‘The 115 is appealing for the. The dual-speed 2. Ive hear the GM8 can actually handle. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. I received my AT102ED about two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, but I want more. AT130EDT showed up on Wednesday. Scope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor Celestron AVX mount Orion Starshoot Autoguider Orion 60mm Guide Scope ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera Optolong L-Pro light polution filter Pegasus Astro Powerbox 19 x 240sec Lights 15 darks 15 flats 50 bias Processed in PixInsight and Photoshop . That being said, if you get a lot of dew and your dew shield is badly. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. The first is the most secure for extended imaging sessions. Same fit and finish. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. This thing took me a month and a half to get down, mostly due to clouds. TS, Tecnosky, Altair, Astro-Tech, etc. It is a beautiful scope and. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Page 12 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im mount shopping now in anticipation for getting a 130mm next year. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . A reducer produces a wider field of view. I am strictly a visual observer. However, I dont want to unscrew the wrong screws or Screw. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. A reducer changes the F/ratio, and so speeds up the required acquisition time. The AT130EDT seems to have been very capable so far for Galaxy season. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. But note that all of these advertise the scope as using FPL-51 (or equiv. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. I definitely need a top mounted dovetail. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Hmmm. Enjoy crisp, high-contrast views of the night sky with a refracting telescope from High Point Scientific. We all have questions from time to time. For Sale: Astro-Tech 0. 53”), Astro-Tech AT115EDT ED triplet apochromatic refractor gathers over 27% more light than the more common size. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. If you add a reducer, to provide a wider field of view, the light is necessarily more "concentrated" towards. 5" focuser and the AT . 25 which is similar in design to the Astro-Tech finderscope. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT: Excessive Chromatic Aberration? - posted in Refractors : My AT130 shows significant CA with color cameras. Astro-Tech AT130EDT More Also available in the following variants: Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography ClosePage 117 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Received notification that my FF/FR for my AT72EDII has shipped. I enjoy how the light from the core of the galaxy. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. I haven't heard a single bad thing about the Astro-Tech 130, but I've heard a few horror stories about ES. counterweights for visual. 8x Reducer/ Flattener and ZWO ASI2600MC. 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. 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine. com, create an. 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. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. Looks like a G-11 is needed. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. 5" flattener for the TS Optics line, which I believe rebrands the Astro-Tech 130 as it's own:. 3. Ed Ting is wrong in this review about the AT115EDT not being able to be collimated. I am testing the new Astro-Tech AT130-EDT and here are some of my results. Page 44 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Dont forget to ask Astro-Tech for a cloudy nights discount. I dont mind spending a little more. Add New Equipment To Database. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. the Astro Tech AT130EDT. 92mm. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. However, I. As long as you hit the 55mm. ADM. Here is the Pacman Nebula, imaged through my Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet refractor on an unmodified Nikon D3100 via an Astro-Tech 0. Since I had to do some research to figure. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. -ZWO ASI2600MC Pro cooled camera-ZWO EAF focuser-Optolong L-Pro light polution filter-Pegasus Astro Mini Powerbox-Orion 60mm guide scope-Orion Starshoot autoguider-Controlled with a MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows Software-Sequence. 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. QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2. LRGB 4 x 300. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. Add New Equipment To Database. RAKing and Castor like this Back to top #2107. Thank you Robert MorrisonPage 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. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT vs Askar PHQ130 - posted in Refractors : I am about to call it quits with my Celestron Nexstar 8se OTA for AP. 265. 8 flattener/ reducer that threads on. 95. I guess what I am. 3. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. The finely-machined scope has a dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine-focusing ratio. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Equipment: Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 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. 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. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. They get in a very small number of scopes and it is first come first served. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. My AT 152 EDT is. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. The important. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. (92TCC) $627. It comes with a travel box. Tech Details. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. 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. Astro-Tech 0. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. Much appreciated. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. I'm wondering who else has ordered one or plans to. Just a heads up. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Type : Focal modifier / field corrector: Users : 2: Images : 8:Guidescope Suitability Calculator. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. 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. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. Rotating 2. $199. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. 7" dual speed focuser. I haven't seen much chatter about that scope here on CN other than some others not being happy that the AT92 is now officially discontinued and this new scope is its replacement. I am sure with time that might change though. An Astro-Tech 45° viewingSome of the same scopes are also sold by Astro-Tech (CN sponsor Astronomics), Altair Astro, Stellarvue, and probably some I'm forgetting/don't know about. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Here's the link and the needed info is in the last paragraph of the full description. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. I just looked up the AT130mm. Attached Thumbnails. Add To Cart. Super excited for it! The one for my AT130EDT was one of the Ones not listed for this shipment so I’ll patiently wait on that now! Thanks Mike!Page 26 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Nope, no color what so ever on the f/7 AT130EDT version. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. 95 strehl or better optics. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. • a dual-speed 2. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. 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. So, I was reading about some of you who use the Astro Tech telescopes from Astronomics and well, jumping up to the AT 130 EDT f/7 at $~2000. The packing list shows that no flattener was sent, it is backordered. Looking at the CGEM or EQ6 (hopefully find a lightly used one) and maybe the ieq45pro. 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. First time using the OAG with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT and loved how much it helped my tracking. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). 00. 9. Books including Nightwatch and Backyard astronomer $5 each. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. AT130EDT. AT130EDT just received, anybody else get one, eyepieces? - posted in Refractors : A few days ago I received an Astro-Tech ADT130EDT from Astronomics along with a field flattener and case. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. $199. I. I have found a site that has the ED127 on sale for $2000, so the scopes are basically the same. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. 5” focuser and robust construction. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : What camera did you use for that? I was all set to get the AT130EDT but now I may have to rethink it for the 140. $60. This topic has been archived. . The. 95. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. 1. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. Oiled triplet means only 2 air to glass surfaces which means less reliance on the optician to get 6 surfaces perfect - they only need to get 2 surfaces perfect. Product Description. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. Share FOV. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! It sounds. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. I have found a site that has. I'm also intrigued by some options from Sharpstar and Askar (like the FRA600 and Z4) that are a comparable price. Great picture BTW. 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. Astro-Tech 7" Universal Dovetail Plate. $1000 difference between these two scopes, and I am trying to justify the price difference!. . If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. Loc: 36°N 105°W. Note: even though the ASI2600MC glass has a built in UV/IR filter, all pictures were taken with an additional UV/IR filter in the imaging train. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left . "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. Refractors. Will Trion sky atlas laminated field edition. I have a AstroTech 130EDT refractor that I use for deep sky imaging. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT vs Askar PHQ130 - posted in Refractors : I am about to call it quits with my Celestron Nexstar 8se OTA for AP. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. performance ED refractor. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . The processing was done in PixInsight. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. I happen to have the 2. Anacortes Telescope. $75. The AT130EDT is part of the family of AT scopes that showed up much later than the SS series (and from a different manufacturer). 00. Astro-Tech AT92 f/5. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. I have an AT130EDT. Frankly I don't really care if it is or isn't the equivalent. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Since the aperture is fixed, you only got so much light to work with. Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. I use this bracket for an astromania 60mm guidescope on my C9. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. The images from its 709mm focal length f/6. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). CCD Filter Size Find the optimum filter size to avoid vignettingI'm excited because I have the Astro-Tech AT90CFT on order. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. I am still playing around with the blown out areas of R and Ha combinations around NGC 604 but enjoying how this one is coming out. Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. ASTRO-TECH AT92 F/5. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. 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. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. 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. 8 DOUBLET $1,695. Since quite a few are now out there these days, I was wondering about folks experiences specifically with chromatic. The really odd part is that the SV60EDS and AT65EDQ look as if they came out of the same factory! Same focuser. William Optics 6AIII Reducer/Flattener $218 . If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. Altair Astro Wave Series 130 EDT apo refractor review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. 8X Reducer/Field Flattener For AT130EDT Triplet APO Refractor Version II is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. Craigar. 8 doublet objective using FCD100 with a Lanthanum mating element for excellent color correction. Camera: 533mc PRO. The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or astrophotography. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. These appear to be identical to those offered by Astro-Tech, which are also branded elsewhere as GSO. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 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). They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. Amazon affiliate links: Orion XT6 Telescope (new version as of 2022) Us. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. Build quality. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Yup the whole package is a complete winner! Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 Triplet OTA - posted in Refractors : Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 18x300s subs at ISO 1600, plus flat, bias and dark frames, all processed in PixInsight. On any refractor Ive used, the. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. 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. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. 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. The night was extremely calm. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. Glass is perfect. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Includes dedicated Astro-Tech 0. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. All written information is included. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. Purchased new the AT130EDT costs $1799. Astro Tech AT115EDT APO triplet refractor. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I want a 1x field flattener and I dont believe Astronomics makes one for the AT130EDT. 2mm Paradigm will provide 223x with good Eye Relief a wider field of view. You will not go wrong picking. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI6200MM Pro Mounts Astro-Physics 900GTO Filters Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 2" · Astronomik L-3 Luminance UV/IR Block 2" Accessories Primaluce Lab EAGLE4 · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 Software12 panel Heart and Soul - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Ok, here is my 12 panel mosaic of the heart and soul nebulas. Good luck on your shipping strategy too! Astro-Tech 130 or Explore Scientific 127 FCD100 - posted in Refractors : Looking to possibly buy either an AT130 used if I can find one or the available ES127 FCD100 new. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. To see what AP they are capable of visit Astrobin. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 1. SN 2022hrs in NGC 4647 - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: 2022hrs is a Type I supernova that was discovered in NGC 4647 on 4/16/2022 by Koichi Itakagi. Dust / Reflection Calculator. I've taken many good images through it also. "As I talked about before the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise. 95. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. 8 FF/FR the corners of this are just plane bad. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. Those award-winning 11" EdgeHD optics are mounted on a newly-upgraded Celestron CPC go-to mount with SkyAlign and GPS. 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. Note the AstroTech ATH1 5" Vixen handle on top with the AstroTech 9" Vixen dovetail bar. The black 60mm finder/guide scope is resting in its box. It's a doublet with Lanthanum ED glass mated to a. Exposure: 55 x 600s, 30x30s. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. 8x Reducer/Flattener For Small APO For DSLR Imaging - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I really need a flattener/reducer to bring my images together. But really, I'm trying to say they're great. Add to Cart. The astro-tech 115 and 130 triplets are very well reviewed. 67” and 2”. The problem is the AT130 focuser tube seems to have a 63mm diameter and I cannot find any adapter out there that goes from 63mm to 72mm. " The TS I got with a 3. Save Image. Of course, there was a lot of moonlight last night. I called Astro-Tech and asked for their opinion. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. 2. 18 · SiriL for Linux Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses: William optics 50mm Guiding Cameras: ZWO. Dust / Reflection Calculator. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. 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. . Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. Add To Cart. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. Last edited: Mar 21, 2023. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. This was a vast improvement over the original 1. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. 5” focuser for the TS130). Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. 4. I would highly recommend the AT130EDT not only because it's closer to your desired price range, not. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Review by: Michael. A. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I am not looking for a field reducer. 5 - Looks lovely, heard great things about it, and at this speed I wouldn't need a reducer. This scope is fabulous with the lens I have, AF82, 32mm waterproof 2". . The first attempt I used both the 12 pound Couter Weights but they were too close to the mount so I decided to try something else. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. 1. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. Started by Woody218 , Oct 31 2021 04:06 PM. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. ) Optics are excellent (O'Hara first quality FPL-53ED glass) and never touched.