6. 95. Orion 2” 38mm superwide eyepiece. 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. 8 doublet objective using FCD100 with a Lanthanum mating element for excellent color correction. Review by: Skyhunter1. Page 1 of 2 - Regarding Astro-Tech 130mm Refractors - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hey all, So I have an Orion 8 Newt and Ive been having issues with it for a while now. AT130EDT and 0. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. Super excited for it! The one for my AT130EDT was one of the Ones not listed for this shipment so I’ll patiently wait on that now! Thanks Mike!Page 26 of 32 - Astro Techitis - posted in Refractors : Nope, no color what so ever on the f/7 AT130EDT version. 25 (or better). 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. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. I repeat, IT. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. 265. 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 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. The packing list shows that no flattener was sent, it is backordered. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. 8X Reducer. ) Optics are excellent (O'Hara first quality FPL-53ED glass) and never touched. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. The mount does have an ADM dual knob clamp saddle which helps. Astro-Tech 0. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. FWIW, in the past I've also owned an AT130EDT, AT102ED, and. Ordered an at130edt . With so many new Astro Tech scopes arriving this week I expect a lot of new posts in here. 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. A reducer produces a wider field of view. Equipment. I am a completely ignorant to solar imaging. Type : Focal modifier / field corrector: Users : 2: Images : 8:Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Tech Details. Actually I was looking at the Stellarvue complete kit with M2C head, extension column, and heavy duty stainless steel tripod (says made by Celestron for the CGEM mount). ASTRO-TECH AT92 F/5. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. 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 . 25″ / 31mm Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. In short, the AT115 is a terrific telescope! I own its big brother the AT130. In summary, we are using Nyquist as a starting point, with a slight tweak, because we are typically sampling very small, circular, stars. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost clear nights. I had my Astro-Tech 8mm Barlow 2X to a 4mm and I was looking at Venus. Astro-Tech AT92 $1,795 . Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. 67” and 2”. Edited by HydrogenAlpha, 17 May 2019 -. 7" dual speed focuser. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. I cooled to -10, no dew heater on, but had a dew heater on the scope. Sort By : SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm f/4 paired with ZWO ASI220MM Mini. I was surprised as I was at least #15 on the wait list before a shipment of 10 or 11 was to arrive. For Sale: Astro-Tech AT130EDT with accompanying Astro-Tech 0. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Add New Equipment To Database. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT 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 . virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. Orion 2” dielectric diagonal. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. The first attempt I used both the 12 pound Couter Weights but they were too close to the mount so I decided to try something else. . Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. 8x Reducer/ Flattener and ZWO ASI2600MC. 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. Astro-Tec AT130EDT focuser screws for mounting ZWO EAF. Loc: 36°N 105°W. It's made a lot better mechanically, and quality control is going to be higher than the mass produced ES 127. Purchased new the AT130EDT costs $1799. 31mm, and less dynamic range at 14-bit ADC. 8x reducer and field flattener with my AT130EDT and have some questions on setup for eyepiece projection photography. Lighter than many 102ED scopes, with just a bit more reach. 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. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for FWHM in Maxim DL5) and fired off a few 3 minute exposures. We invent, acquire, and commercialize technological innovations sourced from research institutions, laboratories, and internally to maximize shareholder value. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. 00. Astro-Tech AT130EDT in excellent condition. I am completely satisfied with the image quality. Page 8 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: If you think this list was bad, when the ETX90 was introduced we had over 1000 people that wanted to be contacted when it came in, and that was back in the 90s. $1850 - cash or PayPal (please include 3% for PP) Pick up in Fairhope, AL (near Mobile). Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. . Much appreciated. For astrophotography, it is. Should pair well with the cameras you mention too. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. 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 Skywatcher telescopes have a FPL 53 element. So just as a heads up, here are some of the numbers that are left on the models. Page 1 of 3 - iOptron AZ Mount Pro - Balancing in Azimuth - posted in Mounts: My Astro-Tech AT130EDT just arrived, and now its time to think about the practicality of using it on the AZMP. . 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. While I appreciate the challenges the user is having with his AVX this conversation really should be in the Mounts forums. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. It performs wonderfully with practically no chromatic aberration. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. 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. Optional Astro-Tech Accessories: Astro-Tech makes 1/10th wave 1. Last edited: Mar 21, 2023. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. I need to figure out the spacing on the . Astro-Tech 0. That I may sell my SW 100 Esprit and buy a Astrotech AT130EDT. 95. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. 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. I just need to roll the whole assembly out and into the garage. I guess what I am. The. I know solar imaging is a completely different technique. Ive viewed planets and DSOs. Looks like a lot of scope for the money. I've taken many good images through it also. 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” focuser for the TS130). 8 DOUBLET $1,695. 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. My imaging train is composed of the Astro-Tech 0. . The. Page 22 of 33 - AT-130 and AT-115 -- The Second Wave - posted in Refractors : I cant wait either!!!! I have paid for a AT130EDT, case and reducer/flattener. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. In the case of the Astro-Tech AT130EDT, the fishtail effect starts to get bad roughly at 4,200 Å. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. #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. A representative took one to the 2010 Winter Star Party. (I run mine at -10 degrees C). I may eventually get a AT130EDT. I mainly do imaging so the Astro-tech is a FPL-51 triplet and the APM is a FPL-53 doublet, I have a hard time figuring out which is better. I am sure with time that might change though. 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. Orion Nebula - First Light Astro-Tech AT115EDT Equipment Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses Astro-Tech AT115EDT Imaging Cameras Canon EOS 60Da Mounts AVX Accessories 0. (92TCC) $627. 8X reducer/Flatner for AT130EDT. I see you have the AT115EDT, have you. 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. 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. lolI have attached a picture of my AT130EDT setup for LRGB and narrow band. It is in like new condition and includes mounting rings, Losmandy D-style mounting plate, and the hard case. Wow the cost difference is astonishing between the Astro-Tech vs. ASTRO-TECH AT125EDL REFRACTOR OTA FCD-100 AND LANTHANUM F/ 7. 3. It comes with a travel box. Tech Details. 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,. Page 47 of 49 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : Juergen, any kind of counterweight for that setup? I dont doubt that the tripod and mount will carry the weight but the scope is way off center and some balancing weight on the opposite side of the mount might be helpful. $199. All written information is included. The Astro-Tech 130mm focuser has a 54mm x 0. 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. Quick view. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. 65% Processing: Pre-Processed L-Pro and L-extreme seprately in Pixinsight. On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. 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 dual-speed 2. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. They said they had all hands on deck to unpack, ship and stock their shelves over the weekend. I have cropped the image to help bring the details on reddit. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. That being said, if you get a lot of dew and your dew shield is badly. Any touch of the focus knobs and nothing but jitters. 2. ) glass. Orion Telescopes has recently begun offering Ritchey-Chrétien scopes in 3 sizes: 6″ RC , 8″ RC, and 10″ RC. 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. 21 days Avg. Add To Cart. I want a 1x field flattener and I dont believe Astronomics makes one for the AT130EDT. As long as you hit the 55mm. Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT102 ED high-. On the front end, the retractable dew shield has an OD of 121mm, in case anyone is considering putting a filter there. Guide: OAG-L. 7" Telecompressors Cables Off Axis Guiders SPECIALS DOWNLOADS OPTEC DEALERS Home » Focus Motor » #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25 #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. For Sale: Astro-Tech 0. I have a AstroTech 130EDT refractor that I use for deep sky imaging. Edited. I am clueless. 8x reducer/flattener. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. 8x reducer. This was a vast improvement over the original 1. Looks really awesome. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive. Female, tube side thread inner diameter ~111. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. Share FOV. Wind also shakes the devil out of. 75mm internal (female) thread. TS, Tecnosky, Altair, Astro-Tech, etc. I. I received my AT102ED about two months ago and I am absolutely in love with it, but I want more. Add To Cart. Cheers! Bob F. 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. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. Dew heater plumes, poor focus, collimation problems, mirror flops, guiding issues even with an OAG-L and 174mm mini, lots of lost. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. 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. 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. Equipment Key. No issues. 8X focal reducer/field flattener is designed specifically for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT130EDT apo refractor. 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. I believe these are the correct size I ordered from Scopestuff. 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. Here are a few technical details about the image: - Telescope: Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor. 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. Those award-winning 11" EdgeHD optics are mounted on a newly-upgraded Celestron CPC go-to mount with SkyAlign and GPS. 7" focuser has a MUCH. For visual use, the preference would be the 125EDL because of cool down time, guaranteed . As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. The performance of this Astro-Tech 130mm FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) triplet apochromatic refractor is superb, in keeping with Astro-Tech’s well-deserved reputation for producing optically and mechanically excellent optics. Other UO rebranders include Astro-Tech (AT130EDT), Altair Astro (Wave Series 130 F7), and Orion (EON 130mm ED triplet). 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. Deep sky object photographic data courtesy: DSS/STScI. Over all Im very happy with this purchase, the scope is very well appointed at a great price point. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. There are three set-screws which secure this in a recessed track, plus a thumb-screw for locking it in position. It comes with the original Astro-tech attachments (compression ring eyepiece holders, dew shield, rings and vixen dovetail) and the carrying case. 65x starizona unit and my AT130EDT. 98mm. If the cost, size, or file sizes of the ASI2600mc-pro bother you, take a look at the ZWO ASI533mc-pro. Haven’t had a chance to get first light yet. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Thanks for the reply. ZWO ASI174MM Mini iOptron GEM45 Astronomik Deep-Sky · Astronomik NB 6nm. I had to find something simple, something low-priced that doesn't require a lot of computer skills. net. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. Total Integration Time 2. From what I have read about scopes like the TS 130 f/7 FPL-53 triplet, the optics can be quite good for quite a good price. Using it primarily for imaging. "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. Mounted them up on my AP1200 and frantically shot through a Nikon 5500 unmodded at 30 sec and 1600 ISO. This works perfectly on the 'GTi and the dual encoders on the mount means I can unlock the clutches and move the scope manually without losing the GoTo calibration. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. So if it makes you feel better by buying a telescope with FPL 53 glass, by all means do so. The finely-machined scope has a dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine-focusing ratio. QHY-Medium OAG ZWO asi174mm. I happen to have the 2. Im looking at the 60mm S-FPL-53/Lanthanum doublet and asking myself why not? Very inexpensive. "My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. Offered is an Astro-Tech AT-130 mm apochromatic, air spaced triplet refractor (130mm, 5 inch f/6). 18x300s subs at ISO 1600, plus flat, bias and dark frames, all processed in PixInsight. Comes with case, tube rings, Losmandy style dovetail, 2" to 1 1/4" reducer and focuser mounted finder shoe. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Now using a Paramount MyT, which is great. which explains why I own 3 telescopes made by Astro Tech. . 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 AT130EDT is a great f7 apochromatic triplet, and works well for visual or. • hard sided protective carry case. 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. (Over achiever) Mount Aligned on 5 stars West, and 5 stars East NINA file Sequence - Attained from Stellarium, Plate Solved and centered with Astrometry. Actually, he said that was fine he would just keep it for now. Refractors. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. (0. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. This new Astro-Tech AT115EDT refractor has: • 115mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. Dust / Reflection Calculator. 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. 5 hours. Camera: 533mc PRO. The Astro-Tech scopes are well rated. The 2" barrel of the reducer is threaded at the top, as can be seen in the feature image above. 12" f/7 ED. Brands / Companies 926 ; Cameras 3311 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3753 . 25 which is similar in design to the Astro-Tech finderscope. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. Page 10 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks. I decided that I would spend 2 hours of the night imaging an object that I had already taken both from the backyard and. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. 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. Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. Notice the reducer/flattener (the black tube with no markings), two spacers, the 8 slot EFW, and then the ASI183MM Pro cooled camera. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. Seattle, WA 98107Page 10 of 12 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT First Light Imaging Session Data - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: All we need is just a little patience! Hmm. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever find anything else let me know. Comes with the . The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. ADM. Astrophotography is notorious for being insanely expensive. Meade 6000 and Orion ION. Hmmm. After the accident I spent a lot of time going through the CN. ) The AT6RC is the baby of the bunch, and with an entry price of only $399, putting it right next to similar sized. 7" dual speed focuser. 51 Trevor Bray #. Astro-Tech AT130EDT - Sale PENDING. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. 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. The AT130EDT is part of the family of AT scopes that showed up much later than the SS series (and from a different manufacturer). The total. 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 TS I got with a 3. It's an F7. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. 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. 7" focuser from an Astro-Tech 152mm f/8 EDT and fabricated by Parallax Instruments - Thanks Joe! - into the. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. That scope showed as much bluish fringing around bright targets as would be expected (and tolerated) with a 4" f/10. ZWO ASI294MM Pro · ZWO ASI174MM Mini · Astronomik Deep-Sky Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. 6 lbs. We all have questions from time to time. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. 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. . Brands / Companies 925 ; Cameras 3309 ; Sensors 465 ; Telescopes & lenses 3754 . Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. . Posted 02 December 2022 - 04:50 PM. Oiled triplet means only 2 air to glass surfaces which means less reliance on the optician to get 6 surfaces perfect - they only need to get 2 surfaces perfect. 8 FF/FR the corners of this are just plane bad. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. I know its a triplet vs a doublet, but I wanted your guys opinions. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 31 Deepan Vishal #.