The Astro Professional 102 and 110. Ill take some photos of the setup next time Im out. For sale brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA with 0. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. 8x reducer/corrector that is designed for it. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . For sale is an Astro-Tech AT125EDL refractor in near-new condition. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT: Excessive Chromatic Aberration? - posted in Refractors : My AT130 shows significant CA with color cameras. It. Equipment. drd715 likes this Back to top;The new Astro-Tech AT102EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. It is in excellent optical and mechanical shape, with very few noticeable signs of use. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Using it primarily for imaging. Feel free to ask an questions. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Page 22 of 33 - AT-130 and AT-115 -- The Second Wave - posted in Refractors : I cant wait either!!!! I have paid for a AT130EDT, case and reducer/flattener. I picked up a used AT130EDT a few weeks ago and was wondering about the glass spec. For photographic work, that scope apparently does well. I'm also intrigued by some options from Sharpstar and Askar (like the FRA600 and Z4) that are a comparable price. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. The 130edt is. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. Add to Cart. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. It's under $2k, and it's in stock. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. A. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. The 2" barrel of the reducer is threaded at the top, as can be seen in the feature image above. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. 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. AstroMart LLC. There is approx. Page 14 of 16 - Astro Tech AT102EDL Owners Forum - posted in Refractors : A rare occurrence last night - the skies parted and gave clear views (with some light pollution from nearby Cleveland, as well as a full moon) of a few objects. Quick survey to try things out. Add New Equipment To Database. • a dual-speed 2. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. 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. Share FOV. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. . Vanguard. That scope showed as much bluish fringing around bright targets as would be expected (and tolerated) with a 4" f/10. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech 130 Reviews, Wait Time? - posted in Refractors : Im considering purchase of an AT130 for visual work. $1000 for another 10mm? just wondering what the result would have been if you had used the 130 for same pic. Page 3 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Here is a photo of my Astro-Tech AT130EDT:IMG_4209. I have an AT130EDT. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. . Exposure: 55 x 600s, 30x30s. "Oh my scope has FPL-53 or I don't want it because it isn't made with FPL-53. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. Quick view. 18 · SiriL for Linux Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses: William optics 50mm Guiding Cameras: ZWO. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. To our minds, that makes the Astro-Tech AT130EDT an exceptional value. . Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. -Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. Same question. Rotating 2. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. Clicking on the picture takes you to the full-res Flickr page. Thank you for your responses!. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. Reviews. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 8 reducer/flattener and hard case. Check out our great products and the best brands. Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. Got my new AT130EDT! And had clear skies!. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. RainbowAstro RST-400 EQ Mount. Stars to the edge are not so bad that I need another attachment as of yet but I do some cropping of the finale image on some of the images mainly for my own enjoyment. It takes High power eyepieces well. J. $199. com, create an. I'm seeing that there may be a 2. 25″ / 31mm. Bortle 6. 00. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. 0. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Based on what I have read from people doing similar experiments, Takahashi refractors (4 times as expensive as an AT130EDT!) see that effect start in the near UV (< 4,000 Å). William Optics 6AIII Reducer/Flattener $218 . Astro-Tech AT125EDL. I decided that I would spend 2 hours of the night imaging an object that I had already taken both from the backyard and. I. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Lighter than many 102ED scopes, with just a bit more reach. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. As long as you hit the 55mm. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. ) glass. $50. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. AT130EDT and 0. 12" f/7 ED triplet, Astro-Tech . Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT102 ED high-. 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. 6. It comes with the original Astro-tech attachments (compression ring eyepiece holders, dew shield, rings and vixen dovetail) and the carrying case. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. 31 Deepan Vishal #. 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. Will Trion sky atlas laminated field edition. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. AT130EDT vs 7" LX-200 Mak vs 8" SCT Comparison Review By: Vlad Fedosov Intro: I think that if you spend any time reading the equipment forums on your favorite astro web site you will quickly find that there are. Dennis. It's made a lot better mechanically, and quality control is going to be higher than the mass produced ES 127. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. 8X Reducer Version II for AT130EDT (ATREDT30V2) SoftwareTop dovetail recommendation for an Astro-Tech AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Ive been temporarily attaching my guide scope to the finder shoe which is an obvious no no. " AT125 EDL only two pieces left . In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. I use this bracket for an astromania 60mm guidescope on my C9. Avg. 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. Orion Telescopes has recently begun offering Ritchey-Chrétien scopes in 3 sizes: 6″ RC , 8″ RC, and 10″ RC. 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. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. For reference, I compared the ridge spacing on the focuser side threads to a male M68x1 threaded part that I had on hand, and it looked like all the ridges of the two part's threads aligned perfectly. Because this flattener has an M63 Male thread upfront, I can screw it directly into the focuser. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. Tech Details. 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine focusing ratio can rotate a full 360° to position the camera or eyepiece in comfortable observing position. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech Scopes. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. Ive been shooting for a year now with my Canon 90D and the gear below. We are an innovative science and technology. Books including Nightwatch and Backyard astronomer $5 each. The processing was done in PixInsight. The optics will be the same but things like focusers, rings, dovetails, and other. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. 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. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. Only a few nights with the scope. The other end of the reducer/flattener is T threads (M42 x 0. Notice the reducer/flattener (the black tube with no markings), two spacers, the 8 slot EFW, and then the ASI183MM Pro cooled camera. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. So looking at the 125EDL & 130EDT for inspiration, if you built a ~150mm EDL doublet using FCD100 & lanthanum elements at f/9 with a ~3. Im impressed. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Astro-Tech AT65EDQ Explore Scientific AR102 Air-Spaced Doublet Refractor GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien GSO 8" f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Carbon Tube QHY5-II Mono QHY9 mono QHY9m/CFW2-M 7X36mm ZWOASI294MM Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 QHYCCD QHY163M QHYCCD QHY168C QHYCCD QHY9M ZWO. It weighs 1. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. The AT130EDT seems to have been very capable so far for Galaxy season. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. ZWO ASI294MM Pro · ZWO ASI174MM Mini · Astronomik Deep-Sky Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. Page 2 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : No question about reputation and pre-sales service. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. Any touch of the focus knobs and nothing but jitters. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. I have the AT130EDT and it is a beast! Very clean views and great build quality. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. 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. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. Cloudy Nights. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. 25 (or better). Pending edit 4; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. 75). When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Astro Tech 115EDT - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know what type of glass is in this scope? Im looking to upgrade to a triplet from a William Optics doublet. Most owners, like myself are quite satisfied with the value. 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. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. Hmmm. "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. Optec Astro-Physics 2. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. Setup: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mounts iOptron CEM70 Filters Astronomik L3 Accessories ZWO EAF · HOTECH SCA Field Flattener · ZWO EFW 1. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. - Mount: iOptron CEM70. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! It sounds. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. The reducer comes in the original box. It is in excellent optical and mechanical shape, with very few noticeable signs of use. Page 37 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Proud owner of the AT130 checking in. T. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · William Optics ZenithStar 81 / ZS81 Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Mounts Losmandy G11 Filters Optolong L-eXtreme 2" Accessories ZWO ASIAIR Plus · ZWO EAF · Pegasus Power Box Micro Software Pixinsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses William Optics 50mm UniGuide Guiding Cameras ZWO. I guess what I am. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. I wanted to capture an image to witness it, so last night I collected 58 300-sec subs, in L only, from my backyard via my Astro-Tech AT130EDT, under generally poor seeing. 25″ / 31mm Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. ASTRO-TECH AT130. 5” focuser and robust construction. Losmandy G11G running Level 6 Beta test at 16 volts, GPS. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. On the cameras web page ( ) when you scroll down to “The best solution for 55mm Bacfocus” it tells you exactly what is needed. I've taken many good images through it also. Astro-Physics. Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Build quality. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. 54lbs (700g) and feels like a reassuringly hefty piece of metal and circuit boards when held in your hand. Also, on the tripod, it looks like its. I have the smaller sister scope of the AT130EDT. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. A T 102 ED. The AT125EDL is longer than the AT115EDT, but being a Doublet, albeit with a 10 mm aperture advantage, its objective cell is actually lighter than the one in the AT115EDT. Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 ED Triplet OTA By jpelli April 28, 2020 in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups Followers 1 jpelli Members 0 11 Location: Pacific, MO Posted April 28, 2020 Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. Glad I’m not alone. The prices of some telescopes in Europe: Astro Professional 102mm ED doublet: 770 euro; Skywatcher Evostar 100 ED: 770 euro; Skywatcher Equinox 100 ED: 840 euro; Astro Professional 110 ED: 990 euro; Astro Professional 115 APO Triplet: 1600 euro. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. Post a pic of your AT130!Use ES Focal Extender with ASI1600 camera & AT130EDT scope - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): I would like to connect up a ZWO ASI1600 camera using a ES Focal extender with a Astro Tech 130EDT refractor. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. Reducing Slight CA on my Triplet Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have an Astro-Tech 130EDT Triplet refractor, and prior to owning this I briefly owned an Astro-Tech 115EDT. Page 13 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : I have the AT 115, and I just purchased a Vixen rail from Astronomics ( from the OPT auction ), putting that one on the bottom and mounting the shortie up top. The problem is the AT130 focuser tube seems to have a 63mm diameter and I cannot find any adapter out there that goes from 63mm to 72mm. Total Integration Time 2. First, I would like to say that I love the telescope. My imaging train is composed of the Astro-Tech 0. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. "My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. . Setup for visual over the weekend and first clear skies was tonight. " There are some fantastic images being published with Astro Tech scopes that aren't made of FPL-53. I am a happy user of an Astro-Tech 130EDT, mostly for EAA and some planetary observing. . Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. The issue is it puts the flattener much closer. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. I know its important to balance in altitude, which is easy, but what is relative importance of balancing in azimuth? For example, the AZMP manual. 95. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. 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. Astromart. Page 10 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks. Page 1 of 2 - Fixed My Astro-Tech AT115EDT After Dropping It - posted in Refractors : Last September I had a accident with my AT115 which resulted in the objective being knocked out of collimation. I haven't heard a single bad thing about the Astro-Tech 130, but I've heard a few horror stories about ES. Guide: OAG-L. ) Optics are excellent (O'Hara first quality FPL-53ED glass) and never touched. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. . The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. Gear used: Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm refractor 910mm FL, f/7 - aka Big Bertha Explore Scientific field flattener Celestron AVX equatorial mount ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color CMOS camera Optolong L-Pro light pollution filter Orion Starshoot Autoguider camera Orion 60mm guide scope ZWO autofocuser Acquisition software:. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. My AT 152 EDT is. 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. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for FWHM in Maxim DL5) and fired off a few 3 minute exposures. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT vs Askar PHQ130 - posted in Refractors : I am about to call it quits with my Celestron Nexstar 8se OTA for AP. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. Since I had to do some research to figure. 51 Trevor Bray #. I have cropped the image to help bring the details on reddit. Save Image. 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. Dual-speed 2" rack and pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. You can only do so much with it before the tool starts. 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. Thank you, ChrisAstro-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. The. ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Home Flat panels Motorized flap panels ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 Flap Panel (FP1) Automated, dimmable flap panel for your refractor telescope! € 350,00. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI6200MM Pro Mounts Astro-Physics 900GTO Filters Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 2" · Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 2" · Astronomik L-3 Luminance UV/IR Block 2" Accessories Primaluce Lab EAGLE4 · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 Software12 panel Heart and Soul - posted in Experienced Deep Sky Imaging: Ok, here is my 12 panel mosaic of the heart and soul nebulas. First time using the OAG with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT and loved how much it helped my tracking. Not really surprising, but I was a bit surprised that the Mak did not put up a better fight! In all honesty after the APO I would choose the 8″ SCT simply because it’s much lighter physically and cools faster than the Mak. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. . 8 DOUBLET $1,695. 98mm. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. I have found a site that has the ED127 on sale for $2000, so the scopes are basically the same. 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. 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 . I enjoy how the light from the core of the galaxy. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. LRGB 4 x 300. 2. A fantastic scope nonetheless. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. Normal Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. • a dual-speed 2. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. About six months back I called and. 95. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. However, I. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. ASI 120MC-S imaging camera, a manual filter wheel, a "red dot" finder, Astro-Tech ATD2 2" Dielectric Diagonal for visual, and a Williams Optics "handle". I am completely satisfied with the image quality. Visually its not bad at all but photographically it shows considerable CA. The bad and good news. 5mm). Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. I am strictly a visual observer. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. (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. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). Yeah, these two scopes really are EDLs but it's probably too late to change the labeling / model. 5% discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. Astro-Tech 7" Universal Dovetail Plate. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 0. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. 2mm Paradigm will provide 223x with good Eye Relief a wider field of view. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Description: This image of the Crescent Nebula, aka NGC 6888, was captured from a "white zone" (San Jose, CA - Bortle 8) over 10 nights, between July 6, 2021 and July 15, 2021, totaling about 40 hours of data. All written information is included. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. 9 Triplet. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Have the backfocus close but not dialed in. Just waiting for that imx571 camera (s) in my future! The AT115EDT is about the largest refractor to fit my viewing habits. This works perfectly on the 'GTi and the dual encoders on the mount means I can unlock the clutches and move the scope manually without losing the GoTo calibration. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. The one I have has "Astro-Tech 0. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Larry obviously has some AP talent and experience. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. theres a song in that. Astro-Tech AT115EDT f/7 ED Triplet Refractor OTA With the aperture of 115mm (4. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. 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. Mike. This refractor will be on EQ6-R mount. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive.