VAT) Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED PRO OTA £2,499. Sky Rover 60 ED APO with field flattener. Canon 100-400 IS I vs. 34mm but you also have a t-ring in there too. 0. If it is a repeat please delete. Ended up just ordering the 7” Astro-Tech dovetail which hopefully will arrive tomorrow. I have since sold my scope and never used the flattener so now it is up for sale. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. im quite enticed that i could use it for WIDE-field views (even wider than the St-80!), astrophotography, guiding, and even just day-to-day. Thats why I was comparing the Astro-tech with it. 8x reducer you get a fast flat field astrograph operating at f/4. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Page 1 of 4 - Astro Tech's new Scopes coming soon! - posted in Refractors : I didnt see this on the refractor forum. The main lesson seems to be, however, that if an apo doesn't show a textbook star test then it isn't necessarily a sign of a problem. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated. The flattener produces wonderful flat fields as well as a 41mm image circle. $139. Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 triplet. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. The scope weighs in at a light 3. Astromelb. IC405 - The Flaming Star nebula taken with the AT60ED. I want to invest in my first astrophotography telescope which would be used with my iOptron SkyGuider Pro. Astro Tech 60mm . Obvious differences -- the AT 115EDT is a triplet apo, the SW 120ED is a doublet. The AstroTech version has a nicer focuser, costs $100 less but uses FK 61 glass. Looks like a sky rover 60ed rebranded, make sure it uses fpl53 glass and you should be good. → Equipment Discussions. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Now with zwo1600mm camera. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Dedicated 0. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. F/5, 300mm. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. . For example, the fully-multicoated. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. 72X Reducer for AT152EDT (AT152FF) Accessory: 1: 1: Astro-Tech . 11/11/2023 05:45PM. Examtopics covers just the 6th. 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. in tandem with the MiniBorg 60ED for convenient RACI star hopping. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. 8X focal reducer/field flattener (like new condition) 3D printed Bahtinov focusing mask (like new condition) Rings and 3D printed risers with riser bolts 32mm Astrotech. The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph offers fully multicoated optics and all lenses have the latest state-of-the-art antireflection multicoating’s matched to their glass types on all air-to-glass surfaces for high light transmission and excellent contrast. I purchased one, but it is back ordered till February. The SW 120 is slightly bigger. Telescope Express TS Photoline 60mm f/6 is the same scope as the AT60ED, but a different color. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. The user manual says that it provides a library of LabVIEW wrapper around the OmniDriver . 00 £632. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. This will be for visual use; no photography planned at this time. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 ; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 . I like both the build and look of it, and the functionality of the rack and pinion focuser, but Im having a problem that Ive never. The camera side of the reducer has 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Add To Cart. If are on very tight budget can get instead a decent "department-store level" phototripod equipped with a ball-head (prices around 80-120. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. VAT) Out of stock. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 50 (ex. Condition is New. Currently out of stock. Posted 23 May 2019 - 11:05 AM. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. (I assume that the mechanics of the tube/focuser are the same on all Astro Techs, especially the 80mm scopes. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company2. Astro-Tech . It goes through numerous inspections, at the factory, at Tecnosky and Rupert at Astrograph also checks it out before dispatch. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. When I researched the reviews for the scope I couldn't find a bad word said about it and. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . They have the standard 102ED for like 560. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi folks, curious on peoples take on this scope. This is strictly for visual and Im trying to decide between the 2 of them. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Thank you Jeremy. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. 67 (ex. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design and can be ordered with various accessories. 95, 709mm FL, used Plossls of 32 to 15mm, and 66 degree ultra wide (similar to Orion Expanse) of 9 and 6 mm: M3 above Boo, nice fuzz ball at 20mm. 265. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. Save Image. Since I had a GSO 0. A UV/Ir filter should probably be used with all CMOS cameras and refractors, independent of their correction or quality. Astro-tech 60ED wide FOV imaging setup. The Long Story: I like refractors. 8x Reducer. Astrotech 102mm f/7 doublet. I already have experiences with vintage lenses, Vivitar 200mm f3. Clear Skies, Phil. 50 £82. (0. Former President Trump on Monday hired white collar defense attorney Todd Blanche to lead his legal team ahead of his arraignment in New York City, Fox News Digital has learned. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 67 (ex. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. It will cost $90 or so more than the AT with shipping, but it’s in stock and they are a great company to deal with. When Thomas passed away, Astronomics, continued in their support of his family. Page 2 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. So until then I am stuck using scope uncorrected. 5mm between the camera and the flattener. Both WO refractors show exquisite but the price is expensive too, Sky Rover 60ED APO and WO Z61 looks no different to me but it is on a attractive price, the last AT65Q is already discontinued, but reviews are good. 25" · Optolong Green 1. It is best used for lower power wide viewing 30-50X. 25 diagonal, and a Manfroto camera tripod with pistol grip for easy aiming. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. The optical tube measures 9. The 72mm, f/6 primary lens is an air-spaced ED doublet using FPL-53 optics. The new 80EDL is a doublet and F/7. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. com and they have no idea when they will be. 5mm – 17. The important performance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of focuser the AT102EDL is built around. ZWO new Astro Cameras, new accessories: Teleskop-Service is the partner of ZWO in Europe. I have a little Astrotech 66ed that I want to mount on a little Televue alt az mount. Most other 80mm apos Ive seen are much more expensive, but the Astro-Tech is nearly. 5" long with the dewshield retracted and 12. Its tube is. Posts: 137; Joined: 04 Aug 2020; Loc: New Hampshire, NH; Posted 18 April 2021 - 08:31 PM. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. I have been considering the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm and the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor, I like the weight and the size of both for my. Altair 60ED, MG32 Guider and EQ3 Pro Synscan mount COMBO £968. Hello guys. No nicks or marks on any part of the telescope. The Astro-Tech AT60ED APO Refractor that I recently purchased. 8x reducer / flattener for the 60ED. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. (Ill add that itd be nice to have pleasant views of Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon, but no need for close detail. 00. VAT). Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. To meet the textbook definition of an apochromat, you have to bring three widely separated color crossings to common focus with a residual secondary spectrum of 1/10000 the focal length. Its apochromatic refractor design ensures that you get high-quality, clear images with minimal chromatic aberration. Telescope Express TS Photoline 60mm f/6 is the same scope as the AT60ED, but a different color. Altair Astro Limited is a UK Company I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. We have had various world class, in my opinion, opticians working for us over the years. You can image objects like the Heart nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Veil nebula and many more. The main thing I like about a triplet in this case is that it would provide a little extra weight for balancing against a 2" star diagonal and eyepiece compared to a doublet. I am selling my Astro-Tech 60ed + . 5mm flange to sensor spacing). The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Too many 60-62mm options! - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Im going to be in the market for a 60-62mm refractor in a few weeks - to mount on my Star Adventurer. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. While the Astro Tech 66 is no competition for the hight priced / higher quality true APO’s, you will get very pleasing images both visually and with CCD / DSLR cameras. 05167v2 [astro-ph. This model fits the Astro Tech 60ED perfectly. For visual I would go for at least 80mm, but if you have $$ 100mm ED/ APO is what you really want for visual. It's faster than the AT-60ED, I don't see astigmatism with the 31mm Nagler in my NP-101. My finder scope for the C8 is a Stellarvue AT1010 (80mm f/6 achro) with 2". The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. FF130. 5x barlow, Lunt. 00 £806. But at this price range, it could not be better. Wanted. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. 95. Altair Starwave 60ED AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. An SVBONY SV165 guide-scope fitted with a QHY-5II-M guide camera was mounted on the imaging scope. 00 £165. Aperture: 60mm. It is measurably the best no-compromise portable photo-visual refractor Takahashi has ever built, and they've built a lot of very good scopes over the years. It will cost $90 or so more than the AT with shipping, but it’s in stock and they are a great company to deal with. Quick view. William Optics Adjustable Field Flattener For Zenithstar 73 £209. buy DETAILS *Special offer while stock lasts * The Astro Fi 6" is a computerized alt-azimuth Schmidt Cassegrain telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. Edited by james7ca, 02 June 2015 - 05:54 AM. Any here have/used this scope ? wanna get some opionions on it before securing it Related Topics Astrophotography Photography Art Hobbies comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment birdfinder_net •. + FREE Shipping. 95. 10" Saddle Plate for Both D-Style and V-Style Bars (DOVEDV10) $240. 8X Reducer/Flattener + Williams Optics Guidescope package. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. 76X imaging time of the ZS81. Stars are generally small with an even focused field across the QHY8. 265. Astromart. . Henault-Brunet´ et al. Astro imaging bundle. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. The FCD100 ED Doublet lens gives very good colour correction, controlling hot blue stars especially well. The Orion version uses FPL 53 glass but has a cheap focuser. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. Here are some additional photos captured during yesterday's annular eclipse from Roswell, NM using an Astro Tech 60ED f6 refractor, 1. If you get a. 6 72ED Astronomical Telescope $463. 95. 5 version for a while). jpg. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 72EDII Optical Tubes. 34mm and that is the thickness of the spacer (s) you require. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. For example, the fully-multicoated Astro. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 8 reducer. ZW Optical. I`ve had the brief opportunity to try it out with my Canon 450D tonight. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseThe Astro-Tech 127EDT, in comparison, is a relative monster. Artificial stars at a. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. A super portable refractor telescope with FCD100 ED glass, suitable for astrophotography or visual use, day or night-time. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: • 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. For the Astro-Tech Reducer/Flattener the spacing is 55mm with image circle. I thought most t-rings were at 9. Astro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Accessory: 18: 121: Astro-Tech . It's a 102mm f/7 doublet refractor made with fk61 ED glass. Page 1 of 3 - Star Tests: 60mm Sears vs. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. -- John Vienna, VA iexos-100-2, Orion 80 ED, Astro-Tech 60ED, Celestron Comet Catcher, Nikon D90 astro modified, SVBONY SV165 40mm, SVBONY 905c guide camera. 60mm Astro-Tech ED - posted in Refractors : Sears 60mm x 700mm Discoverer (Towa) achromat, circa 1968, vs. By far the TV-60 is the most portable scope with great optics for birding and casual astronomy. ExploreStars is really oriented for visual use - which it is good at - rather than astrophotography. It has dual. No liability assumed for product specifications. The Starwave 60ED is super compact with a modular design. Mpaige10 likes this Back to top #36 Mpaige10 Mpaige10. . 85 reducer/ flattener. My NIRQuest was easy to get up and running, but it seems like I can’t find the LabVIEW driver for the QEPro. 4mm nozzle. William Optics RedCat 51. DETAILS. 1" F/7 ED REFRACTOR - posted in Refractors : Well just ordered me a ASTRO-TECH AT80ED 3. Although the Astro-Tech 80ED is labeled as an apochromat, you should probably take that with a grain of salt. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. I figure learn what Im doing, then. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. The TV-60 is the ultimate travel scope and. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. It can be ordered with various accessories. by Bigzmey » Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:21 am. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. VAT) Altair 70ED Triplet APO Refractor Telescope From: £759. California nebula Astro-Tech 60ED test Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech astrotech 60mm Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI1600MM COOL Mounts iOptron. . Zenithstar 61 II vs. 00 usd. So, subtract the thickness of the t-ring from 9. 7X - even at $400 - makes a 294- or 533-size camera an affordable, awesome screaming-fast system when coupled with an Astro-Tech EDL or EDT. Astro Tech AT60ED Bahtinov Focus Mask -RED-AT60ED . Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Quick view. Everything is in good condition, no major issues. 2" aperture f/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens photo/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. The new Astro-Tech AT80EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. This is cocooned by an impressively long retractable dew tube that moves with silky smoothness. Contact Us. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 8lb apertura 60mm 3. The Astro-Tech AT150EDL is the largest apeture telescope in the EDL series. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) Software Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Steffen Hirtle GraXpert Guiding. My goal in purchasing the Astro-Tech 60ED is to have a very portable scope that lets me take moderately closer glimpses at deep sky targets of interest to me. Please contact the webmaster if you have a recommendation based on positive experience, if possible with a sample image 1280 x 720 pixels min). For sale is arguably the MOST portable astronomical telescope on the market: the Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm F/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet with a focal length of 360 mm and a focal ratio of f/6. You get a single ring with a. 2. 67 / 5 ) $ 770. This is a great little portable package. 5" Questar Maksutov; 92mm Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor; 3" f/6. The Sharpstar 60ED is a versatile telescope that is perfect for viewing celestial objects such as the moon, planets, and stars. Formal-Garden-7412 •. Back to top #12 jcj380 jcj380. Back to top #7 nicknacknock nicknacknock. Manufacturer. Astro-Tech . Product Description. Spencer-3D. Astro-Tech 70ED - posted in Refractors : Im thinking of getting the $299 AT70ED as my first foray into astrophotography. 95. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED ? Clear Skies !! Back to top #6 Jaimo! Jaimo! I'm just stunned!. I've been very pleased with my 28mm Astro-Tech UWA. All of the telescopes in the chart above fall under the listed payload capacity of the mount. Astro-Tech . You are better off with a short refractor like a Astro-Tech 60ED + 0. However I have not been able to use it for astrophotography yet because the field flattner for it is on back order. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. VAT) Altair 2 inch Magnetic Filter Holder - T2 - Version 2 £75. Add the deluxe features like the rotating dual speed microfine focuser,. 95, the ATR8 will work well with any brand of apo or achromatic refractor with a 2" focuser and operating at a focal ratio of f/5. Astrophotography is better when you use several programs to control the mount, control the camera, perform active guiding, etc. 60ED APO F/6 The new 60ED APO telescope from Sky Rover has excellent optics, a small and portable body, weighing less than two kilograms, so that you can travel to observe and photograph, no longer physical work, better enjoy the stars. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 9. Astro-Tech . Now some tubes will need a little extra felt, like the Astro-Tech 60ED. 00. (TS Photoline 60mm/60ED) which would produce a short and fast 260mm f/4. Not wise. 5mm Speed 35m/s 0. 33 (ex. Canon 300mm f/4 L Prime - posted in Refractors : Hello members of CN, I am trying to understand the differences between doublets + FFs and Canon L series Primes or Zooms. The Astro-Tech AT80ED is a telescope that clearly fills a niche in the popular 80mm compact range. 8x Reducer Flattener for Astrophotography. I already have a Skywatcher ED100 that Im very fond of, but a smaller scope for both grab-and-go visual use and wider-field imaging sounds appealing. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Equipment Key. 8x reducer/flattener, which are in stock now? I was dead set on the AT60ED for the incredible value but am getting antsy waiting. 8x Reducer Field Flattener For the 60ED ? Clear Skies. This is my plan to begin astrophotography on a regular. A favorite. Page 1 of 5 - Astro Tech 80EDL or 80EDT? - posted in Refractors : Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two scopes. 8X Reducer for 60ED (ATRF60) · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 Software Adobe Photoshop · Aries Productions Astro Pixel Processor (APP) · Astroberry Project Astroberry Server ·. FocusKnobs. We all have questions from time to time. It combines solid build quality, good looks, and high-quality optics in one relatively inexpensive package. This 50/60 mm finder ring set mounts into the dovetail shoe on the Stellarvue or Feather Touch focuser. The price difference between the two not counting taxes or shipping is only about $10. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. 8 with the optional 0. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. Back to top #13 HesiodAstro-tech AT72EDii 4. The scope is a f/5. Not so good for planets. $11. 8x field flattener (no stock currently) + William Optics 48mm T-mount for Sony E-mount OR 2. View profile Send private message Share; Navigation contextTelescoape astronomice, microscoape si binocluri pentru profesionisti si incepatori. Precision Locking Focuser for Auto Guiding with Starwave 60ED Refractor £99. 25" · Optolong H-Alpha 7nm 1. This Astro-Tech AT80ED refractor has: • split tube rings with detachable Vixen-style dovetail for installation on virtually any mount. 50 UK Price £. I am currently using the AT60ED without a field flattener with a crop sensor DSLR (700D) and have found that while it is usable, you want the field flattener. Astro-Tech AT60ED . 11/10/2023 06:06PM. Having heard many good things. The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. Sky and Telescope reviewed this scope back in 2009, saying: “the Astro-Tech AT106 provides all the benefits of a first-class 4-inch apo but without the premium price. 11/10/2023 04:51AM. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Astro-Tech 60ED and NEW x0. 00. This Astro-Tech AT60EDP refractor astrograph has: • 60mm f/5 fully multicoated four-lens Petzval refractor • Two ED lens elements, FCD-100 and FK-61 • 44mm corrected image circle • amazing flat field astrophotographic capabilities • dual-speed 2. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. William Optics z61 with field flattener. Astro tech 66ed refractor mounting advice needed - posted in Refractors : HI All: After a long hiatus I am back into astronomy. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Pocketprep for the exact reasons above. Share FOV. Would I be better off with the Flat61R on the AT60ED or the Astro-Tech . $ 390. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. The Astro-Tech ATRF60 reducer/flattener threads on the 60ED focusers. We have found them to be too long and they have caused damage to the finish of the finderscope drawtube. Astro Tech 60ED Telescope Review A miniature telescope with a specific task in its future, if I'm. 25" (286mm) deep including the feet that prevent the case from resting directly on the ground. Here is an image I did about two years ago with my SV50 and the Astro-Tech field flattener under poor, red-zone, light-polluted skies. 5 and F6 versions. 5 Jaegers refractor. By attaching the dedicated 0. Hard Case: The Astro-Tech AT130CA hard case is designed to hold the Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm triplet ED apo refractor. These have caught my eye: RVO Horizon 60ED ( £500 with flattener ) Altair 60 EDF ( £600 with flattener ) Both the RVO and Altair seem literally identical. 265. Starwave 60ED Imaging Refractor From: £379. Typical of Astronomics it's priced $200 less than the StarField. The SharpStar 60ED is a Doublet O'Hara ED FPL53 unit. For Sale. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. However they are very different by design. buy. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Pending edit 1; Software 386 ;Page 1 of 3 - Astrotech ED series - 72mm or 80mm? - posted in Refractors : Im trying to decide between a 72mm and 80mm doublet Astrotech ED series. Speed 75m/s Extruder 215C Bed 60C Retraction 0. Celestron Astro Fi 6" SCT WiFi Telescope £799. Inside the cap is a wheel that can be rotated to either line up the Bahtinov. 85x (#7885) Tube Bands - Pair (#7060) The entire package is enclosed in an Astro-Tech case. Listed below is the advert with the parts i have been sold. Most Read Articles • Contact UsContact Us • Moon PhaseAstro-Tech 60ED Unboxed Equipment Discussions. Apertura 60EDR vs AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I am in the process of upgrading my imaging scope from a ST80 to a better small refractor. The prospective user can obtain optics of equal or slightly. Astro-Tech 60ED: not yet fully evaluated, but well made and looks good so far. in small batches and is often on back order, the SW 120 is easy to find. The CMOS sensors are sensitive in the blue and red way beyond what we can see and it challenges even the best refractors. )The optics. The Starwave 60ED becomes a fast astrograph at F4. The TS is maybe 80 or 90% of the BVF - PLUS it has an ED objective yet it's sold at a far lower price. Nevertheless, at focus, at 90x, using a 4mm "planetary" EP from Agena, I was able to get clean splits of Porrima, Algieba, and Castor.