Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. Dust / Reflection Calculator. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. Talk about a logistical nightmare. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. I've taken many good images through it also. Other eyepieces such as the Astro-Tech 3. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. Page 12 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im mount shopping now in anticipation for getting a 130mm next year. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. It is the premium design. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. Tech Details. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Post a pic of your AT130!Use ES Focal Extender with ASI1600 camera & AT130EDT scope - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I would like to connect up a ZWO ASI1600 camera using a ES Focal extender with a Astro Tech 130EDT refractor. The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. While I appreciate the challenges the user is having with his AVX this conversation really should be in the Mounts forums. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. You can only do so much with it before the tool starts. List:149. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost. Cheers! Bob F. Those award-winning 11" EdgeHD optics are mounted on a newly-upgraded Celestron CPC go-to mount with SkyAlign and GPS. com Nylon Knurled. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. In this review, I will show y. I just looked up the AT130mm. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. The FF/FR is on back order so I’ve attached the WO 6AIII to see if it is compatible. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for FWHM in Maxim DL5) and fired off a few 3 minute exposures. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. • a dual-speed 2. Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses PrimaluceLab 60mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI290MM MiniAstro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Mounts Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Filters Astronomik L3 Luminance Filter · Astronomik Deep Sky RGB Filter Set 36 mm Accessories ZWO EAF · ZWO Filter Wheel 7x36mm II · TS-Optics 0. Hotech. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. Optec Astro-Physics 2. As long as you hit the 55mm. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Both companies do very well in that regard. Review by: Skyhunter1. Page 11 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: I just finished all the 130s a few hours ago. Astro-Tech 0. These manual focusers are no longer available from Moonlite Telescope Accessories. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Looking at the CGEM or EQ6 (hopefully find a lightly used one) and maybe the ieq45pro. The AT115EDT, like its big brother the AT130EDT, has three pairs of collimation screws positioned at 120° intervals at the back of the objective. It gives me a nice flat field for my APS-C sensor. Quick survey to try things out. Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Home Flat panels Motorized flap panels ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Automated, dimmable flap panel for your refractor telescope! € 350,00. Enjoy crisp, high-contrast views of the night sky with a refracting telescope from High Point Scientific. However, I dont want to unscrew the wrong screws or Screw. Equipment. An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. Same question. The 130edt is clearly a budget entry APO but it does tick most of the boxes including a 2. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Will Trion sky atlas laminated field edition. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. Page 119 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Excellent, thank you sir. /astro-tech-0-8x-reducer-field-flattener-for-astro-tech-at130edt-triplet-apo-refractor-3517. . In this review, I will show y. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. Celestron Off-Axis Guider Celestron AVX goto mount ASI Air Pro Antlia 5nm dual narrow-band filter (H-α and OIII) ZWO ASI 071MC Pro color, cooled camera ZWO ASI 290mm mini guide cameraAstro Tech . The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Processed in PI with help from Topaz denoiser. My AT130EDT works great with the Astro-Tech 0. It's made a lot better mechanically, and quality control is going to be higher than the mass produced ES 127. I would highly recommend the AT130EDT not only because it's closer to your desired price range, not. Page 44 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Dont forget to ask Astro-Tech for a cloudy nights discount. Equipment. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. It performs excellent visually,. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. 5. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few years down, I accidentally drop my OTA which would be outside any. 8 focal length. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. 92mm. Build quality is very good: nice satin finish powder coat, smooth, robust focuser (that wont get touchy in the cold) with no backlash,. Includes dedicated Astro-Tech 0. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready. Sort By : SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm f/4 paired with ZWO ASI220MM Mini. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. 98mm. I know its important to balance in altitude, which is easy, but what is relative importance of balancing in azimuth? For example, the AZMP manual. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. 7 focuser is about 1-1/2 times as expensive, counting everything, and I judged that justified for me, personally. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Not really surprising, but I was a bit surprised that the Mak did not put up a better fight! In all honesty after the APO I would choose the 8″ SCT simply because it’s much lighter physically and cools faster than the Mak. I received my AT102ED about two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, but I want more. Equipment Key. Page 3 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Here is a photo of my Astro-Tech AT130EDT:IMG_4209. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. (The Ritchey-Chrétien design is what’s used by the Hubble and most other large aperture professional instruments. The factory focuser wasn't bad but it isn't a Moonlite! Focuser has a 5" drawtube so any eyepiece, DSLR or dedicated Astro camera will come to focus. Im not going to any photography, just visual for myself and some outreach. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. Edited. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS R Mounts Rainbow Astro RST-135 Filters Sense-Tech Innovation Company (STC) Astro Multispectra Accessories Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance · Primaluce Lab SESTO SENSO 2 · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 · SkyShed Observatories Pier · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 SoftwareM106 And Friends Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT130EDTOur calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. 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. 9 Triplet. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. • hard sided protective carry case. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. 7" focuser has a MUCH. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. 67” and 2”. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. Right now, I am between the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 F7 ED Triplet APO and the Astro-Tech AT115EDT f7 ED Triplet APO. Tech Details. Page 1 of 3 - iOptron AZ Mount Pro - Balancing in Azimuth - posted in Mounts: My Astro-Tech AT130EDT just arrived, and now its time to think about the practicality of using it on the AZMP. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. Also, on the tripod, it looks like its. Great picture BTW. I am also able to get a nice flat field using the Hotech 2" flattener (SCA-FFT58) when I don't want to shorten the focal length. Not available yet and no information on reducers. 53”), Astro-Tech AT115EDT ED triplet apochromatic refractor gathers over 27% more light than the more common size. 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. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. It. 6. The important. My question is, which of these would take the most advantage of the new camera? My initial reaction is the redcat because of how drastically different the focal length is to my 8"Edge, it would give me two very different rigs to cover. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. James. Moon looks great with 3. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. Altair Astro Wave Series 130 EDT apo refractor review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Of course, there was a lot of moonlight last night. Celestron 2” xcel 18mm ocular $50. 8x field reducer. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. Astro Tech 115EDT - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know what type of glass is in this scope? Im looking to upgrade to a triplet from a William Optics doublet. I am testing the new Astro-Tech AT130-EDT and here are some of my results. I've taken many good images through it also. . Started by Woody218 , Oct 31 2021 04:06 PM. (I run mine at -10 degrees C). Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Only a few nights with the scope. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Ed Ting is wrong in this review about the AT115EDT not being able to be collimated. theres a song in that. 95 ED (Extra-. A representative took one to the 2010 Winter Star Party. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. My AT 152 EDT is. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back. My deepest Leo Triplet so far - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Last weekend I had the opportunity to finally observe and image from a dark rural site (SQM ~21. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. 8x reducer/flattener This was purchased just over a month ago from our good friends at Astronomics and remains in "as new" condition. -Celestron AVX mount -Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope. Trying to use as much FL as I could. . So if it makes you feel better by buying a telescope with FPL 53 glass, by all means do so. $199. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. 00. My Orion Eon 130 EDT (essentially the same) works fine on my old Celestron CG5 with two 11lb. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Product Description. So, I was reading about some of you who use the Astro Tech telescopes from Astronomics and well, jumping up to the AT 130 EDT f/7 at $~2000. 5” focuser for the TS130). Astromart. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. Yeah, these two scopes really are EDLs but it's probably too late to change the labeling / model. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. Camera: 533mc PRO. 0. The performance of this Astro-Tech 130mm FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) triplet apochromatic refractor is superb, in keeping with Astro-Tech’s well-deserved reputation for producing optically and mechanically excellent optics. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. . It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Page 37 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Proud owner of the AT130 checking in. Gear used: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm refractor 910mm FL, f/7 - aka Big Bertha Explore Scientific field flattener Celestron AVX equatorial mount ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color CMOS camera Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter Orion Starshoot Autoguider camera Orion 60mm guide scope ZWO autofocuser Acquisition software:. I started with the Sirius EQ mount and Orion ED80 combo, with and ASI1600-MM, and following the advice of many, upgraded my mount first. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. $1000 difference between these two scopes, and I am trying to justify the price difference!. Although the features/specs/care paper is not specific, it's a good indication of glass qualityPage 2 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : Please remember folks, for most of us the difference between FPL 53 glass and slightly lower grades of glass such as FK-61 (used by the AT130EDT) is not distinguishable. SOLAR IMAGING with AT130EDT - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: Hi all. Astro Tech AT115EDT APO triplet refractor. Add To Cart. Astro-Tech AT92 f/5. 5 fully multicoated triplet optics using a Hoya FPL51-equivalent ED element. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Thanks MikeFWIW, the focusing mechanism you showed is also used by the Astro-Tech 2. The processing was done in PixInsight. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. Based on what I have read from people doing similar experiments, Takahashi refractors (4 times as expensive as an AT130EDT!) see that effect start in the near UV (< 4,000 Å). If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. I don't have that hole on my AT130EDT, nor did I get a screw for the dew shield. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. APM-Telescopes. Mike. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. 5" focuser and the AT . Actually, he said that was fine he would just keep it for now. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : I have the AT 115, and I just purchased a Vixen rail from Astronomics ( from the OPT auction ), putting that one on the bottom and mounting the shortie up top. About six months back I called and. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. Add to View. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. I sent it into Orion so they could have a look at the mirror but theyve been pretty slow getting back to me with updates and it sounds like they havent even started the evaluation. I think you are conflating field of view and imaging circle. Page 8 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: If you think this list was bad, when the ETX90 was introduced we had over 1000 people that wanted to be contacted when it came in, and that was back in the 90s. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost clear nights. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Here is the Pacman Nebula, imaged through my Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet refractor on an unmodified Nikon D3100 via an Astro-Tech 0. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. 8x Reducer/Flattener For Small APO For DSLR Imaging - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I really need a flattener/reducer to bring my images together. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : I am 100% visual observer here - planets and deep space objects. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. 21 days Avg. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. There is approx. . Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM60 Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Pro · Kendrick Dew Heater straps · Kendrick Bahtnov Mask · William Optics Flat 6AIII Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Adobe Camera Raw CC ACR Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Astrotech 60mm F/4 Guiding Cameras Zwo ASI120 Mini This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. Add To Cart. com, create an. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. Last night I was using my AT130EDT with a 2. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. The images from its 709mm focal length f/6. Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT Camera: 533mc PRO Guide Camera: 174mm mini Guide: OAG-L Filter: Optolong L-Pro, Optolong L-Extreme Mount: ZWO AM5 Exposure: 64x180 (L-Pro), 24x600 (L-Ext) Source: Backyard. I will be using it for both visual (mainly for planetary for the kids) and imaging. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. Lighter than many 102ED scopes, with just a bit more reach. I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. AT130EDT vs 7" LX-200 Mak vs 8" SCT Comparison Review By: Vlad Fedosov Intro: I think that if you spend any time reading the equipment forums on your favorite astro web site you will quickly find that there are. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. The focuser can rotate a full 360 degrees. Page 34 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Last night was first light for the new AT 115EDT. Jethro64 likes this Back to top #3 MikiSJ MikiSJ. FWIW, in the past I've also owned an AT130EDT, AT102ED, and. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. · 950 views Hi everyone! I am looking for suggestions for my refractor. Took in views of Saturn, Jupiter near the eastern. Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. Thank you, ChrisAstro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM60 Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Pro · Kendrick Dew Heater straps · Kendrick Bahtnov Mask · William Optics Flat 6AIII Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Adobe Camera Raw CC ACR Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Astrotech 60mm F/4. 8X Reducer. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. . . ADM. Page 1 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Just got an e-mail from Astronomics and it looks like they have a new lineup! AT80EDT F/6 priced at $749 AT115EDT F/7 priced at $1299 AT130EDT F/7 priced at $1799 All with 10:1 2. This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. If you add a reducer, to provide a wider field of view, the light is necessarily more "concentrated" towards. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. Loc: 36°N 105°W. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. AT152EDT. Reviews. Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. I am still playing around with the blown out areas of R and Ha combinations around NGC 604 but enjoying how this one is coming out. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. On the cameras web page ( ) when you scroll down to “The best solution for 55mm Bacfocus” it tells you exactly what is needed. Astro-Tech AT130EDT in excellent condition. Back focus new ASI2600MC-Pro? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all! Im new to the forums here, and I figured it would be safe to ask my noobie questions. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. I did ask about AT130, focal reducer for the 130 and diagonals. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. The really odd part is that the SV60EDS and AT65EDQ look as if they came out of the same factory! Same focuser. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. Last edited: Mar 21, 2023. the Astro Tech AT130EDT. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Cloudy Nights. The Triangulum Galaxy resides about 3 million light years from Earth. Equipment Key. You can. 1. I am clueless. 5. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. The AT125EDL is longer than the AT115EDT, but being a Doublet, albeit with a 10 mm aperture advantage, its objective cell is actually lighter than. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Description: This image of the Crescent Nebula, aka NGC 6888, was captured from a "white zone" (San Jose, CA - Bortle 8) over 10 nights, between July 6, 2021 and July 15, 2021, totaling about 40 hours of data. It is a standard 55mm with the extra shell. Incredible packing (plastic wrap on scope, scope in hard case, wrapped in bubble wrap,. Looks like TS Optics have a similar 130mm triplet with FPL-53 glass, but it ships from Europe and not sure how much better it is. One thing is for certain: there seem to be a vanishingly small numbers of reviews criticizing Astro-Tech scopes. A fantastic scope nonetheless. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this much value. LRGB 4 x 300. Please refer to the astrobin link to see the complete field of view image and full resolution. Hopefully to do a little swiss army telescope with it, a little bit of everything. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Meade 6000 and Orion ION. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. The issue is it puts the flattener much closer. Dennis. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. For reference, I compared the ridge spacing on the focuser side threads to a male M68x1 threaded part that I had on hand, and it looked like all the ridges of the two part's threads aligned perfectly. virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. Depending on how much money I have available I am considering a Celestron C6-R ( C150 ) achromat, Astro-Tech AT130EDT APO triplet or if things are really good a Takahashi TOA130 triplet APO. It takes High power eyepieces well. And for the 071 versus the 183, it is 4X faster, since the pixel is twice as large, so 25% of the time is needed. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. 3. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. 95 strehl or better optics. 54lbs (700g) and feels like a reassuringly hefty piece of metal and circuit boards when held in your hand. 5” focuser used in the AT130EDT (and, I believe, by the TS 2. Astro-Tech AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 80mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 115mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 130mm, Stellarvue telescopes with the SV-F25B model focuser, Stellarvue SV70T f/6 APO Triplet,Page 28 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Well, my 115 arrived yesterday. QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2. I am a completely ignorant to solar imaging. #1 pout1248 Lift Off topic starter Posts: 14 Joined: 01 Aug 2023 Posted 11 August 2023 - 12:16 PM Hi All, Received this scope last week and have just now gotten around to some imaging with it (short exposure EAA with Sharpcap as it. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. Per the Astronomics website, the correct spacing is 55mm for the FR/FF designed for the AT130EDT. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. For Sale: Astro-Tech AT130EDT with accompanying Astro-Tech 0. Nikon D5500 (modified) is an equipment item of class Camera on AstroBin equipment database. $1,350 shipped in the lower 48 states. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. Total Integration Time 2. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : I am 100% visual observer here - planets and deep space objects. Castor and deathtical like this Back to top #10 rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. counterweights for visual. The processing was done in PixInsight.