New Scope - AT72EDII - M31 Andromeda Galaxy - A7R IV - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I recently bought a telescope, the AstroTech AT72EDII, with matched reducer/flattener -- both of which were used for this image. They look the same with the same specs. 8x FR/FR. 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. The AT72EDII is a completely different telescope from the AT72ED. There. I have seen some pretty extreme minimal setups with one being just a 30mm guide scope and. $29. This is not an exaggeration. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. (Image credit: Samsung) The Samsung Galaxy A72 looks remarkably similar to its predecessor with a curved back and a rectangular camera hump. metagawd and galacticinsomnia like thisUse a barlow with AT72EDII and ASI385MC? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just starting in astrophotography and I want to start small. Product Description. First light with this scope was a shot of the moon in the early. 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. 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. Indeed there are more than 4 solutions in total, but these are what we most recommend. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 00. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. 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. 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. $369. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. The Air will also capture Darks, Flats, and Biases through the. Add to cart. What Doug says. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. Yes to this. Oakzaa, what issue are you having with the AT72EDii, specifically when trying to focus? On mine, I couldn’t get far enough ‘in’. An experiment that I performed the night before the event yielded disappointing results, so the night of. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. -- The Telescope Review Web Site V3. The AT72EDII didn't go quite that far for me yet, after only a small amount of daytime testing, but I am really optimistic and look forward to giving it a proper run under dark, clear skies. At72edii with . Unknown. I have the AT72EDII and the . Itll complement my XT8 Classic, just looking for opinions. it is a tripod that is missing. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have been into astrophotography for a while now but mainly just borrowing from my Local Astronomy club. 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. Field flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I picked up an AT72EDII last year but never really used it much until this year. For example, the fully-multicoated. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. It looks like they didn’t matter to you either. 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. 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. I was all excited to put it on my Star Adventurer mount but then realized that the. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. Thanks for looking. $419. I use an AT2FF with a 600mm Vixen ED80 and I get the best field correction at about 65 mm of spacing. 37 arcsec/px. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. With a short focal length refractor it is a low power eyepiece. I have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. And it looks like the 85mm rings use a hinge with a closing knob on one side. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. OUR PRICE $699. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. Unless it's a Petzval type refractor which has the flattener built in, yes a flattener is really well worth having for any refractor, not just the AT72EDII. I think my 88lb capacity should be a sufficient overcompensating for the setup. 818-347-2270. The silver color 8-2/3" length bar (More Blue) is bolted to the "safety screw" holes at the ends of the black 6" bar. NGC7000 (North America Nebula) AT72EDII + Hotech SCA + Canon 450D (Ha modified) Orion Atlas + Celestron 70mm Travel Scope + ASI120MC + PHD2. 11 hours. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. . Im trying to decide between a Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 and HEQ5. 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. This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. Page 1 of 2 - Suggested new accessory for AT72EDII (and other AT models) - posted in Refractors : Brief summary: I am suggesting that Astronomics make available for purchase a *second* Vixen dovetail bar for attachment to the TOPS of the AT72EDIIs rings and identical to the one supplied with the scope as a bottom bar. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. But it is a beauty, with quality components including the focuser, camera angle adjuster, dew shield, and rings. Save $50. OAG Manual 5 Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws. Please just get a AT72EDII or Apertura 72EDR. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. 2 pounds. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 8 reducer. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. Edited by gwlee, 10 June 2017 - 04:17 PM. 95. 3. Regarding 0. SKU S11510. 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). 2. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. The new visual back was about 12mm shorter than the rotator. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. , and an iOptron SkyGuider Pro. For my purposes the Delites are nearly ideal in these small refractors. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. The ED80T CF apo refractor is a versatile power performer telescope well-suited for multiple applications. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. The plate is 1. 8. 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. I want it to be as simple. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. 7mm), mounted on a Manfrotto 3021BN. Add To Cart. Review of the Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p Collapsible Dob Updated 10/25/21. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. While the classic ED80 F7. 25" adapter. Price is good, but at f6. 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. 8 Reducer for each. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. I bought a generic reducer/flattener for my AT72EDII to have "something" but after it arrived I found a 2" to 1. 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. I also bought a StellarVue low profile finder base that will fit the above finder, but it came with the wrong sized screws for this scope, and I have not yet bought proper sized screws. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. 8 reducers both thread into the telescopes to make a firm connection. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics. This photo take from the deck of the Cracked Pot Coffee Shop with an ASI178MC camera and AstroTech AT72EDII telescope shows the Great Orion Nebula, which is located below the sword of the Orion. I 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. . 5 hours total + Flats/Darks/Bias with BYEOS . This Astro-Tech #AT80EDRF 0. 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. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. 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. I will cover shipping. AT72EDII - First Light - posted in Refractors : Finally got some clear skies and able to get the new AstroTech refractor out (here) *Quick note - if this belongs in Beginning AP forum I apologize. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. How would the imaging train look. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. The lenses are made by Ohara. Review of the Orion XX14g Dob Updated 10/25/21. 6, 571mm, 1. Page 1 of 2 - Companion scope for an 8" SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking for recommendations for a companion scope for my 8 SCT. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. 240. Field Flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): My Astro-Tech AT72EDII order is finally back in stock and arriving on Wednesday! I plan to use this for wide field EAA as well as a portable setup for when we travel. There was a bit of wobble related to the head rather than the tripod. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. You get a single ring with a. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. Other. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. 3. I have had a 10 SCT and a 4 with mixed results I wanted to get my own setup and I have been looking at some scopes. To retain the ultra-portable functionality of the SkyGuider Pro for deep sky astrophotography, it is wise to use a portable and lightweight telescope that falls well below the listed payload capacity of the SkyGuider Pro. 25" would require a good deal more focuser extension. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. ) Optical improvements of the newer model provided by the. Mike. I have a. 8x field flattener and reducer. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. 95. Apetura and have. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. AT60ED. 00. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. Heart Nebula IC 1805 Using Pixinsght - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I took the following image on 11/3. Or simply replace the original felt with a thicker felt. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. is excited to provide Vermeer sales and service support for your forage equipment needs in Elko, Georgia. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. $2,125. Posted April 16, 2020. Thumbnails. Sorry for the file size. The AT72EDII certainly performs well, and it is a keeper for now. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 5 apochromatic refractor/camera lens, making it an ideal instrument for. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. 5 gives a slightly wider field of view and the extra 10mm should giver a slightly brighter view. Re: A 120mm apo vs C8 edge HD. The AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. Hi, Up for sale is my like new AT72EDII with the FPL-53 glass! This scope is a worthy and super portable successor to the original AT72. Attached is a photo from couple nights ago of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shot with Nikon D750, Astro-Tech AT72EDII on the SkyHunter mount. Quality reliable. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. 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. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. But lugging around a big, sturdy Alt-Az or equatorial mount is not an option. Page 5 of 6 - Manual Alt-Az Mounts - Show us What You Have. 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). What would you recommend for a mount? Id like a goto EQ mount that is not heavy. from bortle 5. Start following SamMobile on Google News now! Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A72. 20, Astroart 8, and PhotoShopCS2AT72EDII 72 mm refractor with 4. 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 . 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. SVBONY 220 2" filter. Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount Cameras: ZWO ASI178MM, PGR Grasshopper, PGR Flea Lunt, Coronado, TeleVue, Orion and Meade eyepieces Visual Observer " Way more fun to see it! "Top. Anyone here have experience with one? Note that my setup is (for the time being) with an unmodified dslr, and a star adventurer. Very best, The Astro-Tech handle is not only nice to look at, it is extremely useful as it performs double duty. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in black is an ED doublet refractor telescope. 00. Introducing 5V EAF, the upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF. 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. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I forgot to put the field flattener in! Such a let down. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship this week. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Large. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. 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. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. 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. Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. 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. 1 - you will definitely need *something* to bridge the gap between the back of the scope and whatever T-adapter you are using. That handle, using two bolts, lists as 125mm (don't know if that's total or center to center of the bolt holes) and would interfere with retracting the dew shield. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED from Sky-Watcher uses a crown. Just my opinion from the images on the website. Page 1 of 6 - Choosing between Astro-tech AT80ED and AT92 - posted in Refractors : Greetings, Friends, I am planning to purchase a refractor in the coming weeks. The same can be said of the 1. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. It did make acquiring that first star easier, especially with a 1-1/4" eyepiece. 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). Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. AT72EDII + ASI2600MM - posted in Refractors : While waiting for the SVX140T to arrive, Im imaging with my AT72EDII + ASI2600MM along with the Aptura 1x adjustable flattener. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. I like the AT72EDII scope, but at the moment they are all out of stock. Product Description. The AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale now comes with split tube rings and a Vixen style dovetail, with a 1/4-20 thread adapter on the bottom, as standard equipment. - AT72EDII - Spectrum 70mm Mak - AT60ED - RedCat 51mm f/4. Add To Cart. Dec 1, 2022. In a word - fantastic. th3_n3wb13 wrote: Check this out, the guy used his modified Canon50D and only 50mm to capture Milky Way. When looking at the images, it was blindingly obvious that I had some serious field. Didn't want to go higher on exposure as this is an alt/az mount. 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). I now have to get back focus corrected again for the main camera. Gain 350, 800 secs - 30 sec subs. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. 25/C11/C14. Save $365 Free Shipping. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. With a Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, ASI385MC color camera, and Astro Tech AT72EDII, I can fit M31 in the FOV according to astronomy. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. For several months, I have been the owner of my first ever telescope - the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED. 8 Reducer and it works great. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The scope has lens cover ,rings and a dovetail. The description states that it is Vixen compatible. 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. First, it costs way less than the RC71. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. Such a top bar could. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. . 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. -iOptron CEM40. . Comes with rings, dovetail and 1-1/4" eyepiece adapter. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors -. Cool down is faster, focus is tighter and easier, no mirror flop, and the EAA views are nearly always sharper than with my SCTs. Load More. AT115EDT. Had gain at 535 and exposure 20 seconds. Like little comets but with the tails point inward toward the center. The ones on the telescope are too short to. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. I contacted Astronomics and they had a replacement visual back that replaced the camera rotator and I could use my lower power OCS (1. AT60ED vs. My C8 used to be my most heavily used EAA scope, but now I prefer the ease of using my 130EDT f/7 triplet refractor vs my two SCTs. 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. 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. So that's. THANK YOU! Brilliant, finally an apples to apples. 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. 2. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. The AT72EDII is designed for use with a 2" diagonal so a 1. I tried adding spacers between the flattener and T-ring from no. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. I cannot seem to force enough CA to ruin my joy of. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. $320. 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 not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. Sharpstar 400F5. The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. 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. 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. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. In the end, I decided to image with my trusty AT72EDii. Using 2” Filter Drawer: Above the 4 solutions for the ASI2600MM Pro APS-C camera to reach the 55mm back focus length. 8F/433 mm focal length, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera, Rainbow RST-135 mount, Ekos capture software on a Raspberry Pi 4B computer, Pixinsight 1. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. Same glass from what I can tell but this one is an APO. 200. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. . 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. Tech Details. It has not been an issue in everyday use. 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. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. I still haven't done a side by side but I have had them out on consecutive. But. . I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. Would anyone recommend a good first and/or second eyepiece? Does anyone a favorite eyepiece to. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. The only difference is that the top of the AZ5 tripod is flat, whereas the top of the CG. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. It is noticeably blacker in the 76 owing to its apochromatism, cleaner looking. 8 Reducer and Field Flattener question - posted in Refractors : Hello. Find cameras, lenses, studio. For me (UK) the 72ed is £309 new. That's 1/3 stop less light. AT80ED or at72edII - posted in Refractors : I didnt know which one of these telescopes I should get Im looking for one with good color correction I will be using it for a dedicated astrophotography camera I am kind of leaning to the at-80ed but I dont know how good the color correction is on that one and whichever one I decide to get I will be getting. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. Learn more about the Cadet Apex72 electric wall heater -- which quickly heats up your room and provides more living space. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. 5 focal reducer, and the l'extreme. For the last few years Ive been doing EAA with a NexStar 6se, and Ive been quite pleased with that, but I would now like. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. The AT72EDII & AR102 APO are two very different instruments for imaging. One is wide field, one is less wide field. 95. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. William Optics do the same with their versions of Astro-Tech scopes. 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. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. Since I intend to only use a DSLR (Pentax. 22May57Cyg-9A4-G350ZZ-30-30-DGH-FRGB. Diagonal recommendation for AT72EDII? - posted in Eyepieces: Hi All， I received my AT72EDII this week from Astronomics. . • two-year warranty. Works great with these and similar models. 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. So even better, mainly at the edge of the field. This is a good quality fully-multicoated low power eyepiece at a price that's substantially lower than competitive Plössls. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. Converted to jpeg and reduced in size- no other post processing. 3. helicon Co-Administrator Articles: 554 Posts: 11818 Joined: Mon May 06, 2019 1:35 pm 4 Location: Washington TSS Awards Badges. Software Designed and tested. The 1. 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. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. I think the light path is too great on the updated scopes. Having so many clear nights in a row has given me an appreciation for having my mount always set. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. As I said these fractional advantages did not matter to me. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). AT72EDII, 0. CEM120 - TMB 100/800 - AT72EDII w/Homemade Moonlite Compatible Arduino Focuser - AT8RC w/Moonlite CSL 2. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10.