the Astro Tech AT130EDT. This thread is for the AT115EDT & AT130EDT scopes, NOT their mounts. 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. N. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. 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. My question is: what kind,size,type,length screw holds those rails to the rings. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. The Astro-Tech AT125EDL is an extension of the beloved 60ED and 72EDII. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. on my AT130EDT for a while and it worked fine. So, for the first time in my lifetime of astronomy, I'm actually satisfied. I would highly recommend the AT130EDT not only because it's closer to your desired price range, not. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. 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. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. While it may also work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. (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. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. On any refractor Ive used, the. Any touch of the focus knobs and nothing but jitters. 25” and 2” star diagonals with 46-layer 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings to complement the performance of your AT102ED. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). AstroTech has a supped up version of the. The mount does have an ADM dual knob clamp saddle which helps. 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. . 8 flattener/ reducer that threads on. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. It performs wonderfully with practically no chromatic aberration. Astro-tech AT130 EDT / New AT130 owner; New AT130 owner. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. 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. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for FWHM in Maxim DL5) and fired off a few 3 minute exposures. The lens is the same on both of them. I'm sure that I echo the appreciation and gratitude from your CN & Astro-Tech customers for your over-the-top efforts, well done! BRAVO! Tom . I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. Its inexpensive, maybe too. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. Equipment Key. performance ED refractor. Dust / Reflection Calculator. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. Took in views of Saturn, Jupiter near the eastern. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. 2. 6 mag/arcsec2). Processed in PI with help from Topaz denoiser. . The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. 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. 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 images from its 709mm focal length f/6. It comes with a travel box. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. • a rotatable focuser. The total. 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. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Add To Cart. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left . " The TS I got with a 3. The 130edt is. Moon age: 21. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. For Sale: Astro-Tech 0. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. com Nylon Knurled. Astro-Tech AT130EDT and 115EDT - Both look nice and I've seen rave reviews about each. I was using a KAF8300 chip with it at the time and just stuck it into the 2" focuser opening. It's made a lot better mechanically, and quality control is going to be higher than the mass produced ES 127. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. It's an F7. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back. Not available yet and no information on reducers. Loc: 36°N 105°W. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. For visual use, the preference would be the 125EDL because of cool down time, guaranteed . Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. Filter: Optolong L-Extreme. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Click here to create one For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Image Acquisition: Maxim DL, Processing, calibration and Stacking: CCDStack, Post Processing: PS CS5. Back focus new ASI2600MC-Pro? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all! Im new to the forums here, and I figured it would be safe to ask my noobie questions. List:149. 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. net. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. Both companies do very well in that regard. Williams Optics Z61M-27 With a New AT130EDT - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Well I was able to capture an hour each of RGB on M-27 last night with my new AT130EDT. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. Celestron Off-Axis Guider Celestron AVX goto mount ASI Air Pro Antlia 5nm dual narrow-band filter (H-α and OIII) ZWO ASI 071MC Pro color, cooled camera ZWO ASI 290mm mini guide cameraAstro Tech . Ive been shooting for a year now with my Canon 90D and the gear below. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 95 Sale: $95. Before dawn this morning I had a clear sky with a beautiful waning crescent Moon up high. The processing was done in PixInsight. 95 strehl or better optics. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. 25″ / 31mm. 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. Altair Astro Wave Series 130 EDT apo refractor review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. 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. The Astro-Tech 130mm focuser has a 54mm x 0. Because this flattener has an M63 Male thread upfront, I can screw it directly into the focuser. The processing was done in PixInsight. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. 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. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. Supplied Accessories. AT130EDT showed up on Wednesday. 54lbs (700g) and feels like a reassuringly hefty piece of metal and circuit boards when held in your hand. Page 5 of 15 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Ron, congrats on the new AT130EDT! Re: dew strap, I prefer to put mine on the tube once the dew shield is fully extended. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. I broke out my Ioptron 4. 5 hours. 4. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. Thank you Robert MorrisonPage 1 of 2 - Astro-tech 130EDT or APM 140 - posted in Refractors : So just getting opinions, Ive decided I want to get a larger refractor, and I know the price difference between the two, its just a one vs one idea. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. • a dual-speed 2. It is a standard 55mm with the extra shell. Refractors. 95 rated glass and 7. " My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. 21 days Avg. 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. 5% discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. Astro-tech AT130 EDT Join group Forum for all things and images of AT130 scopes Group forum 5 posts in 1 topics View all New topic Images AstroBin is an image hosting platform and social network for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. 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 was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. 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. So don't be a stranger. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Astro-tech AT130 EDT Join group Forum for all things and images of AT130 scopes Group forum 5 posts in 1 topics View all New topic Images The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is a excellent optical tube with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS R Mounts Rainbow Astro RST-135 Filters Sense-Tech Innovation Company (STC) Astro Multispectra Accessories Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance · Primaluce Lab SESTO SENSO 2 · Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 · SkyShed Observatories Pier · TS-Optics TSFlat25G2 SoftwareI know some focusers use double screws so hate to be guessing. Yes, IIRC Celestron upgraded the CG-5 to a tripod with 2-inch legs. In November of 2017, I purchased an AT130EDT, because like StarWolf57, I wanted a 5" apo refractor. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. " AT125 EDL only two pieces left . Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. Ill take some photos of the setup next time Im out. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. 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. AT130EDT. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. 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". 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. 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. 95. I ordered this a few months ago and have since been able to acquire an Esprit 150 f/7 so this is too close to what I already have. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. 7" focuser has a MUCH. It. They get in a very small number of scopes and it is first come first served. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. The focuser can rotate a full 360 degrees. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Image details. · 87 views Welcome, I’m a new AT130 owner. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras ZWO ASI294MM Pro Mounts Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Filters Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Lum 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm Accessories Astro-Tech . Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. That I may sell my SW 100 Esprit and buy a Astrotech AT130EDT. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. 25 5 Position Software PixInsight · N. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. I'm wondering who else has ordered one or plans to. The following is the description of the reducer and field flattener. 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. 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. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. Thanks for clearing that up for me. The Skywatcher telescopes have a FPL 53 element. You can only do so much with it before the tool starts. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. ZWO ASI174MM Mini iOptron GEM45 Astronomik Deep-Sky · Astronomik NB 6nm. 5” focuser and robust construction. 6. I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. Hopefully to do a little swiss army telescope with it, a little bit of everything. Loc: Green Springs Ohio. which explains why I own 3 telescopes made by Astro Tech. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT15 0. I received my AT102ED about two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, but I want more. All written information is included. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. I called Astro-Tech and asked for their opinion. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. Small enough (surprising) to fit my grab and go mount, and within a reasonable weight range for imaging on a mid-size equatorial mount. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. The ASI2600MC Pro is well-built. The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. 6 lbs. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of similar. Both companies do very well in that regard. I am currently looking at the following as possible options: ASTRO-TECH AT80EDT F/6 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR OTA. Late October brings the next shipment of AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, AT152EDT, AT80ED, AT72EDII, AT60ED, ATRF60, and ATRF72. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. 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. Mike. Astro-Tech 0. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. 5" flattener for the TS Optics line, which I believe rebrands the Astro-Tech 130 as it's own:. 7" dual speed focuser. 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. It is in excellent optical and mechanical shape, with very few noticeable signs of use. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. AT130EDT and 0. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses Stellarvue F050Current Astro-Tech refractors and chromatic abberation - posted in Refractors : All, I am really interested in the new Astro-Techs - the 115 and 130mm versions - as an upgrade to my modded Skywatcher 80ED for AP. It’s a lot of bang for the buck. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. Trying to use as much FL as I could. 8x Reducer/Flattener for 130 APO" printed on it and has a 2" nose piece with a larger thread which can connect directly to the original focuser draw tube or be used in a 2" visual back. Add to Cart. Castor and deathtical like this Back to top #10 rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. ( Astro-Tech) + 5mm spacer + QHY OAG-M (10mm) + 10mm spacer + filter wheel qhy3M(17. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. $199. Guide: OAG-L. Astro-Tech AT130EDT - Sale PENDING. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. Quick survey to try things out. It is the premium design. . -ZWO ASI2600MC Pro cooled camera-ZWO EAF focuser-Optolong L-Pro light polution filter-Pegasus Astro Mini Powerbox-Orion 60mm guide scope-Orion Starshoot autoguider-Controlled with a MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows Software-Sequence. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. 5” focuser for the TS130). Astro-Tech AT125EDL. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. Equipment Key. Optical performance of this example is quite good but with my eyes (and my air), I doubt I could see any difference between this and a comparable Takahashi. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. I guess what I am. The Triangulum Galaxy resides about 3 million light years from Earth. 1. The AT115EDT, like its big brother the AT130EDT, has three pairs of collimation screws positioned at 120° intervals at the back of the objective. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech Scopes. • a dual-speed 2. It has the same back illuminated sensor technology, same size pixels as the ASI2600mc-pro, same deep well depth at 50000 electrons, but it has a much smaller sensor at 11. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. Astro-tech AT130 EDT - AstroBin Home / Explore / Groups / Astro-tech AT130 EDT Actions Sort images 12 120 A group created on 03/27/2022, owned by Trevor Bray, categorized as Specific to certain equipment . 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. For astrophotography, it is. I'm seeing that there may be a 2. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Well I was dodging clouds but finally got an image with this . The 130edt is clearly a budget entry APO but it does tick most of the boxes including a 2. Astro-Tech AT130EDT paired with Astro-Tech 0. Mating AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer - posted in Refractors : I am trying to mate AT130EDT with a Takahashi TOA130R Reducer to create an imaging scope at F5. To our minds, that makes the Astro-Tech AT130EDT an exceptional value. Astro-Tech 0. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. 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. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. Page 6 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks, but that is a 0. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. Ive got it working, but wonder if there are a better set of settings that I should be using. Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. Books including Nightwatch and Backyard astronomer $5 each. Please check the page for your. I've heard good things about the scope and the company. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT EDT apo refractor. Moon looks great with 3. 2. It performs excellent visually,. man, I know for certain I am about to be in some serious trouble. 12" f/7 ED triplet . $199. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. 5” focuser used in the AT130EDT (and, I believe, by the TS 2. I've taken many good images through it also. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. Rotating 2. $75. Dust / Reflection Calculator. I am sure with time that might change though. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! Astro-tech AT115EDT vs AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I currently have an AT80EDT and love it. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. We are an innovative science and technology. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT125EDL refractor in near-new condition. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. 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. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. 4. With so many new Astro Tech scopes arriving this week I expect a lot of new posts in here. $199. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. 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. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. AT152EDT. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. I definitely need a top mounted dovetail. 5. Male, focuser side thread outer diameter ~112. Same fit and finish. Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. 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. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. He wasn't upset or anything. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. Requires 2. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. I don't have that hole on my AT130EDT, nor did I get a screw for the dew shield. 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. Right now, I am between the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 F7 ED Triplet APO and the Astro-Tech AT115EDT f7 ED Triplet APO. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. 3.