/astro-tech-0-8x-reducer-field-flattener-for-astro-tech-at130edt-triplet-apo-refractor-3517. • a dual-speed 2. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. I'm wondering who else has ordered one or plans to. Astro-Andy - Nov 23 2023 01:37 AM Experienced Deep Sky Imaging Jupiter 11-22-23 Arizona City. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. com Nylon Knurled. Astro Tech AT130EDT F/7 triplet in like new condition. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. The AT72EDII. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. 8 focal length. I am sure with time that might change though. That being said, if you get a lot of dew and your dew shield is badly. I know there are already some threads about the AT scopes, but some of them are too long to read! So, I would like to hear owners reviews of the AT130 for visual work. I think theres a more effective transfer to the lens cell that way. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. 98mm. 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. The really odd part is that the SV60EDS and AT65EDQ look as if they came out of the same factory! Same focuser. My deepest Leo Triplet so far - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Last weekend I had the opportunity to finally observe and image from a dark rural site (SQM ~21. Apply to the Faculty of Science (Undeclared) as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. Celestron 2” xcel 18mm ocular $50. $199. 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. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. I have an AT130EDT. I haven't seen much chatter about that scope here on CN other than some others not being happy that the AT92 is now officially discontinued and this new scope is its replacement. But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. My AT130EDT arrived Friday (the 0. If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. Nice flat surface on the bottom of the focuser. • hard sided protective carry case. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. Ill take some photos of the setup next time Im out. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. 8x reducer/flattener This was purchased just over a month ago from our good friends at Astronomics and remains in "as new" condition. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. An Astro-Tech AT130EDT just showed up on the CN Classifieds for $1250 shipped. 6. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. It’s a lot of bang for the buck. Log In to view the details for this classified ad. That means the scope will ride more. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. 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. Your scope is performing just as mine is. I'm leaning toward an AT130EDT as I've heard great things about it and have only good experiences with Astro-Tech scopes. AT130EDT showed up on Wednesday. Astro-Tech AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 80mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 115mm, Meade Series 6000 ED Triplet APO 130mm, Stellarvue telescopes with the SV-F25B model focuser, Stellarvue SV70T f/6 APO Triplet,Page 28 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Well, my 115 arrived yesterday. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Visually its not bad at all but photographically it shows considerable CA. Share FOV. 5 TRIPLET APO REFRACTOR OTA. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. AstroTech has a supped up version of the. I happen to have the 2. 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 am a completely ignorant to solar imaging. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few years down, I accidentally drop my OTA which would be outside any. Edited by HydrogenAlpha, 17 May 2019 -. Please refer to the astrobin link to see the complete field of view image and full resolution. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72ED and AT130 apo, it will also. I am not looking for a field reducer. My Orion Eon 130 EDT (essentially the same) works fine on my old Celestron CG5 with two 11lb. Location: Wessling Observatory, Fremont MI. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. . To see what AP they are capable of visit Astrobin. Of course, there was a lot of moonlight last night. This seems like the best value out there for a heavy duty mount (only $599). Pending edit 4; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2238 ; Accessories 1410 ; Software 386 ;H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. -Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. Dennis. "Oh my scope has FPL-53 or I don't want it because it isn't made with FPL-53. Add to Cart. 5. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. It gives me a nice flat field for my APS-C sensor. N. Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT Camera: 533mc PRO Guide Camera: 174mm mini Guide: OAG-L Filter: Optolong L-Pro, Optolong L-Extreme Mount: ZWO AM5 Exposure: 64x180 (L-Pro), 24x600 (L-Ext) Source: Backyard. Since I had to do some research to figure. Equipment. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. I called Astro-Tech and asked for their opinion. 9. Each retailer seems to offer a slightly different package, but the same scope and focuser. 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. 5” focuser and robust construction. mattyfatz and Brent Campbell like this #3 BRCoz Surveyor 1 Posts: 1,695 Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Loc: Florence, AzAstro-Tech 0. On any refractor Ive used, the. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. $199. 1. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. • a heavy duty nylon carry case. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. AT115EDT only 15 pieces left . My AA115 has a monster 3" focuser which requires a bit of TLC. Teleskop-Service has a 130mm Photoline f/7 that looks almost the same as the AT130EDT, except. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. . This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Admission. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 0. Review by: Skyhunter1. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Astro-Tech AT92 $1,795 . Resolution Formula: ( Pixel Size / Telescope Focal Length ) X 206. "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. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. Its performance was so well. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. This thread is for the AT115EDT & AT130EDT scopes, NOT their mounts. It weighs 1. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. TS, Tecnosky, Altair, Astro-Tech, etc. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. For sale brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA with 0. -Celestron AVX mount -Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope. net. 31 Deepan Vishal #. I wanted a 130mm refractor to add to my 81mm & 102mm, but unfortunately for me it is just on the heavy side when loaded for AP - not undoable - but I. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. I have a AstroTech 130EDT refractor that I use for deep sky imaging. Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. I mainly like to do Astrophotography, of Nebula, and do my best to get 200% out of whatever I'm working with. Late October brings the next shipment of AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT, AT152EDT, AT80ED, AT72EDII, AT60ED, ATRF60, and ATRF72. Moon age: 21. Yup the whole package is a complete winner! Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 Triplet OTA - posted in Refractors : Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. Just a heads up. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. Astro-Tech AT152EDT - Your Experiences - posted in Refractors : I am thinking about getting a Astro-Tech AT152EDT and would love to hear about people’s experience and thoughts on this scope please. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. While it may also thread in and work well with other brands and models of f/7 refractors that use a 2. Orion Telescopes has recently begun offering Ritchey-Chrétien scopes in 3 sizes: 6″ RC , 8″ RC, and 10″ RC. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. 3. The finely-machined scope has a dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine-focusing ratio. The 130edt is. 00. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. The AT115EDT is probably a. Astro-Tech 0. 6 mag/arcsec2). Posted 08 February 2023 - 03:03 PM. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Loc: 36°N 105°W. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. I am sure someone can brighten then the outskirts of the galaxy better and get more details. The one I have has "Astro-Tech 0. 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. That scope showed as much bluish fringing around bright targets as would be expected (and tolerated) with a 4" f/10. 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. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. Meade 6000 and Orion ION. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. Yeah, these two scopes really are EDLs but it's probably too late to change the labeling / model. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. Craigar. • a dual-speed 2. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. 5" flattener for the TS Optics line, which I believe rebrands the Astro-Tech 130 as it's own:. Astro-Tech 0. Mounted them up on my AP1200 and frantically shot through a Nikon 5500 unmodded at 30 sec and 1600 ISO. 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,. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. I am clueless. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. 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. • a dual-speed 2. AT152EDT. Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . I purchased this scope new from Astronomics in October of this year. 51 Trevor Bray #. Glad I’m not alone. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. $75. 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of similar. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. 3. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. I. Jethro64 likes this Back to top #3 MikiSJ MikiSJ. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. I'm sure they're expecting a lot of Astro Tech stuff. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. 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 . . William Optics 6AIII Reducer/Flattener $218 . AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . Astro-Tech 7" Universal Dovetail Plate. 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. The AT115EDT, like its big brother the AT130EDT, has three pairs of collimation screws positioned at 120° intervals at the back of the objective. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this much value. Save Image. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is the same thing as the Orion, with a smaller focuser, that is R&P instead of Crayford (most people prefer R&P, I do), for $1800. Explore our collection of both achromatic and apochromatic telescopes from a variety of industry-leading brands when you shop online at High Point today!Imaging Telescopes: Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras: Canon 7D mark II Mounts: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro Accessories: ZWO ASIAir Pro · Astro-Tech 0. 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:. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. Rotating 2. QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2. Thanks MikeFWIW, the focusing mechanism you showed is also used by the Astro-Tech 2. Refractors. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. The GM8 wont cut it. I am testing the new Astro-Tech AT130-EDT and here are some of my results. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. Not available yet and no information on reducers. $199. But really, I'm trying to say they're great. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. · 87 views Welcome, I’m a new AT130 owner. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. My understanding from looking at other posts they. You can. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. The black 60mm finder/guide scope is resting in its box. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. William Optics GT81 81mm f/5. Ordered an at130edt . . Moon looks great with 3. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Add To Cart. 7" dual speed focuser. Vanguard. I repeat, IT. 7" Telecompressors Cables Off Axis Guiders SPECIALS DOWNLOADS OPTEC DEALERS Home » Focus Motor » #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25 #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25. The Astro Professional 102 and 110. Astro-Tech AT130EDT + iOptron CEM70 + ZWO ASI533MC Pro + Optolong L-eXtreme. Image details. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. 4. 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 . 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. You will not go wrong picking. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). These appear to be identical to those offered by Astro-Tech, which are also branded elsewhere as GSO. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech 115EDT - am I the only one with this problem? - posted in Refractors : AT115EDT Repair I had called Astronomics about a month ago to ask about replacement parts for an AT115EDT. We all have questions from time to time. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. 265. 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 . 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. It's under $2k, and it's in stock. 5 - Looks lovely, heard great things about it, and at this speed I wouldn't need a reducer. It performs wonderfully with practically no chromatic aberration. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. . 2X 12v Deep Cycle Batteries, one for mount, one for laptop. virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. 5" focuser and the AT . 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. I happen to have the 2. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. 75-inchers. I am waiting for an Astro-Tech 1. ·. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT125EDL refractor in near-new condition. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. 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. 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. 25″ / 31mm. Quick view. Since quite a few are now out there these days, I was wondering about folks experiences specifically with chromatic. " The TS I got with a 3. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. Astro-Tech 0. LRGB 4 x 300. 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 use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. 5 hours. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. low Dispersion glass element) air-spaced doublet optics are. The astro-tech 115 and 130 triplets are very well reviewed. Page 3 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Here is a photo of my Astro-Tech AT130EDT:IMG_4209. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. Got my new AT130EDT! And had clear skies!. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive. I think the 3. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Ive been shooting for a year now with my Canon 90D and the gear below. Guide Camera: 174mm mini. "My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. 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. 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. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. 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. Yes, IIRC Celestron upgraded the CG-5 to a tripod with 2-inch legs. iOptron iEQ45 Pro is an equipment item of class Mount on AstroBin equipment database. I picked up a used AT130EDT a few weeks ago and was wondering about the glass spec. 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. I think we have the same laser-finder bracket. 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. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. 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). Pockets arent that deep for a WO, TEC or Stellarvue or even a Tak. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. 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. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. Astro-Tech specifies a minimum 0. A reducer produces a wider field of view. I just ordered a 80mm triplet apochromatic Astro Tech refractor today, which I plan to use mainly for imaging but I also have all the accessories needed to use it for visual observing too. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. I would like to have a small collection of telescopes for just about every type of stargazing. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. 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. Product Description. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. 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. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are left wanting. $50. Add to Cart. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. Comes with the . I didn't want to cancel the order from Astronomics as they have always been great to work with. I am on my hunt for a "goldilocks" 4 inch scope. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. I have had 2 samples and I have. To our minds, that makes the Astro-Tech AT130EDT an exceptional value. Thanks for the reply. Astro-Tech 0. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. 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. The camera side of the reducer uses 48mm T-threads to connect to a T-ring and camera body. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. I have found a site that has. Looks like a lot of scope for the money and purchasing it from Astronomics gets you a 2. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 6 lbs. However, I dont want to unscrew the wrong screws or Screw. Same question. About six months back I called and. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. When not being used for astrophotography, it was kept in a soft case lined with 2" foam. I'm also intrigued by some options from Sharpstar and Askar (like the FRA600 and Z4) that are a comparable price. 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. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. I love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. Astro-Tech . Equipment: Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT. I think you are conflating field of view and imaging circle. 8x reducer/flattener.