I like the idea of the quietness of the. You can use shorter eyepieces and/or a Barlow with an AT72EDII to get the same magnification as an AT80ED. Astrotech AT72EDII 72 mm refractor, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera (OAG), RST-135 mount, Ekos Capture and Pixinsight Processing Software. FPL-53 in the AT71EDII I believe). AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. Didn't want to go higher on exposure as this is an alt/az mount. $149. The scope has lens cover ,rings and a dovetail. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. I hope. - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Hello, I picked up a second hand Askar FRA400 with a matching 0. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. same place, Astronomics). AT80EDT - posted in Refractors : I’ve had a Celestron Nexstar 8SE for a little over a year (and have loved it so far), but I was thinking about getting a small refractor with a shorter focal length to complement it. As I'm looking at. Add To Cart. Review of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Updated 10/25/21. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. The Apache 4800 case is a little bigger than the 3800, so I'm going to purchase the 4800 to see if I can carry a few more accessories. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. Questions that I have. Compared to its old version, the main change of 5V EAF is the elimination of the 12V power supply port. Larry. For me (UK) the 72ed is £309 new. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. The plate is 1. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. Page 1 of 2 - Tilt, backspacing, or something else? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I recent had first light with an AT72EDII with . And since we're a family business, we plan on being. 95. The AT72EDII will be coming in October, along with all of the EDT scopes (80, 115, 130, 152) and the smaller sibling of the 102ED an 80mm version. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. I opted for the AT72EDII over the Evo 72ED for a number of reasons, but the glass and focuser were the most significant. I was using a friends AT72EDII and he has the AT finder that havasman linked in the second post. CEM120 - TMB 100/800 - AT72EDII w/Homemade Moonlite Compatible Arduino Focuser - AT8RC w/Moonlite CSL 2. An AT72EDII with an EAF won't fit in storage case - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Folks, I recently got an AT72EDII and want to put a ZWO EAF on it. 5mm). Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Celestron Nexstar 5SE, Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ, Celestron Advanced VX, Astro-Tech AT72EDII My Astro Blog: JustStarGazing. What Doug says. . I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. Quick view. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full. Here's an AT72EDII on the Sky-Watcher AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount: The SW AZ5 "Heavy Duty" Alt-Az mount utilizes the exact same tripod as the Celestron CG-4. I have been looking for a beginner astrophotography telescope for a few months (as an upgrade from a Rokinon 135mm F/2 telephoto lens to a longer focal length), and when the time to choose finally came, I went with the Evostar 72ED. Equipment Discussions. $369. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. This photo take from the deck of the Cracked Pot Coffee Shop with an ASI178MC camera and AstroTech AT72EDII telescope shows the Great Orion Nebula, which is located below the sword of the Orion. Ive owned a couple of AT80EDs, and theyve been excellent AP telescopes, but I want something a bit more portable. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2. My experience with astrophotography comes from the analog era, the middle ages. I am going to be purchasing a reducer/flattener as well (Astro-Tech . eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. 00. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. 8 and with this camera. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. Waited for about a week for the clouds to clear and gave it a shot. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. But this review is based on both visual and AP so I thought I would start here. choices. You get a 2" Rack and Pinion focuser with a microfine 11:1 fine-focusing ratio finished in our Aston Martin Grey trim. It came with 2 rings around it connected to a dovetail plate. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. For the time being it's just the DSLR. 75" diameter. We don't expect the scopes until October. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. The latter scope would also be suitable for imaging small planetary nebulae (some of which are very bright and can be imaged with exposures under 30 seconds). Astrotech AT72EDII 72 mm refractor, 344 mm focal length, Rainbow Astro RST-135 mount, ASI533MC Pro camera, Triad narrowband filter, ASI120MM OAG guide camera, Ekos capture software and Pixinsight processing software. Save the 8HD for planetary and double star imaging. M31 Andromeda from Bortle 8 - ASI071MC Pro and AT72EDII. I mounted it on a Vixen Porta 2 just like John Miele mounted his and it worked very well for me. While this Astro-Tech ATRF72 0. She bought a 200-500mm Nikon, and I bought an AT72EDii. 8. 7x reducer from a fellow member on these forums. After discovering that the AT72EDII seems to have the same M63 focuser drawtube thread as the Z73 I was thinking hard about going with a WO Flat73a instead (wider field, possibly better performance but hard to be sure) but in the end decided to stay with a 2" barrel flattener/reducer instead. 8 reducer - posted in Refractors : I recently obtained an oag-l from an estate sale and thought I would give it a. . - SW 72ED or AT72EDII or WO ZS73? - posted in Refractors : I am just getting started with imaging and planning to get a small refractor to start with. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT80ED f/7 vs AT72EDII f/6 (<$500) - posted in Refractors : I already have the AT111EDT f/7, but it isnt grab and go friendly with just the OTA weighing in at 14 lbs. 00 Not FPL-53. 30 feet max without enough inward focus travel. I was thinking about putting my 8 SCT on the other. 8F/433 mm focal length, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera, Rainbow RST-135 mount, Ekos capture software on a Raspberry Pi 4B computer, Pixinsight 1. The object is clearly. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. 00. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. An experiment that I performed the night before the event yielded disappointing results, so the night of. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 8 reducers both thread into the telescopes to make a firm connection. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. That's almost $700,00 more. Would anyone recommend a good first and/or second eyepiece? Does anyone a favorite eyepiece to. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. Posted April 16, 2020. The Astro-Tech AT72EDII telescope includes everything as supplied by Astronomics: rings, Vixen dovetail, 2" to 1. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. com : Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180) : ElectronicsZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8/C9. is excited to provide Vermeer sales and service support for your forage equipment needs in Elko, Georgia. I needed to remove the bottom rail anyways to check the bolt thread on the bottom ring, so it was just a matter of re-installing the included ring on top rather than bottom (after checking screw. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. Astro-Tech AT72EDII w/Altair wedge and Baader filter. Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. 00/$459. Sky-Watcher’s Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. Or, go ahead and get the upgrade done. 1. EAA is more real time, which intuitively would suggest the advantages of a large aperture, fast scope. But then, I found this link : on the visual, Im pretty convinced that the. First. New Scope - AT72EDII - M31 Andromeda Galaxy - A7R IV - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I recently bought a telescope, the AstroTech AT72EDII, with matched reducer/flattener -- both of which were used for this image. . 22May57Cyg-9A4-G350ZZ-30-30-DGH-FRGB. IMHO the ATRF72 is threaded and fits scopes like the at72edii which you can unscrew the 2-inch adapter and screw in the atrf72. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. Field flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I picked up an AT72EDII last year but never really used it much until this year. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. Page 13 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : The skies here west of Puget Sound have finally cleared, so I took my new AT72EDII out for a trial. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. 75” across the bottom. 00. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. 10 or less is generally viewed as sharp to the human eye. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. But this review. The AT72EDii is back heavy and made it difficult to balance with the stock 6" rail. I connected all these. The Esprit has a focal length of 840mm, compared to the Edge 1260mm (with 0. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. Page 2 of 2 - Needsuggestions for a first refactor - posted in Refractors : Brian, Ive been a visual observer for over 40 years (eyeball to eyepiece visual). A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. I just. The 1. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. Pronto is old semi-apo with a good lens. 7 focal ratio. It is noticeably blacker in the 76 owing to its apochromatism, cleaner looking. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. I recently bought the AT72EDII to complement my other scopes, but Ive gotten very interested in the potential for EAA since this class scope is recommended often for this. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. Unless it's a Petzval type refractor which has the flattener built in, yes a flattener is really well worth having for any refractor, not just the AT72EDII. AT72EDII and T2i. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. I have an AT72EDII on an AZGTi mount and want to use my Canon 40D wirelessly from my small Acer Windows laptop for EAA or some basic, simple AP. The ED80T CF apo refractor is a versatile power performer telescope well-suited for multiple applications. Newtonians at F/4 have two main plusses; They are compact for the aperture. I even searched astrobin to look at what others got using this telescope and surprisingly I see the same theme. Slideshow. When an observer takes out a good scope under good skies and uses sensible magnifications, like you did, then wonderful images with superb contrast and color shadings are presented to the observer. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. Usual disclaimer - the. The SV70 was a slight overload. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. 00. 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. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. One thing interesting about the AT102ED is that I could use a reducer/flattener to bring the telescope to F/5. Ive been getting sub arc second to 1. Do people typically use finderscopes with refractors this small? Id like a RA scope for ease of use, but they all seem to be as big as the AT72EDii, itself. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. For the last few years Ive been doing EAA with a NexStar 6se, and Ive been quite pleased with that, but I would now like. AT72EDII for wider view for imaging - posted in Refractors : So, Ive been planning to get back to the sub 500mm focal range, but instead of using my 6 Newtonian, I wanted something I can manage easier. This is well suited for observing globular clusters such as M13 and M22. Anyway Im based in Southern California and have an upcoming outing planned to the California desert to take advantage of summer viewing. Condition is New. Holidays. 8 Reducer for each. Well, according to this retailer, the William Optics Redcat 51 has an "aperture of 51mm, a focal length of 250mm and a fast f/4. 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. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. $320. The focuser is butter smooth and easily held my ASI1600mm-C camera. There was a bit of wobble related to the head rather than the tripod. Also a 2 inch to 1. But it is a beauty, with quality components including the focuser, camera angle adjuster, dew shield, and rings. • a pair of split tube rings attached to a vixen style dovetail. Rajat Kumar: Karl Theberge: Rajat Kumar: frankszabo75: I've recently acquired this telescope, but I still haven't made much of imaging with the AT72EDII. But soon enough, it seemed some better glass was in order for my DSLR and my daughter's DSLR. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors -. -- The Telescope Review Web Site V3. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. Oakzaa, what issue are you having with the AT72EDii, specifically when trying to focus? On mine, I couldn’t get far enough ‘in’. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. Along with it i purchased the ATH1 handle (back ordered) that goes with it. With a short focal length refractor it is a low power eyepiece. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what kind of range you can try. The mechanical aspects of the SW scopes are behind the AT scopes. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. EAA Setups - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Hello everyone! I am thinking about doing some EAA when it gets a little warmer and I feel like being outside instead of remote controlling from inside. Imaging Train Help - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hey all, I am a newcomer to astrophotography and recently purchased a dedicated astro camera (QHY183C) and a scope (AT72EDII). 2" dielectric diagonal. g. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. Brands / Companies 931 ; Cameras 3319 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3756 . Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. First images with AT72EDII + ATRF72 - posted in Refractors : My ATRF72 arrived last week and I finally had a chance to try it out with my AT72EDII this weekend. On an 8″ f/10 catadioptric it yields 129x. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. 00. I want something optically much cleaner than my Orion ST80 that will easily work on my Porta II mount. I guess I'll be able to capture farther things with my 200mm lens. AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. The scopes now in Customs are the AT102ED and the AT60ED. After much research and good review I purchased the first of these 3 units and installed one on my AT72EDii refractor. Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. 399. The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED from Sky-Watcher uses a crown. I looked at the horizon ed60 and various others. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. 1. Reviews. 00. 37 arcsec/px. I will cover shipping. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. ASI2600MC. 8x FR/FR. One is wide field, one is less wide field. They look the same with the same specs. My previous wide field scope did not get much use because of the lack of clear skies and I was just not happy with the performance. 7 scores <4, 6-8 and 6-9. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. Today I have received AstroTech AT72EDII scope after waiting for 4 long months. . 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. 800-422-7876. Add To Cart. The other option would be to image with the AT72EDII and for wide-field narrow band that could work pretty well. Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. 9lbs so close to the official specs. Our non-commissioned, brand agnostic, product advisors tailor recommendations to meet your needs! High Point Scientific is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and accessories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced astronomers alike. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. 5 that scope seems a bit slow. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star. Longer 8" dovetail plate - the scope tends to be back heavy for most mounts without a longer mounting plate. Both are well within the weight ratings. Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount Cameras: ZWO ASI178MM, PGR Grasshopper, PGR Flea Lunt, Coronado, TeleVue, Orion and Meade eyepieces Visual Observer " Way more fun to see it! "Top. 00. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. One to the north and the other to the south. Works great with these and similar models. 8x FF/FRs, neither the ATR-8 nor Televue's TRF-2008 effectively flattened to the corners on my APS-C sensor in either my AT60ED and a previously owned AT72EDII; the ATRF60 is the only one out of the three that provided pinpoint stars to the corners in. Looking for a multitasking scope that’s as good for viewing as for imaging? The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope is a good bet. Online since 2011, AstroBin is the #1 complete solution for image hosting of astrophotographs. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. Here I have a black 6" long, 3/4" bar (AOK Swiss) attached to the AT72EDII rings as normal. I have an SVBony 60mm guidescope that I want to mount directly on the handle so that it. Not many semi-APO's have the FPL-53 glass element and the ones that do cost considerably more than others. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. The NE quadrant shows AR13490 which is composed of seven spots. Both should be in our repertoire from our Bortle 9. If you can't wait, or want to know more about it, its the same thing as the TS 80mm F7 doublet. Shot over two nights. All. That handle, using two bolts, lists as 125mm (don't know if that's total or center to center of the bolt holes) and would interfere with retracting the dew shield. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. . Maybe I need to stop thinking and just have Losmandy take my money but I would like thoughts from others more experienced at this than me. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. I have an Apetura 72 that I adore. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. Mount for EdgeHD 8 - posted in Mounts: After much frustration with my AVX and EdgeHD 8, Ive come to the conclusion that it simply cant perform with 15+ lb on it which is the OTA plus literally anything else. I have the original double box packaging. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. Only difference I see is the trim color. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I recently upgraded my wide field telescope to an Astro-Tech AT72EDII with a . The AT72EDII does really support much higher power than one might think for an f6 scope. AT72EDii has changed to FCD100 from FPL53 - posted in Refractors : I am probably making more out of this than I should, but I ordered at AT72EDii some time ago and have been (not-so) patiently waiting for this well thought after refractor to compliment my Orion EON 120 ED scope. Reviews. The evolux is a new series and has a retractable dew shield. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. The Doublet APO design of this refracting telescope means that users are treated to APO color correction and crisp images! Whether you want to use this telescope for visual observations or astrophotography, this 72mm refractor. Top. Page 1 of 3 - Seeking Input: AT80ED vs. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. The Samsung Galaxy A72 was announced on March 17, 2021, and it’s available now in the UK, while Australia will get it from April 9. Description: It's "Galaxy Season" for amateur astronomers. Astro-Tech AT72EDII vs Celestron NexStar 5SE. Thoughts on Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have been imaging with my celestron Omni XLT 150 reflector and am looking to pick up a wider field scope as I keep running into issues where the targets I want to image dont fit in my field of view. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. orderinfo@telescopes. Desert Sky Astro mount DSV-M @ $200 . 8x FF/FR + ASI2600 - posted in Refractors : I have had good results using the Aptura 1x flattener for my AT72EDII and ASI2600MM camera with its APS-C sensor, so I wanted to see how the AT 0. With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/four group multicoated glass optics provide 40x and a field over three times as wide as the full Moon. Price excluded from the comparison, how does one refractor compare to the other in image quality, build quality and function? I havent been able to find any comments comparing. Quick view. You can sit in a normal chair and not have to stand up hunched over to look at something that is not very high above the horizon. Page 10 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : What tripod did you have under the SV70 and DwarfStar? An Oben CT-2381. I have seen the AT72EDii as an option and have heard. Its pretty well fit for my budget, and it seems to have great reviews. This Astro-Tech #AT80EDRF 0. I see the following options, and the prices are different: - Tele Vue 0. 8 reducer. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the. Finderscope for AT72EDii - posted in Refractors : This scope is already a compact scope. With the Nikon/Air combo, I have to run it in Manual mode, set to Bulb, and Air limits me to exposures of 30 seconds or less. Show More. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. 4. I’ve. The astro tech . So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. SVBONY 220 2" filter. Ok. Introducing 5V EAF, the upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF. Reviews. 8X REDUCER. AT130EDT. The AT72EDII certainly performs well, and it is a keeper for now. $419. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass. 00. Description: The Wizard Nebula is an emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380 in the constellation. Sorry for the file size. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. ), filter and lens?Page 1 of 2 - ASIAir Mini or Mini-PC for EAA? - posted in Astronomy Software & Computers: I have a similar post, but I created this one for a specific answer. Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. The AT72EDII was a bit better. A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a.