Astro-Tech 7" Universal Dovetail Plate. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. Refractors. 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. 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. /astro-tech-0-8x-reducer-field-flattener-for-astro-tech-at130edt-triplet-apo-refractor-3517. I think you are conflating field of view and imaging circle. Last edited: Mar 21, 2023. Ive hear the GM8 can actually handle. That being said, if you get a lot of dew and your dew shield is badly. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. Only a few nights with the scope. 6. Reviews. With its retractable dew cap pulled in, its overall length is just 34 inches, but extending the cap fully makes it a bit longer than the Orion scope. $199. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. Yeah, these two scopes really are EDLs but it's probably too late to change the labeling / model. James. ‘One of these scope will replace my Williams Optics 132 F7 I just sold only to have the replacement scope deal fall through, lesson learned . Im impressed. Just waiting for that imx571 camera (s) in my future! The AT115EDT is about the largest refractor to fit my viewing habits. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe; ALH 85085. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. A reducer changes the F/ratio, and so speeds up the required acquisition time. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . 18x300s subs at ISO 1600, plus flat, bias and dark frames, all processed in PixInsight. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. In this review, I will show y. 00. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. If the cost, size, or file sizes of the ASI2600mc-pro bother you, take a look at the ZWO ASI533mc-pro. The plan is/was to sell and then fund a big frac, but its Xmas and. Castor and deathtical like this Back to top #10 rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87. N. A representative took one to the 2010 Winter Star Party. Looks like TS Optics have a similar 130mm triplet with FPL-53 glass, but it ships from Europe and not sure how much better it is. 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. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. That means the scope will ride more. "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. • a rotatable focuser. 95 ED (Extra-. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. Astro-Tech specifies a minimum 0. I have an AT130EDT which is also within your budget. (0. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. 5. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. I see you have the AT115EDT, have you. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. It is the premium design. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. . These manual focusers are no longer available from Moonlite Telescope Accessories. It has been a terrific performer for AP. 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. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. RAKing and Castor like this Back to top #2107. Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Also, on the tripod, it looks like its. . 2. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. I've taken many good images through it also. 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. 5 hours. Optec Astro-Physics 2. A reducer produces a wider field of view. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. 5 fully multicoated triplet optics using a Hoya FPL51-equivalent ED element. QHY23 monochrome CCD cooled to -20C. #1 pout1248 Lift Off topic starter Posts: 14 Joined: 01 Aug 2023 Posted 11 August 2023 - 12:16 PM Hi All, Received this scope last week and have just now gotten around to some imaging with it (short exposure EAA with Sharpcap as it. I am sure with time that might change though. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Those award-winning 11" EdgeHD optics are mounted on a newly-upgraded Celestron CPC go-to mount with SkyAlign and GPS. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. J. - Mount: iOptron CEM70. Supplied Accessories. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Total Integration Time 2. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. Looks really awesome. 5. (idk why they don't call that and the 72 EDLs because they are) The AT60ED and the AT72EDII came out before Astronomics started carrying the EDL line of scopes. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever. Haven’t had a chance to get first light yet. 6. The FF/FR is on back order so I’ve attached the WO 6AIII to see if it is compatible. A T 102 ED. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. 5” focuser for the TS130). 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. Good luck on your shipping strategy too! Astro-Tech 130 or Explore Scientific 127 FCD100 - posted in Refractors : Looking to possibly buy either an AT130 used if I can find one or the available ES127 FCD100 new. ) The AT6RC is the baby of the bunch, and with an entry price of only $399, putting it right next to similar sized. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. Our calculator, at typical seeing of 2-4”, uses the Nyquist formula of 1/2 and the 1/3 to stop stars becoming square so the optimal range is between 0. Page 9 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Theres mine! Theres mine!! Jump to content Sign In. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. Review by: Michael. 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. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. Page 10 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks. Mounted them up on my AP1200 and frantically shot through a Nikon 5500 unmodded at 30 sec and 1600 ISO. The Astro Professional 102 and 110. Astro-Tech 0. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. On the cameras web page ( ) when you scroll down to “The best solution for 55mm Bacfocus” it tells you exactly what is needed. 31mm, and less dynamic range at 14-bit ADC. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. AT130EDT or ES ED127 (FCD100) - posted in Refractors : I made the mistake of selling my Astro-Tech 80EDT and giving a 6 RC a try. 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 - Sale PENDING. Well I was dodging clouds but finally got an image with this . To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. The total. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. Orion Nebula - First Light Astro-Tech AT115EDT Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT115EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 60Da Mounts AVX Accessories 0. Measuring only about 18" long with the focuser and dewshield retracted for storage and travel, the AT90 optically and mechanically fills the void left by the discontinued AT92, TMB-92, and 90mm f/5 Astro-Physics Stowaway (a legendary scope. 00. Log In to view the details for this classified ad. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Instrument is 13 months old lightly used and in excellent condition (There are two very minor, hard to find, superficial scratches on the focused housing laquer finish. I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. My AA115 has a monster 3" focuser which requires a bit of TLC. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. The following is the description of the reducer and field flattener. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. I have an AT130EDT. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. This thread is for the AT115EDT & AT130EDT scopes, NOT their mounts. The dual-speed 2. AT130EDT just received, anybody else get one, eyepieces? - posted in Refractors : A few days ago I received an Astro-Tech ADT130EDT from Astronomics along with a field flattener and case. Very nice OTA! However, in checking the order on Astronomics, it shows that the scope and the flattener were sent, and that the order is complete. Page 7 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Im really interested in hearing from owners once these get out and reading some test reports, along with images taken by them. 2. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. It has been a long wait for this shipment but finally a lot of very happy customers will be first lighting a bunch of scopes very soon Nice work Michael and Astronomics . 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. For quick sessions, I prefer the portability of the 102 over my much heftier AT130EDT. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. ( Astro-Tech) + 5mm spacer + QHY OAG-M (10mm) + 10mm spacer + filter wheel qhy3M(17. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . 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. In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. The important. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Save Image. (The Ritchey-Chrétien design is what’s used by the Hubble and most other large aperture professional instruments. The other end of the reducer/flattener is T threads (M42 x 0. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 0. $199. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. 8x reducer. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. 8x reducer and field flattener with my AT130EDT and have some questions on setup for eyepiece projection photography. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 7" dual speed focuser. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. ) Optics are excellent (O'Hara first quality FPL-53ED glass) and never touched. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. It. 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. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. 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. 00. 8x reducer/flattener This was purchased just over a month ago from our good friends at Astronomics and remains in "as new" condition. Although the features/specs/care paper is not specific, it's a good indication of glass qualityPage 2 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : Please remember folks, for most of us the difference between FPL 53 glass and slightly lower grades of glass such as FK-61 (used by the AT130EDT) is not distinguishable. I am not looking for a field reducer. Hotech. Scope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor Celestron AVX mount Orion Starshoot Autoguider Orion 60mm Guide Scope ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera Optolong L-Pro light polution filter Pegasus Astro Powerbox 19 x 240sec Lights 15 darks 15 flats 50 bias Processed in PixInsight and Photoshop . Page 1 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Weather rolled in, so this isnt extremely complete. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. Page 1 of 3 - Astro-Tech AT-130EDT Triplet or StellarVue SVX-127D Doublet - posted in Refractors : I am 100% visual observer here - planets and deep space objects. . Jethro64 likes this Back to top #3 MikiSJ MikiSJ. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. The lens is the same on both of them. Page 1 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Just got an e-mail from Astronomics and it looks like they have a new lineup! AT80EDT F/6 priced at $749 AT115EDT F/7 priced at $1299 AT130EDT F/7 priced at $1799 All with 10:1 2. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. The processing was done in PixInsight. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. The. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . I enjoy how the light from the core of the galaxy. 51 Trevor Bray #. 5% discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. . Glad I’m not alone. 8 flattener/ reducer that threads on. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few years down, I accidentally drop my OTA which would be outside any. Fluorostar 132 (3700 USD) It's the most expensive one, but it also seems to be of very high quality (especially for its price). Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses PrimaluceLab 60mm Guide Scope Guiding Cameras ZWO ASI290MM MiniAstro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI2600MM Pro Mounts Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Filters Astronomik L3 Luminance Filter · Astronomik Deep Sky RGB Filter Set 36 mm Accessories ZWO EAF · ZWO Filter Wheel 7x36mm II · TS-Optics 0. 8 reducer/flattener at 728 Focal Length Losmandy G11G, GPS QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop MeLE Fanless Mini PC Quieter2 with a mini router connecting Via Ethernet to laptop in toasty. Here is the Pacman Nebula, imaged through my Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet refractor on an unmodified Nikon D3100 via an Astro-Tech 0. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. Tech Details. Edited by Oldfracguy, 02 July 2023 -. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. At this time, they don’t carry any spare parts and do not have the ability, tools or equipment to make any repairs (not even re collimation) in house. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). I am sure I would have to stop it down at times as Marty has done with his 120mm scope. 25” and 2” star diagonals with 46-layer 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings to complement the performance of your AT102ED. 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. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. 25 5 Position Software PixInsight · N. 8 reducer arrived Thursday). Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. • hard sided protective carry case. . 8x reducer/flattener. I am also able to get a nice flat field using the Hotech 2" flattener (SCA-FFT58) when I don't want to shorten the focal length. I really like the size and optics of my 5 Apogee, its gives very good views, but I just want that next level of performance. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. That scope showed as much bluish fringing around bright targets as would be expected (and tolerated) with a 4" f/10. Admission. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. Great picture BTW. This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. . James. 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. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. Page 2 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Cool. Purchased new the AT130EDT costs $1799. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. ·. 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. performance ED refractor. 8 doublet objective using FCD100 with a Lanthanum mating element for excellent color correction. Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. The CPC Deluxe 1100 HD's immense light grasp, almost 1600 times that of even the sharpest dark-adapted eye, can reveal to you star clusters, nebulas, planets, and galaxies in amazing visual and photographic detail. Guide Camera: 174mm mini. 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. Page 1 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Just got an e-mail from Astronomics and it looks like they have a new lineup! AT80EDT F/6 priced at $749 AT115EDT F/7 priced at $1299 AT130EDT F/7 priced at $1799 All with 10:1 2. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. All written information is included. Astro-Tech AT130EDT ZWO ASI294MM Pro. . This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. Astro-Physics. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Add To Cart. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. I didn't want to cancel the order from Astronomics as they have always been great to work with. 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. 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. 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. Includes dedicated Astro-Tech 0. Books including Nightwatch and Backyard astronomer $5 each. . With so many new Astro Tech scopes arriving this week I expect a lot of new posts in here. Here my only Astro-Tech refractor an AT80ED pictured below. Mechanically, it could be better But overall, for the price, it cannot be beat. where do they stand? - posted in Refractors : HelloId love to grab a bit more apeture from my trusty Orion 80ED to something around 110mm. . Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. It comes with the original Astro-tech attachments (compression ring eyepiece holders, dew shield, rings and vixen dovetail) and the carrying case. I've posted images of the bespoke Parallax/Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 SDT apo before but this is a new thread so I'll post more recent images. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. One thing is for certain: there seem to be a vanishingly small numbers of reviews criticizing Astro-Tech scopes. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. Talk about a logistical nightmare. William Optics FLT 91 Fluoro Star 91mm f/5. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. It takes High power eyepieces well. The mount does have an ADM dual knob clamp saddle which helps. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. I picked up a used AT130EDT a few weeks ago and was wondering about the glass spec. 7" focuser has a MUCH. 10. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. 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. 12" f/7 ED triplet, Astro-Tech . Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. 25″ / 31mm. Guide: OAG-L. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. counterweights for visual. Both are well within your budget and are terrific scopes. Pretty good deal. Here's the link and the needed info is in the last paragraph of the full description. Page 40 of 47 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I will continue to support Astronomics, since I know they try hard with the resources they have, and, like other vendors, are often at the mercy of the big telescope factories like Kunming United (Astro-Tech, TS-Optics, William Optics, Altair Astro,. AT130EDT focuser shaft diameter - posted in Refractors : Does anyone know the diameter of the focuser shaft on an Astro Tech 130EDT refractor? Mine hasnt arrived yet but I want to order a SestoSenso focuser and I need to know the shaft diameter to get the correct bushing. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. Page 104 of 181 - Post a picture of your refractors (PART 7) - posted in Refractors : I received the second box for my Astro Tech AT130EDT yesterday and set it up inside to Balance it. 2. • hard sided protective carry case. The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc. It is a standard 55mm with the extra shell. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. I repeat, IT. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine. Took in views of Saturn, Jupiter near the eastern. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. There is approx. While it may also work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I want a 1x field flattener and I dont believe Astronomics makes one for the AT130EDT. The really odd part is that the SV60EDS and AT65EDQ look as if they came out of the same factory! Same focuser. It's under $2k, and it's in stock. But really, I'm trying to say they're great. Equipment. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. The issue is it puts the flattener much closer. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. It's made a lot better mechanically, and quality control is going to be higher than the mass produced ES 127. The mechanics and finish of this. It's an F7. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 8X Reducer. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. Setup for visual over the weekend and first clear skies was tonight. Filter: Optolong L-Extreme. Astro-Tech AT130EDT More Also available in the following variants: Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography Custom-cooled Modified for astrophotography ClosePage 117 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Received notification that my FF/FR for my AT72EDII has shipped. Tech Details. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc.