Product Description. AT60ED) down to, say, 20x when you have a pair of (mounted) 15x50 binoculars? Filters? What would you say is the lowest reasonable power for such a scope, where reasonable means free from. 5. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). 95. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. The AT60ED shown with a TeleVue Panoptic 24mm eye piece, a TeleVue Everbright 1. AT60ED and 071MC-Pro spacer issue? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im assuming this is a spacer issue? My setup is an AT60ED -> AT60ED field flattener -> 16. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. How are folks mounting guidescopes to this scope? Or, alternatively, given its size, I suppose one could mount this on a guidescope for imaging. Newbie AP Question - AT60ED to HEQ-5 Pro - Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all. If you are set on the aperture, I would strongly recommend the AT60ED - I consider the optics a notch better, but more importantly, the AT60ED has a massively superior focuser. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. I remember those and the pink ones I have a pink one. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. There is a certain amount of compromise inherent to the short focal length and achieving that wide field. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. Sky-Watcher 7. 8. Usually it's best to use one which is designed for scope. Available in a variety of tube colors: White, black, forest green, dark blue, chrome, anodized red, burnt orange, and brass - this petite offering boasts some very desirable features. Thanks for the info! Beware of ZWO 2" filter drawer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello all, I just got a new ZWO filter drawer for my AT60ED. AT60ED Autofocus and Support parts by. They are 48mm. You get a single ring with a. I use it with just two lenses, a 50mm Nikon f/1. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. An Orion 9x50 RACI on the XT12i, Celestrons 9x50 RACI on the CPC1100, and a variety of RDFs, GLPs and a Telrad. 5). 7 Orion 80ED @ 600mm is 1. 0 deg TFOV. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. ASTRO-TECH AT60EDP 60MM F/5 DUAL ED PETZVAL OTA - posted in Refractors : I saw this for sale on the Astronomics website today. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views. AT60ED vs. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. Aperture: 60mm. I added to it their field flattener which improves the images. Telescope configurations: AT60ED, AT60ED + 2x Barlow, NexStar 6SE, NexStar 6SE + 0. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). 8X reducer+flattener for the AT60ED. Currently I have an Explore Scientific AR 102 that I bought on a whim many. Scopes: ES ED-102 FCD100 CF, ZWO Mini Guide Scope, Astro-Tech AT60ED, Askar FMA180, Sky-Watcher Skymax 102. Posted 30 August 2021 - 02:24 PM. 29 megapixel image sensor. First attempt at imaging m45. AT60ED vs. 2. Looks and works great on an Orion branded Intes MK67 with two 1/4-20 mounting holes. Focal Ratio: f/6. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Some thoughts that I have on the two units are listed below. I. My experience is that a $100 two inch dielectric is a safer investment than any of the 1. (Posted on 10/24/2019) Review by: Matthew . I plan to purchase an Astro Tech AT60ED and field flattener. I bought the WO CAT tube ring/Finder scope rail a few months ago. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. 4) or a 2. Optics are in perfect condition and the focuser is very smooth. OTOH the AT60ED has good glass, a EAF-capable focuser and is much cheaper and can reach f/4. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. 2" mirror diagonals come with 1. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. 8 reducer. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. • Can be used in both autofocus and manual modes. Page 26 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : All basically the same. Mike, which base do you have? I looked at your website and could not find the finder shoe you speak of. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. Focuser Motor for Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Refractors : Okay, Ill admit that Im lazy (i. If you don't want the reducer, the William Optics adjustable one for the Z61 will work just fine for the AT60ED, plus it comes with the camera angle adjuster. I was hoping my Orion 0. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. This Astro-Tech 3. 3. Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes. It doesn't seem practical enough to buy the 81mm for $150 more than the 73mm, but both have that FPL-53 element in the lens design. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Page 2 of 2 - 1. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. Five minutes unguided is incredible. The star test is a bit of a mess outside of focus and a 10l/mm Ronchi eyepiece indicates the same (both with green filters). The TFOV using this combination is a 6. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Page 1 of 2 - Oblong stars using Astrotech 0. Helpful. 5x Apo Barlow Mount: EQ6R-Pro. Sometimes it doesn’t!! When it doesn’t I can still hear the. 00. I might have bought the new FRA 300 if a reducer were available for it, to get shorter than 300mm FL. It’s tall enough to use comfortably, can detach for packing and keep alignment when reattached, and is simple to use with the concentric circles. Cheers DaveHyperstar or fast Newt? - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, Im considering selling my C11 edge to get a fast (f/4) Newtonian. I use the Star Adventurer 2i with the AstroTech AT60ED and it works incredibly well, when I can find my target. I have looked at, researched, considered astrophoto-worthy computerised EQ mounts. AT60ED Reducer - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello! So I just received a new AT60ED Reducer for use with my ZenithStar 61 (same optics). Guide scope question - posted in Refractors : Hello, Im dragging my feet in getting a guide scope. Page 8 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : One more quick picture - I wanted to see if the focuser would slip under all this weight. Mounts:. Anyone using the AT60ED with dedicated reducer and getting round stars? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive owned an AT60ED for over a year now, and have enjoyed imaging with it the few times I have. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Mounting Hardware spacers and screws to mount the focuser body M4 & M5 Wrenches for secure the shaft locking screws and bracket hex screws USB 2. However, it is about $190 more than the Astro-Tech AT60ED and I found a place that will be getting some AT60ED scopes in a month. But just three months later, Ive noticed the Dec is sticking. 2mm DeLite gives a larger TFOV that is sharp in the APO's I compared (61mm f/5. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. 5mm Morpheus vs. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…Business, Economics, and Finance. Actually I am using a Newton with 750mm focal lenght and be new to refractors. AT60ED and Canon APS-C backfocus question - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So, ordered step down rings for my Rokinon 135mm lens, unfortunately not shoeing to arrive till Mon next week, and currently according to the forcast, this Friday/Sat is the only chance I will get before Haloween to. And this is the easiest set-up I've ever had. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. Filters For Telescopes. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. * Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam. William Optics RedCat 51 (Upgraded Version) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount 2. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be. Thanks so much for your help. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Mea culpa. This camera is very high resolution at 60 megapixels. Most eyepieces dont play. The website for the field flattener states "Backfocus from the rear shoulder of the AT60FF to the image plane is 54. Help with connecting DSLR to AT60ED? - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: So I contacted astronomics when I ordered everything, and now I have ran into my problem. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. 5). Mount Type: Two 1/4-20 threaded holes on foot with spacing between holes: 30mm. 00. I have used the original packing foam and box, but that isnt a great fit for. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. I Needed a vixen dovetail for my AT60ED, this works perfectly. 25" mirrors seem to become acceptable near the $70 mark, so the difference is roughly $30 with a substantial reduction in risk. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED Field Flattener, instead, has only 17. I know I. The Trifid Nebula. 25" long with it extended. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics Astro-Tech 7" universal dovetail plate. F/5, 300mm. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The focal reducer has a back focus requirement of 55mm. Sometimes when I press the coarse focus I can see the focuser visibly move out. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4" 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4" 20 thread screw. Both have FPL-53 glass. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. The AT60ED will be used with ASI071MC-P and it has its own 30mm guidescope with an ASI290mm on it, the C9. I have not yet settled on a storage/transport case for the AT60ED. AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. 2k either way you go. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. 8" sensor has an array of 3840 x 2160 pixels that are 2um square. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. No more having to adjust your optical tube. One thought that had occured to me is to swap the AT60ED for something that I can *actually find in stock* and that's either a 1. My requirements are: Weight < 3kg (OTA+other mounting rings+field flatner (if required)) Focal length < 400mm (I don't have a goto mount, I have to frame manually) Budget ~ USD 1200 (including Import duty and local taxes which is almost 28%)I've been doing astrophotography for about a year now. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. Also looking at Televue TV60, nice but too expensive for me. It’s $949. The helical focuser of the FMA230 is precise but quite stiff. Installation Here are the basic steps about how. Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Last night I was finally able to test it and I see some really bad aberrations. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. Thank you. Have not. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. One issue with the Sharpstar is that while it may have nicer optics, it is almost 2 lbs heavier than the AT60ED which once you factor in the weight of a camera would overload the mount. Refractors. But one thing I havent accounted for is if were packing for four people, taking my mount and the NP101 might not be possible. doc 6 3. 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. LOL. 00. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. I ordered a GEM45 with the iOptron tri-pier for my SCT EDGE 8 in December and hope to see it soon! The ability to handle an extra 5lb of payload for the same price of the CEM40 gave it the edge. Tech Details. 800-422-7876. Refractors. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. While this Astro-Tech ATRF60 0. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. 0 out of 5 stars Great for a MK67. AT152EDT. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. Focal Ratio: f/6. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. But I am looking at making my AT60 even more. Probably a bit optimistic. • 2" and 1. $419. I just received an email about the iExos system being on. 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. 1. topic starter. 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. But I do not like the Petzval design. Easy to install and build quality is great. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. This can be bolted to a vixen or losmandy dovetail for use as a stand alone telescope, or it can be mounted in a guide shoe and used as a very high quality guide scope. I have found that guiding works best for me in RA only. Clear. Makes. Add To Cart. Page 1 of 2 - Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor - posted in Refractors : Is there any point in pulling a 60mm F/6 refractor (e. AT130EDT. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. One thing about the 17. I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. 00. $79. TrevorW - Nov 09 2023 07:40 AM. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. Visually the AT60ED is well configured for use with 2" and 1. N. • a rotating dual-speed 2. AT102ED. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick. I was hoping my Orion 0. Page 7 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ordered mine. It performed just fine the first time I tried using it in late summer. I love everything about my AT60ED except for the really short focal length. Which opens up some options for both the 135mm (allowing easy rotation and framing) and the AT60ED, providing there's a good set of mounting rings for it. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. Page 3 of 3 - Differenced between 60mm refractors - posted in Refractors : Not sure why no one is answering these more directly. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. We all have questions from time to time. The ASI678MC CMOS Color Imaging Camera is based on the Sony IMX678 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. My previous views of M8,. 0x (270mm @ f/4. The William Optics wedge is, in my opinion, a dramatic upgrade. In a color camera setup, the tilt plate is attached to the camera directly. retired). I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. The 130EQ has a weak mount and flawed spherical optics. For sale is my AT60ED scope. A PHD2 PixInsight Photoshop Topaz Acquisition: 196 x 120" L 66 x 120" R 65 x 120" G 64 x 120" BAstrograph suggestion. The AT60ED with the reducer/corrector and a ZWO IR block filter works great for imaging at F/4. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. Resolution is still good at 1. 800-422-7876. 0. the 18. QHY mini guidescope for new AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering the QHY 30mm mini guidescope for either the new AT60ED or the new AT72ED II. Andrew Burwell. It's a little gem. You can buy the 0. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary. For taking in as much as possible of Barnard's Loop all at once, this is the one for me. ) and is 125mm long. 44 TFOV. 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. . I put a 32 Masumaya in the diagonal. The 2” nosepiece is attached to the tilt plate. 80mm. It has a very small overall pixel size at 3. ago. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". Overall, the image in my sample of the AT80F7 is more pleasing and reaches more targets than the 60mm and is no more effort to set-up. When I purchased the AT60ED, I also bought the WO front cap/bahtinov mask, the WO Red finder scope shoe and WO 50mm Red finder scope with 50mm rings and added the Explore Scientific 2" 99% dielectric diagonal. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 44 TFOV. 4 o to 6. I thought about the WO ZenithStar 81, but the difference between the 81 and 73 is just 8mm or roughly 1/3". One advantage to the AT60ED is you could hook up a motorized. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. In fact, their body designs look completely identical apart from the Bahtinov mask. I started out a year or so ago in AP with a Canon t3i, the Star Adventurer, and an AstroTech AT60ED. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. (Its great living in the same town ) I am so impressed with this little scope and wanted to share my first EAA experience with it last week. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. I only wish it had the chrome finish like the AT66 I purchased 11 years ago. The AT60ED will take high powers very well - I've used my WO Z61 (which is the same scope) with a Nagler Zoom 3-6mm and it takes magnifications up to 120x just fine. Page 13 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am waiting on the finder shoe now to complete the package with one of my existing RDFs. You're also gonna get a lot of vignetting with the mirrors even without. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. . Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Dec backlash - posted in Mounts: Ive had a Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI for trh last three months. Thank you. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. The 4. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. at F/4. Im in Australia, so we cant get the AT60ED locally and this presents some issues. I was looking for a light scope almost got the AT72 ED. The ring/clamshell is hinged so you can remove it with ease and adapt it to your current rig as a guidescope or photographic instrument with the proper photo tripod and camera. g. This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). The image here was done using APP. Basic Balancing question - ioptron skyguider pro - posted in Mounts: Hi there I have an ioptron skyguider pro with an AT60ED telescope + Canon Rebel T6 + Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid head on one side supported by a counterweight on the other. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. First light with this combo came on Friday night, April 30, from my driveway thats roughly 15 miles south of Akron and 10 miles NW of Canton, OH. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. - 60mm has a wider max field as 60mm f/6 is 360mm whereas 42mm f/9. - 60mm is more compact. Astronomics offers the best prices on telescopes and accessories, like solar filters. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. 1. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. Page 22 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Im sure its in the long thread but, if so, I missed it. topic starter. It has dual. My 41lb CGEM mount is a beast carrying it in and out of the house!I would be using the Pi with the AT60ED on a Skyguider Pro tracker with an ASI120MM guide cam with it's matching 120mm scope. 2mm DeLite was nearly sharp to the edge. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. You can still get good images, but you would need to. This is a 360mm f6 scope that is actually quite small. You need additional stuff to use an EAF. Reviews. 25" focal position using a 1. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. The image here was done using APP.