It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). 9) with the built-in FR/FF. Ideal for low-power rich field, medium-power planetary and wide-field astrophotography. Astrotech AT72EDII 72 mm refractor, ZWO ASI 533 MC Pro imaging camera, QHY 5Lii guide camera (OAG), RST-135 mount, Ekos Capture and Pixinsight Processing Software. Product Description. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in black is an ED doublet refractor telescope. I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. 5 as a finder/small telescope/guide scope. I presently own an Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor - similar telescopes can be found in the $500 range. The Apache 4800 case is a little bigger than the 3800, so I'm going to purchase the 4800 to see if I can carry a few more accessories. Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 25" Naglers if you prefer a wider AFoV. I live in a 3rd floor apartment, and have health issues,. ADM Accessories offers Telescope Accessories that mount directly to many popular telescopes like Meade, Celestron, Vixen, Losmandy, Takahashi, Orion. If interested I also have available (not otherwise included with this scope) a mint condition. 800-422-7876. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. Choices. My C8 used to be my most heavily used EAA scope, but now I prefer the ease of using my 130EDT f/7 triplet refractor vs my two SCTs. Sharpstar 400F5. The final setup. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. After much research and good review I purchased the first of these 3 units and installed one on my AT72EDii refractor. Page 1 of 3 - TV-76 and AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Has anyone ever compared the TV-76 to the AT72EDII? I already know that there is a huge price difference. I spent an hour and a half in near-freezing temps playing with various eyepieces. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. Page 13 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : The skies here west of Puget Sound have finally cleared, so I took my new AT72EDII out for a trial. This thread seems to be common among some 2. We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿 With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. Jupiter/Saturn conjunction; AT72EDII; Mallincam SkyRaider w/2X Barlow; SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount; 215 frames; RegiStax 6, Photoshop CS6 (contrast enhancement, cropping) My scopes are not well-suited for planetary imaging. I am strongly considering the Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 and I wanted to. Yes, the AT72EDII drawtube ends with a female M63 thread. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. " This is M101, the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as. On an 8″ f/10 catadioptric it yields 129x. The Air will also capture Darks, Flats, and Biases through the. 5mm). For me (UK) the 72ed is £309 new. Quick view. There are lots of folks who have settled upon the AT72EDII for their travel setup. . AT130EDT. First light with this scope was a shot of the moon in the early. A second dovetail bar can be used as a spacer. According to Ernest the 4. 1. I'm visual only also, but I appreciate the increase in color correction usually. focuser knobs. Tech Details. Usually, that box has a crooked shape, which is showing the tilt. Such a top bar could. 7 focal ratio. The new 5v electronic focuser, like its previous version, enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging, while only connected to a 5V. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. 2023 Scottsdale Auction Highlights. 00. Focal length of scope is 430mm so 14mm eyepiece gives 31x magnification. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. 25" would require a good deal more focuser extension. - posted in Refractors : User desertlens made a really helpful post recently talking about (among other things) focuser drawtube threads. 8 for the 62ed. 3. The AT72EDII beats the ED80 for FOV and compactness being the 80 is in a 100 mm tube, also the 72 can ride on a lighter duty mount. That handle, using two bolts, lists as 125mm (don't know if that's total or center to center of the bolt holes) and would interfere with retracting the dew shield. 6, 571mm, 1. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. I don't have the small plastic cover that fits over the. 20, Astroart 8, and PhotoShopCS2AT72EDII 72 mm refractor with 4. Anyone here have experience with one? Note that my setup is (for the time being) with an unmodified dslr, and a star adventurer. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. 8 Reducer and it works great. Imaging Train Help - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hey all, I am a newcomer to astrophotography and recently purchased a dedicated astro camera (QHY183C) and a scope (AT72EDII). Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. 5348 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (Televue TRF-2008 0. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 3) this will display a screen shot of your frame with the tilt shown as a box overlaid on your image. Check it out; there is relatively little editing from Lightroom. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of. I am waiting on an AT72EDII (so I will have two of the same thing, doesn’t bother me). 7 scores <4, 6-8 and 6-9. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. I have done some research of what I can expect with the two and I. It works at f/5. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Therefore, a 55mm back focus with a filter that is 3mm thick added to the imaging train would. Field Flattener for AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): My Astro-Tech AT72EDII order is finally back in stock and arriving on Wednesday! I plan to use this for wide field EAA as well as a portable setup for when we travel. Ive owned a couple of AT80EDs, and theyve been excellent AP telescopes, but I want something a bit more portable. AT80ED or at72edII - posted in Refractors : I didnt know which one of these telescopes I should get Im looking for one with good color correction I will be using it for a dedicated astrophotography camera I am kind of leaning to the at-80ed but I dont know how good the color correction is on that one and whichever one I decide to get I will be getting. The AT70ED is bringing ED optics to you at a fantastic price. Page 1 of 2 - High Quality easy to transport tripod - posted in Mounts: I have a good diverse collection of good telescopes and mounts. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53 ED Doublet $369. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. However, for something like the Sombrero Galaxy,. m16, 79 frames of 16s . I have a very good sample (very similar to my old ETX105) and the optics are top notch, and dare I say. It is composed of 71x120s subs taken with a 2600mc Pro, AT72EDII, . I would expect the 70ED to be very similar in performance to the 80ED, in. 95. Reviews. Hi, Up for sale is my like new AT72EDII with the FPL-53 glass! This scope is a worthy and super portable successor to the original AT72. So I am considering perhaps getting a small ED refractor such as the AT60ED or AT72EDII sometime in the future. That review was less than stellar and left me with some doubts. The William Optics scopes look nice as well, esp the Star71 (f/4. Celestron Nexstar 5SE, Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ, Celestron Advanced VX, Astro-Tech AT72EDII My Astro Blog: JustStarGazing. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to. Edited by rksturm, 07 March 2023 - 03:22 PM. . I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. It brings the February 2022 security patch to the. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. Im a PI noob, so Im still using the trial. It keeps. I have had a 10 SCT and a 4 with mixed results I wanted to get my own setup and I have been looking at some scopes. Save $50. My attempts at adding guiding have shown that <4 arcsec is ambitious. I’ve. 2 pounds. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. It is CNC milled from an aircraft graded aluminum block. The focuser is butter smooth and easily held my ASI1600mm-C camera. 25" adapter in the basement with 42mm T threads on the back. The AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. My experience with astrophotography comes from the analog era, the middle ages. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and. M16 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Imaged m16 a few weeks ago and finally had some time to process it. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. The AT72EDII certainly performs well, and it is a keeper for now. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. I cannot say enough about my 72 or my AT80ED, it is one of those you gotta check it out for yourself. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. The fluid head is the Manfrotto 502AH and the tripod is a carbon fiber Robus RC8860 with the optional center post. jpgPage 4 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : The first thing I did with my new AT72EDII was to remove the dovetail and put it back on the other way, with the longer side toward the focuser, in order to better balance with a 2 diagonal and 2 eyepiece! I now have the scope mounted at the extreme end of. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. AT72EDII, ASI2600MC-PRO, HOTECH Field Flattener Questions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Team, I recently acquired the camera and field flattener documented in the title. Here is a downsized LRGB image of the region around M87, the Virgo galaxy,. Yet Another BackFocus Question - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I apologize if my searching skills have failed me and this question has been answered before. Ive read about fine tuning flatteners by adjusting the spacing, but that doesnt appear to work. Only difference I see is the trim color. 8 FR/FF, and L-Enhance filter. Celestron, Meade, and Tele Vue are a few of the industry leading brands High Point carries. 8″ f/6 ED is one of the best budget refractor telescopes for getting started in the world of astrophotography. 25 adapter and a finder dovetail. Does anyone know what model this MANFRETTO is? Will it work as a light weight to-go for an ASTRONOMICS AT72EDII (apx. English. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. Page 2 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : My AT72EDII is optically excellent from low power to high power, with excellent contrast. OMG is the AZ2000 $16k??? 94lbs alone for the mount!!! Hard to get my head around. Didn't want to go higher on exposure as this is an alt/az mount. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. An AT72EDII on that is a one-hand and out the door Grab-and-Go setup for sure. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; Astro-Tech College Tuition Sale; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 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 work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. This FF/FR makes the scope 346mm f/4. Indeed there are more than 4 solutions in total, but these are what we most recommend. Page 1 of 2 - AT72EDII threads etc. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. My imaging setup is AT72EDII, Explore Scientific FF, Canon 60D on a SA. Refractor Dew Shield - Can I Leave Extended? - posted in Refractors : Other than transportability, is there any reason to not keep the dew shield extended? I have an AT72EDII that I have remounted onto a 14 ADM dovetail with 2 risers - the dovetail for better balance, the risers to use with an EAF (and the risers give me some place to wrap the 6. With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/four group multicoated glass optics provide 40x and a field over three times as wide as the full Moon. Learn more about the Cadet Apex72 electric wall heater -- which quickly heats up your room and provides more living space. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. I have read the beginners guide to buy a telescope for visual astronomy and, since I don't want a heavy and bulky dobsonian, I am in doubt between the two other proposed options: The Astro-Tech AT72EDII or the Celestron NexStar 5SE . The dust blew off easily with a blower bulb. But soon enough, it seemed some better glass was in order for my DSLR and my daughter's DSLR. In case anyone is wondering if this combo can work with the APS-C sized sensor in the ASI2600MM, here is an uncropped image of M101 and surrounding. Heart Nebula IC 1805 Using Pixinsght - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I took the following image on 11/3. Extra Low-Dispersion Lens Element. I do some visual with a C8 and some AP using an AT72EDII. 1. Refractors. The lights were turned out after 10pm on the observation deck, so I was able to get some good skies despite a few clouds. I can usually point the scope and get on or near the star but I may have to pan left and right or up and down a little. Add To Cart. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. 9 microns) The Sony IMX290/IMX291 in the ZWO ASI290 and QHY5III462 are fantastic high resolution planetary cameras offering upwards of 170 frames per second! The cameras have a peak quantum efficiency of 80% and provide an improvement in autoguiding accuracy over larger pixel planetary cameras. SkyWatcher AZ-GTi Owners - posted in Mounts: I have an AT80ED that is mounted on the AZ-GTi. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. Thanks in. Yes to this. Im not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. Unguided, using an Orion SkyView Pro mount, AT72EDII telescope and ZWO ASI120MC camera. Astromart. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently upgraded my AP camera to an ASI533mc. I see that. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. Pronto is old semi-apo with a good lens. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. The AT72EDII refractor telescope for sale now comes with split tube rings and a Vixen style dovetail, with a 1/4-20 thread adapter on the bottom, as standard equipment. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. 8 reducer. The Samsung Galaxy A72 was announced on March 17, 2021, and it’s available now in the UK, while Australia will get it from April 9. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. If you want automated focusing - what is available for each of the scopes. tonight's moon brought to you by the AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : One of the reasons I got the AT72EDII and paired it with the SkyGuider Pro mount is that it lets me do more informal, impromptu AP, such as tonights moon. 4. I learned a long time ago, that good tripods and mounts are essential, as the improved experience is so worthwhile. EAA is more real time, which intuitively would suggest the advantages of a large aperture, fast scope. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe. • dual-speed 2" Crayford focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I've had the AT72EDII well over 200x looking at the Moon, but you have to use a short focal length eyepiece and either a good Barlow or a Focal Extender like a TeleVue PowerMate. But for running outside for a quick look or throwing something in the back of the car. So that's. 22) Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! Your daily pace will accelerate with errands, visits, short trips, increased. In the end, I decided to image with my trusty AT72EDii. You can use shorter eyepieces and/or a Barlow with an AT72EDII to get the same magnification as an AT80ED. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. I had a lot of issues these nights trying to find focus on my C8 to photograph something else. Camera is Pentax K3II, image is cropped for composition. 00 Not FPL-53. Add To Cart. The 60ED and 72EDII also use FLP-53 glass, whereas the new 7OED, like the 80ED, does not. 5C gain300 2023 02 26 231800 ZWO ASI 482 EAA - Live Stacking AT72EDII REFRACTORDiscontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. Holidays. I also have an AT72EDII. First, it costs way less than the RC71. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. The flattener is threaded for attachment to the telescope via a 54mm metric thread. I will ship in CONUS for $400 + 3% for Paypal. JackGood double stars for small refractor (AT72EDII) - posted in Double Star Observing: I know that there are lots of good double star lists for binoculars and telescopes. I connected all these. Posted 13 February 2021 - 04:40 PM. But at these smaller apertures it's not quite as bad as if it were a 102mm situation. AT80EDT - posted in Refractors : I’ve had a Celestron Nexstar 8SE for a little over a year (and have loved it so far), but I was thinking about getting a small refractor with a shorter focal length to complement it. At 83mm, the AT72EDII tube is closer to 85mm than 80. Higher full well capacity. At $450, it will provide me with 3. I will cover shipping. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Backfocus spacing is supposed. The AT72EDII is not part of the shipment now in Customs. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. First light with AT72EDII - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): I recently upgraded my wide field telescope to an Astro-Tech AT72EDII with a . Photo Tripod and Head for AT72EDII - posted in Mounts: I recently purchased an AT72EDII and need a lightweight alt-az mount for it. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. Closed Sundays and major U. 00. AT72EDII and AT80EDT and their respective reducer/flattener - posted in Refractors : Soliciting thoughts and advice around a potential very near future purchase of one of these two scopes for venturing into wide-field AP. Not many semi-APO's have the FPL-53 glass element and the ones that do cost considerably more than others. THANK YOU! Brilliant, finally an apples to apples. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Tech Details. AT102ED. (model year 2018 and newer) The dedicated fully-multicoated Astro-Tech AT80EDRF converts the 560mm. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. How. EAA Setups - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Hello everyone! I am thinking about doing some EAA when it gets a little warmer and I feel like being outside instead of remote controlling from inside. au. I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. I bought a generic reducer/flattener for my AT72EDII to have "something" but after it arrived I found a 2" to 1. Anyone with experience with ASTRO-TECH AT72EDII REFRACTOR - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Hi all I am looking this the AT72EDII to use with two cameras. For my grab-and-go AT72EDII rig I use a Leofoto Ranger LS-365CEX carbon fiber tripod. -ASI2600MM PRO. Does the SW have the same glass as the AT? If not, is the performance of the SW the same as the AT? Is the AT worth $69 more? AT2D diagonal + AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): During my initial purchase of the AT72EDII, the AT2D 2 dielectric diagonal came recommended as the diagonal of choice for the AT refractor series. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star clusters, the various objects near. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. Had gain at 535 and exposure 20 seconds. 8x FR/FR. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with the Astro-Tech AT72EDII, it will work with other variants of the same optical tube. 7" Dual Speed Racking and Pinion focuser that rotates and has 98mm of travel. Sky-Watcher EVOSTAR 72mm vs Astro-Tech 72ED II - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a small refractor for both visual and beginning AP. 98 x 60s with darks, flats, and dark flats. The views are tack sharp and there is virtually no CA (at least to my eyes). 4. But lugging around a big, sturdy Alt-Az or equatorial mount is not an option. I have the AT60ED and the AT72EDII scopes (both purchased last year). I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. Save $365 Free Shipping. Both had good color correction. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. They look the same with the same specs. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. eric_zeiner, on 10 Jun 2022 - 2:22 PM, said: As far as I know, Astro Tech does not provide manuals for their scopes. I looked at the horizon ed60 and various others. According to ZWO, the length form the sensor to the. AT72EDII - First Light - posted in Refractors : Finally got some clear skies and able to get the new AstroTech refractor out (here) *Quick note - if this belongs in Beginning AP forum I apologize. The Astro-Tech 72mm is an excellent choice for wide-field astrophotography and observational astronomy but proves its versatility by also making a premium spotting. The AT72EDII is designed for use with a 2" diagonal so a 1. When an observer takes out a good scope under good skies and uses sensible magnifications, like you did, then wonderful images with superb contrast and color shadings are presented to the observer. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. com : Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180) : ElectronicsZWO EAF Bracket for Celestron C8/C9. We don't expect the scopes until October. My 115EDT by comparison is front heavy, but the tube rings can be adjusted. To calculate how much back focus spacing you need to add, take the thickness of the filter and divide it by 3. M45 - Nov 6 - 8, 2023 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Eleven hours and 20 min. It costs from £419 /. AT72EDII for AP? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am considering upgrading my lens to the AT72EDII and was hoping to get some advice from those who are already using it for AP. I just tried it tonight though and I could see all 4 trapezium stars easily enough. g. The ASKAR FMA180 is a premium multi-functional optical instrument that features a 40mm ED fully multicoated triplet objective to deliver superb image quality. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 95. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors -. 2. The ATR8 is a generic reducer/flattener for f/6 - f/8 ED refractors, not specifically made for the AT72EDII like the ATRF72 is, and it appears to not perform very well at shorter focal lengths like the AT72EDII. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. Your AT72EDII with the longer focal length should be much better than my AT60ED in that respect. For both my AT72ED and AT72EDII, the color for the in focus and out focus patterns were essentially the same. - posted in Refractors : Hello, I have been into astrophotography for a while now but mainly just borrowing from my Local Astronomy club. The WO scopes are higher priced, but star party demos pop up from time to time with nice discounts. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. Also recently purchased AstroTech 0. I took my AT72EDII on a cruise ship around Baja California and it performed wonderfully. $149. I also have an iOptron AZMPro I use for visual with large scopes, etc. Astro-Tech AT72EDII is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship. Once they are gone, they are gone. . Back to top #49 alphatripleplus Page 4 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : The first thing I did with my new AT72EDII was to remove the dovetail and put it back on the other way, with the longer side toward the focuser, in order to better balance with a 2 diagonal and 2 eyepiece! I now have the scope mounted at the extreme end of the dovetail, and it seems to work fine. The Esprit has a focal length of 840mm, compared to the Edge 1260mm (with 0. . 8 o. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. The AT72EDII is an air-spaced doublet refractor with an FPL-53 element. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. 8 reducers both thread into the telescopes to make a firm connection. 5lb. 00. sportsmed, jonee523 and Houe like this. Apetura and have. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. It is noticeably blacker in the 76 owing to its apochromatism, cleaner looking. ) Optical improvements of the newer model provided by the. I have been looking for a beginner astrophotography telescope for a few months (as an upgrade from a Rokinon 135mm F/2 telephoto lens to a longer focal length), and when the time to choose finally came, I went with the Evostar 72ED. Online since 2011, AstroBin is the #1 complete solution for image hosting of astrophotographs. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. Vostok 1 topic starter Posts: 107 Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Posted 18 April 2022 - 07:49 AM I am starting to plan out a beginner imaging rig based around the AT72EDii (already have in hand). Waited for about a week for the clouds to clear and gave it a shot. To retain the ultra-portable functionality of the SkyGuider Pro for deep sky astrophotography, it is wise to use a portable and lightweight telescope that falls well below the listed payload capacity of the SkyGuider Pro.