The latter scope would also be suitable for imaging small planetary nebulae (some of which are very bright and can be imaged with exposures under 30 seconds). $29. 25/C11/C14. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. ) and is 125mm long. The ones on the telescope are too short to. . 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. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. The Astro-Tech 2" Field flatterer is what you need. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. So that's. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. 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. A dedicated flattener is £80. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics. At $450, it will provide me with 3. I think my 88lb capacity should be a sufficient overcompensating for the setup. 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. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. 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. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. 00. ( 540nm ) I could see two active regions on the photosphere today. It is currently on backorder so now the wait begins. Get Telescopes of all makes at OpticsCentral. The William Optics scopes look nice as well, esp the Star71 (f/4. I have the AT72EDII and the SV80A which is similar to the AT80ED but has FPL53 glass. 24x and 36x. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72EDII and AT130EDT, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. M31. Use the Sky-Watcher Evostar ED APO 72mm f/5. ) Optical improvements of the newer model provided by the. 7 lab tests with spot sizes at F4 of 4, 8 and 14. Add To Cart. 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. Here I have a black 6" long, 3/4" bar (AOK Swiss) attached to the AT72EDII rings as normal. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. . 8 FR/FF, and L-Enhance filter. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. It’s made for the Z73 which is more or less the same as the AT72EDII. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. 00. Sorry for the file size. The scopes now in Customs are the AT102ED and the AT60ED. - posted in Mounts: I think Ive got my AT72EDII with Voyager 2 mount just about dialed-in. 779. But this review is based on both visual and AP so I thought I would start here. 8x FR/FR. 8 reducer. Cool down is faster, focus is tighter and easier, no mirror flop, and the EAA views are nearly always sharper than with my SCTs. Description: The Wizard Nebula is an emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380 in the constellation. With a focal length of 480mm (f/6. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. I don't have the small plastic cover that fits over the. It functions well for medium high magnification observing with long focal length refractors, reflectors, or catadioptric scopes. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII vs AT80ED for Grab-n-Go? - posted in Refractors : So Im looking to buy a smallish scope in the not to distant future for looking at little bit of everything Moon, Planets, DSOs etc etc. Choices. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. 5" w/Moonlite Stepper v3 ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro - ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro - ZWO ASI174MM-Mini - ZWO OAG - ZWO EFW AT2FF - CCDT67 - RIRED-M63. 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 AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. It has not been an issue in everyday use. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 4) work methodically to adjust the screws on your camera's tilt plate, and repeat the above procedure. Focal length of scope is 430mm so 14mm eyepiece gives 31x magnification. Oakzaa, what issue are you having with the AT72EDii, specifically when trying to focus? On mine, I couldn’t get far enough ‘in’. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. Now, using the SW AZ5 "Heavy Duty" with larger and longer refractors is a different story. For the last few years Ive been doing EAA with a NexStar 6se, and Ive been quite pleased with that, but I would now like. . That's almost $700,00 more. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. $79. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. . Page 10 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : What tripod did you have under the SV70 and DwarfStar? An Oben CT-2381. Heart Nebula IC 1805 Using Pixinsght - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I took the following image on 11/3. 95. Tech Details. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors. Upgrading to the AT72EDii is a modest refinement to the scope with no obvious drawbacks and a marginal cost of about $150 after reselling the AT72ED, so it's an easy decision. We don't expect the scopes until October. I was thinking of using the AT72 as a finder, more or less, and then using the 8 for a different view,. I use an AT2FF with a 600mm Vixen ED80 and I get the best field correction at about 65 mm of spacing. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. It looked like new. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. There. Although at any given magnification, the image in the 80mm will be about 23% brighter with about 11% better resolution. 37 arcsec/px. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. With a red dot it's pretty straight forward. Page 1 of 3 - TV-76 and AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Has anyone ever compared the TV-76 to the AT72EDII? I already know that there is a huge price difference. Also a 2 inch to 1. I guess I'll be able to capture farther things with my 200mm lens. net. The SV70 was a slight overload. For Autoguiding, Imaging, Observation. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. This combination is both faster and has a larger aperture than the AT72EDii, although he field of view is a bit smaller and it cannot fully fit Andromeda in frame. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. Omegon Dobson telescope Advanced X N 254/1250. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. In addition to the upgraded glass, the AT72EDII has an upgraded focuser, with a fine focus and a diagonal rotator (the same focuser as their EDT line), and unlike the AT72ED, the AT72EDII comes with split tube rings. But lugging around a big, sturdy Alt-Az or equatorial mount is not an option. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging, while only connected to a 5V. 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. 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. 7 focal ratio. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. 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. Photo Tripod and Head for AT72EDII - posted in Mounts: I recently purchased an AT72EDII and need a lightweight alt-az mount for it. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. As I'm looking at. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. 00. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. This mount seems to require the scope to be mounted on the left side with the scopes objective pointing in the 1 oclock position. 23-Oct. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. 00. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. I have a. Now Im looking for a. AT72EDII for wider view for imaging - posted in Refractors : So, Ive been planning to get back to the sub 500mm focal range, but instead of using my 6 Newtonian, I wanted something I can manage easier. I do some visual with a C8 and some AP using an AT72EDII. Reviews. I haven't compared it to the AT72EDII, but I did compare it to the TeleVue 76 and the difference under a dark sky is graphic. 4) work methodically to adjust the screws on your camera's tilt plate, and repeat the above procedure. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. So that's another $130. First. That's 1/3 stop less light. 2023 Scottsdale Auction Highlights. Anyone here have experience with one? Note that my setup is (for the time being) with an unmodified dslr, and a star adventurer. Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 200/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB. 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. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. Quick view. And it was the perfect size to see the Pleiades in a 25mm eyepieces. Here's some captures using a FMA180 and 294MC 57Cyg area. tools. 5lb. Is this pinched optics or something else? Looks like something portruding into the imaging train, but I dont see anything. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. Very best, The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. 00. The other option would be to image with the AT72EDII and for wide-field narrow band that could work pretty well. AT60ED. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Focuser Drawtube? - posted in Refractors : Anyone who has version two of the AT72ED (with the FPL-53), does the focuser drawtube have any kind of threaded connection? I notice in the pictures that there is a knurled ring (red in color) that sits close to the end of the drawtube that MIGHT be a threaded disconnect for the 2. helicon Co-Administrator Articles: 554 Posts: 11818 Joined: Mon May 06, 2019 1:35 pm 4 Location: Washington TSS Awards Badges. The final setup. EAA with AT72EDII & ASI 482. Product Description. The AT72EDII beats the ED80 for FOV and compactness being the 80 is in a 100 mm tube, also the 72 can ride on a lighter duty mount. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. The install was not seamless as the bracket holes simply did not match up anywhere on my refractor, some MacGyvering later I got it to function quite well. Sorry for the file size. 8 and with this camera. The triplet objective and top-notch ED optics virtually eliminate chromatic. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. 6, 571mm, 1. m16, 79 frames of 16s . 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). Thanks in. $149. By comparison, the Ethos 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. Ideal for low-power rich field, medium-power planetary and wide-field astrophotography. No need for slow-motion controls (though they would be nice). 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. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. So even better, mainly at the edge of the field. 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. 2）With OAG-L: This method is quite similar to Solution #2 → 2), so we do not go into details here. AT72EDII AND MANFRETTO PHOTO TRIPOD? - posted in Refractors : Ive tried to ID this tripod and cant find any specs. Loc: Clinton, TN. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. 590. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. I really want the astro tech, but they are always on backorder. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. 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 have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. She bought a 200-500mm Nikon, and I bought an AT72EDii. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. 6x) after that. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen dovetail plate. Page 1 of 2 - FC or Coma in my Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Does this look like coma or field curvature in my images? The full image is shown and then a full scale crop of the upper left. The lenses are made by Ohara. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. I was all excited to put it on my Star Adventurer mount but then realized that the. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. Yet Another BackFocus Question - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I apologize if my searching skills have failed me and this question has been answered before. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. This photo take from the deck of the Cracked Pot Coffee Shop with an ASI178MC camera and AstroTech AT72EDII telescope shows the Great Orion Nebula, which is located below the sword of the Orion. I have seen some pretty extreme minimal setups with one being just a 30mm guide scope and. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. Anyway Im based in Southern California and have an upcoming outing planned to the California desert to take advantage of summer viewing. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. I like the idea of the quietness of the. I still haven't done a side by side but I have had them out on consecutive. . Tech Details. But this telescope is really small. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. 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. 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. 3. AT72EDII, ASI 585MC, Gain 300, UV/IR filter, ASIAir, IExos-100, guided and dithered every 10 frames, Darks and Bias frames applied during the stack. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging areaAstroTech AT72EDII @ $489. 399. AT130EDT. - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have been into astrophotography for a while now but mainly just borrowing from my Local Astronomy club. 1. The lenses are made by Ohara. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. The Astro-Tech AT72EDII telescope includes everything as supplied by Astronomics: rings, Vixen dovetail, 2" to 1. Edited by rksturm, 07 March 2023 - 03:22 PM. We wanted to bring the best value and performance that we possibly could in a large refractor. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Eqm35, antila-apl-t, canon 600d, At72edii, svbony 120mm guidescope and sv165. Im not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. The WO scopes are higher priced, but star party demos pop up from time to time with nice discounts. 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. 1 - you will definitely need *something* to bridge the gap between the back of the scope and whatever T-adapter you are using. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. 00. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. Vostok 1 topic starter Posts: 107 Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posted 18 April 2022 - 07:49 AM I am starting to plan out a beginner imaging rig based around the AT72EDii (already have in hand). Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder. Condition is New. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. 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. 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. How would the imaging train look. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2. Only difference I see is the trim color. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with your AT80ED refractor. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship. You cannot rotate the focuser, there is no threaded connection, the focuser is not great without modifications, and the colour correction is poor for an ED doublet. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I recently upgraded my wide field telescope to an Astro-Tech AT72EDII with a . Plus Photoshop. AT72EDii good starter scope. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. . 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. I want it to be as simple. 8. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. This is the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, a grand-design spiral. 8x FF/FR + ASI2600 - posted in Refractors : I have had good results using the Aptura 1x flattener for my AT72EDII and ASI2600MM camera with its APS-C sensor, so I wanted to see how the AT 0. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. I'm visual only also, but I appreciate the increase in color correction usually. The camera side of. Add to cart. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. I have the AT72EDII and the . AT72EDII and AT80EDT and their respective reducer/flattener - posted in Refractors : Soliciting thoughts and advice around a potential very near future purchase of one of these two scopes for venturing into wide-field AP. 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. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. ), filter and lens?Page 1 of 2 - ASIAir Mini or Mini-PC for EAA? - posted in Astronomy Software & Computers: I have a similar post, but I created this one for a specific answer. This is not an exaggeration. You can directly connect it to the scopes without using the feather touch focusers. 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. PL makes a set at 85 that should do the trick. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 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. 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. 5mm). This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. It's like the focus plane has moved up to accommodate the astrophotography. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. It can be pointed accurately, but wanders off relatively quickly. The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. I will be using 1. With the Nikon/Air combo, I have to run it in Manual mode, set to Bulb, and Air limits me to exposures of 30 seconds or less. Sky-Watcher’s Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. 8x FF/FR would work with that camera and scope. EAA is more real time, which intuitively would suggest the advantages of a large aperture, fast scope. $419. They are very. 2. Notice I had to raise the AT72EDII in order to clear the focus lock screw with a longer. I spent an hour and a half in near-freezing temps playing with various eyepieces. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently upgraded my AP camera to an ASI533mc. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. It brings the February 2022 security patch to the. Does the SW have the same glass as the AT? If not, is the performance of the SW the same as the AT? Is the AT worth $69 more? AT2D diagonal + AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): During my initial purchase of the AT72EDII, the AT2D 2 dielectric diagonal came recommended as the diagonal of choice for the AT refractor series. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. I also paired it with the Orion 2" dialectic diagonal, and I can't achieve infinity focus. How. Condition is New. 4 o TFoV of the scope, but I spend a lot of time around 5 o. Page 7 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : As of today, the boat with the AT72 shipment is scheduled to dock on 10/23. All you need to do is supply your Cloudy Nights username name for verification when you place an order at Astronomics and that is it. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and Discussion Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. g. 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. 8 o. Review of the Orion XX14g Dob Updated 10/25/21. Such a top bar could. . At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. Holidays. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. Usual disclaimer - the. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. The ED80T CF apo refractor is a versatile power performer telescope well-suited for multiple applications. 00 Not FPL-53. Why this is, I have no idea. Scope: Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet. ) and is 125mm long. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). 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. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. 8x reducer made for this scope. M45 - Nov 6 - 8, 2023 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Eleven hours and 20 min. 5 gives a slightly wider field of view and the extra 10mm should giver a slightly brighter view. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. au. My setup was the scope, a Stellarvue M1V, diagonal, and two ES82 eyepieces (18mm and 6. All thoughts greatly appreciated. My C8 used to be my most heavily used EAA scope, but now I prefer the ease of using my 130EDT f/7 triplet refractor vs my two SCTs. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. 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. 95. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. My AT72EDII arrived today - first thing I did was move the included (short) Vixen rail to the top and install a slightly longer rail on the bottom. I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. This is the first brand new scope Ive purchased in over 30 years, first one was a Meade LX50 8 SCT from (interestingly enough. AT72EDII, 0. The scope has lens cover ,rings and a dovetail. Crescent Nebula ZWO asi183mmpro camera attached to a AstroTech AT102ED scope ZWO asi120mm guide camera attached to AT72EDII scope ASIair Plus with EAF and EFW running app on BlueStacks on PC Ioptron GEM45 mount 28-30-30 RGB exposures of 120 seconds processed in SIRIL1. Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. . Backfocus spacing is supposed. 11 hours. Anyways so recently with my dec i noticed it seems to run off after a coupe of minutes either in the north or south direction. This Explore Scientific focal extender doubles the power. The only difference is that the top of the AZ5 tripod is flat, whereas the top of the CG. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. The AT72EDII & AR102 APO are two very different instruments for imaging. Contrast is. 5 that scope seems a bit slow. Instructions say 55mm back focus which I have achieved with the included spacers (21mm, 16. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious.