Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. 2. I did ask about AT130, focal reducer for the 130 and diagonals. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. 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 love this scope and do not see myself ever getting rid of it. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . The person there was really courteous and professional and I very much. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. " There are some fantastic images being published with Astro Tech scopes that aren't made of FPL-53. 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. ASTRO-TECH AT92 F/5. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. Nice flat surface on the bottom of the focuser. The issue is it puts the flattener much closer. 12" f/7 ED triplet, Astro-Tech . $1000 difference between these two scopes, and I am trying to justify the price difference!. 31 Deepan Vishal #. Here is the Pacman Nebula, imaged through my Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet refractor on an unmodified Nikon D3100 via an Astro-Tech 0. Add New Equipment To Database. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech Scopes. No issues. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. I have an AT130EDT. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. In this review, I will show y. I am a happy user of an Astro-Tech 130EDT, mostly for EAA and some planetary observing. Help us to grow by adding additional equipment to the database. Ed Ting is wrong in this review about the AT115EDT not being able to be collimated. 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. I have found a site that has. Enjoy crisp, high-contrast views of the night sky with a refracting telescope from High Point Scientific. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. 8x reducer/flattener. I called Astro-Tech and asked for their opinion. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. Add To Cart. Hmmm. 5% discount for being a Cloudy Nights member. Ordered an at130edt . 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). 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. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. I also own an AVX mount and was considering using it for astro photo work. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. AT130EDT. Mounting rings with dovetail for use on a Vixen-style altazimuth or German equatorial. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. 8x reducer. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Astro-Andy - Nov 23 2023 01:37 AM Experienced Deep Sky Imaging Jupiter 11-22-23 Arizona City. Hotech. #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. Astronomics owns and sells Astro-Tech gear but if they’re out of stock check some of the alternate sources that sell it under their own label. List:149. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. My question is, which of these would take the most advantage of the new camera? My initial reaction is the redcat because of how drastically different the focal length is to my 8"Edge, it would give me two very different rigs to cover. My AA115 has a monster 3" focuser which requires a bit of TLC. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. 5” focuser for the TS130). 95. On top of that, its a quad with the flattener built in and (contrary to popular belief) can be used for visual. I have the AT130EDT and it is a beast! Very clean views and great build quality. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. But really, I'm trying to. You can buy them used for a few hundred less. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. For Sale: Astro-Tech 0. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. The 130edt is. I have narrowed down my choices to either the AT124EDL or the AT130EDT. James. ZWO ASI174MM Mini iOptron GEM45 Astronomik Deep-Sky · Astronomik NB 6nm. (The Ritchey-Chrétien design is what’s used by the Hubble and most other large aperture professional instruments. I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. And for the 071 versus the 183, it is 4X faster, since the pixel is twice as large, so 25% of the time is needed. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). 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. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. Showing 1 to 15 of 121 total. A reducer produces a wider field of view. I cooled to -10, no dew heater on, but had a dew heater on the scope. 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. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. 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 . Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. However, I dont want to unscrew the wrong screws or Screw. . $75. LRGB 4 x 300. 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. 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. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. I didn't want to cancel the order from Astronomics as they have always been great to work with. A reducer changes the F/ratio, and so speeds up the required acquisition time. Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . 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. Took in views of Saturn, Jupiter near the eastern. 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. First time using the OAG with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT and loved how much it helped my tracking. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. For some of us, the price wasnt almost too good!However all orders placed before 1/1/21 will get the $369 price. Between the scope, a losmandy plate, and I think something else, I saved over $50. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. Page 1 of 3 - Astro Tech 130 Reviews, Wait Time? - posted in Refractors : Im considering purchase of an AT130 for visual work. Calculate the resolution in arc seconds per pixel of a CCD with a particular telescope. I see you have the AT115EDT, have you. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. The Astro-Tech 130mm focuser has a 54mm x 0. which explains why I own 3 telescopes made by Astro Tech. 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. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. 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. 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. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. Page 6 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks, but that is a 0. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . 8x reducer/flattener This was purchased just over a month ago from our good friends at Astronomics and remains in "as new" condition. It'll likely be a while before my AZ5 mount arrives and I'll. Astro-Tech AT115 EDT vs SW ESPIRIT 120 for AP - Opinions? - posted in Refractors : As an admitted equipment junkie, Im contemplating my next purchase. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. 7" focuser from an Astro-Tech 152mm f/8 EDT and fabricated by Parallax Instruments - Thanks Joe! - into the. 65 Stowaway or EC2725 for Traveler. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. Add to Cart. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. Wind also shakes the devil out of. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Lenght Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS QHY268C Pegasus Focus Cube V2 QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm 2X 12v. Page 115 of 127 - Who is waiting on a new Astro Tech to arrive? - posted in Refractors : Congrats on your new AT72ED2. Bortle 6. I just looked up the AT130mm. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. Quick view. 1-800-422-7876 [email protected]" DoveLoc End Cap that comes with 92mm F6. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. In time I may get an Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. So just as a heads up, here are some of the numbers that are left on the models. Losmandy G11G running Level 6 Beta test at 16 volts, GPS. 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. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 Refractor,. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. 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. In stock (can be backordered)ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/7 ED TRIPLET OTA (1900 USD) Seems good, but the price seems a bit too low. In November of 2017, I purchased an AT130EDT, because like StarWolf57, I wanted a 5" apo refractor. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. 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. 265. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Right now, I am between the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 F7 ED Triplet APO and the Astro-Tech AT115EDT f7 ED Triplet APO. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. J. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. 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. Feel free to ask an questions. I think the 3. Page 9 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Generally speaking telescope lenses start out above the falling evening ambient air temperature and sheds heat until it reaches equilibrium with the ambient air. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. . Looks like a lot of scope for the money and purchasing it from Astronomics gets you a 2. virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. Image details. I dont mind spending a little more. The AT72EDII. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. I can confirm that it weighs about 16# when fully equipped. Comes with case, tube rings, Losmandy style dovetail, 2" to 1 1/4" reducer and focuser mounted finder shoe. 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. 3. "I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . Page 11 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: I just finished all the 130s a few hours ago. Im impressed. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. My AT130EDT works great with the Astro-Tech 0. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Equipment Key. Moon looks great with 3. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 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. There is approx. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. 30, 2016Page 2 of 3 - DPAC test of an Astro-Tech AT125EDL - posted in Refractors : These import scopes in general and Astro-Tech scopes in particular are very impressive - regardless of price point. 8 reducer arrived Thursday). . Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. 8 FF/FR the corners of this are just plane bad. . $199. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. . Combine this extra light gathering with the Astro-Tech AT115EDT triplet optics and state of the art optical multicoatings, you have a scope that. Astro-Tech 0. This is the classic design for an APO made famous by Astrophysics. ) Optics are excellent (O'Hara first quality FPL-53ED glass) and never touched. Build quality is very good: nice satin finish powder coat, smooth, robust focuser (that wont get touchy in the cold) with no backlash,. Page 1 of 4 - Astro-Tech AT115EDT Review: The telescope that punches way above its price range - posted in Refractors : Hi all, Ive owned my Astro-Tech AT115EDT since December 2020, and Ive finally did a review of it to help spread the word of this amazing refractor. On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. 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. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost clear nights. -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. Frankly I don't really care if it is or isn't the equivalent. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. 9. 8x Reducer/ Flattener and ZWO ASI2600MC. 7" dual speed focuser. Edited by Oldfracguy, 02 July 2023 -. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Moon phase: 59. 8x field reducer. If the ad says in stock and you don’t pay, you can’t pre-order it and no scope will be held for you. 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. 8X reducer/flatner for the AT130EDT refractor. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. 10. 2. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. It's an F7. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. (92TCC) $627. Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. 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. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. I have an AT130EDT which is also within your budget. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. CCD Filter Size Find the optimum filter size to avoid vignettingI'm excited because I have the Astro-Tech AT90CFT on order. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT125EDL refractor in near-new condition. • a dual-speed 2. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. Includes dedicated Astro-Tech 0. 18 · SiriL for Linux Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses: William optics 50mm Guiding Cameras: ZWO. Avg. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. Altair Astro Wave Series 130 EDT apo refractor review - BBC Sky at Night Magazine. William Optics FLT 91 Fluoro Star 91mm f/5. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. 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. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. For Sale: Astro-Tech AT130EDT with accompanying Astro-Tech 0. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. These appear to be identical to those offered by Astro-Tech, which are also branded elsewhere as GSO. It takes High power eyepieces well. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. Ive hear the GM8 can actually handle. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. 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. I haven't heard a single bad thing about the Astro-Tech 130, but I've heard a few horror stories about ES. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. 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. It’s a solid scope, but be warned it’s quite heavy. 95. An astrophotograph by Mike H on AstroBinPage 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech115edt - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I use a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro color on my AT130EDT. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. First, I would like to say that I love the telescope. 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. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for. Notice the reducer/flattener (the black tube with no markings), two spacers, the 8 slot EFW, and then the ASI183MM Pro cooled camera. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. 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. 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. So much for the new scope jinx. I am sure I would have to stop it down at times as Marty has done with his 120mm scope. 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. Of course, there was a lot of moonlight last night. $60. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). I have decided to sell my Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. Before you buy a scope though you should invest the majority of your budget on a mount. 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. Optional Astro-Tech Accessories: Astro-Tech makes 1/10th wave 1. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. I am on my hunt for a "goldilocks" 4 inch scope. I broke out my Ioptron 4. It performs wonderfully with practically no chromatic aberration. William Optics GT81 81mm f/5. 54lbs (700g) and feels like a reassuringly hefty piece of metal and circuit boards when held in your hand. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock ASTRO-TECH AT130 EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET $1,799. Astro-Tech 0. Tech Details. Well I was dodging clouds but finally got an image with this . As long as you hit the 55mm. $50. It is the premium design. 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. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost. 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/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. That I may sell my SW 100 Esprit and buy a Astrotech AT130EDT. ) glass. So don't be a stranger. I use this bracket for an astromania 60mm guidescope on my C9. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. 8X Reducer. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. The 150mm Sky-Watcher APO doublet is worth consideration too. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Normal Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm. 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. If the ad says in stock, then you must pay immediately to actually have one listed as sold and in your name. ‘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 . APM-Telescopes. For sale brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA with 0. In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. It is a beautiful scope and. 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. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. This topic has been archived. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . 4. Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. 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. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Loc: 36°N 105°W.