Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. 92mm. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. Dual-speed 2" rack and pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. Orion Nebula - First Light Astro-Tech AT115EDT Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT115EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 60Da Mounts AVX Accessories 0. It performs excellent visually,. 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. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. I am comfused as to how the order can be complete if not all items were sent. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Page 8 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: If you think this list was bad, when the ETX90 was introduced we had over 1000 people that wanted to be contacted when it came in, and that was back in the 90s. Astro-Tech 0. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. The FF/FR is on back order so I’ve attached the WO 6AIII to see if it is compatible. Last night I was using my AT130EDT with 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. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. 51 Trevor Bray #. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. On the cameras web page ( ) when you scroll down to “The best solution for 55mm Bacfocus” it tells you exactly what is needed. 4. This was a vast improvement over the original 1. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. I guess what I am. If the ad says in stock and you don’t pay, you can’t pre-order it and no scope will be held for you. Page 11 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: I just finished all the 130s a few hours ago. Requires 2. AT130EDT Focuser Position for Visual ? - posted in Refractors : Hi Folks, I was reading this older CN thread: +focus and started to wonder now if the AT130EDT will have enough outfocus travel to accommodate my favorite diagonal, a Baader T2 Zeiss Prism, when used visually. 3. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. I sent it into Orion so they could have a look at the mirror but theyve been pretty slow getting back to me with updates and it sounds like they havent even started the evaluation. 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. • a dual-speed 2. Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies. Glad I’m not alone. Talk about a logistical nightmare. Of course, there was a lot of moonlight last night. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. 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. An astrophotograph by Mike H on AstroBinPage 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech115edt - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I use a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color on my AT130EDT. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Yup the whole package is a complete winner! Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 Triplet OTA - posted in Refractors : Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Quick processing in Affinity Photo, still learning. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. I will be using it for both visual (mainly for planetary for the kids) and imaging. I have the smaller sister scope of the AT130EDT. In this review, I will show y. 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". Pier-Tech Inc. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. Page 2 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : No question about reputation and pre-sales service. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. Vanguard. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Reviews. 2. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. . . The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. This is the classic design for an APO made famous by Astrophysics. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. 0. Dates of Shoot: September 5th, 2015. Equipment: Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. • a dual-speed 2. where do they stand? - posted in Refractors : HelloId love to grab a bit more apeture from my trusty Orion 80ED to something around 110mm. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. I know its important to balance in altitude, which is easy, but what is relative importance of balancing in azimuth? For example, the AZMP manual. 53”), Astro-Tech AT115EDT ED triplet apochromatic refractor gathers over 27% more light than the more common size. Page 7 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im really interested in hearing from owners once these get out and reading some test reports, along with images taken by them. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. 8X Reducer. Page 2 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : No question about reputation and pre-sales service. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. 8x reducer and field flattener with my AT130EDT and have some questions on setup for eyepiece projection photography. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. My understanding from looking at other posts they. I happen to have the 2. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . Reviews. Im using the SV-50 right now as well, a good finder but Id rather have a proper piggy back refractor that I can use for more than a finder. Image Acquisition: Maxim DL, Processing, calibration and Stacking: CCDStack, Post Processing: PS CS5. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. Joined: 18 Jun 2014. Im impressed. 5” focuser and robust construction. Edited by HydrogenAlpha, 17 May 2019 -. Add to Cart. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. → Equipment Discussions. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. I'm no longer wanting something bigger or better. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. . N. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. The 130edt is. Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. I've heard good things about the scope and the company. 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. Review by: Michael. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. So, I was reading about some of you who use the Astro Tech telescopes from Astronomics and well, jumping up to the AT 130 EDT f/7 at $~2000. Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . The person there was really courteous and professional and I very much. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Note: even though the ASI2600MC glass has a built in UV/IR filter, all pictures were taken with an additional UV/IR filter in the imaging train. Page 3 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Here is a photo of my Astro-Tech AT130EDT:IMG_4209. . An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. Here's the link and the needed info is in the last paragraph of the full description. 25 (or better). 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. 95. Filter: Optolong L-Extreme. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. $199. They get in a very small number of scopes and it is first come first served. 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. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Looks really awesome. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . Same fit and finish. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. 8x reducer/flattener. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. 8x Reducer/Flattener for 130 APO" printed on it and has a 2" nose piece with a larger thread which can connect directly to the original focuser draw tube or be used in a 2" visual back. Not available yet and no information on reducers. Good luck on your shipping strategy too! Astro-Tech 130 or Explore Scientific 127 FCD100 - posted in Refractors : Looking to possibly buy either an AT130 used if I can find one or the available ES127 FCD100 new. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. Build quality. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. 5" flattener for the TS Optics line, which I believe rebrands the Astro-Tech 130 as it's own:. Cloudy Nights. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. Add New Equipment To Database. Astro-Tech AT115EDT f/7 ED Triplet Refractor OTA With the aperture of 115mm (4. This topic has been archived. My imaging train is composed of the Astro-Tech 0. We are an innovative science and technology. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. 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. It is in like new condition and includes mounting rings, Losmandy D-style mounting plate, and the hard case. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. Astro-Tech AT92 $1,795 . Other eyepieces such as the Astro-Tech 3. 12" f/7 ED triplet . 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. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. Astro Tech AT115EDT APO triplet refractor. Each retailer seems to offer a slightly different package, but the same scope and focuser. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. The AT130EDT is part of the family of AT scopes that showed up much later than the SS series (and from a different manufacturer). The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. These manual focusers are no longer available from Moonlite Telescope Accessories. AstroTech has a supped up version of the. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. In November of 2017, I purchased an AT130EDT, because like StarWolf57, I wanted a 5" apo refractor. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. I am sure I would have to stop it down at times as Marty has done with his 120mm scope. Williams Optics Z61M-27 With a New AT130EDT - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Well I was able to capture an hour each of RGB on M-27 last night with my new AT130EDT. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. (I run mine at -10 degrees C). 5" focuser is extremely smooth. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. 9. net. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. Its performance was so well. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. 1. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. James. It takes High power eyepieces well. The Skywatcher telescopes have a FPL 53 element. Hotech. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. Guide Camera: 174mm mini. I'm also intrigued by some options from Sharpstar and Askar (like the FRA600 and Z4) that are a comparable price. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. 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. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. Image details. 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. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech AT152EDT on sale for $3495 - posted in Refractors : Looks like Astronomics has lowered the price of the AT152EDT from $4395 to $3495. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. I use the AT130EDT as is comes with no reducer or flattener and all I do is imaging with the scope. ) glass. The mount does have an ADM dual knob clamp saddle which helps. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. Mating AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer - posted in Refractors : I am trying to mate AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer to create an imaging scope at F5. "I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . 65 Stowaway or EC2725 for Traveler. A T 102 ED. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. 5 hours. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. 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. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. Astromart Customer Service. Normal Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. 67” and 2”. Your scope is performing just as mine is. Total Integration Time 2. Just waiting for that imx571 camera (s) in my future! The AT115EDT is about the largest refractor to fit my viewing habits. Very nice OTA! However, in checking the order on Astronomics, it shows that the scope and the flattener were sent, and that the order is complete. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. It gives me a nice flat field for my APS-C sensor. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. I believe these are the correct size I ordered from Scopestuff. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Instrument is 13 months old lightly used and in excellent condition (There are two very minor, hard to find, superficial scratches on the focused housing laquer finish. 2. 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. A. 5” focuser for the TS130). Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few years down, I accidentally drop my OTA which would be outside any. Craigar. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of. On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. 25 5 Position Software PixInsight · N. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. 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. I see you have the AT115EDT, have you. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. Add To Cart. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. The finely-machined scope has a dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine-focusing ratio. 8 focal length. Quick view. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). I've taken many good images through it also. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. 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 . Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. A reducer produces a wider field of view. A fantastic scope nonetheless. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. 4. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . Im not going to any photography, just visual for myself and some outreach. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. Notice the reducer/flattener (the black tube with no markings), two spacers, the 8 slot EFW, and then the ASI183MM Pro cooled camera. 25″ / 31mm Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . The night was extremely calm. 8 reducer arrived Thursday). (0. Looks like a lot of scope for the money. net. low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are. Astromart. 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. - 180 x 60-second exposures. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Astro-Tech AT92 f/5. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. But note that all of these advertise the scope as using FPL-51 (or equiv. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. I'm sure they're expecting a lot of Astro Tech stuff. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. com Nylon Knurled. ·. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. Product Description. ( Astro-Tech) + 5mm spacer + QHY OAG-M (10mm) + 10mm spacer + filter wheel qhy3M(17. Yeah, these two scopes really are EDLs but it's probably too late to change the labeling / model. 5. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. I popped in an 18mm Tele Vue Delite and had a peak (note: the scope was also freshly equipped. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. AT152EDT. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. But really, I'm trying to. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Astro-Tech AT65EDQ Explore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube QHY5-II Mono QHY9 mono QHY9m/CFW2-M 7X36mm ZWOASI294MM Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 QHYCCD QHY163M QHYCCD QHY168C QHYCCD QHY9M ZWO. 25” and 2” star diagonals with 46-layer 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings to complement the performance of your AT102ED. 8x Reducer/Flattener - Tips for Afocal Photography - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive not yet tried using the Astro-Tech 0. The first is the most secure for extended imaging sessions. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. 12" f/7 ED triplet . theres a song in that. The 130edt is clearly a budget entry APO but it does tick most of the boxes including a 2. I find these compound eyepieces with built-in Barlow sections at the input, like the AT Paradigms and their Agena Dual ED clones, the BST 58° Planetary and the TeleVue DeLites, do almost as well as Orthoscopics. Supplied Accessories. Black Moonlite large format dual speed focuser with a brake. 00. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. iOptron iEQ45 Pro is an equipment item of class Mount on AstroBin equipment database. Jethro64 likes this Back to top #3 MikiSJ MikiSJ. Setup: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. 5. • a rotatable focuser. Frankly I don't really care if it is or isn't the equivalent. 3. $60. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. 21 days Avg. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS R Mounts Rainbow Astro RST-135 Filters Sense-Tech Innovation Company (STC) Astro Multispectra Accessories Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance · Primaluce Lab SESTO SENSO 2 · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 · SkyShed Observatories Pier · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 SoftwareM106 And Friends Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT130EDTOur calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. The problem is the AT130 focuser tube seems to have a 63mm diameter and I cannot find any adapter out there that goes from 63mm to 72mm. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. The issue is it puts the flattener much closer. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. Setup for visual over the weekend and first clear skies was tonight. 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. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. Comes with case, tube rings, Losmandy style dovetail, 2" to 1 1/4" reducer and focuser mounted finder shoe. 265. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. counterweights for visual. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. You will not go wrong picking. Between the scope, a losmandy plate, and I think something else, I saved over $50. It has the same back illuminated sensor technology, same size pixels as the ASI2600mc-pro, same deep well depth at 50000 electrons, but it has a much smaller sensor at 11. 25 which is similar in design to the Astro-Tech finderscope. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. 8 DOUBLET $1,695. Exposure: 55 x 600s, 30x30s. I decided that I would spend 2 hours of the night imaging an object that I had already taken both from the backyard and. Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. → Refractors. 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. One thing is for certain: there seem to be a vanishingly small numbers of reviews criticizing Astro-Tech scopes. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. Astro-Tech 0. Page 2 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Cool. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. These are available from your Astro-Tech dealer to provide the highest possible reflectivity and planetary contrast.