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. Closed Sundays and major U. 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. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 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. $29. 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 the end, I decided to image with my trusty AT72EDii. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series)• 2” and 1. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. I was messing around with it and shot some wide field shots of M51 last week with my full frame DSLR (astro-modified Canon 6D). I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. 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. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. Do people typically use finderscopes with refractors this small? Id like a RA scope for ease of use, but they all seem to be as big as the AT72EDii, itself. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. I see that. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. Just my opinion from the images on the website. 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. Leo Triplet Captured at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society Dark Site in Perry, GA. Bottom Line is the little SkyHunter is impressive for such a small package. Thanks. She bought a 200-500mm Nikon, and I bought an AT72EDii. IMO, the felt dust on the objective, from the three pads, isn't a big deal. tools. ASI2600MC. Our non-commissioned, brand agnostic, product advisors tailor recommendations to meet your needs! High Point Scientific is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and accessories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced astronomers alike. The Twilight I is strained by anything larger than an 80 mm refractor, or a 130 mm f/5 Newtonian. Add to cart. Also, brighter DSO targets and the Moon and planets will have more detail with the AT80ED. Im a PI noob, so Im still using the trial. 2" dielectric diagonal. Anyway Im based in Southern California and have an upcoming outing planned to the California desert to take advantage of summer viewing. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). AT70ED, AT80ED) without the. I presently own an Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor - similar telescopes can be found in the $500 range. AT70ED or AT72EDII? - posted in Refractors : Im refractor shopping, mostly for AP. Just my opinion from the images on the website. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. AT72EDII AND MANFRETTO PHOTO TRIPOD? - posted in Refractors : Ive tried to ID this tripod and cant find any specs. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. The Evostar 72 has noticeable bloat in the blue channel, I would get a different telescope if you are doing imaging. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. 6x) after that. 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. One thing interesting about the AT102ED is that I could use a reducer/flattener to bring the telescope to F/5. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen dovetail plate. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. For the time being it's just the DSLR. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. I am going to be purchasing a reducer/flattener as well (Astro-Tech . That's 1/3 stop less light. I like the idea of the quietness of the. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. 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. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. So that's. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. choices. Light Stack 120frames ASILive 10sec Bin1 8. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. 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. Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. . The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. Reviews. We don't expect the scopes until October. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. 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. focuser knobs. Gain 350, 800 secs - 30 sec subs. I like the AT72EDII scope, but at the moment they are all out of stock. 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. $2,125. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. This is well suited for observing globular clusters such as M13 and M22. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. The camera side of. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. M45 with AT72EDII and Canon 450D - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Ive been trying to get more integration time for M45 to reveal more nebulosity and better color balance for stars. 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). This thread seems to be common among some 2. 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. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. The ATR8 is more universal with only threads on the camera end. 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. My setup was the scope, a Stellarvue M1V, diagonal, and two ES82 eyepieces (18mm and 6. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. So to be sure I wasnt going blind or some such, I took out the Pronto for an impromptu daylight CA test. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in black is an ED doublet refractor telescope. I was all excited to put it on my Star Adventurer mount but then realized that the. 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. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Condition is New. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Yes to this. Backfocus spacing is supposed. I hope. 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. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. What would you recommend for a mount? Id like a goto EQ mount that is not heavy. They are the same scope. 2 pounds. 20, Astroart 8, and PhotoShopCS2AT72EDII 72 mm refractor with 4. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. 95. 9) with the built-in FR/FF. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. Also a 2 inch to 1. And my present camera is a low-cost but solid-performing ZWO. 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. With a red dot it's pretty straight forward. 8 FR/FF, and L-Enhance filter. I have the AT72EDII and the SV80A which is similar to the AT80ED but has FPL53 glass. Page 10 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : What tripod did you have under the SV70 and DwarfStar? An Oben CT-2381. Looking for a multitasking scope that’s as good for viewing as for imaging? The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope is a good bet. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. Best cameras over $2500 in 2022. Solid, compact, lightweight, with integral leveling ball. 00. First Light: Lunt 80mm ED refractor - posted in Refractors : Ok, I just received a new to me Lunt 80mm f/7 ED refractor. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes is your source for astronomy & photography equipment. The new visual back was about 12mm shorter than the rotator. Now you can directly connect the EAF to your camera, laptop or ASIAIR PRO via. $369. Introducing 5V EAF, the upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF. . Its pretty well fit for my budget, and it seems to have great reviews. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. I will be using 1. 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. And it was the perfect size to see the Pleiades in a 25mm eyepieces. I now have to get back focus corrected again for the main camera. So now the AT72EDII is back on the cards! I'm still in no hurry, though. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. 11 hours. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. English. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. And it looks like the 85mm rings use a hinge with a closing knob on one side. On an 8″ f/10 catadioptric it yields 129x. Back Focus Spacing issues with ZWO Cameras - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Not sure if this is the right place to post this but Im having some problems working out the best way to attach ZWO ASI Cameras, specifically 183MM Pro and 183MC Pro to my Astrotech AT72EDII with the AT 0. OAG Manual 5 Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws. $2,490. com. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star clusters, the various objects near. 4. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. Astro-Tech D Style Handle Kit For Refractors. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. 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. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. This is the first brand new scope Ive purchased in over 30 years, first one was a Meade LX50 8 SCT from (interestingly enough. Sharpstar 400F5. The object is clearly. But, between the AT70 and AT72EDII, I think you would gain some good color correction as both are F6. Converted to jpeg and reduced in size- no other post processing. 6, 571mm, 1. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. Anyone putting their SCT on a manual mount? - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a double-sided NOH CT-20 and Ive got an AT72EDii riding on one side. Vermeer farm. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. What Doug says. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. The install was not seamless as the bracket holes simply did not match up anywhere on my refractor, some MacGyvering later I got it to function quite well. I had the AT72EDII mounted on my SkyGuider Pro, so subs were all unguided, and I used an ASI2600 for imaging. While the classic ED80 F7. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. Indeed there are more than 4 solutions in total, but these are what we most recommend. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Yes, the AT72EDII drawtube ends with a female M63 thread. 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. 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. Astro-Tech 0. 00. The AT72EDII does really support much higher power than one might think for an f6 scope. 25 diagonal or using ZWO cameras directly. 8 and with this camera. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. Two nights and 11 hours of exposure almost went to waste. 5" focusers from AT, WO, SV and probably others. Thanks, Joel. 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). Other colors and types available just ask. Now Im looking for a suitable camera, and am. 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. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. You can directly connect it to the scopes without using the feather touch focusers. 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. I even searched astrobin to look at what others got using this telescope and surprisingly I see the same theme. 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. 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. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. It required replacing the stock dovetail with the slotted AstroTech and moving the rings closer together. I opted for the AT72EDII over the Evo 72ED for a number of reasons, but the glass and focuser were the most significant. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. Load More. So, if you have a filter that is 3mm thick, you need to add 1mm of spacing to your imaging train to retain the correct back focus. Page 1 of 2 - High Quality easy to transport tripod - posted in Mounts: I have a good diverse collection of good telescopes and mounts. Upgrading to the AT72EDii is a modest refinement to the scope with no obvious drawbacks and a marginal cost of about $150 after reselling the AT72ED, so it's an easy decision. No need for slow-motion controls (though they would be nice). This is not an exaggeration. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. 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. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. 9 focal ratio. 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. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. It functions well for medium high magnification observing with long focal length refractors, reflectors, or catadioptric scopes. g. 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. Its a perfect compliment to the L-Enhance. Posted 13 September 2019 - 08:44 PM. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The main thing is the sky background. 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. 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. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. same place, Astronomics). for astro tech at72edII. Posted 17 July 2020 - 09:32 AM. Notice I had to raise the AT72EDII in order to clear the focus lock screw with a longer. We don't expect the scopes until October. Had gain at 535 and exposure 20 seconds. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. I’ve. 2 pounds. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I forgot to put the field flattener in! Such a let down. Software Designed and tested. Brands / Companies 932 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . Does the SW have the same glass as the AT? If not, is the performance of the SW the same as the AT? Is the AT worth $69 more? AT2D diagonal + AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): During my initial purchase of the AT72EDII, the AT2D 2 dielectric diagonal came recommended as the diagonal of choice for the AT refractor series. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. However, both the field corrector and the diagonals are a few weeks away. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . What Doug says. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. 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. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. My experience with astrophotography comes from the analog era, the middle ages. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. Dec 1, 2022. English: Image captured by amateur astrophotographer, John Richards at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, (MGAS), during a star party on March 6, 2021 using a 72mm refractor, (AT72EDII) 6 March 2021. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Save $50. If you have friends and family that want the discount, all they need to do is sign up for Cloudy Nights as well. There is a choice (up to you): 1. 95. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. One is wide field, one is less wide field. The compact unit is installed high on your wall so you can place furniture where you like. 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. Field flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I picked up an AT72EDII last year but never really used it much until this year. 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. 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. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. I have the AT72EDII and the . Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. The triplet objective and top-notch ED optics virtually eliminate chromatic. Thanks, Joel. from bortle 5. My guess would be that the AT70ED is going to be closer to the original AT72ED. Condition is New. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. Having so many clear nights in a row has given me an appreciation for having my mount always set. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what. That list includes the AT72EDII (due out soon) and the AT80EDT. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. Show More. Astromart. 2. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Page 2 of 2 - Noob lost in the rabbit hole, help accessorizing AT72EDII scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Haha yeah its easy to get carried away. The left side of. It’s made for the Z73 which is more or less the same as the AT72EDII. I tried adding spacers between the flattener and T-ring from no. The Astro-Tech AT72EDII telescope includes everything as supplied by Astronomics: rings, Vixen dovetail, 2" to 1. Scope: Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet. So that's another $130. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. Check it out; there is relatively little editing from Lightroom. They look the same with the same specs. 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. The Optolong L-Enhance filter seems to work well with the 183 at least from my red zone suburb. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder. Rajat Kumar: Karl Theberge: Rajat Kumar: frankszabo75: I've recently acquired this telescope, but I still haven't made much of imaging with the AT72EDII. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. 00/$459. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). $320. Edited by gwlee, 10 June 2017 - 04:17 PM. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. When an observer takes out a good scope under good skies and uses sensible magnifications, like you did, then wonderful images with superb contrast and color shadings are presented to the observer. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. 1. I do some visual with a C8 and some AP using an AT72EDII. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. 00 Not FPL-53. Hello, I am trying to install an auto-focuser on my AT72edii, and I can't seem to remove the screws that hold the coarse focus knob. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. (Televue TRF-2008 0. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. 14 bits vs 12 bits. 7 lab tests with spot sizes at F4 of 4, 8 and 14. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. Camera is Pentax K3II, image is cropped for composition. 420mm Focal Length, f/5. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. My camera setup 533mm pro + ZWO EAF filter. With the Nikon/Air combo, I have to run it in Manual mode, set to Bulb, and Air limits me to exposures of 30 seconds or less. Not a huge difference. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. AT60ED. Back to top #49 alphatripleplus Page 4 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : The first thing I did with my new AT72EDII was to remove the dovetail and put it back on the other way, with the longer side toward the focuser, in order to better balance with a 2 diagonal and 2 eyepiece! I now have the scope mounted at the extreme end of the dovetail, and it seems to work fine. First, it costs way less than the RC71. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. $74. I mounted it on a Vixen Porta 2 just like John Miele mounted his and it worked very well for me. 5" w/Moonlite Stepper v3 ZWO ASI2600MC-Pro - ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro - ZWO ASI174MM-Mini - ZWO OAG - ZWO EFW AT2FF - CCDT67 - RIRED-M63. I still haven't done a side by side but I have had them out on consecutive. ) and is 125mm long. PL makes a set at 85 that should do the trick. 8 Guidescope to improve the precision of your autoguiding system, for wide-field astrophotography with small CCD imagers, or as. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in white is an ED doublet refractor telescope. I am new to both this scope and to EAA. 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). Astro-Tech Handle For AT72EDII, AT80ED, AT80EDT, and AT92. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. About Us . 4. 25” eyepieces for now (I like the weight reduction) so my widest eyepiece in that format is my. 5 o in your AT72EDII and about 3. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. This cut the curvature distortion by. I also have an AT72EDII. Add To Cart. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. 00. $79. That said, the only review I saw for the 80EDT was for the older f7 version. They are very. -iOptron CEM40. All you need to do is supply your Cloudy Nights username name for verification when you place an order at Astronomics and that is it. $149. Review of the Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p Collapsible Dob Updated 10/25/21. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. 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. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Processed in Astro Pixel Processor. Once they are gone, they are gone.