ED). Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. It will cost $90 or so more than the AT with shipping, but it’s in stock and they are a great company to deal with. That means imaging with the AT80EDT requires (6 / 6. The Long Story: I like refractors. 00. -- John Vienna, VA iexos-100-2, Orion 80 ED, Astro-Tech 60ED, Celestron Comet Catcher, Nikon D90 astro modified, SVBONY SV165 40mm, SVBONY 905c guide camera. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Desert Sky Astro Products. 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. Seems expensive. Borg 60ED (#6260) 2" Eyepiece holder M (#7505) M57 to M57 ADII (#7458) M57 Helical Focuser S (#7757) Focal Reducer 0. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. 00 £547. Most other 80mm apos Ive seen are much more expensive, but the Astro-Tech is nearly. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. 83 (ex. 2 oz with the rings and dovetail, 5 lbs 4 oz without rings and dovetail. Product Details. Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Filters Astronomik Blue 31mm · Astronomik Green 31mm · Astronomik Red 31mm · Astronomik Lum 31mm · Astronomik H-Alpha 6nm Accessories Astro-Tech 0. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. William Optics 6AIII 0. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction. Add To Cart. $139. 50 (ex. AT60EDP Then I. It is compact, well made with a rotating two speed Crayford focuser, a sliding dewshield and nice overall finish. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. As soon as lifted the telescope free of the packaging and unwrapped it, I noticed an annoying rattle when moving the telescope around in my hand. 6x reducer in storage and the Borg are the Lego of. While I wait for astronomics to deliver my scope, I. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of f/5. Brand new adjustable field flattener for the William Optics Zenithstar 61 OTA. ago. Tecnosky 90 Triplet f6 'OWL' APO. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 102ED - posted in Refractors : So after trying many scopes for my grab and go setup i arrived to this oneThermals are no issue which i love and ready to go pretty much instant, has a good WF and can do some nice planetaryIve had it out only once but was pretty impressed so far having a peak at Jupiter, Saturn and a few. Suitability Calculator. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. )The optics. Our shop offers you comfortable online shopping, fast delivery times. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. 8 for wide field shots with a focal length of 288mm giving you the flexibility of two focal lengths in one. . Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. An SVBONY SV165 guide-scope fitted with a QHY-5II-M guide camera was mounted on the imaging scope. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. 11/10/2023 06:06PM. Astro tech 60ed . The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Aperture-wise is there huge difference in the amount of light that they are capturing? Is the price increase due to lens quality and construction quality? I would want to use the scope for a. I was initially considering the Orion 80ED, but the focal length is a little longer than I would like and I dont like the focuser. Vostok 1. Astro-Physics 155mm f/9 EDT refractor; 10" f/6 Starsplitter Compact Dobsonian with Nova optics; 3. 6 lbs: 8. The AstroTech version has a nicer focuser, costs $100 less but uses FK 61 glass. Product Description. (To match the accessories for the Astro-Tech, you would have to spend about $145 for a dual speed focuser, $25 for tube rings and another $40 for the Dovetail bar, which in the end would come to $210 or $760 for the Orion ED80 vs $399 for the Astro-Tech). 80mm. The main lesson seems to be, however, that if an apo doesn't show a textbook star test then it isn't necessarily a sign of a problem. 60ed. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : So just getting opinions, Ive decided I want to get a larger refractor, and I know the price difference between the two, its just a one vs one idea. From my experience and knowledge I have learned the past year or two, I want a small refractor for my ZWO ASI1600mm. Mounts for Astro Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Hi folks, I recently picked up an Astro Tech AT60ED as my first scope and noticed the mounts on each side of the scope for spot/guide scope and other peripherals. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes. The F-7 ED 102 is a good general use scope with low CA. Its color correction puts any achromat or so-called “semi-APO” to shame. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Ive always imaged with a telephoto lens and decided to move to a refractor. 8x flattener. My NIRQuest was easy to get up and running, but it seems like I can’t find the LabVIEW driver for the QEPro. New Astro-Tech 80ED - posted in Refractors : I had ordered and received a new open box SVBONY SV503 80ED which arrived with problems and was returned. -- John Vienna, VA iexos-100-2, Orion 80 ED, Astro-Tech 60ED, Celestron Comet Catcher, Nikon D90 astro modified, SVBONY SV165 40mm, SVBONY 905c guide camera. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. SWSA is a small and portable tracker, not a full-weight mount. • combined dovetail/tripod bracket for use on a photo tripod or a German. Former President Trump on Monday hired white collar defense attorney Todd Blanche to lead his legal team ahead of his arraignment in New York City, Fox News Digital has learned. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. ·. Here you will find the most modern cameras and accessories for astrophotography at top prices through direct import. Sure there is another one also out there. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. It’s really helped me understand the basics so I can evaluate the quality of my larger refractors outdoors. The AT 115 is an f/7 (804mm), the SW 120 is an f/7. 5" Questar Maksutov; 92mm Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor; 3" f/6. Replacing the foam in an old Astro-Physics telescope case. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. Price when purchased online. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Share FOV. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. But a 0. This l. 8 Macro, It didn't seem to lose anything to the two scopes as far as image quality was concerned and the clincher was that it married up to all my existing camera equipment. 130 mm. 5). 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. 0mm) > Camera (17. Dual ED - posted in Eyepieces: Any opinions on the Astro-Tech Premium Flatfield (PF) eyepieces versus the Dual ED eyepieces available from Astronomics and Agena? It seems like one is better-corrected for field curvature but the other is better-corrected for chromatic aberration. Not so good for planets. 2 V. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. ready for shipping in 24 h. A UV/Ir filter should probably be used with all CMOS cameras and refractors, independent of their correction or quality. The new 80EDL is a doublet and F/7. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . Hello guys. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. Edited by Phillip Creed, 11 July 2023 -. 00. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Perseus (Per) · Contains: California Nebula · NGC 1499 · The star ξPer. The AT70ED has a very good construction, specially the focuser: very solid, robust, precise, smooth and confortable to use. No liability assumed for product specifications. 001at60ed. I thought that I would do an unboxing of the newest addition to the family. Is there an Astro Tech dealer in Australia or do you purchase direct from the USA? I would like a AT65EQD. Bringing in an improved ED element to the multi-coated glass and paired with a focal length of 335mm and focal ratio of f/5. Designed for a better astrophotography experience than its doublet predecessor, the Sharpstar 61EDPH II apochromatic triplet is improved in a few key areas. If you wanted this scope but with blue trim, congratulations. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. I'm VERY pleased with my AT115EDT. You save. However they are very different by design. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. Weight: 6 lbs 3.