Arc Seconds per Pixel - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I know the optimum range for Arc Seconds per pixel is between 1 and 2. Dual speed 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 2" accessory holder and 1. The 2 inch focuser is extremely smooth and every screw has the non-mar. It measures 35" (889mm) long, 10. Newbie AP Question - AT60ED to HEQ-5 Pro - Dovetail - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all. ZWO ASI678MC Color CMOS Imaging Camera. About Us. An Astrozap focusing cap is a lightweight aluminum cap that fits over the front cell of your telescope. As has been mentioned, these appear to be clones of the AT60ED. Most eyepieces dont play. Factoring in the . Tech Details. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder scope, or guidescope. But they have another 72ED for $399, do not know the difference. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. No matter what, it wouldnt correct, being off by around 3, and the suddenly it would guide fine. The AT70ED would make an alright scope, but it uses older glass which may be more prone to aberrations around bright stars. I know I. 25" eyepieces. 2mm Paradigm Dual ED eyepiece is excellent for medium high to high power magnification viewing with short to medium focal length refractors and reflectors. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. The Starblast has a focal length of ~450mm vs 360mm for the AT60, so the Orion is capable of marginally higher magnification for lunar/planetary viewing. Page 7 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Ordered mine. I remember those and the pink ones I have a pink one. Choose an option. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. . We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. . I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. → Astrophotography and Sketching. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a. Equipment used: * Astro-Tech AT60ED with the 0. The AT60ED is excellent for sure. Product #: ATVUPSB. Thousand Oaks 4. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. I think smaller apertures should be kept to shorter focal lengths and the AT60ED, AT72ED, and. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. What I dont have is an optical finder with interchangeable eyepieces that I can use on my refractors - specifically. So a thought had occurred to me--take my small mount. TV-60 should be a lot less bulky. Flats when the solar disc doesn't fill the image - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: I have the AT60ED, Daystar Quark and a reducer on the ASI1600 so the sun does not fill the frame. Mine rides on an AZGTi in eq mode with a 533mc. Have not. According to the testing done by Astronomics (We could not detect a hint of spurious color (chromatic aberration) Oh my its mighty temping. The 4. If I was choosing one of those DeLite's I'd go for the 5mm. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. C9. In fact, their body designs look completely identical apart from the Bahtinov mask. I just ordered a Moonlite focuser for this scope but forgot that their 2 refactor focuser is not threaded on the end. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the. And I. 1. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. 25" Solarlite Film Solar Filter. My conclusion was that you need to be willing to pay for something in the class of Skywatcher EQ5 or EQ6 (or similar models from competing brands) to get something that is likely to satisfy, be flexible, stand the test of time and actually get used. Page 2 of 3 - Seeking user experience with the AT60ED refractor with eyepieces and a diagonal - posted in Refractors : I have the Altair Astro Version of the AT60ED. I even use it with binoviewers. The only eyepiece close to running out of in-travel is a Leica ASPH Zoom with a 2 inch Starlight adapter, but I still have a couple of mm travel remaining. 8 with that combo. The AT60ED is a very nice solid design with premium glass. The same scope is sold by other vendors, like William Optics, for a lot more money. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. You need to space an extra 9. 95. Your eyepieces are all high quality so it doesn't matter which you bring, you will be seeing-limited, just a matter of. Unless you want a super-finder, or are doing astrophotography, a 2" focuser on a 360mm scope is super-wide. By contrast, the Altair comes with a mounting Vixen-style bar for the mount and a top Vixen-style dovetail for things like guidescopes. 2mm DeLite is that while the 17. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Refractors. It’s really more intended for a visual scope, whereas the AT72ED is intended for photography. AT60EDP. But I ran into a used AT60ED for a pretty reasonable price and I decided to pull. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. 5" Table top from ~$200, 6" large dobsonian from ~$350). Amazon had a great discount so i said why not? What i received was a disgrace. The AT60ED should be able to reach 100-120x easily with the right eyepieces, and in exceptional conditions 150-200x may be possible. . AT60ED vs. Reply reply harpage • An 8” SCT is too much for the AVX, which itself is a pretty questionable mount - if you’re lucky and willing to tune it, it can work well, but there are also plenty of. - 60mm is Easier to deploy as well as you don't have to come up with the stop-down stuff. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. It also is the most forgiving of a light mount. 25" (260mm) wide, and 11. The objective is an F/7 doublet, with either FPL51 or FK61 glass for the ED element. Alternatives for RedCat. Filters make it possible to look at the Sun without going blind; to bring out detail in the Moon and planets that would otherwise be hidden in their glare; to eliminate the effects of city lights if you have to observe from a light polluted location. Focusing Masks For Telescopes. I have it down to two scopes. I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. F/5, 300mm. Have not fired it up yet, still trying to figure out where to mount. - posted in Eyepieces: I am in the process of doing a total revamping of my eyepiece collection, of which I have too many, reducing the herd. flatener for ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I would like to purchase the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED, but reading various sites on it. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). AT80EDT. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary camera as a guide camera as well, but it seems like the. 8x reducer for the AT60ED which will bring it down to 288 mm and make it faster. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Currently I. So the AT60ED probably makes the most sense. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. Same scope for around $200 less than the WO Z61. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. When installing the bracket be very careful your new bolts don’t screw in too far or they will bottom out on the brass rail. ZWO EAF. 60 second Firecapture and back in the house to do a quick AutoStakkert! and then Firecapture. 44 TFOV. My primary purpose of getting this scope is to get widest field and lowest power with my Night Vision. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. 0 Features (Standard Version) • High quality metal focuser with anodized finish. The AT60ED has a 2-inch focuser, so it can use 2” accessories, making it more versatile than the TV 60 and costs 1/2 as much. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). Star test results using an artificial star at a distance of 60 feet. Astrophotography and Sketching. Kevin Krumwiede. ) and is 125mm long. Perfect star images across an APS-C chip. AT60ED vs. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. 5mm Morpheus vs. My father was at the office for 6 hours yesterday getting all the manuals finished up. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be considered a personal item it is small enough to be a. Since the AT60ED is a doublet, while well corrected, I've experienced star bloating when imaging with it. It has dual. • a rotatable focuser. Ive give it another try. But sometimes, easy rules. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . For instance if I want to shoot the entire Cynus Loop, I need the AT60ED and my D600 FF, but M13 fits nicely in my C5 with the reducer/flattener on my 1 inch Nikon 1 V3. They too made the choice to make portability their top priority and they’ve succeeded with the tapered tube and 1 1/4 helical focuser. You can budget for a 3-4mm eyepiece in future or get a barlow/powermate/focal extender. But I am looking at making my AT60 even more. The AT60ED has FPL 53 glass, takes high magnification well. Read more. This can be bolted to a vixen or losmandy dovetail for use as a stand alone telescope, or it can be mounted in a guide shoe and used as a very high quality guide scope. Cameras: ZWO ASI120MM Mini, ASI224MC, ZWO290MM Mini, ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Canon M6 Mark II. Ive only used it with the flattener, but have had no issues getting round stars on an APS-c sized sensor with the flattener. Regarding 0. Edited by techmgr, 03 January 2021 - 08:53 PM. Last week, Mike told me that a shipment has been stuck in customs for about a month, but I haven't heard any other updates. My understanding from the Astronomics website is the AT60ED plus the. com and they have no idea. Theres two mounting screws on each side of the scope. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. 25" adaptors, so you can use 1. Optics Type: ED FPL-53 Refractor. I don't know of any field flattener that performs well in the AT60ED for visual. Im in Australia, so we cant get the AT60ED locally and this presents some issues. I probably use an AT60Ed on an Orion scope tripod more than anything else. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. My question is the tripod. One other thing I've heard--and can confirm--is that the mounting collar for the AT60ED is almost a perfect fit for the 135mm Samyang. A few people suggested the Astro Tech AT60ED and that looks affordable. Page 13 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am waiting on the finder shoe now to complete the package with one of my existing RDFs. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. 5X/5. 5). I have found that guiding works best for me in RA only. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. AT60ED II vs Evostar 72mm - tempt me either way - posted in Refractors : Somewhat tempted by the AT60ED but I am also considering the SkyWatcher Evostar 72EDmm. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. The width of the foot on the AT60ED (38ish mm) exceeds the width of the Synta dovetail bar (30ish mm), so all you need to do is bolt the AT60ED foot onto the bar and you're done. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. My scope including all the pictured accessories weighs 7. Mounts For Telescopes. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. Match them up at the hardware store and buy a handful of extra washers while you are there. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. Length: 18" dewshield retracted, 21. Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), [60 / 25] This one cleaned up nicely. Imaging, Equipment. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. $79. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. The Astro-Tech 60ED 1x flattener easily threads on to the focuser of your AT60ED after your remove the standard compression ring eyepiece holder. e. AFAIK, none of the FF's cited in this thread work well for visual with the AT60ED. It looks like Agena has them in stock and the reducer/flattener is included. So don't be a stranger. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like). 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. My previous views of M8,. WO ZS61 or AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : After 1 1/2 years of frustration with extreme field curvature and optical axis tilt of my ES ED80, finally I decided to go for a new scope for wide field imaging. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . Keep going back and forth between color. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Looking for last minute opinions. Page 4 of 5 - Anyone with an AT60ED? - posted in Refractors : Attached the Rigelsys NStep focus motor to my Z61/AT60 tonight. • 2" and 1. but in general field flatteners are usually used for imaging and not for visual. 1-800-422-7876 questions@astronomics. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. Camera: ZWO 224 MC Telescope: Orion 180mm Mak Optical Accessories: GSO 2. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. 00. AT60ED minimal eyepiece kit, etc. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT60ED Field Flattner - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello, 5 months ago I purchased an Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. retired). Mine has a Strehl of 0. 4X is absolutely stunning for panning the sky and milkyway, or vewing very large DSO's. Apertura 60mm APO Refractor Specifications. 3. • a rotating dual-speed 2. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 25" non-marring compression ring accessory holders. Such a device is so oversized compared to the host telescope as to be absurd. Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. This page lists items that the ASCOM Initiative has made available for download. My AT60ED is a finder set into rings on my 152mm f/8 apo. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. *. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and spacers for 55mm backfocus > ASI 294MC pro) Ive tried adjusting the. Too long an F/Ratio, wobbly focuser. ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. Page 12 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : Thank you. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. My primary use will be for visual without having to spend time in setting up stuff and possibly carrying while travelling. Unfortunately a bahtinov mask will not help with planets. I would get an Erect Image Diagonal for correct terrestrial viewing. The 360mm focal length of the AT60ED means that the biggest factor is field curvature in very wide true fields of view. My name is Mårten and this is my journey into photographing the stars and deep sky objects. An alternative to the AT60ED might be the Sharpstar 61EDPHII. It is only good for point source (i. Hi everyone, I'm looking for a refractor astrograph and I need some suggestions. - 60mm is more compact. 8x Reducer/Flattener on Advanced VX Mount. And when it does come back in stock, I've always missed reordering it. Posted 16 January 2022 - 02:12 PM. 5 - not small enough to be an airline personal item; seems heavy-duty, but not particularly efficient Rex: I appreciate all the measurements and photos you have taken. My AT60ED, on a Vixen Mobile Porta, showing the Astro-Tech universal dovetail plate (dovetail bar): The intervalometer in the D5300 will only allow up to 30 second maximum exposure. 25" long with it extended. Loc: Clinton, TN. Filters For Telescopes. I am into Night Vision Astronomy and the AT60ED coupled with a PVS14 and TV 55/67 Plossl rendering 6. Search the forum for each, there are a large numbers of thread about the AT60ED, and it's Kunming United factory mates, WO ZS61 and Apertura 60. . Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight System with WiFi and Bluetooth + AT60ED? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I posted recently about another system - which was pointed out to me not so good. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. I feel as dense as neutronium. Resolution is still good at 1. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. N. JPG The epitome of Grab n Gone. Its a little of topic,. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. The Camera Angle Adjuster allows you to change the orientation of the camera body to the optical tube with a simple twist of the collar. The aluminum-framed case has three locking latches. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT72EDII, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. Now you can do planetary and deep space imaging with it as well, so don't be fooled by the main objective when ZWO designed the camera. 0. I have done little. Iris Nebula with AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: This is my third attempt at editing this tricky thing, and I think Im finally ok with it. The focal reducer has a back focus requirement of 55mm. Posted 18 November 2020 - 01:19 PM. . Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. Got a new “Travel” refractor finally: AT60ED - posted in Refractors : After selling my Sv503 80ed I was feeling very weird just having a C8 and no refractor for months! I was torn deciding between AT70EDII, AT60ED and some other portable air travel friendly options. 8. 2mm DeLite was nearly sharp to the edge. In this video I will share with you how to install and configure. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. I second the AT60ED. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. AT60EDP Then I googled for it to try to get more information and couldn’t find anything. The Z61 is the most portable telescope ever made by William Optics, a company with a reputation for building beautiful astrophotography refractors. . The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. Thanks. Astro-tech AT60ED + Astro-tech 0. 75 pound AT65EDQ measures a very compact 13" long with the dew shield retracted, and is only 14. The Skywatcher base requires Allen wrenches to secure the. I like having a natural orientation for the field of view, particularly when observing at low power. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. Download Center. I ordered a GEM45 with the iOptron tri-pier for my SCT EDGE 8 in December and hope to see it soon! The ability to handle an extra 5lb of payload for the same price of the CEM40 gave it the edge. According to Aperturas website, the flattener should be set to 3mm for the. I've got a 135mm f/2 Samyang and currently have on order an AT60ED that may, or may not, arrive this month. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). I bought the AT60ED from Astronomics about 2 years ago and it has FPL-53 glass. AT60 Vixen-style rail/bracket/mounting suggestions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have the AT60, but its a chore to balance it in dec with the shoe finder mount. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Yeah, I'm excited about the AT60ED. I bought the 0. In Wisconsin the winters are cold and snow bound. 134K subscribers in the telescopes community. Any suggestions also on reading material and downloads gratefully received too - I know I'll have lots of questions. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED or ? for widefield AP - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am looking for a widefield scope to pair with my ZWO ASI294MM at BIN 1. There are three holes in the cap, similar to the circular holes in a Hartmann mask, that help you focus during imaging and visual use. Page 1 of 2 - Lowest reasonable power for 60mm F/6 refractor - posted in Refractors : Is there any point in pulling a 60mm F/6 refractor (e. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. So, no DSLRs with the Evoguide and at the moment, there is no way around this. Add To Cart. The home to all amateur astronomers & telescopes! Feel free to discuss anything…Business, Economics, and Finance. Super sharp, and tiny with a 24mm eye piece. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED - pinched optics? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im getting very strange looking stars in my images and Im pretty convinced its pinched optics relating to temperature. At best, you can use a cropped sensor, mirrorless camera. Great views of the solar system--especially moon. the 18. The helical focuser of the FMA230 is precise but quite stiff. . From the thought to image the sun to see if the ASI224 and AT60ED combo could capture the entire disc, pulling the scope buggy AZ/EQ mount out, mounting the AT60ED, leveling the OTA, Solar System alignment and focusing was less than 10 minutes. 8x reducer on the AT60ED and it only comes out having a slightly greater focal length than the Sharpstar. Posts: 711. But just three months later, Ive noticed the Dec is sticking. The RedCat has better glass, but I prefer the Askar's focuser and additional aperture. I also purchased the dedicated AT60FF flattener. 25x rather than 0. 7 FR I havent used still. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 56 AT60ED @. Page 26 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : All basically the same. I was trying out a Astro Tech AT60ED scope to see how well it might work as a telephoto lens. Reviews. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. Now I am confused as which one to. I'm using a camera tripod, a Promaster Professional XC525. I bought the 0. But I do not like the Petzval design. Thoughts? Clear Skies, PhilUp and Down Guiding - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone, I need help. 2. 3. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. Greetings, I am looking forward to a refractor with short focal lenght. 8x reducer in my Apertura AT60ED. Im guessing the 8-inch OTA and refractor together should. Currently I have an Explore Scientific AR 102 that I bought on a whim many. It then goes in to processing with DeepSkyStacker and Adobe Photoshop. AT60ED Autofocus and Support parts by. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion with 10-to-1 Microfocus. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. The ZWO ASI678MC is loaded with the Sony IMX678 back-illuminated, 8. Posted 16 February 2020 - 09:36 AM. PS there's a dedicated flattener for AT60ED. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. 63x reducer Exposures range from 1/100s to 1/4000s at ISO-100 to ISO-800 Thousand Oaks Optical solar sheet in homemade filter hat for both telescopes No processing done on the images aside from cropping and fitting into the grid Thanks for looking!Astro-Tech AT60ED Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i / Kiss X4 (modified) Mounts Celestron Advanced VX Accessories Astro-Tech . Page 17 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : If you are talking about the type of visual reducer that threads into the barrel of an eyepiece, it should work (since they generally work with every other type of scope), although I dont think the images are going to be very good. The flattener definitely helps make for better pictures, but it is perfectly usable without it. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. Its certainly true to that some eyepieces do well at faster focal. AT60ED as finder scope - posted in Refractors : I have a variety of finders that I use as appropriate to the situation. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. Page 1 of 3 - Good Value Grab 'n' Go & AP Refractor - posted in Refractors : Im interested in a small-ish refractor to use as a grab n go scope and also for astrophotography using a full frame DSLR. I love your images taken with it, by the way. The North America Nebula – 26×240 sec, Gain 11, Offset 100, QHY183c at -20C, UV/IR filter, Astro-Tech AT60ED at F/4. One other thing I've heard--and can confirm--is that the mounting collar for the AT60ED is almost a perfect fit for the 135mm Samyang. The AT60ED has very solid mechanics for an imaging scope. Verified Purchase. I am using a Astro. The Redcat will provide a better image. Mea culpa. Page 1 of 2 - My First Cooled Camera - ASI533MC Pro (Settings Help) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, I just bought my first Astro Dedicated Camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) which is an upgrade from Astro MOD Canon DSLR 70D. Page 1 of 18 - The joy of a good, small refractor - posted in Refractors : When I was a kid my first telescope was a 50mm (I believe), long focal length alt-az achro refractor with cardboard tube, and a non-adjustable metal tripod. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. The AT60ED is the perfect size scope for traveling. As a 60mm scope these are great for several reasons: Visually apochromatic to my eye, even at 120 to 144x on bright white targets. Page 2 of 2 - 1. Manufacturer. I spoke with Highpoint Scientific for the Apertura equivalent scope and Astronomics. - 60mm has an aperture advantage over an 80mm stopped down to 42mm. My requirements are: Weight < 3kg (OTA+other mounting rings+field flatner (if required)) Focal length < 400mm (I don't have a goto mount, I have to frame manually) Budget ~ USD 1200 (including Import duty and local taxes which is almost 28%)I've been doing astrophotography for about a year now. You can buy the 0. All data was captured in Somerville, MA (Bortle 9). At the very least you want to double or near double your focal length if you want to get a refractor. Is it over sampling if it is under 1 or over 2? For Example: Arc Seconds per pixel w/ASI294MC Optimum Result between 1 and 2 AT80ED @ 560mm is 1. AT60ED vs. Loc: Canada, British Columbia.