The Astro-Tech scopes give me 95% of the Tak's performance for less $$$. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. 95 We have a shipment of Astro-Tech in customs right now. . Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm ED quadruplet astrograph. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. Page 95 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : No international orders being shipped at the moment due to shipping costs as per Mike from Astronomics. In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I couldn't pass it up. Although its been listed out of stock for a. It’s $949. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Astro-Tech AT102EDL on Celestron CG5-GT. Jon. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. AT70ED Field Flattener Backspacing Distance - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I own an AT70ED with the AT72EDII field flattner. August 27, 2023. . com Astrotech AT70ED Unboxing and first look - YouTube Get it here: Copyright Stuffs---------Music from. 7, 6. The ZWO EAF is a couple hundred dollars either way you go. I always secretly wanted the AT92 which now is relegated to the history books if you want to buy a new one and this seems even better however time will. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. 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. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Unless the R/FF is specifically designed and matched for a given scope, you're getting "generic" correction. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet. The WO Flat73a (which I use with my AT72EDII) claims a 43mm image circle, sufficient for full-frame, although that kind of information no longer seems to be on the WO site. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. Per the manual (thin sheet of paper) and the AstroTech web site, there. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. jpg The AT-80LE is slightly longer and in use will be longer still. The next upgrade comes with the 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 fine focus knob. I own the AT70ED and have used it on a Bogen 3046 photo tripod with great results. I thought it would be interesting to compare the performance to the Stellarvue field flattener. Overall Im pleased with. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener. I recommend Astro-Tech AT70ED doublet Apochromatic Refractor to start your astrophoto shooting. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. Link and time info below: August 30 2021, 12pm PST. 05167v2 [astro-ph. Page 1 of 2 - New Astro-Tech AT102EDL Arrived - posted in Refractors : A new AT102EDL showed up on my doorstep today. Have settled on a GnG for my Twilight1 mount, Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. The AT80ED will gather 30% more light than then AT70ED, but with 1lb 6oz additional weight and $130 additional cost. Cheers! Bob F. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. The AT72EDII gets excellent reviews for astrophotography,. 09/08/2023 04:56PM. Clear skies, T. ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII 72mm f/6 w/ flattner. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. (AT70ED and AT102ED). I’ve owned 4 Astro-Tech ED doublet refractors over the past couple of years, an AT80ED, an AT80EDL, and two AT125EDLs. Even with the modest price hike the AT80ED was/is a wonderful scope - I really enjoyed viewing through mine and it times do. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Agreed. Astro-Tech AT70ED on a SkyWatcher AZ-GTi, with a APM UFF 30mm (14x - 5mm EP - 5°FOV), 2" dielectric diagonal and MRF. They are: AT70ED This one sells for $299, and is a 70 mm scope. If this Astro-Tech AT80ED was just another 80mm refractor, the quality of its optics alone would still make it a superb value. This morning my delivery date has been moved up to tomorrow (W)! I checked and re-checked the entire order and FedEx email and see nothing about signature required. A simple calculation says that with an eyepiece with a 46 mm field stop, (41 mm Panoptic, 40,mm XW), the edge focuses 2. I found a local reseller selling a brand new Svbony Sv503 with the newer 70mm version in S-FPL 51. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. 09/07/2023 03:40AM. Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am finally reviewing the Astro-Tech AT70ED. A generation ago, everyone had (or wanted) a big Dobsonian. I have talked to the people at astronmics. Good reviews and very modest price. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Astro-Tech AT70ED - Thanks Ryan Used, has a small cosmetic mark on the side from oil I had on my hand one night. Fired up my asi 294mc pro for the first time last night, I used it in my astro tech at70ed, is it amp glow that is causeing this light bubble in the picture?Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 7 Lunt, 102mm, 714mm focal length, f/7 Skywatcher Evostar 100ED, 100mm, 900mm focal length, f/9. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. All together, super light and everything goes out the door to my viewing balcony so easily. I am having difficulties getting the correct backspacing to the flange of myCanon T3i and T4i DSLRs. AT70ED $299. Page 1 of 2 - AT80EDT versus AT80EDL - posted in Refractors : Happy Holidays, all: Ive been kicking around the idea of getting a smaller 80mm refractor. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. I have been thinking about starting astrophotography for a while and I don't have a telescope and I don't have enough for one but I was wondering…Just wondering about the crispness and clarity of visual images between the regular Astro-Tech ATxxED refractors and the ATxxEDL/AT72EDII series models with the better ED glass. For example, the fully-multicoated. Page 12 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : Just out of curiosity, how many of my fellow EDL owners are using their scope for AP vs Visual??. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 102EDL $129. Optics are sharp. 8" f/ 6 ED Refractor. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but. The AT60ED has much better color correction than the AT80ED. I bought the scope from another person on Amart and it came with some. Overall I am pleased with the scope - it seems fairly sharp most of the time, and has zero (or nearly zero) chromatic aberration - to the point I would call it an AAPO (Almost APO). This is a cute little scope, it's light (under 15 pounds) - and it has superb optics. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. 95. 18 kg). Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. • dual-speed 2" Rack and Pinion focuser. IMG 20231002 194349175 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT125EDL and Astro-Tech AT70ED on OVL SkyTee-2. Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Short and Sweet. Up for sale is my Astro Tech AT66ED Apo refractor (D=66mm F=400mm F/6). 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 mech. Brands / Companies 929 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3755 . Page Count: 2. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. In these light travel tripods, That feature introduce the most of the instabillty. The difference in price is $399 for the Astro-Tech and $450 for the Orion. Very blurry on the outer edges, with and without the. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. . F/5, 300mm. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Out of 3 dozen scopes I ever owned, not one was a ED or APO. Your mount n chargers are. I prefer the present day dual speed rack & opinion focuser over the older model's Crayford. I had the AT80ED and sold it downsizing to the new AT70ED late last year. $139. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. The Astro-Tech AT102ED is a fantastic value and incredible . The Altair version costs more because the AT60ED comes as just an OTA. The Astro-Tech AT80ED has a retractable lens shade and comes in a locking aluminum-frame carrying case with room for accessories. In the small Apache 3800 hard case goes the AT72EDII, GSO 1. DSCN2744. It won't be perfect but will get me started. If you REALLY want something, you will find some way to justify. Page 1 of 2 - Eyepiece recommendations for new AT80ED, please. . Santa told me I deserved it. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Absolutely. (FPL-53 vs FCD100)This image of the Orion Nebula was shot with an unmodified Canon T5i through an Astro-Tech AT65EDQ 65mm refractor. Brands / Companies 923 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . A perfectly defined set of white diffraction rings with jet black spacing. Without sales tax, the SW 72ED ranges in price from $400 to $540 while the Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 is $489. IMG 20230827 100853740 uploaded in Neck Deep In The Hobby (2nd year): Astro-Tech AT70ED with Lunt 2 Herschel Wedge on Orion EQ3. Astro-Tech in the U. The Long Story: I like refractors. Those whose CB values were between 1 and 2, such as the Astro-Tech AT70ED, AT80ED and AT102ED scopes and their KUO clones (SvBONY, TS-Optics, Altair, etc. I have located and ordered The appropriate Z axis Balancing kit - extension rod hardware and pancake counter weight. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • 70mm f/6 fully multicoated doublet optics using FK-61 ED glass. • 2” and 1. J. They'll tell you a scope is using FK-61. Let’s keep it a discussion centered on Astro Tech telescopes per the subject matter of this thread. If you like manual focus that means you save that. Still seems like too big a cost differential,. I ordered an AT70ED. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Astro-Tech AT80EDT is a great triplet apochromatic refractor. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. 1K views 1 year ago SAN FRANCISCO Hello all, in this video, and with some clear skies, I am. 70mm-90mm refractor options. Explore Scientific ED80 80mm f/6 Essential Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope. eps; Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT66ED high-quality compact apochromatic refractor. HuTech modded Canon EOS 5D Mk 3. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. eQuinox 2 Smart Telescope with Backpack. This photo shows an ST-80 with a 2 inch focuser and an Astro-Tech AT-80 LE (F/6). Page 1 of 2 - Four refractors, you can pick two. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. Page 1 of 3 - AT70ED yes or no - posted in Refractors : I just recently sold off some unused gear, so now I have some money in the Astronomy account that can only get spent on Astronomy stuff. (1) the telescope rested in the v-blocks on the bench for more then 24 hours so that the lens was in thermal equilibrium with the test area. The Apertura Adjustable Flattener is designed to flatten the photographic field when used with either the Apertura 60EDR or the Apertura 72EDR refractor telescopes and your DSLR camera. And today at 1:00PM. Posted 10 May 2021 - 10:54 AM The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. The AT has a slightly better focuser and a camera angle rotator. It's a awesome & affordable little kit that's made up of good quality gear I pieced together from the classifieds. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Jon. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. eps; AT66ED_2. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. 8, 11, 14 Astro-Tech UWA 4, 7, 10,. Maybe not on the level of the top scopes, but of course half the price as well. Nice dual speed 2" focuser; 4. 25" Accessories DayStar 0. 5x focal reducer · MeLE Quieter2 Mini PC Software Cor Berrevoets et al. 25x Barlow (17x - 117x) Omega 2" DGM NPB. 25" Diagonal; A perfect star hopping/sky sweeping toolEdited by Space_Race_T. I've been looking at getting a small (can fit on airline carry-on) ED refractor (especially the ones for Astro-Tech) and don't know which one to get. And this is an image from a $300 doublet refractor + dSLR, from my bortle 9 San Francisco backyard. Unfortunately that doesn't mean much. Page 32 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Straight through showed the same results. Astro-Tech Hard Case for the 125EDL $159. Stellarvue. Welcome to Astro What?, a forum for those interested in astronomy and astrophotography. 49 excluding VAT. Page 1 of 2 - Size comparison between AT125EDL & AT102EDL - posted in Refractors : Hello my fellow refractor loving Cloudy Nighters! I just wanted to make a thread to show off my new-to-me Astro-Tech AT125EDL (named Wild William for now) and to show a size comparison of it to my AT102EDL (Sweet Caroline). ”. The optical figures on my AT70ED and vintage 80mm f15 refractor are both excellent and very sharp and I use and enjoy both as often as my skies permit!! Edited by barbie, 23 November 2021 - 02:27 PM. Recommendations for a 90mm scope - posted in Refractors : Ive been considering a 90mm scope to replace my 115 and 72. It handles my imaging train with no apparent problem. And to round it out we have some great 60mm Guidescopes from Astro-Tech for $139. 25" dewshield extended. 95. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Images look good in focus so I think its probably a pretty good scope. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. An astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstro-Tech AT80EDL Refractor OTA FCD-100 and Lanthanum f/7 Doublet . OTA has sliding dew shield with cap, a 2" 10:1 focuser with 1. if you want to view dso objects, there is a real learning curve without a go to mount, but a really wide fov helps alot. Today at 4:25 AM; Thread. I'll pay shipping CONUS. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. This telescope has best correction in Green; its nearly perfect at this wavelength. Sticking with the Astro-Tech line, I'd recommend something like the AT70ED, AT72EDII, or AT80ED. The two are the astro-tech AT80ED and the Orion Short-Tube 80-A. 8x field. Astro-Tech 2" dielectric diagonal. 49 excluding VAT. 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. Combine it with an APS-C sized camera sensor, and it yields a photographic field of over 3 x 2 degrees. If you are able to, I would look at the AT72ED, or the AT60ED (the latter of which I use for my imaging). performance can be had in a 66mm scope that costs as little. I use them both for AP on my little AZGTI mount. I have one on order and don't mind if the price goes up. An optional Celestron 1. Good reviews and very modest price. I just bought a used AT70ED to use for daytime terrestrial viewing, and some nighttime stuff as well. I emailed Astronomics yesterday about making the nice soft case for. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT70ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 4. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. 25" with it fully extended. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. It is still lightweight, compact and portable but with much better performance, from star colors to planets and DSOs. Reviews. (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). 09/08/2023 01:57PM. ES ED80 Triplet Refractor. It not only includes the mounting ring and retractable dew shield but also a finder shoe which you do not normally find with an OTA. 95. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this. The TS-Optics 70 mm F6 ED is identical and priced at €318. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. What I want to know is, is there a dedicated R/FF or FF in the works for the AT70ED? There seems to be a dedicated unit for practically every other scope in the. The 2” dual speed rack and pinion focuser is solid and precise. An astrophotograph by Jeff Harth on AstroBinAn astrophotograph by Ron on AstroBinAstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Mounts: A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems. It’s a dense little handful, weighing 3. These days, everyone's into imaging. I viewed the transit in an Astro Tech 70ED with relative ease. 93 · In stock. 65 Stowaway - 92mm aperture, 612mm focal length, f/6. And it is even more portable than the AT72EDII. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. If you have any other questions, please dont hesitate to contact us. We have a shipment of Astro-Tech due late July. APM UFF 30mm (14x 5°TFOV) Baader MkIV 8-24mm w/2. Page Count: 2. The ring/clamshell is hinged. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. A few final thoughts on this test. I have an AT80ED (FK61 glass) and AT60ED (with FPL 53 glass) and there is a noticeable difference. 100mm APO Telescope APM Telescopes 100/800 APO Refractor. So, these "regular" ED scopes like. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. For comparison, the Astro-Tech AT70ED is $329. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. This time around, Ill be using it not only for astronomical observing, but also as a spotting scope for nature and wildlife study as well as doing some lunar photography with it. Yep, that F7 Astro Tech 80ED really fits the bill. Swapping the diagonal, Barlow, and eyepiece between them, it was obvious that the AT70ED was much crisper than the RT70400, it just couldn't handle the magnification. I have supplied this information to. 5, 9, 20 ES52 4. The 72mm is a doublet and does suffer from a bit of CA and. 7, 8. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Come join the newest, most engaging and inclusive astronomy forum geared for beginners and advanced telescope users, astrophotography devotees, plus check out our "Astro" goods vendors. (Nov 13) for an AT70ED. 65 triplet apochromatic refractor - $3,750; Tele Vue NP 101is - 101mm aperture, 540mm focal length, f/5. I look forward to checking out this new scope which will be my first Astro-Tech scope purchase. Custom-designed flatteners usually cost hundreds of dollars, but the Astro-Tech 2" Field Flattener is only $139. DSCN2747. This is a very good value unit. The difference between it and your 72EDII is likely. OPTICAL DESIGN: Refractor - Achromatic with ED Glass: TELESCOPE SERIES: Astro-Tech ED Doublet:. Each one of those things is worth the $69 or more. It can't be used visually. We’ll connect it to your Wi-Fi and home theatre system,. Grab and go is why I got mine. Early morning observing to catch Saturn & Jupiter in the 4" before work. Astro-Tech AT72EDII FPL-53 f/6 430mm FL $459 rings included. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. 1. Clear Skies, Mike/Astronomics 800-422-7876 Well the good thing is that it gives me time to save up. Astro-Tech AT 102 EDF FPL-51 doublet with the FeatherTouch upgrade (circa 2007), hence the F in the designation It is a f/6. This is an excellent wide field grab-n-go setup. The telescope weighs only about 2 kg and thanks to the retractable dew shield it is only 30 cm short. Field Flattener for Astro Tech AT70ED - posted in Refractors : I searched the forums, but I didnt find any threads. Attached Thumbnails. 25 pounds according to Astronomics. • dual-speed 2. For. Page 108 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : The eagle has landed! Now the wait for the mount and tripod due to arrive shortly. The 115 is a nice scope but something a bit wider and lighter would be great to pretty much make a permanent home on my AM5 as a quick to setup system. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. It is the same mechanism as our. For Sale. • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. It seems like it’s similar, and yet quite a different design than their. © 2023 Google LLC In astrophotography I aim to keep price down, and when I saw that I could pick up an APO ( apochromatic telescope ) for $300 US, I. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 75x Telecentric and the AT70ED. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 7, 8. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. As a general tip: do not use a center colomn. Smart Telescopes are a new category of digital telescopes controlled from a smartphone or tablet and use integrated image sensors, software, and optics to deliver unique and compelling. Astro-Physics 92mm F/6. Along with the 102 / CG5 combo, I also had my little AT70ED / AZ-GTi going for some wide field comparisons. 8 (166) · USD 21. First light for my Astro Tech 130 EDT tonight. Astro-Tech AT70ED. 25” eyepiece is about 4. If not new, then here on the Cloudy Nights classifieds. 3° TFOV, and collapses down to a compact size. Astro-Tech AT80EDL, AT70ED, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80ED, SV70ED, Meade LXD55 SC8 & AR6, ACHR102, Apertura 66EDR Atik 383L+, Atik 320e, Canon XSi (450D), iNova PLB-Mx2, Altair Astro GP-CAM2 130M. M51 and companion - at least as bright as my 10" dob. 3 in stock. I have owned the Astro Tech 72 Refractor for a bit over 18 months. 25" brass compression ring eyepiece holders. Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate I found two 80mm short tube refractors that look promising for visual astronomy (and possibly astrophotography later down the line). 1) Astro-Tech AT72ED 1/12/16 (8" 72 mm f/6 doublet apochromatic refractor, 2" rotating Crayford-style focuser, case, $399 shipped) My friend Old Dan talks about the trends he's noticed at star parties. I only do visual observation--no imaging at all--and I can definitely see the difference between a regular FPL-51/FK-61 and a higher-end SD FPL-53/FCD-100 glass objective. Ready to grab n go, this is the newest Astro-Tech AT-70ED f-6 OTA refractor. I also had a 72mm Astro-tech when they were first introduced years ago and its quality was exemplary as well. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. Astro-Tech AT70ED f/6 ED Refractor OTA. A couple small cosmetic dings on other spots from being in my camera bag. As for the flattener, Astronomics sells a dedicated flattener for the AT72ED which would be the one I’d go for, or I believe. EvoFF v2 - Field Flattener for SkyWatcher EvoGuide 50ED. The two sit on a Manfroto 502 fluid head, which is atop an Orion Paragon Plus tripod. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. (2) I test at 3 wavelengths: Green, Blue and Red. What you're seeing is actually pretty good compared to that pairing. Heres a pic of the 130 EDT mounted on my Mach 1, waiting patiently for first light. Astro-Tech AT70ED Semi-APO Mint. My current AT70ED is superb and has an exceedingly smooth r&p focuser and excellent optics and build quality!!. I've been wanting an AT92 for a long time. Email me if you want the full sized. The widest field of view with a 1. Astro-Tech AT70ED for beginner astrophotographer to start his journey (source: placed order for AT70ED this morning after much deliberation!!! One thing this hobby has taught me. For Sale. edge HD. The Wizard and Mr. Moon - AT70ED - posted in Lunar Observing and Imaging: Well this is a pretty tough season for me to image the Moon. Jupiter is putting up some fine views with the Nagler eps. So as an astrophotographer from New Zealand, how am I supposed to get my hands on one of these scopes??This is the first completed image from my Astro-Tech AT70ED playtest. AT72EDII This one sells for $489, and is a 72 mm scope . Astro. 2 mm closer in than the center. It includes: Astro-Tech AT70ED 70mm f/6 FK-61 ED doublet.