I recently bought the AT72EDII to complement my other scopes, but Ive gotten very interested in the potential for EAA since this class scope is recommended often for this. choices. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. 5 as a finder/small telescope/guide scope. (model year 2018 and newer) The dedicated fully-multicoated Astro-Tech AT80EDRF converts the 560mm. Its much better than no flattener, but still isnt perfect in the corners. According to ZWO, the length form the sensor to the. Tech Details. Having so many clear nights in a row has given me an appreciation for having my mount always set. AT72EDII - First Light - posted in Refractors : Finally got some clear skies and able to get the new AstroTech refractor out (here) *Quick note - if this belongs in Beginning AP forum I apologize. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. AFAIK the star test will still give you a good idea of the color correction by comparing the diffraction patterns on both sides of focus. Bit of a nuisance that it doesn't tell you basic things. The dust blew off easily with a blower bulb. Save $50. Both had good color correction. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. 00. Other colors and types available just ask. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. Diagonal recommendation for AT72EDII? - posted in Eyepieces: Hi All， I received my AT72EDII this week from Astronomics. The following user(s) said Thank You: Jasem Mutlaq, Ferrante. Edited by gwlee, 10 June 2017 - 04:17 PM. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. 779. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. I have had a 10 SCT and a 4 with mixed results I wanted to get my own setup and I have been looking at some scopes. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. My 90mm Mak is one of the original ETX Maksutovs when Meade still made the optics in Irvine, CA. Do people typically use finderscopes with refractors this small? Id like a RA scope for ease of use, but they all seem to be as big as the AT72EDii, itself. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. I see that. 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. Show More. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images. Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. Astro-Tech Handle For AT72EDII, AT80ED, AT80EDT, and AT92. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. It is noticeably blacker in the 76 owing to its apochromatism, cleaner looking. Pretty darn good. Refractor Dew Shield - Can I Leave Extended? - posted in Refractors : Other than transportability, is there any reason to not keep the dew shield extended? I have an AT72EDII that I have remounted onto a 14 ADM dovetail with 2 risers - the dovetail for better balance, the risers to use with an EAF (and the risers give me some place to wrap the 6. Page 11 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : @ John My experience with flatteners is that the shorter the scope FL, the longer the spacing between flattener and camera. After discovering that the AT72EDII seems to have the same M63 focuser drawtube thread as the Z73 I was thinking hard about going with a WO Flat73a instead (wider field, possibly better performance but hard to be sure) but in the end decided to stay with a 2" barrel flattener/reducer instead. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Please just get a AT72EDII or Apertura 72EDR. $419. Product Description. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. 5C gain300 2023 02 26 231800 ZWO ASI 482 EAA - Live Stacking AT72EDII REFRACTORDiscontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. To retain the ultra-portable functionality of the SkyGuider Pro for deep sky astrophotography, it is wise to use a portable and lightweight telescope that falls well below the listed payload capacity of the SkyGuider Pro. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. Re: A 120mm apo vs C8 edge HD. First. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. Mount for EdgeHD 8 - posted in Mounts: After much frustration with my AVX and EdgeHD 8, Ive come to the conclusion that it simply cant perform with 15+ lb on it which is the OTA plus literally anything else. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. ASI2600MC. Yes to this. 5 apochromatic refractor/camera lens, making it an ideal instrument for. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. I tried adding spacers between the flattener and T-ring from no. I have seen the AT72EDii as an option and have heard. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. The only difference is that the top of the AZ5 tripod is flat, whereas the top of the CG. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. The scope has lens cover ,rings and a dovetail. 25" diagonal as-new; Vixen NPL 25mm ep; Vixen NPL 15mm ep; Apache hard case; Total price including shipping CONUS USA and PayPal is $580. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. English: Image captured by amateur astrophotographer, John Richards at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, (MGAS), during a star party on March 6, 2021 using a 72mm refractor, (AT72EDII) 6 March 2021. AT72EDII. The ones on the telescope are too short to. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. . I was messing around with it and shot some wide field shots of M51 last week with my full frame DSLR (astro-modified Canon 6D). It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. So that's. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . The astro tech . Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. Like little comets but with the tails point inward toward the center. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. I had the AT72EDII mounted on my SkyGuider Pro, so subs were all unguided, and I used an ASI2600 for imaging. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. It has not been an issue in everyday use. Review by: Michael. There. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. . Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. I like the idea of the quietness of the. 3'' guiding which is decent enough for me as i was able to get a single 10min exposure. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. I have been looking for a beginner astrophotography telescope for a few months (as an upgrade from a Rokinon 135mm F/2 telephoto lens to a longer focal length), and when the time to choose finally came, I went with the Evostar 72ED. . No need for slow-motion controls (though they would be nice). I purchased a 0. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. worth of data. 6, 571mm, 1. With a Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, ASI385MC color camera, and Astro Tech AT72EDII, I can fit M31 in the FOV according to astronomy. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Page 1 of 6 - Choosing between Astro-tech AT80ED and AT92 - posted in Refractors : Greetings, Friends, I am planning to purchase a refractor in the coming weeks. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. Shot over two nights. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. While I await the arrival of my G11, I am enjoying four or five clear nights in a row - relief from weeks of rain and clouds - with my AT72EDii on an AVX mount. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. That's almost $700,00 more. 00. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. 8 for the 62ed. It works at f/5. Thanks for looking. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. 6x) after that. 8x field flattener and reducer. AT72EDII + 0. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. Longer 8" dovetail plate - the scope tends to be back heavy for most mounts without a longer mounting plate. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. Same glass from what I can tell but this one is an APO. Reviews. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. M42 connection to the camera should make life easier. I opted for the AT72EDII over the Evo 72ED for a number of reasons, but the glass and focuser were the most significant. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. . Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. One is wide field, one is less wide field. Suggestions for electronic focuser for AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Last night was a bit of a struggle so now I have SGP I was wondering what (if any) electronic focuser would fit/work with an Astro Tech AT72EDII that is SGP/Ascom compliant. The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED from Sky-Watcher uses a crown. Now you can directly connect the EAF to your camera, laptop or ASIAIR PRO via. 3. 15 inches of good glass, about 1/3" more than the Zenithstar 73, which costs $648 and the Zenithstar 81 at $798. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. Prior to then I was testing it visually using my Celestron 1. The left side of. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. I connected all these. The AT72EDII & AR102 APO are two very different instruments for imaging. This thread seems to be common among some 2. 3. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. First Light: Lunt 80mm ED refractor - posted in Refractors : Ok, I just received a new to me Lunt 80mm f/7 ED refractor. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. 9 microns) The Sony IMX290/IMX291 in the ZWO ASI290 and QHY5III462 are fantastic high resolution planetary cameras offering upwards of 170 frames per second! The cameras have a peak quantum efficiency of 80% and provide an improvement in autoguiding accuracy over larger pixel planetary cameras. SVBONY 220 2" filter. 399. This is well suited for observing globular clusters such as M13 and M22. I think your 25mm Dual ED eyepiece shows a field of about 3. Thoughts on Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been imaging with my celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector and am looking to pick up a wider field scope as I keep running into issues where the targets I want to image dont fit in my field of view. Indeed there are more than 4 solutions in total, but these are what we most recommend. Choose an option. The AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. When an observer takes out a good scope under good skies and uses sensible magnifications, like you did, then wonderful images with superb contrast and color shadings are presented to the observer. I have an AT72EDII on an AZGTi mount and want to use my Canon 40D wirelessly from my small Acer Windows laptop for EAA or some basic, simple AP. tonight's moon brought to you by the AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : One of the reasons I got the AT72EDII and paired it with the SkyGuider Pro mount is that it lets me do more informal, impromptu AP, such as tonights moon. 2. 10 or less is generally viewed as sharp to the human eye. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. That handle, using two bolts, lists as 125mm (don't know if that's total or center to center of the bolt holes) and would interfere with retracting the dew shield. I have purchased T2 T ring adapter. I had to swap out the mounting rail for a longer one. Focal length becomes 376mm vs 360mm, not a huge deal. The total data wound up being about 53 hours, with 18 hours of luminance. Im a PI noob, so Im still using the trial. I really want the astro tech, but they are always on backorder. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. This is not an exaggeration. Maybe I need to stop thinking and just have Losmandy take my money but I would like thoughts from others more experienced at this than me. Great optics, 2” rack and pinion focuser, well made, and it fits nicely in an Apache 3800 hard case with room to spare for a diagonal, eyepieces, finder, and filters. 00. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. But what still eludes me is a good portable tripod. Just my opinion from the images on the website. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. The Samsung Galaxy A72 was announced on March 17, 2021, and it’s available now in the UK, while Australia will get it from April 9. If interested I also have available (not otherwise included with this scope) a mint condition. 420mm Focal Length, f/5. th3_n3wb13 wrote: Check this out, the guy used his modified Canon50D and only 50mm to capture Milky Way. I live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship this week. Your AT72EDII with the longer focal length should be much better than my AT60ED in that respect. 200. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. tools. jpgPage 4 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : The first thing I did with my new AT72EDII was to remove the dovetail and put it back on the other way, with the longer side toward the focuser, in order to better balance with a 2 diagonal and 2 eyepiece! I now have the scope mounted at the extreme end of. 8. They are very. 8 o. The NE quadrant shows AR13490 which is composed of seven spots. Condition is New. com. October 25 and 26, 2021. However, for something like the Sombrero Galaxy,. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT72EDII, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. When looking at the images, it was blindingly obvious that I had some serious field. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. it is a tripod that is missing. AT72EDII and T2i. 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 may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. There was a bit of wobble related to the head rather than the tripod. It's like the focus plane has moved up to accommodate the astrophotography. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. Wanted to share a quick video of the Astro-Tech AT72EDII By the way time of this video I was on pain killers due to me messing up my back, so that's why I li. Page 1 of 2 - High Quality easy to transport tripod - posted in Mounts: I have a good diverse collection of good telescopes and mounts. Or simply replace the original felt with a thicker felt. I have done some backyard observing over the past several nights, mostly of Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and Mars using an AT72EDII, Orion ED80, the Orion 110ED f/7, and a Celestron LT 80 f/11 achro that I have added a 2" GSO focuser two, and a long dovetail positioned on the tube for better balance. Amazon. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. 4. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. Equipment Discussions. Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Here's an AT72EDII on the Sky-Watcher AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount: The SW AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount utilizes the exact same tripod as the Celestron CG-4. The evolux is a new series and has a retractable dew shield. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star clusters, the various objects near. 00 Not FPL-53. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. AT72EDII, 0. AT60ED vs. . At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. I ordered 2 more and they arrived on 3/18/19 and I just added one to. About Us . There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. 23-Oct. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. 5 gives a slightly wider field of view and the extra 10mm should giver a slightly brighter view. 95. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. Ive owned a couple of AT80EDs, and theyve been excellent AP telescopes, but I want something a bit more portable. I am trying to stay under the 80mm aperture mark due to potential mount and obvious budget considerations (planning to stay under $1,000 including the. What Doug says. S. I chose the 72ed because of thr good reviews and the star shapes. Software Designed and tested. New Scope - AT72EDII - M31 Andromeda Galaxy - A7R IV - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I recently bought a telescope, the AstroTech AT72EDII, with matched reducer/flattener -- both of which were used for this image. The same can be said of the 1. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. I will be using 1. I have a Twilight Nano that will not work (I know, I know!), so I need an alternative. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. Holidays. OAG Manual 5 Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. Just my opinion from the images on the website. Compared to its old version, the main change of 5V EAF is the elimination of the 12V power supply port. SW GTI-AZ mount in EQ mode. Posted 13 September 2019 - 08:44 PM. What could be this thing? - posted in Refractors : I got a few hours of clear nights before the big storm arrives. This is the first brand new scope Ive purchased in over 30 years, first one was a Meade LX50 8 SCT from (interestingly enough. Reviews. The real difference comes from the fact that the sensor on the 533 is square, so most of the lost megapixels are the sides. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. Key Features. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. #101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Now Im looking for a. Its also about contrast robbing out of focus light, which happens whether you can see the false color or not. I cannot say enough about my 72 or my AT80ED, it is one of those you gotta check it out for yourself. AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102, Scopetech Zero, SW AZ5; Innorel RT90C; Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. I want it to be as simple. It brings the February 2022 security patch to the. (Televue TRF-2008 0. I saw it in an ad in S&T (pre-internet) and. If you plan on imaging, you might want to consider trading up to to AT72EDII or similar to get better color correction. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. AT80EDT - posted in Refractors : I’ve had a Celestron Nexstar 8SE for a little over a year (and have loved it so far), but I was thinking about getting a small refractor with a shorter focal length to complement it. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. Condition is New. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what kind of range you can try. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. ) and is 125mm long. Quality reliable. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. Save $365 Free Shipping. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. Quick view. 800-422-7876. 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. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. It is, however,. Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount Cameras: ZWO ASI178MM, PGR Grasshopper, PGR Flea Lunt, Coronado, TeleVue, Orion and Meade eyepieces Visual Observer " Way more fun to see it! "Top. The AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale now comes with split tube rings and a Vixen style dovetail, with a 1/4-20 thread adapter on the bottom, as standard equipment. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. I have the original double box packaging. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. The AT72EDII will be coming in October, along with all of the EDT scopes (80, 115, 130, 152) and the smaller sibling of the 102ED an 80mm version. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. Since I intend to only use a DSLR (Pentax K3II) with this scope, I wanted a scope with low dispersion. My earlier comments assumed you were using a DSLR of some sort. At72edii with . Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)AZ-EQ5 or HEQ5 - posted in Mounts: Its time to finally upgrade my ancient Celestron Advanced GT mount. Efficient heat and more space to decorate. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. I also bought a StellarVue low profile finder base that will fit the above finder, but it came with the wrong sized screws for this scope, and I have not yet bought proper sized screws. Page 1 of 2 - Companion scope for an 8" SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking for recommendations for a companion scope for my 8 SCT. 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. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. focuser knobs. Even with that, I'm already very happy. Page 13 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : The skies here west of Puget Sound have finally cleared, so I took my new AT72EDII out for a trial. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. Product Description. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. Whichever you go, you are going to love it. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. $320. Get Telescopes of all makes at OpticsCentral. Sorry for the file size. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs.