In this review, I will show y. 75). You can buy them used for a few hundred less. 5" flattener for the TS Optics line, which I believe rebrands the Astro-Tech 130 as it's own:. Astro-Tech AT152EDT - Your Experiences - posted in Refractors : I am thinking about getting a Astro-Tech AT152EDT and would love to hear about people’s experience and thoughts on this scope please. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. 7" Telecompressors Cables Off Axis Guiders SPECIALS DOWNLOADS OPTEC DEALERS Home » Focus Motor » #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25 #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25. Quick view. 5 hours. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. That means the scope will ride more. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. . When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Astro-Tech . The negatives include price, weight and likely greater triplet cool down. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. . Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. I haven't heard a single bad thing about the Astro-Tech 130, but I've heard a few horror stories about ES. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. I am on my hunt for a "goldilocks" 4 inch scope. This refractor will be on EQ6-R mount. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. I popped in an 18mm Tele Vue Delite and had a peak (note: the scope was also freshly equipped. . 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. It comes with a travel box. The bad and good news. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. The AT125EDL is longer than the AT115EDT, but being a Doublet, albeit with a 10 mm aperture advantage, its objective cell is actually lighter than. I'm sure they're expecting a lot of Astro Tech stuff. The other end of the reducer/flattener is T threads (M42 x 0. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. Astro-Tech 0. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. 51 Trevor Bray #. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT: Excessive Chromatic Aberration? - posted in Refractors : My AT130 shows significant CA with color cameras. Page 47 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Juergen, any kind of counterweight for that setup? I dont doubt that the tripod and mount will carry the weight but the scope is way off center and some balancing weight on the opposite side of the mount might be helpful. 95. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. The dual-speed 2. The lens is the same on both of them. I will be using it for both visual (mainly for planetary for the kids) and imaging. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. This works perfectly on the 'GTi and the dual encoders on the mount means I can unlock the clutches and move the scope manually without losing the GoTo calibration. AstroMart LLC. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. Astronomics owns and sells Astro-Tech gear but if they’re out of stock check some of the alternate sources that sell it under their own label. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. I have the AT130EDT and it is a beast! Very clean views and great build quality. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. 25 (or better). In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. $1,350 shipped in the lower 48 states. 4. Edited by Oldfracguy, 02 July 2023 -. I'm seeing that there may be a 2. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Other UO rebranders include Astro-Tech (AT130EDT), Altair Astro (Wave Series 130 F7), and Orion (EON 130mm ED triplet). 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. Barely able to reach focus - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone! I was finally able to put together my imaging train for the first time, during the day, and tested it to see where it would focus by pointing my Astro-Tech AT130EDT towards a distant object. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. 5” focuser used in the AT130EDT (and, I believe, by the TS 2. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. Page 1 of 2 - Regarding Astro-Tech 130mm Refractors - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hey all, So I have an Orion 8 Newt and Ive been having issues with it for a while now. Page 2 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Cool. Although the features/specs/care paper is not specific, it's a good indication of glass qualityPage 2 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : Please remember folks, for most of us the difference between FPL 53 glass and slightly lower grades of glass such as FK-61 (used by the AT130EDT) is not distinguishable. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. FWIW, in the past I've also owned an AT130EDT, AT102ED, and. It’s a solid scope, but be warned it’s quite heavy. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. Astro-Tech 0. Tech Details. 2. Thanks for the reply. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. For reference, I compared the ridge spacing on the focuser side threads to a male M68x1 threaded part that I had on hand, and it looked like all the ridges of the two part's threads aligned perfectly. $199. Both companies do very well in that regard. Stars to the edge are not so bad that I need another attachment as of yet but I do some cropping of the finale image on some of the images mainly for my own enjoyment. Page 40 of 47 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I will continue to support Astronomics, since I know they try hard with the resources they have, and, like other vendors, are often at the mercy of the big telescope factories like Kunming United (Astro-Tech, TS-Optics, William Optics, Altair Astro,. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. But really, I'm trying to. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive. ) glass. 31 Deepan Vishal #. Astro-Andy - Nov 23 2023 01:37 AM Experienced Deep Sky Imaging Jupiter 11-22-23 Arizona City. Quick processing in Affinity Photo, still learning. 75mm internal (female) thread. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. I've posted images of the bespoke Parallax/Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 SDT apo before but this is a new thread so I'll post more recent images. Talk about a logistical nightmare. 12" f/7 ED triplet . . Astromart. It is in excellent optical and mechanical shape, with very few noticeable signs of use. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Thank you Robert MorrisonPage 1 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : So just getting opinions, Ive decided I want to get a larger refractor, and I know the price difference between the two, its just a one vs one idea. • hard sided protective carry case. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : I am 100% visual observer here - planets and deep space objects. 8x reducer/flattener This was purchased just over a month ago from our good friends at Astronomics and remains in "as new" condition. 8x reducer. counterweights for visual. ZWO ASI174MM Mini iOptron GEM45 Astronomik Deep-Sky · Astronomik NB 6nm. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. Mike. Mechanically, it could be better But overall, for the price, it cannot be beat. Well I was dodging clouds but finally got an image with this . Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. . Feel free to ask an questions. Outstanding value for money. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. Yes, IIRC Celestron upgraded the CG-5 to a tripod with 2-inch legs. 4. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. #1 pout1248 Lift Off topic starter Posts: 14 Joined: 01 Aug 2023 Posted 11 August 2023 - 12:16 PM Hi All, Received this scope last week and have just now gotten around to some imaging with it (short exposure EAA with Sharpcap as it. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. The factory focuser wasn't bad but it isn't a Moonlite! Focuser has a 5" drawtube so any eyepiece, DSLR or dedicated Astro camera will come to focus. In November of 2017, I purchased an AT130EDT, because like StarWolf57, I wanted a 5" apo refractor. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. The Astro-Tech 130mm focuser has a 54mm x 0. Refractors. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. And for the 071 versus the 183, it is 4X faster, since the pixel is twice as large, so 25% of the time is needed. Not available yet and no information on reducers. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. The optics will be the same but things like focusers, rings, dovetails, and other. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. Trying to use as much FL as I could. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. 5. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. The plan is/was to sell and then fund a big frac, but its Xmas and. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. $199. I just looked up the AT130mm. 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. 8X Reducer. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. Ive hear the GM8 can actually handle. The dual-speed 2. Page 104 of 181 - Post a picture of your refractors (PART 7) - posted in Refractors : I received the second box for my Astro Tech AT130EDT yesterday and set it up inside to Balance it. Camera: 533mc PRO. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. Astro-Physics. 2mm Paradigm will provide 223x with good Eye Relief a wider field of view. Im not going to any photography, just visual for myself and some outreach. Help us to grow by adding additional equipment to the database. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. Admission. I am waiting for an Astro-Tech 1. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. Visually its not bad at all but photographically it shows considerable CA. The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or astrophotography. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. The AT130EDT is part of the family of AT scopes that showed up much later than the SS series (and from a different manufacturer). I'm also intrigued by some options from Sharpstar and Askar (like the FRA600 and Z4) that are a comparable price. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. ASI 120MC-S imaging camera, a manual filter wheel, a "red dot" finder, Astro-Tech ATD2 2" Dielectric Diagonal for visual, and a Williams Optics "handle". I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. The GM8 wont cut it. 8x Reducer/ Flattener and ZWO ASI2600MC. In this review, I will show y. That I may sell my SW 100 Esprit and buy a Astrotech AT130EDT. 7" Focuser (APO130F7-DEL) Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Mounts Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Filters Astronomik MaxFR SII 36mm 6nm · Astronomik MaxFR OIII 36mm 6nm · Astronomik MaxFR H-Alpha 36mm 6nm AccessoriesPage 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech or Skywatcher ? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im expecting a 10 reflector and Im looking at the refractors. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Add To Cart. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. I had my Astro-Tech 8mm Barlow 2X to a 4mm and I was looking at Venus. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I am still playing around with the blown out areas of R and Ha combinations around NGC 604 but enjoying how this one is coming out. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. Frankly I don't really care if it is or isn't the equivalent. 8 doublet objective using FCD100 with a Lanthanum mating element for excellent color correction. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Dust / Reflection Calculator. low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. 95. Here is the Pacman Nebula, imaged through my Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet refractor on an unmodified Nikon D3100 via an Astro-Tech 0. An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. The. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. • a. A T 102 ED. Will Trion sky atlas laminated field edition. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. Loc: 36°N 105°W. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. 8x reducer and field flattener with my AT130EDT and have some questions on setup for eyepiece projection photography. Click here to create one For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. Rotating 2. At this time, they don’t carry any spare parts and do not have the ability, tools or equipment to make any repairs (not even re collimation) in house. Page 5 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Thought I would share a quick update on my few days old AT72EDll. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. Orion Telescopes has recently begun offering Ritchey-Chrétien scopes in 3 sizes: 6″ RC , 8″ RC, and 10″ RC. These are available from your Astro-Tech dealer to provide the highest possible reflectivity and planetary contrast. For some of us, the price wasnt almost too good!However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. . 8X Reducer Version II for AT130EDT (ATREDT30V2) SoftwareTop dovetail recommendation for an Astro-Tech AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Ive been temporarily attaching my guide scope to the finder shoe which is an obvious no no. Avg. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Edited. The focuser can rotate a full 360 degrees. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. . Astro-tech AT130 EDT - AstroBin Home / Explore / Groups / Astro-tech AT130 EDT Actions Sort images 12 120 A group created on 03/27/2022, owned by Trevor Bray, categorized as Specific to certain equipment . While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. In stock (can be backordered)ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 ED TRIPLET OTA (1900 USD) Seems good, but the price seems a bit too low. The AT115EDT is probably a. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. I will ship in the carrying case and original double box cardboard boxes it came in with the focuser controller, reducer and flattener in a separate box. 3. I am also looking at an Edge HD 8. 2821 NW Market ST, STE A. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. Astro-tech AT130 EDT Join group Forum for all things and images of AT130 scopes Group forum 5 posts in 1 topics View all New topic Images The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Reducing Slight CA on my Triplet Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have an Astro-Tech 130EDT Triplet refractor, and prior to owning this I briefly owned an Astro-Tech 115EDT. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. (idk why they don't call that and the 72 EDLs because they are) The AT60ED and the AT72EDII came out before Astronomics started carrying the EDL line of scopes. 5. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. . Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. So much for the new scope jinx. Astro-Tech AT92 $1,795 . I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. But really, I'm trying to say they're great. Add To Cart. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM60 Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Pro · Kendrick Dew Heater straps · Kendrick Bahtnov Mask · William Optics Flat 6AIII Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Adobe Camera Raw CC ACR Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Astrotech 60mm F/4 Guiding Cameras Zwo ASI120 Mini This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. Supplied Accessories. 1. " There are some fantastic images being published with Astro Tech scopes that aren't made of FPL-53. I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. I cooled to -10, no dew heater on, but had a dew heater on the scope. Equipment Key. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. "My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. AT130EDT. (92TCC) $627. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Glass is perfect. Astro-Tec AT130EDT focuser screws for mounting ZWO EAF. Haven’t had a chance to get first light yet. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. . Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. You can. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. theres a song in that. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Lenght Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS QHY268C Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. Please refer to the astrobin link to see the complete field of view image and full resolution. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Per the Astronomics website, the correct spacing is 55mm for the FR/FF designed for the AT130EDT. Pending edit 4; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. 98mm. Ed Ting is wrong in this review about the AT115EDT not being able to be collimated. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 Refractor,. I am also able to get a nice flat field using the Hotech 2" flattener (SCA-FFT58) when I don't want to shorten the focal length. Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever. Astro-Tech AT92 f/5. 265. Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. CCD Filter Size Find the optimum filter size to avoid vignettingI'm excited because I have the Astro-Tech AT90CFT on order. 8x reducer/flattener. Some alternatives in the 115 mm range include the Meade Instruments 115 Series 6000, the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 f/7 ED, the Stellarvue SV115, the TS-Optics Photoline 115 and the Orion EON 115. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. I wanted to capture an image to witness it, so last night I collected 58 300-sec subs, in L only, from my backyard via my Astro-Tech AT130EDT, under generally poor seeing. 67” and 2”. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. FrancescoAstro-Tech AT130EDT. 8x reducer/flattener. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. Since the aperture is fixed, you only got so much light to work with. Great picture BTW. Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. Astro-Tech 0. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. Same question. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. performance ED refractor. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Lum 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm Accessories Astro-Tech . This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 0. Both are well within your budget and are terrific scopes. Castor and deathtical like this Back to top #10 rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. 8 reducer/flattener and hard case. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT vs Askar PHQ130 - posted in Refractors : I am about to call it quits with my Celestron Nexstar 8se OTA for AP. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. The. 75-inchers. FPL-53 was a part of that. Formula: Pixel Size (mm) X Focal Ratio X Diameter of Shadow / Reflection (pixels) If you don't already know the size you can upload an image below and then click & drag over the dust doughnut or shadow to calculate the size. Never shot through either of them. The AT115EDT, like its big brother the AT130EDT, has three pairs of collimation screws positioned at 120° intervals at the back of the objective. 5" focuser and the AT . Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. Back focus new ASI2600MC-Pro? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all! Im new to the forums here, and I figured it would be safe to ask my noobie questions. This topic has been archived. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. So just as a heads up, here are some of the numbers that are left on the models. Got my new AT130EDT! And had clear skies!. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. $50. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. jpg Optically, it is good. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. It. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. The ASI2600MC Pro is well-built. Split Algieba nicely, not so great galaxies since moon is pretty bright, M3 looked good. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. 25” and 2” star diagonals with 46-layer 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings to complement the performance of your AT102ED. AT80ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, and AT152EDT scopes. 3. 25″ / 31mm. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever find anything else let me know. 12" f/7 ED. Adding the dedicated reducer/field flattener, #ATREDT30, will allow imaging with a full frame DSLR (43mm diagonal sensor) with only minor vignetting at the corners of the image. It's an F7. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. A reducer changes the F/ratio, and so speeds up the required acquisition time. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. SN 2022hrs in NGC 4647 - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: 2022hrs is a Type I supernova that was discovered in NGC 4647 on 4/16/2022 by Koichi Itakagi. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left .