Astro tech AT72EDII vs Apertura 72mm FPL-53 - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. AT72EDii has changed to FCD100 from FPL53 - posted in Refractors : I am probably making more out of this than I should, but I ordered at AT72EDii some time ago and have been (not-so) patiently waiting for this well thought after refractor to compliment my Orion EON 120 ED scope. 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. Im thinking something in the 50-80mm range for a refractor and the further under $1000 the better. 8x FR/FR. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . I use my AT60ED with eye pieces up through 40mm in order to reach the max 7. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. English. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 APO - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking around at some 3 refractors and the AT72EDII is a strong option for me right now and I found out that the Apertura branded ones were labeled as APO and $100 more. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. I have mine sitting on my az-gti and I also have guiding. An AT72EDII with an EAF won't fit in storage case - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Folks, I recently got an AT72EDII and want to put a ZWO EAF on it. 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. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. 75" diameter. g. I have the AT72EDII and the . Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. That said, the only review I saw for the 80EDT was for the older f7 version. 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. But that will give me time to figure out how to complete my first rig. AT115EDT. Also a 2 inch to 1. 8 Guidescope to improve the precision of your autoguiding system, for wide-field astrophotography with small CCD imagers, or as. 399. This cut the curvature distortion by. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. Im not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. Reviews. This cut the curvature distortion by. The lenses are made by Ohara. M16 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Imaged m16 a few weeks ago and finally had some time to process it. Unknown. The lenses are made by Ohara. is excited to provide Vermeer sales and service support for your forage equipment needs in Elko, Georgia. Regarding 0. But what still eludes me is a good portable tripod. So now the AT72EDII is back on the cards! I'm still in no hurry, though. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. 800-422-7876. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. I want it to be as simple. I needed to remove the bottom rail anyways to check the bolt thread on the bottom ring, so it was just a matter of re-installing the included ring on top rather than bottom (after checking screw. AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102, Scopetech Zero, SW AZ5; Innorel RT90C; Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s. With a short focal length refractor it is a low power eyepiece. " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. AT152EDT. It is, however,. au. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. 00. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. for astro tech at72edII. The AT72EDII feels more similar to the ST80 in size (it's more compact with dew shield retracted but the ST80 is only about 3lbs with the stock focuser) while the AT80ED. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . AT72EDII AND MANFRETTO PHOTO TRIPOD? - posted in Refractors : Ive tried to ID this tripod and cant find any specs. Astro-Tech 0. 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. 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. Holidays. 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. I'm visual only also, but I appreciate the increase in color correction usually. Well, according to this retailer, the William Optics Redcat 51 has an "aperture of 51mm, a focal length of 250mm and a fast f/4. 25/C11/C14. $2,490. If the apertura is the same, I may go with it. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. 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. Two nights and 11 hours of exposure almost went to waste. 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. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. Sky-Watcher’s Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. My 90mm Mak is one of the original ETX Maksutovs when Meade still made the optics in Irvine, CA. 8 Reducer and Field Flattener question - posted in Refractors : Hello. The AT72EDII does really support much higher power than one might think for an f6 scope. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. 00. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. Show More. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors -. I hoped for a short refractor for larger DSO's, but it seems like this telescope produces very large stars, compared to what I'm used to. 00. So even better, mainly at the edge of the field. AT60ED. 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. • 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. 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. com. 8 reducer - posted in Refractors : I recently obtained an oag-l from an estate sale and thought I would give it a. This is the way it is shown in the owners manual and the only way that I have gotten the tracking, finding and. Bortle high 4 or low 5. If you want automated focusing - what is available for each of the scopes. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. Yes, the AT72EDII drawtube ends with a female M63 thread. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. The AT72EDII was a bit better. Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR 72mm vs Astro-Tech 72ED II - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a small refractor for both visual and beginning AP. Bottom Line is the little SkyHunter is impressive for such a small package. 72mm Apochromatic Doublet Lens. I have seen some pretty extreme minimal setups with one being just a 30mm guide scope and. I have an AT72EDII that I have been using with the 0. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10. Hello, I am trying to install an auto-focuser on my AT72edii, and I can't seem to remove the screws that hold the coarse focus knob. - posted in Mounts: I think Ive got my AT72EDII with Voyager 2 mount just about dialed-in. Tech Details. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. Condition is New. 5348 Topanga Canyon Blvd. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. I opted for the AT72EDII over the Evo 72ED for a number of reasons, but the glass and focuser were the most significant. Other colors and types available just ask. They are very. . IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. Efficient heat and more space to decorate. The focuser is butter smooth and easily held my ASI1600mm-C camera. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. Loc: Clinton, TN. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. 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. This Astro-Tech #AT80EDRF 0. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. When looking at the images, it was blindingly obvious that I had some serious field. ) and is 125mm long. Sorry for the file size. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. 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. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. The following user(s) said Thank You: Jasem Mutlaq, Ferrante. I tried adding spacers between the flattener and T-ring from no. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. Page 2 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Haha yeah its easy to get carried away. I cant count the number of times Ive been away from home and said I wish I had my telescope. The scope has lens cover ,rings and a dovetail. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings. First light with this scope was a shot of the moon in the early. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. The AT72EDII & AR102 APO are two very different instruments for imaging. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. For my grab-and-go AT72EDII rig I use a Leofoto Ranger LS-365CEX carbon fiber tripod. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. 5lb. Re: Newbie celestron 127 slt nebula and galaxy viewing. tools. 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. SOLD! $350,000 - 2021 SHELBY SUPER SNAKE COUNT'S KUSTOMS EDITION – 100% OF THE HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. 8. This FF/FR makes the scope 346mm f/4. - AT72EDII - Spectrum 70mm Mak - AT60ED - RedCat 51mm f/4. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. The resolution is lower than the 183MC, but it's a bit misleading: the 183MC has 3672 pixels in height, the 533MC has 3000. Jupiter/Saturn conjunction; AT72EDII; Mallincam SkyRaider w/2X Barlow; SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount; 215 frames; RegiStax 6, Photoshop CS6 (contrast enhancement, cropping) My scopes are not well-suited for planetary imaging. 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. Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. More to the point, according to the SV website, this is a going out of business sale for the SV Access 80mm. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. Taken: 20231106-08 Scope: AT72EDii Camera: ASI533MCpro Guide. 2. EAA with AT72EDII & ASI 482. Posted 13 September 2019 - 08:44 PM. Oakzaa, what issue are you having with the AT72EDii, specifically when trying to focus? On mine, I couldn’t get far enough ‘in’. Page 2 of 2 - Needsuggestions for a first refactor - posted in Refractors : Brian, Ive been a visual observer for over 40 years (eyeball to eyepiece visual). $419. 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. Both should be in our repertoire from our Bortle 9. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Sharpstar 400F5. 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. According to ZWO, the length form the sensor to the. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. I contacted Astronomics and they had a replacement visual back that replaced the camera rotator and I could use my lower power OCS (1. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship this week. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. 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. Thanks. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. 9 Petzval . 8X REDUCER. I do some visual with a C8 and some AP using an AT72EDII. 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. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. AT72ED + ATRF72 Using Spacers - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im waiting on an iOptron mount for my AT72EDII, but trying to collect some accessories while they are in stock. 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. Thanks!Page 2 of 2 - Compact refractor for grab and go from screened porch = AT70ED, AT80ED, AT72EDII, SV48 - posted in Refractors : I agree the f5. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. Please just get a AT72EDII or Apertura 72EDR. 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. Whichever you go, you are going to love it. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. 7 focal ratio. I have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. 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. All. I will be using 1. This is well suited for observing globular clusters such as M13 and M22. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. . By comparison, the Ethos 3. Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. 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. 8 and with this camera. AT72EDII and T2i. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. According to Ernest the 4. Mount for an AT72EDII for AP and EAA - posted in Mounts: Folks, I want to add a short focal length scope to my tools for wide field AP and EAA, and am looking at an AT72EDII coupled to a DSLR (for now). Light Stack 120frames ASILive 10sec Bin1 8. Gordon Site Admin Articles: 1009 Posts: 7795 Joined: Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:52 pm 4 Location: Cottonwood, AZ TSS Awards Badges TSS Photo of the Day I Broke The Forum. 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. 240. 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. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. It works at f/5. Online since 2011, AstroBin is the #1 complete solution for image hosting of astrophotographs. Thanks, Joel. The Astro-Tech AT72EDII telescope includes everything as supplied by Astronomics: rings, Vixen dovetail, 2" to 1. A dedicated flattener is £80. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Price is good, but at f6. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. 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. 6, 571mm, 1. We don't expect the scopes until October. 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. October 25 and 26, 2021. 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. The same can be said of the 1. 95. I have the original double box packaging. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. Page 2 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII is optically excellent from low power to high power, with excellent contrast. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII arrived Thursday. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). The final setup. Tech Details. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. 5 as a finder/small telescope/guide scope. AT70ED or AT72EDII? - posted in Refractors : Im refractor shopping, mostly for AP. 1. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. 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. 25" adapter. I saw it in an ad in S&T (pre-internet) and. I ordered 2 more and they arrived on 3/18/19 and I just added one to. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Page 1 of 2 - First eyepiece for a AT72EDii refractor - posted in Eyepieces: I just placed an order for a AT72EDii refractor (430mm f/6) - very excited. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. I cant count the number of times Ive been away from home and said I wish I had my telescope. Reviews. Quality reliable. 25 diagonal or using ZWO cameras directly. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. 5 Item(s) Sort By : Show : View . , and an iOptron SkyGuider Pro. Its a perfect compliment to the L-Enhance. Software Designed and tested. The AZ-GTi tripod is ok - but not stellar. I spent an hour and a half in near-freezing temps playing with various eyepieces. Vermeer farm. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. 0), its fast unobstructed optics yield detail-rich visual views of solar system and wide-field deep-sky objects alike. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. . 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. 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. 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. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. For around $300, you get a 70mm aperture, 420mm focal length, f/6 scope with fully multi-coated doublet optics and ED glass!Apertura's attractive refracting telescope has an aperture of 72mm, a focal length of 430mm, and a focal ratio of f/6. sportsmed, jonee523 and Houe like this. Page 2 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII is optically excellent from low power to high power, with excellent contrast. Id like to get better tracking and be able to do AP with the C8 as well. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. Just my opinion from the images on the website. The camera side of. . 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. Questions that I have. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star clusters, the various objects near. Astromart. Add To Cart. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. At $450, it will provide me with 3. Although at any given magnification, the image in the 80mm will be about 23% brighter with about 11% better resolution. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. 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. Then two 200g SmallRig counterweights took care of the heavy Ethos on the back end. It was back-ordered for a while, so I just got mine in the last week or so. I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. ASI2600MC. I have the AT60ED and the AT72EDII scopes (both purchased last year). 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. 00. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. Anyone putting their SCT on a manual mount? - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a double-sided NOH CT-20 and Ive got an AT72EDii riding on one side. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. 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. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. #101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. I have read the beginners guide to buy a telescope for visual astronomy and, since I don't want a heavy and bulky dobsonian, I am in doubt between the two other proposed options: The Astro-Tech AT72EDII or the Celestron NexStar 5SE . Small Pixel Cameras (2. Its also about contrast robbing out of focus light, which happens whether you can see the false color or not. That's 1/3 stop less light. Now Im looking for a suitable camera, and am. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿 With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. The Doublet APO design of this refracting telescope means that users are treated to APO color correction and crisp images! Whether you want to use this telescope for visual observations or astrophotography, this 72mm refractor. OUR PRICE $699. 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. Both are well within the weight ratings. Sharpstar 400F5. 11 hours. For several months, I have been the owner of my first ever telescope - the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2. 95. Only difference I see is the trim color. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. Summary[edit] Description. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. 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. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Here are the specs: This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor optics. The Evostar 72 has noticeable bloat in the blue channel, I would get a different telescope if you are doing imaging. -ASI2600MM PRO. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. For Autoguiding, Imaging, Observation. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. First images with AT72EDII + ATRF72 - posted in Refractors : My ATRF72 arrived last week and I finally had a chance to try it out with my AT72EDII this weekend. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. This scope will begin its life as a grab and go on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod paired with a Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid. Find cameras, lenses, studio. 25" Naglers if you prefer a wider AFoV. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. 8X field reducer/flattener by AstroTech, the ATR8, along with the scope . It has now been succeeded by the AT72EDII, with the major optical difference being use of an FPL-53 element in place of the FPL-51 one in the original. I have two of them and they only came with a one page pamphlet of sorts. 5 focal reducer, and the l'extreme. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. I just. 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. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. • two-year warranty. The NE quadrant shows AR13490 which is composed of seven spots. Astrotech AT72EDII 72 mm refractor, 344 mm focal length, Rainbow Astro RST-135 mount, ASI533MC Pro camera, Triad narrowband filter, ASI120MM OAG guide camera, Ekos capture software and Pixinsight processing software. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. Since I intend to only use a DSLR (Pentax. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. For seeing the planets, generally speaking, the more magnification the better (within the limits of this "Rule of Thumb"):The AT72EDII measure at around 4. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. $270. 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 total data wound up being about 53 hours, with 18 hours of luminance. Yes to this.