Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). October 25 and 26, 2021. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. Page 1 of 4 - How important is aperture for EAA? - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Astrophotographers create incredibly detailed images with tiny, fast refractors, though it can take several hours of data. 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. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. Anyone with experience with ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII REFRACTOR - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hi all I am looking this the AT72EDII to use with two cameras. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. Other. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. EAA is more real time, which intuitively would suggest the advantages of a large aperture, fast scope. 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. JackGood double stars for small refractor (AT72EDII) - posted in Double Star Observing: I know that there are lots of good double star lists for binoculars and telescopes. 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 - 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. ADM Accessories offers Telescope Accessories that mount directly to many popular telescopes like Meade, Celestron, Vixen, Losmandy, Takahashi, Orion. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. Instructions say 55mm back focus which I have achieved with the included spacers (21mm, 16. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. Is this pinched optics or something else? Looks like something portruding into the imaging train, but I dont see anything. From what I have heard, most people but the brightness/offset around 10 so wondering if I am way off with my settings or reading of histogram. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Works great with these and similar models. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. Attached Thumbnails. I’ve. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 4. com : Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180) : ElectronicsZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8/C9. Brands / Companies 932 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . 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. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. Backfocus spacing is supposed. Page 1 of 3 - My brand new AT72ED-II - posted in Refractors : I got notice my shipment was delivered, so I ran home quick to bring it inside. AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. There was a bit of wobble related to the head rather than the tripod. The same can be said of the 1. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . g. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and. . I use an AT2FF with a 600mm Vixen ED80 and I get the best field correction at about 65 mm of spacing. 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. 23-Oct. I want it to be as simple. My experience with astrophotography comes from the analog era, the middle ages. Questions that I have. I just tried it tonight though and I could see all 4 trapezium stars easily enough. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Sorry for the file size. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. (Televue TRF-2008 0. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. 8X REDUCER. However two of these are outlying and may or may not belong to the group. 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. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. Introducing 5V EAF, the upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF. I have two of them and they only came with a one page pamphlet of sorts. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. 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. My guess would be that the AT70ED is going to be closer to the original AT72ED. I own the 72ed and have gotten decent results with it. 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. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. 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. Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. 25” eyepieces for now (I like the weight reduction) so my widest eyepiece in that format is my. 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. Leo Triplet Captured at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society Dark Site in Perry, GA. 4 o TFoV of the scope, but I spend a lot of time around 5 o. Page 1 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi another NOOB on the site with just under a week diving into astronomy. It will be my first scope since I was a. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. ” This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). I cannot say enough about my 72 or my AT80ED, it is one of those you gotta check it out for yourself. Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The Twilight I is strained by anything larger than an 80 mm refractor, or a 130 mm f/5 Newtonian. Your AT72EDII with the longer focal length should be much better than my AT60ED in that respect. The scope is in excellent shape and looks new. But some things don't change. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. They are the same scope. 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. Tech Details. 00. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. I connected all these. The Apache 4800 case is a little bigger than the 3800, so I'm going to purchase the 4800 to see if I can carry a few more accessories. Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 200/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB. By comparison, the Ethos 3. It's like the focus plane has moved up to accommodate the astrophotography. My 115EDT by comparison is front heavy, but the tube rings can be adjusted. I am good with my big equipment. Focal length of scope is 430mm so 14mm eyepiece gives 31x magnification. 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). But, it makes the focal length 344 instead of 430. Sharpstar 400F5. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. g. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. Add To Cart. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. The AT72EDii is back heavy and made it difficult to balance with the stock 6" rail. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. 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. For several months, I have been the owner of my first ever telescope - the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. I know that my mount/camera. Apetura and have. $19. This thread seems to be common among some 2. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. Both should be in our repertoire from our Bortle 9. is excited to provide Vermeer sales and service support for your forage equipment needs in Elko, Georgia. The ASKAR FMA180 is a premium multi-functional optical instrument that features a 40mm ED fully multicoated triplet objective to deliver superb image quality. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII vs TSAPO72F6 - posted in Refractors : Hi,Are there any real difference between a AT72EDII and a TSAPO72F6 ?They are supposed to be same according to many resources online, including here on CN. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. 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. 25" adapter in the basement with 42mm T threads on the back. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. 95. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. 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). Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. Amazon. 399. It works at f/5. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. I have a mount that stays on my deck all the time, so unless going really wide is the objective, my AT102ED is my usual scope of choice. AT72EDII, 0. The ATR8 is more universal with only threads on the camera end. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. 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. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. 0), its fast unobstructed optics yield detail-rich visual views of solar system and wide-field deep-sky objects alike. - posted in Mounts: I think Ive got my AT72EDII with Voyager 2 mount just about dialed-in. AT152EDT. 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. I cant count the number of times Ive been away from home and said I wish I had my telescope. 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. I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. The AT72EDII, on the other hand, has been around for a while and is the improved version (with FPL-53 glass) of the original AT72ED. The Astro-Tech ATRF72 reducer/flattener threads on the 72EDII focusers. My Orion is also a doublet with an FPL-53 and is really nice. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. m16, 79 frames of 16s . One to the north and the other to the south. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. 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. choices. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. If you plan on imaging, you might want to consider trading up to to AT72EDII or similar to get better color correction. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. 6x) after that. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. 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. M31. . 6, 571mm, 1. The AT72EDII certainly performs well, and it is a keeper for now. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/four group multicoated glass optics provide 40x and a field over three times as wide as the full Moon. . Product Description. 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. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder. The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. It is noticeably blacker in the 76 owing to its apochromatism, cleaner looking. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in case it helps others. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. 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. Price excluded from the comparison, how does one refractor compare to the other in image quality, build quality and function? I havent been able to find any comments comparing. . 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. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. Large. M42 connection to the camera should make life easier. Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging areaAstroTech AT72EDII @ $489. 8 Focal Ratio. I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). I even searched astrobin to look at what others got using this telescope and surprisingly I see the same theme. I mounted it on a Vixen Porta 2 just like John Miele mounted his and it worked very well for me. This scope will begin its life as a grab and go on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod paired with a Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid. 8X field reducer/flattener by AstroTech, the ATR8, along with the scope . 00. 00. 8 Guidescope to improve the precision of your autoguiding system, for wide-field astrophotography with small CCD imagers, or as. (Televue TRF-2008 0. AT115EDT. 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. ) Optical improvements of the newer model provided by the. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. She bought a 200-500mm Nikon, and I bought an AT72EDii. Other colors and types available just ask. Yes, the AT72EDII drawtube ends with a female M63 thread. from bortle 5. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. 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. 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. 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. Re: Newbie celestron 127 slt nebula and galaxy viewing. 20, Astroart 8, and PhotoShopCS2AT72EDII 72 mm refractor with 4. 8x FF/FRs, neither the ATR-8 nor Televue's TRF-2008 effectively flattened to the corners on my APS-C sensor in either my AT60ED and a previously owned AT72EDII; the ATRF60 is the only one out of the three that provided pinpoint stars to the corners in. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. . 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 live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. Tech Details. ), 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. Great little scope. That's 1/3 stop less light. Ok. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. Posted April 16, 2020. 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. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. Photo Tripod and Head for AT72EDII - posted in Mounts: I recently purchased an AT72EDII and need a lightweight alt-az mount for it. I don't have the small plastic cover that fits over the. I opted for the AT72EDII over the Evo 72ED for a number of reasons, but the glass and focuser were the most significant. 7x reducer from a fellow member on these forums. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. Thanks. Quick view. 779. That's almost $700,00 more. This is not an exaggeration. 00. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿 With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. 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. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. I stacked in SIRIL, performed BE with Graxpert, and then did the processing in PI. I have the original double box packaging. The best spacing may vary a lot. 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. I saw it in an ad in S&T (pre-internet) and. For me (UK) the 72ed is £309 new. Only difference I see is the trim color. AT72EDII and T2i. 8x reducer made for this scope. orderinfo@telescopes. Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. I have the AT72EDII and the . Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. Also, brighter DSO targets and the Moon and planets will have more detail with the AT80ED. 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. It they are a bit loose, a little more felt would do just fine. I like the idea of the quietness of the. I have the 72ed and I took my time choosing it. I see that. 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. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. I am new to both this scope and to EAA. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. 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 came with 2 rings around it connected to a dovetail plate. $270. 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. ZWO EAF. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. #101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. 00. Best cameras over $2500 in 2022. Load More. AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. Both are well within the weight ratings. So now the AT72EDII is back on the cards! I'm still in no hurry, though. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. In the end, I decided to image with my trusty AT72EDii. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. Bortle 8 - First light with Askar FRA400. 00. 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. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. Review of the Orion XX14g Dob Updated 10/25/21. Today I have received AstroTech AT72EDII scope after waiting for 4 long months. Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. I had to swap out the mounting rail for a longer one. $2,125. Processed in Astro Pixel Processor. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. for astro tech at72edII. The Astro-Tech 72mm is an excellent choice for wide-field astrophotography and observational astronomy but proves its versatility by also making a premium spotting. On an 8″ f/10 catadioptric it yields 129x. $369. It looks like they didn’t matter to you either. This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. So, do I: --wait 3 months for the 80EDT --buy the AT72EDII --buy the AT80ED Intended. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. I have a Twilight Nano that will not work (I know, I know!), so I need an alternative. With a focal length of 480mm (f/6. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full. But soon enough, it seemed some better glass was in order for my DSLR and my daughter's DSLR. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. I know the AT72EDII has much better glass than the AT70ED, but is it $200 better? (Plus, there are AT70s in stock, so no waiting). 1. 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. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to. So that's another $130. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. 9lbs so close to the official specs. 8X Reducer Field Flattener for 72EDII). What Doug says. 2. 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. 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. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. Whichever you go, you are going to love it. Review of the Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p Collapsible Dob Updated 10/25/21. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Shot over two nights. I will be using 1. That said, the only review I saw for the 80EDT was for the older f7 version. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images with much more realistic colors--closer in hue to those that I have gotten from the Epsilon-200. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. . Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. Description: The Wizard Nebula is an emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380 in the constellation. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. 25/C11/C14. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what. $419. If the apertura is the same, I may go with it. net. same place, Astronomics). -iOptron CEM40. Binoculars that have shown me M33: - Canon 10x42 IS - 10x50 (I don't recall the brand; I sold or gave them away years ago) - Celestron 15x70 - Celestron 25x100 . by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. Solid, compact, lightweight, with integral leveling ball. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Had gain at 535 and exposure 20 seconds. 37 arcsec/px. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of counterbalance system to keep a camera or. SW GTI-AZ mount in EQ mode.