8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. It performs wonderfully with practically no chromatic aberration. Both companies do very well in that regard. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this much value. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back yard. The OTA Refractor includes a padded hard carrying case. Incredible packing (plastic wrap on scope, scope in hard case, wrapped in bubble wrap,. Talk about a logistical nightmare. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. 265. Quick view. So don't be a stranger. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . 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. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 Refractor,. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. Astro-Tech 0. That price is almost too good to resist. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. For photographic work, that scope apparently does well. 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. Add New Equipment To Database. Dust / Reflection Calculator. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. I think we have the same laser-finder bracket. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT?s slow-polished triplet optics, ED glass center element, and state-of-the-art optical multicoatings are even more impressive when you consider the package they come in. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. 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. LRGB 4 x 300. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Stellarvue F050Current Astro-Tech refractors and chromatic abberation - posted in Refractors : All, I am really interested in the new Astro-Techs - the 115 and 130mm versions - as an upgrade to my modded Skywatcher 80ED for AP. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. 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. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Astro-Tech . 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. On any refractor Ive used, the. Astromart Customer Service. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. Male, focuser side thread outer diameter ~112. Glad I’m not alone. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. Fluorostar 132 (3700 USD) It's the most expensive one, but it also seems to be of very high quality (especially for its price). The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or. Equipment Key. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. Page 32 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : My AT 115EDT shipped today!!!! Happy dance!! Thanks Astronomics!-Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. Great picture BTW. 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. In this review, I will show y. - 180 x 60-second exposures. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. Ive been shooting for a year now with my Canon 90D and the gear below. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. Feel free to ask an questions. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. Between the scope, a losmandy plate, and I think something else, I saved over $50. Orion Nebula - First Light Astro-Tech AT115EDT Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT115EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 60Da Mounts AVX Accessories 0. Astro Tech AT130EDT F/7 triplet in like new condition. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. List:149. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. 5. $1399 from Astro Tech, includes the optical tube, rings, plate, and aluminum case. But really, I'm trying to. Each retailer seems to offer a slightly different package, but the same scope and focuser. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. In this review, I will show y. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. Astro-Tech AT130EDT More Also available in the following variants: Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography ClosePage 117 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Received notification that my FF/FR for my AT72EDII has shipped. $75. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. Dust / Reflection Calculator. Page 29 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : I got a peek at the moon and jupiter this AM. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of similar. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. The CPC Deluxe 1100 HD's immense light grasp, almost 1600 times that of even the sharpest dark-adapted eye, can reveal to you star clusters, nebulas, planets, and galaxies in amazing visual and photographic detail. The AT115EDT is probably a. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. The following is the description of the reducer and field flattener. I have found a site that has the ED127 on sale for $2000, so the scopes are basically the same. 21 days Avg. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. Add New Equipment To Database. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Same fit and finish. I received my AT102ED about two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, but I want more. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. I think the 3. Total Integration Time 2. 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. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. AstroMart LLC. Welcome to Astrotech. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Page 34 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Last night was first light for the new AT 115EDT. It comes with a travel box. I have an AT130EDT. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED Optical Tubes. 31x11. 5 hours. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. iOptron iEQ45 Pro is an equipment item of class Mount on AstroBin equipment database. Not available yet and no information on reducers. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : What camera did you use for that? I was all set to get the AT130EDT but now I may have to rethink it for the 140. Im not going to any photography, just visual for myself and some outreach. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. 18x300s subs at ISO 1600, plus flat, bias and dark frames, all processed in PixInsight. Captured with NINA, astro tech at130edt, losmandy g11, asi294mmpro and zwo SHO filters. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · iOptron GEM45. Ordered an at130edt . Other UO rebranders include Astro-Tech (AT130EDT), Altair Astro (Wave Series 130 F7), and Orion (EON 130mm ED triplet). While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. 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. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. James. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. 95 rated glass and 7. 8 FF/FR the corners of this are just plane bad. Pier-Tech Inc. The images from its 709mm focal length f/6. html. 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. Ill take some photos of the setup next time Im out. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . You can. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. . Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. " My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. 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. 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. 25 5 Position Software PixInsight · N. Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. Page 12 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im mount shopping now in anticipation for getting a 130mm next year. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. 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. → Refractors. 8x Reducer/Flattener For Small APO For DSLR Imaging - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I really need a flattener/reducer to bring my images together. 7" hybrid-drive rack & pinion focuser features dual-speed (11:1) controls to easily fine-tune focus, and can support imaging gear trains weighing up to 17. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. (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. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. These are available from your Astro-Tech dealer to provide the highest possible reflectivity and planetary contrast. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. 2mm Paradigm will provide 223x with good Eye Relief a wider field of view. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 8 reducer/flattener at 728 Focal Length Losmandy G11G, GPS QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop MeLE Fanless Mini PC Quieter2 with a mini router connecting Via Ethernet to laptop in toasty. 265. 8 reducer/flattener and hard case. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. However, I. mattyfatz and Brent Campbell like this #3 BRCoz Surveyor 1 Posts: 1,695 Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Loc: Florence, AzAstro-Tech 0. Image details. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. The total. I started with the Sirius EQ mount and Orion ED80 combo, with and ASI1600-MM, and following the advice of many, upgraded my mount first. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. So just as a heads up, here are some of the numbers that are left on the models. I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. Reviews. Per the Astronomics website, the correct spacing is 55mm for the FR/FF designed for the AT130EDT. Dual-speed 2" rack and pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. "Page 13 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : I keep my 130EDT on a Mach 1 mount that rides on a Scopebuggy, so no worries about lifting it every time I use it. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. If the cost, size, or file sizes of the ASI2600mc-pro bother you, take a look at the ZWO ASI533mc-pro. 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. 00. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. 2. I've heard good things about the scope and the company. Build quality. $199. The bad and good news. Camera: 533mc PRO. man, I know for certain I am about to be in some serious trouble. 9. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! It sounds. I popped in an 18mm Tele Vue Delite and had a peak (note: the scope was also freshly equipped. RainbowAstro RST-400 EQ Mount. Astromart. 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 0. 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. 8 reducer/flattener. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. Share FOV. 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. Review by: Skyhunter1. There is approx. That means the scope will ride more. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo 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. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. The 130edt is clearly a budget entry APO but it does tick most of the boxes including a 2. With so many new Astro Tech scopes arriving this week I expect a lot of new posts in here. I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. Nice flat surface on the bottom of the focuser. AT80ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, and AT152EDT scopes. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. Got my new AT130EDT! And had clear skies!. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. Quick processing in Affinity Photo, still learning. Moon age: 21. For some of us, the price wasnt almost too good!However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. Still need to do some tweeking to get the OAG out of the field of view but I managed to gather some data for M33. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. My Orion Eon 130 EDT (essentially the same) works fine on my old Celestron CG5 with two 11lb. 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 sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. counterweights for visual. William Optics FLT 91 Fluoro Star 91mm f/5. 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. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. "I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech Scopes. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. 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. Page 9 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Generally speaking telescope lenses start out above the falling evening ambient air temperature and sheds heat until it reaches equilibrium with the ambient air. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. Add to Cart. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. I have owned Three Astro Tech scopes, the AT 115EDT the AT 130EDT and the newest and largest the AT 152EDT. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. For Sale: Astro-Tech AT130EDT with accompanying Astro-Tech 0. This thing took me a month and a half to get down, mostly due to clouds. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. Astro-Tech AT130EDT ZWO ASI294MM Pro. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. 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. Check out our great products and the best brands. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever. Edited by Taylor, 13 August 2022 - 09:25 PM. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). The optics will be the same but things like focusers, rings, dovetails, and other. I cooled to -10, no dew heater on, but had a dew heater on the scope. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. The. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. 75-inchers. Frankly I don't really care if it is or isn't the equivalent. The AT130EDT is the perfect size for my GEM45. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). • a rotatable focuser. For Sale: Astro-Tech 0. J. I wanted a 130mm refractor to add to my 81mm & 102mm, but unfortunately for me it is just on the heavy side when loaded for AP - not undoable - but I. Page 9 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Theres mine! Theres mine!! Jump to content Sign In. 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. 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. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. The mechanics and finish of this. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. 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. 5" focuser and the AT . First, I would like to say that I love the telescope. 65% Processing: Pre-Processed L-Pro and L-extreme seprately in Pixinsight. Looks like TS Optics have a similar 130mm triplet with FPL-53 glass, but it ships from Europe and not sure how much better it is. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. Page 37 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Proud owner of the AT130 checking in. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. My question is, which of these would take the most advantage of the new camera? My initial reaction is the redcat because of how drastically different the focal length is to my 8"Edge, it would give me two very different rigs to cover. Oiled triplet means only 2 air to glass surfaces which means less reliance on the optician to get 6 surfaces perfect - they only need to get 2 surfaces perfect. 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 think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. APM-Telescopes. 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. I'm sure that I echo the appreciation and gratitude from your CN & Astro-Tech customers for your over-the-top efforts, well done! BRAVO! Tom . You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study. I have cropped the image to help bring the details on reddit. Optional Astro-Tech Accessories: Astro-Tech makes 1/10th wave 1. (92TCC) $627. ADM. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. Page 44 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Dont forget to ask Astro-Tech for a cloudy nights discount. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. I just looked up the AT130mm. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. So much for the new scope jinx. This was a vast improvement over the original 1. Before dawn this morning I had a clear sky with a beautiful waning crescent Moon up high. 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. 95 ED (Extra-. 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. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Chroma H-alpha 8nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma OIII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm · Chroma SII 5nm Bandpass 36 mm Accessories Astro-Tech . Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Just a heads up. The dual-speed 2. 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. 2821 NW Market ST, STE A. 25" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Diagonal for which Mike at Astronomics estimates 4 to 6 weeks to delivery. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. Setup: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. Split Algieba nicely, not so great galaxies since moon is pretty bright, M3 looked good. I am comfused as to how the order can be complete if not all items were sent. Processed in PI with help from Topaz denoiser. If you add a reducer, to provide a wider field of view, the light is necessarily more "concentrated" towards. 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. Craigar. My AT130EDT arrived Friday (the 0. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. I decided that I would spend 2 hours of the night imaging an object that I had already taken both from the backyard and. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. RAKing and Castor like this Back to top #2107. 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. Add To Cart. 5 fully multicoated triplet optics using a Hoya FPL51-equivalent ED element. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 1. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. . 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. 5” focuser for the TS130). -Celestron AVX mount -Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope. 8 flattener/ reducer that threads on. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. . 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. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Late October brings the next shipment of AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, AT152EDT, AT80ED, AT72EDII, AT60ED, ATRF60, and ATRF72. The AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or astrophotography. Astro-Tech makes a range of Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescopes that are all designed specifically for imaging. Rotating 2.