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. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. The new visual back was about 12mm shorter than the rotator. The real difference comes from the fact that the sensor on the 533 is square, so most of the lost megapixels are the sides. 00. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. 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. Then two 200g SmallRig counterweights took care of the heavy Ethos on the back end. 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. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. This money can be saved to spend in other important parts of your rig, such as a good mount, a camera or some filters. I was experimenting with different cameras and filters. • two-year warranty. 8x FF/FR + ASI2600 - posted in Refractors : I have had good results using the Aptura 1x flattener for my AT72EDII and ASI2600MM camera with its APS-C sensor, so I wanted to see how the AT 0. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. The ED80T CF apo refractor is a versatile power performer telescope well-suited for multiple applications. 4. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. My camera setup 533mm pro + ZWO EAF filter. 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 now have to get back focus corrected again for the main camera. First off, the mechanics are really nice, the focuser is strong and smooth and I love the retractable dew shield. I have seen some pretty extreme minimal setups with one being just a 30mm guide scope and. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. -iOptron CEM40. What is really weird though is that there is no way within the app itself to "Save exactly as seen". Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. Works great with these and similar models. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. Along with it i purchased the ATH1 handle (back ordered) that goes with it. 8 Reducer and it works great. The plate is 1. The focuser can rotate as well to help you get the perfect framing. Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. 3. Top. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. The left side of. I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). 1. 00. The object is clearly. It will be my first scope since I was a. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. Skywatcher Dobson telescope N 200/1200 Skyliner Classic DOB. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. 63 focal reducer). I live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - $650. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. AT130EDT. 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). 3. Reviews. 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. My imaging setup is AT72EDII, Explore Scientific FF, Canon 60D on a SA. . I chose the 72ed because of thr good reviews and the star shapes. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. One thing interesting about the AT102ED is that I could use a reducer/flattener to bring the telescope to F/5. At72edii with . " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. Higher full well capacity. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. This Explore Scientific focal extender doubles the power. Now Im looking for a. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. 5C gain300 2023 02 26 231800 ZWO ASI 482 EAA - Live Stacking AT72EDII REFRACTORDiscontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. But measurements show that with the EAF installed the unit wont fit into the really nice storage bag that. Lately, the typical time through Customs and shipping to us has totaled 10 days to two weeks. 10 or less is generally viewed as sharp to the human eye. I can usually point the scope and get on or near the star but I may have to pan left and right or up and down a little. Review of the Sky-Watcher Heritage 150p Collapsible Dob Updated 10/25/21. 8 Reducer for each. 00. M42 connection to the camera should make life easier. 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. I mounted it on a Vixen Porta 2 just like John Miele mounted his and it worked very well for me. But this review. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. The AT72EDII does really support much higher power than one might think for an f6 scope. 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. The 1. It has not been an issue in everyday use. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. 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. 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. Ive read about fine tuning flatteners by adjusting the spacing, but that doesnt appear to work. IIRC those are available for $20 or so. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. Condition is New. The final setup. for astro tech at72edII. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). Also, brighter DSO targets and the Moon and planets will have more detail with the AT80ED. Crescent Nebula ZWO asi183mmpro camera attached to a AstroTech AT102ED scope ZWO asi120mm guide camera attached to AT72EDII scope ASIair Plus with EAF and EFW running app on BlueStacks on PC Ioptron GEM45 mount 28-30-30 RGB exposures of 120 seconds processed in SIRIL1. Unknown. I needed to remove the bottom rail anyways to check the bolt thread on the bottom ring, so it was just a matter of re-installing the included ring on top rather than bottom (after checking screw. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. Skywatcher Telescope AC 70/700 Mercury AZ-2. For seeing the planets, generally speaking, the more magnification the better (within the limits of this "Rule of Thumb"):The AT72EDII measure at around 4. (Possible changes of mating-glass types or optical formula have not been mentioned, and the OEM manufacturer is uncertain. I stacked in SIRIL, performed BE with Graxpert, and then did the processing in PI. Add To Cart. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. 4) work methodically to adjust the screws on your camera's tilt plate, and repeat the above procedure. Light Stack 120frames ASILive 10sec Bin1 8. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. Didn't want to go higher on exposure as this is an alt/az mount. The camera side of. There is a choice (up to you): 1. 00. Thumbnails. 5348 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The AT80 would not fit in my little camera bag, and the additional weight/length will require a beefier mount/tripod. OAG Manual 5 Mount the camera on the OAG in correct position and lock the 3 screws. This was my solution to balance the AT72EDII, an ASI183MC, field flattener, guidescope, and ASI 224MC guide camera. I know the AT72EDII has much better glass than the AT70ED, but is it $200 better? (Plus, there are AT70s in stock, so no waiting). ZWO EAF. Page 1 of 2 - Fluid Video Head for a Small Telescope - posted in Mounts: I am trying out a fluid video head as part of a grab-and-go set-up for my Astro-Tech AT72EDII scope. AT72EDII + 0. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. Prior to then I was testing it visually using my Celestron 1. Cloudy Nights. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. 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. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. . I've had the AT72EDII well over 200x looking at the Moon, but you have to use a short focal length eyepiece and either a good Barlow or a Focal Extender like a TeleVue PowerMate. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Astromart. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. I have the AT72EDII and the . Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. AT72EDII and T2i. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship this week. Astro-Tech 0. Only difference I see is the trim color. First Light: Lunt 80mm ED refractor - posted in Refractors : Ok, I just received a new to me Lunt 80mm f/7 ED refractor. Online since 2011, AstroBin is the #1 complete solution for image hosting of astrophotographs. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. Condition is New. 8X REDUCER. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently. 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. Camera is Pentax K3II, image is cropped for composition. This is the way it is shown in the owners manual and the only way that I have gotten the tracking, finding and. The resolution is lower than the 183MC, but it's a bit misleading: the 183MC has 3672 pixels in height, the 533MC has 3000. $369. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently upgraded my AP camera to an ASI533mc. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. 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. , and an iOptron SkyGuider Pro. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. Id like to get better tracking and be able to do AP with the C8 as well. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. 25" diagonal as-new; Vixen NPL 25mm ep; Vixen NPL 15mm ep; Apache hard case; Total price including shipping CONUS USA and PayPal is $580. 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. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. The AT72EDII & AR102 APO are two very different instruments for imaging. Page 2 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII is optically excellent from low power to high power, with excellent contrast. THANK YOU! Brilliant, finally an apples to apples. Dec 1, 2022. AT102ED. For several months, I have been the owner of my first ever telescope - the Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. -ASI2600MM PRO. There the longer 1. 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. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. The AT72EDII is designed for use with a 2" diagonal so a 1. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. The AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. (Televue TRF-2008 0. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. . 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. Whichever you go, you are going to love it. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Page 2 of 4 - TV Pronto Compared to New AT72EDII with FPL53 Element - posted in Refractors : Anytime I read about intolerable CA in the Pronto I break out in a cold sweat with worry. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. 95. 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. for astro tech at72edII. It can be pointed accurately, but wanders off relatively quickly. 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. 6, 571mm, 1. I don't regret the 72ed. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. As I said these fractional advantages did not matter to me. 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. But. Why this is, I have no idea. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. 22) Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! Your daily pace will accelerate with errands, visits, short trips, increased. Slideshow. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Here are the specs: This Astro-Tech ED refractor has: • 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor optics. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. With a focal length of 480mm (f/6. 2 pounds. We don't expect the scopes until October. 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. Bottom Line is the little SkyHunter is impressive for such a small package. Anyway Im based in Southern California and have an upcoming outing planned to the California desert to take advantage of summer viewing. Other. 8 FR/FF, and L-Enhance filter. October 25 and 26, 2021. Quality reliable. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. Posted April 16, 2020. Description: It's "Galaxy Season" for amateur astronomers. That review was less than stellar and left me with some doubts. However two of these are outlying and may or may not belong to the group. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. Price is good, but at f6. 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. Astro-Tech - AT72ED manual. 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. This Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED apochromatic refractor has: • 72mm f/5. 37 arcsec/px. Posted 17 July 2020 - 09:32 AM. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. 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. Software Designed and tested. Its pretty well fit for my budget, and it seems to have great reviews. - AT72EDII - Spectrum 70mm Mak - AT60ED - RedCat 51mm f/4. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. 8x FR/FR. My guess would be that the AT70ED is going to be closer to the original AT72ED. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. It looks like they didn’t matter to you either. Comes with rings, dovetail and 1-1/4" eyepiece adapter. Joined: 30 Aug 2008. 4. Sharpstar 400F5. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. I think my 88lb capacity should be a sufficient overcompensating for the setup. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. " The 2" barrel of the fully multicoated dual-element Astro-Tech field flattener inserts directly into your scope's 2" focuser drawtube. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. th3_n3wb13 wrote: Check this out, the guy used his modified Canon50D and only 50mm to capture Milky Way. Best cameras over $2500 in 2022. Thanks. For example, the fully-multicoated. While I await the arrival of my G11, I am enjoying four or five clear nights in a row - relief from weeks of rain and clouds - with my AT72EDii on an AVX mount. This scope will begin its life as a grab and go on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod paired with a Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. Introducing 5V EAF, the upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. Using 2” Filter Drawer: Above the 4 solutions for the ASI2600MM Pro APS-C camera to reach the 55mm back focus length. 24x and 36x. 5 gives a slightly wider field of view and the extra 10mm should giver a slightly brighter view. 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. 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. Gain 350, 800 secs - 30 sec subs. Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. Still OK but the stars in the corners look bad. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star. 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. For my purposes the Delites are nearly ideal in these small refractors. At 83mm, the AT72EDII tube is closer to 85mm than 80. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. The rings are attached to a riser block that uses a standard Vixen style. $19. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. The AT72EDII will be coming in October, along with all of the EDT scopes (80, 115, 130, 152) and the smaller sibling of the 102ED an 80mm version. Holidays. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. What could be this thing? - posted in Refractors : I got a few hours of clear nights before the big storm arrives. ( 540nm ) I could see two active regions on the photosphere today. Far from being a generic run-of-the-mill image hosting website, it was created and is still operated by an astrophotographer, and boasts features that are very specific to astrophotography. 00 Not FPL-53. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. The scopes now in Customs are the AT102ED and the AT60ED. Mike. -- The Telescope Review Web Site V3. Page 5 of 6 - Manual Alt-Az Mounts - Show us What You Have. A second dovetail bar can be used as a spacer. I also paired it with the Orion 2" dialectic diagonal, and I can't achieve infinity focus. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. It will have no problem covering an APS-sized sensor, but some small refractors CAN deal with a full frame sensor too. While the classic ED80 F7. Oakzaa, what issue are you having with the AT72EDii, specifically when trying to focus? On mine, I couldn’t get far enough ‘in’. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. Anyone with experience with ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII REFRACTOR - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hi all I am looking this the AT72EDII to use with two cameras. I have a mount that stays on my deck all the time, so unless going really wide is the objective, my AT102ED is my usual scope of choice. AT72EDII scope with ZWO ASI294 CCD camera. 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. Key Features. I have purchased T2 T ring adapter. Pending edit 1; Mounts 621 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1413 ; Software 386 ; Contributors 50 ;Eqm35, antila-apl-t, canon 600d, At72edii, svbony 120mm guidescope and sv165. I am trying to stay under the 80mm aperture mark due to potential mount and obvious budget considerations (planning to stay under $1,000 including the. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. Reviews. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. PL makes a set at 85 that should do the trick. That list includes the AT72EDII (due out soon) and the AT80EDT. focuser knobs. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. 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. Photo Tripod and Head for AT72EDII - posted in Mounts: I recently purchased an AT72EDII and need a lightweight alt-az mount for it. 2 pounds. AT72EDII for wider view for imaging - posted in Refractors : So, Ive been planning to get back to the sub 500mm focal range, but instead of using my 6 Newtonian, I wanted something I can manage easier. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . 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. This cut the curvature distortion by. I bought a generic reducer/flattener for my AT72EDII to have "something" but after it arrived I found a 2" to 1. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. I use a Nikon D5100 with an ASIAir (not a mini, though) and the Nikon specific USB cable. 25/C11/C14. Thanks, Joel. I grabbed 2 hours of data on Tuesday night with the Astro Tech 72EDII and a modified Canon 450D, a very old work. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. 3. 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. . I like the idea of the quietness of the. Now you can directly connect the EAF to your camera, laptop or ASIAIR PRO via. How to mount AT72EDII to Sky Watcher Star Adventurer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello. . 5 Item(s) Sort By : Show : View . IMO, the felt dust on the objective, from the three pads, isn't a big deal. 00. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to. 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. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. Thanks. 25" adapter in the basement with 42mm T threads on the back. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. So that's. 00. 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. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. 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. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. (model year 2018 and newer) The dedicated fully-multicoated Astro-Tech AT80EDRF converts the 560mm. 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. It was back-ordered for a while, so I just got mine in the last week or so. It functions well for medium high magnification observing with long focal length refractors, reflectors, or catadioptric scopes. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. In April of 2021 ZWO introduced this new 5 Volt version. 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. 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. 5 o in your AT72EDII and about 3. Contrast is. Visual Grab and Go Configuration. . I use my AT60ED with eye pieces up through 40mm in order to reach the max 7. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. 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. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. But then, I found this link : on the visual, Im pretty convinced that the. Yet Another BackFocus Question - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I apologize if my searching skills have failed me and this question has been answered before. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. 8X REDUCER. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. . 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 learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile.