Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . His thoughts on the scope and flattener. Astro-Tech AT115 EDT vs SW ESPIRIT 120 for AP - Opinions? - posted in Refractors : As an admitted equipment junkie, Im contemplating my next purchase. Visually its not bad at all but photographically it shows considerable CA. . Back focus new ASI2600MC-Pro? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all! Im new to the forums here, and I figured it would be safe to ask my noobie questions. 7" focuser from an Astro-Tech 152mm f/8 EDT and fabricated by Parallax Instruments - Thanks Joe! - into the. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 8 reducer/flattener. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Chroma H-alpha 8nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma OIII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma SII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm Accessories Astro-Tech . I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. This thread is for the AT115EDT & AT130EDT scopes, NOT their mounts. The negatives include price, weight and likely greater triplet cool down. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. Gear used: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm refractor 910mm FL, f/7 - aka Big Bertha Explore Scientific field flattener Celestron AVX equatorial mount ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color CMOS camera Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter Orion Starshoot Autoguider camera Orion 60mm guide scope ZWO autofocuser Acquisition software:. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back yard. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Page 1 of 2 - AT125EDL vs AT115EDT - posted in Refractors : I am doing a little future planning and wanted opinions on the Astro-Tech AT125EDL vs AT115EDT. man, I know for certain I am about to be in some serious trouble. 12" f/7 ED triplet . 8X Reducer/Field Flattener For AT130EDT Triplet APO Refractor Version II is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. Optec Astro-Physics 2. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. Astro-Tech 7" Universal Dovetail Plate. The GM8 wont cut it. Page 37 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Proud owner of the AT130 checking in. 31x11. com, create an. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. 12" f/7 ED. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. " There are some fantastic images being published with Astro Tech scopes that aren't made of FPL-53. Offered is an Astro-Tech AT-130 mm apochromatic, air spaced triplet refractor (130mm, 5 inch f/6). → Refractors. AT102ED only 11 pieces leftShows what can be done with an Astro Tech 130EDT mounted on an iEQ45 Pro and an affordable and light Nikon D3100 DSLR if you put in the time and effort . I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Review by: Skyhunter1. 6. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is the same thing as the Orion, with a smaller focuser, that is R&P instead of Crayford (most people prefer R&P, I do), for $1800. Talk about a logistical nightmare. Both companies do very well in that regard. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. The 2" barrel of the reducer is threaded at the top, as can be seen in the feature image above. Moon phase: 59. 265. Astro-Tech AT130EDT - Sale PENDING. Depending on how much money I have available I am considering a Celestron C6-R ( C150 ) achromat, Astro-Tech AT130EDT APO triplet or if things are really good a Takahashi TOA130 triplet APO. AT130EDT and 0. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. - 180 x 60-second exposures. . QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. The AT130EDT is the perfect size for my GEM45. Astro-Tech specifies a minimum 0. Equipment. To see what AP they are capable of visit Astrobin. I'm seeing that there may be a 2. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. 00. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. Admission. Using it primarily for imaging. Page 1 of 2 - Regarding Astro-Tech 130mm Refractors - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hey all, So I have an Orion 8 Newt and Ive been having issues with it for a while now. . . Thanks MikeFWIW, the focusing mechanism you showed is also used by the Astro-Tech 2. Hopefully to do a little swiss army telescope with it, a little bit of everything. I'm sure that I echo the appreciation and gratitude from your CN & Astro-Tech customers for your over-the-top efforts, well done! BRAVO! Tom . Post a pic of your AT130!Use ES Focal Extender with ASI1600 camera & AT130EDT scope - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I would like to connect up a ZWO ASI1600 camera using a ES Focal extender with a Astro Tech 130EDT refractor. 75-inchers. 31 Deepan Vishal #. Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS R Mounts Rainbow Astro RST-135 Filters Sense-Tech Innovation Company (STC) Astro Multispectra Accessories Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance · Primaluce Lab SESTO SENSO 2 · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 · SkyShed Observatories Pier · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 SoftwareM106 And Friends Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT130EDTOur calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. The dual-speed 2. Ill take some photos of the setup next time Im out. $1000 difference between these two scopes, and I am trying to justify the price difference!. . Feel free to ask an questions. $199. Add To Cart. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. theres a song in that. The ASI2600MC Pro is well-built. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. This scope features a 125mm F7. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. ·. Amazon affiliate links: Orion XT6 Telescope (new version as of 2022) Us. Tech Details. William Optics GT81 81mm f/5. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. Incredible packing (plastic wrap on scope, scope in hard case, wrapped in bubble wrap,. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. $199. Purchased new the AT130EDT costs $1799. Posted 08 February 2023 - 03:03 PM. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Only a few nights with the scope. Astro-Tech AT152EDT - Your Experiences - posted in Refractors : I am thinking about getting a Astro-Tech AT152EDT and would love to hear about people’s experience and thoughts on this scope please. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. Enjoy crisp, high-contrast views of the night sky with a refracting telescope from High Point Scientific. For some of us, the price wasnt almost too good!However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. Save Image. William Optics FLT 91 Fluoro Star 91mm f/5. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. AT130EDT. He wasn't upset or anything. Some alternatives in the 115 mm range include the Meade Instruments 115 Series 6000, the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 f/7 ED, the Stellarvue SV115, the TS-Optics Photoline 115 and the Orion EON 115. Page 119 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Excellent, thank you sir. The dual-speed 2. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . Never shot through either of them. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. I am sure I would have to stop it down at times as Marty has done with his 120mm scope. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. Mating AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer - posted in Refractors : I am trying to mate AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer to create an imaging scope at F5. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT?s slow-polished triplet optics, ED glass center element, and state-of-the-art optical multicoatings are even more impressive when you consider the package they come in. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM60 Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Pro · Kendrick Dew Heater straps · Kendrick Bahtnov Mask · William Optics Flat 6AIII Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Adobe Camera Raw CC ACR Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Astrotech 60mm F/4 Guiding Cameras Zwo ASI120 Mini This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 5” focuser for the TS130). Dust / Reflection Calculator. Astro-Tech 0. Page 2 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : No question about reputation and pre-sales service. On any refractor Ive used, the. My AA115 has a monster 3" focuser which requires a bit of TLC. Page 10 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. Anacortes Telescope. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. Split Algieba nicely, not so great galaxies since moon is pretty bright, M3 looked good. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. Very nice OTA! However, in checking the order on Astronomics, it shows that the scope and the flattener were sent, and that the order is complete. All written information is included. 25″ / 31mm Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! It sounds. -Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. Based on what I have read from people doing similar experiments, Takahashi refractors (4 times as expensive as an AT130EDT!) see that effect start in the near UV (< 4,000 Å). The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. Last night I was using my AT130EDT with a 2. 25" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Diagonal for which Mike at Astronomics estimates 4 to 6 weeks to delivery. 5" focuser and the AT . While it may also work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. Pending edit 4; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. I wanted to capture an image to witness it, so last night I collected 58 300-sec subs, in L only, from my backyard via my Astro-Tech AT130EDT, under generally poor seeing. Equipment: Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. It performs excellent visually,. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 5” focuser used in the AT130EDT (and, I believe, by the TS 2. Looks like a G-11 is needed. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT125EDL refractor in near-new condition. performance ED refractor. 3. Clicking on the picture takes you to the full-res Flickr page. An astrophotograph by Mike H on AstroBinPage 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech115edt - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I use a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color on my AT130EDT. C&C very welcome. Reducing Slight CA on my Triplet Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have an Astro-Tech 130EDT Triplet refractor, and prior to owning this I briefly owned an Astro-Tech 115EDT. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Page 5 of 15 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Ron, congrats on the new AT130EDT! Re: dew strap, I prefer to put mine on the tube once the dew shield is fully extended. Vanguard. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. Astromart Customer Service. I guess what I am. Orion Telescopes has recently begun offering Ritchey-Chrétien scopes in 3 sizes: 6″ RC , 8″ RC, and 10″ RC. Not available yet and no information on reducers. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. Moon age: 21. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. Its performance was so well. Astro-Tech 0. It has the same back illuminated sensor technology, same size pixels as the ASI2600mc-pro, same deep well depth at 50000 electrons, but it has a much smaller sensor at 11. At this time, they don’t carry any spare parts and do not have the ability, tools or equipment to make any repairs (not even re collimation) in house. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. 8x reducer/corrector that is designed for it. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. . Add To Cart. 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. 8x reducer/flattener. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. $199. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. - Mount: iOptron CEM70. the Astro Tech AT130EDT. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener, dovetail plate included. It has been a terrific performer for AP. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. (0. Pretty good deal. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. Reviews. This thing took me a month and a half to get down, mostly due to clouds. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. Add to View. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. 25 (or better). In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. Looks like a lot of scope for the money and purchasing it from Astronomics gets you a 2. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. Type : Focal modifier / field corrector: Users : 2: Images : 8:Guidescope Suitability Calculator. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. About six months back I called and. 8 reducer/flattener at 728 Focal Length Losmandy G11G, GPS QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop MeLE Fanless Mini PC Quieter2 with a mini router connecting Via Ethernet to laptop in toasty. Loc: 36°N 105°W. html. 7" dual speed focuser. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. The dual-speed 2. I really like the size and optics of my 5 Apogee, its gives very good views, but I just want that next level of performance. 8x reducer/flattener. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. 65% Processing: Pre-Processed L-Pro and L-extreme seprately in Pixinsight. So don't be a stranger. I have the smaller sister scope of the AT130EDT. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. FPL-53 was a part of that. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. Before dawn this morning I had a clear sky with a beautiful waning crescent Moon up high. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech AT152EDT on sale for $3495 - posted in Refractors : Looks like Astronomics has lowered the price of the AT152EDT from $4395 to $3495. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Astro-Tech AT65EDQ Explore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube QHY5-II Mono QHY9 mono QHY9m/CFW2-M 7X36mm ZWOASI294MM Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 QHYCCD QHY163M QHYCCD QHY168C QHYCCD QHY9M ZWO. Refractors. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Astro Tech 115EDT - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know what type of glass is in this scope? Im looking to upgrade to a triplet from a William Optics doublet. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. 8 reducer/flattener and hard case. " AT125 EDL only two pieces left . 8x Reducer/Flattener for 130 APO" printed on it and has a 2" nose piece with a larger thread which can connect directly to the original focuser draw tube or be used in a 2" visual back. Actually I was looking at the Stellarvue complete kit with M2C head, extension column, and heavy duty stainless steel tripod (says made by Celestron for the CGEM mount). There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Any touch of the focus knobs and nothing but jitters. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Nice flat surface on the bottom of the focuser. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. From what I have read about scopes like the TS 130 f/7 FPL-53 triplet, the optics can be quite good for quite a good price. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. The lens is the same on both of them. I know there are already some threads about the AT scopes, but some of them are too long to read! So, I would like to hear owners reviews of the AT130 for visual work. Description: This image of the Crescent Nebula, aka NGC 6888, was captured from a "white zone" (San Jose, CA - Bortle 8) over 10 nights, between July 6, 2021 and July 15, 2021, totaling about 40 hours of data. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Attached Thumbnails. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. I. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. First, I would like to say that I love the telescope. com. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc. 7" Telecompressors Cables Off Axis Guiders SPECIALS DOWNLOADS OPTEC DEALERS Home » Focus Motor » #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25 #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25. I'm sure they're expecting a lot of Astro Tech stuff. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. I didn't want to cancel the order from Astronomics as they have always been great to work with. I've posted images of the bespoke Parallax/Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 SDT apo before but this is a new thread so I'll post more recent images. Not really surprising, but I was a bit surprised that the Mak did not put up a better fight! In all honesty after the APO I would choose the 8″ SCT simply because it’s much lighter physically and cools faster than the Mak. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left . The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. My deepest Leo Triplet so far - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Last weekend I had the opportunity to finally observe and image from a dark rural site (SQM ~21. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. 75). Edited by BFaucett, 06 July 2020 - 11:37 PM. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. We all have questions from time to time. I happen to have the 2. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. It is in like new condition and includes mounting rings, Losmandy D-style mounting plate, and the hard case. Astro-Tech AT115EDT f/7 ED Triplet Refractor OTA With the aperture of 115mm (4. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech 130 Reviews, Wait Time? - posted in Refractors : Im considering purchase of an AT130 for visual work. The images from its 709mm focal length f/6. Astro-Tech AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 80mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 115mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 130mm, Stellarvue telescopes with the SV-F25B model focuser, Stellarvue SV70T f/6 APO Triplet,Page 28 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Well, my 115 arrived yesterday. Page 1 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Just got an e-mail from Astronomics and it looks like they have a new lineup! AT80EDT F/6 priced at $749 AT115EDT F/7 priced at $1299 AT130EDT F/7 priced at $1799 All with 10:1 2. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. My imaging train is composed of the Astro-Tech 0. Equipment Key. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few years down, I accidentally drop my OTA which would be outside any. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. The CPC Deluxe 1100 HD's immense light grasp, almost 1600 times that of even the sharpest dark-adapted eye, can reveal to you star clusters, nebulas, planets, and galaxies in amazing visual and photographic detail. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. So if it makes you feel better by buying a telescope with FPL 53 glass, by all means do so. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. The factory focuser wasn't bad but it isn't a Moonlite! Focuser has a 5" drawtube so any eyepiece, DSLR or dedicated Astro camera will come to focus. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. I am currently looking at the following as possible options: ASTRO-TECH AT80EDT F/6 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR OTA. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. But really, I'm trying to. AT130EDT vs 7" LX-200 Mak vs 8" SCT Comparison Review By: Vlad Fedosov Intro: I think that if you spend any time reading the equipment forums on your favorite astro web site you will quickly find that there are. Male, focuser side thread outer diameter ~112. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. 10. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. The focuser can rotate a full 360 degrees. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Stellarvue F050Current Astro-Tech refractors and chromatic abberation - posted in Refractors : All, I am really interested in the new Astro-Techs - the 115 and 130mm versions - as an upgrade to my modded Skywatcher 80ED for AP. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Add New Equipment To Database. low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are.