Just a heads up. I'm wondering who else has ordered one or plans to. 4. To clarify I was not asking about the back focus of the flattener. It’s a fine scope and great performer for the money but I switched to mono to mitigate the less than perfect CA control. Astro-Tech 0. 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. AT130EDT. I'm no longer wanting something bigger or better. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. 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. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT130EDT: Excessive Chromatic Aberration? - posted in Refractors : My AT130 shows significant CA with color cameras. . Trying to use as much FL as I could. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. There is approx. The Astro Tech ATREDT30 0. 8X Reducer/Field Flattener For AT130EDT Triplet APO Refractor Version II is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Weighing 19 pounds with tube rings and finder attached, this triplet is a 127mm, f/7. 8x Reducer/Flattener - Tips for Afocal Photography - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive not yet tried using the Astro-Tech 0. Used an Astro Tech 2" field flattener. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. To do this you need this Stellarvue adapter. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Add To Cart. Castor and deathtical like this Back to top #10 rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87. Hopefully to do a little swiss army telescope with it, a little bit of everything. While the image looks decent, I struggled in post processing with a strange looking gradient. "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 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. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. ) glass. 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. RainbowAstro RST-400 EQ Mount. Amazon affiliate links: Orion XT6 Telescope (new version as of 2022) Us. The bad and good news. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. 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. OK, so what about long term? Let’s imagine a few. Comparison review of the AstroTech AT130EDT, Meade 7" LX-200 Mak, and Meade LX-90 8" SCT. And the AT130 EDT seems like the best value for a big refractor. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. The Explorer Scientific is a choice but just hows does Astro Tech fit in with their 106mm and. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. I enjoy how the light from the core of the galaxy. Been nothing but headaches trying to use it for galaxy season. The. 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. This thing took me a month and a half to get down, mostly due to clouds. Guidescope Suitability Calculator. Page 1 of 2 - Help Me Decide - posted in Refractors : I am about a month away from buying another AstroTech refractor. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 92mm. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. . I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. The mount is 1000000000x more important than the scope. Page 32 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : My AT 115EDT shipped today!!!! Happy dance!! Thanks Astronomics!-Celestron AVX mount-Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 telescope with. So looking at the 115 and 130, both have. But do not discard Astrophotography in the future. APM-Telescopes. ASI 120MC-S imaging camera, a manual filter wheel, a "red dot" finder, Astro-Tech ATD2 2" Dielectric Diagonal for visual, and a Williams Optics "handle". The GM8 wont cut it. html. 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. The following is the description of the reducer and field flattener. A T 102 ED. The images from its 709mm focal length f/6. Crystal clear view with no (in my limited experience) visual defects. A representative took one to the 2010 Winter Star Party. I broke out my Ioptron 4. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. 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. I did ask about AT130, focal reducer for the 130 and diagonals. 18 · SiriL for Linux Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses: William optics 50mm Guiding Cameras: ZWO. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. com Nylon Knurled. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. 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. 95. 00. Perfect way to do it I have a set of wheels for my mounts too and I switch them out occasionally. 5 Rack and pinion focusers and built in camera angle adjusters! It sounds. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. . The plan is/was to sell and then fund a big frac, but its Xmas and. I need to figure out the spacing on the . With so many new Astro Tech scopes arriving this week I expect a lot of new posts in here. Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor to broaden your studies. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. Thanks for the reply. 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. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. 8X Reducer. 5 - Looks lovely, heard great things about it, and at this speed I wouldn't need a reducer. where do they stand? - posted in Refractors : HelloId love to grab a bit more apeture from my trusty Orion 80ED to something around 110mm. Its package of standard features – a dual-speed Crayford-. It will be used for imaging on a G11 with a DSLR. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. However, I dont want to unscrew the wrong screws or Screw. 31mm, and less dynamic range at 14-bit ADC. Share FOV. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. Just waiting for that imx571 camera (s) in my future! The AT115EDT is about the largest refractor to fit my viewing habits. 25″ / 31mm. Lo and behold, I had a clear skies last night. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. Thank you for your responses!. It is the premium design. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. Help us to grow by adding additional equipment to the database. 00 us $ Availability: In Stock your help is much appreciated, if you ever. I know its important to balance in altitude, which is easy, but what is relative importance of balancing in azimuth? For example, the AZMP manual. I have cropped the image to help bring the details on reddit. 12" f/7 ED. 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. Astro-tech AT130EDT TS optics 130 Photoline Astro-tech AT115EDT Login to vote and view results. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. ZWO ASI294MM Pro · ZWO ASI174MM Mini · Astronomik Deep-Sky Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an equipment item of class Telescope or lens on AstroBin equipment database. Page 25 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : f/8 Currently no. 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. So far I am happy with the images I get just as the scope comes naturally. the Astro Tech AT130EDT. "As I talked about before the Astro-Tech sale will end when a certain number is met inventory wise. The AT130EDT reducer actually claims to work with "minor vignetting at the corners", but the M42 thread on it seems a bit too small. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. 3. My AT130EDT works great with the Astro-Tech 0. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. Since quite a few are now out there these days, I was wondering about folks experiences specifically with chromatic. 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. 5 hours. 67” and 2”. virtually color-free, even at high magnifications. I will be using it for both visual (mainly for planetary for the kids) and imaging. In that case a TEC fluorite will show "no" CA. AT102ED only 11 pieces leftShows what can be done with an Astro Tech 130EDT mounted on an iEQ45 Pro and an affordable and light Nikon D3100 DSLR if you put in the time and effort . Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. 95 rated glass and 7. 12" f/7 ED triplet . Astro-Tech AT115 EDT vs SW ESPIRIT 120 for AP - Opinions? - posted in Refractors : As an admitted equipment junkie, Im contemplating my next purchase. FrancescoAstro-Tech AT130EDT. I still haven't been able to actually use it though. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. 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. 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. 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. Washed out but clearly the reducer does work. I was set to get the AT130edt but now considering this. The camera’s back is dominated by a large fan, which can cool the sensor to 35-degrees below ambient temperature. AT92 $1795 AT102EDL $1095 with guaranteed . While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. . Click here to create one For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. 12 Inches) ED Triplet Losmandy GM811G HD Mount Sharpcap Pro Polar aligned - My way, as close to zeros as I can get it. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. 7" focuser has a MUCH. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. Page 10 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread (115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks. When adding an eyepiece or binocular, please don't include the magnification or aperture details in the model, this will get added automatically. 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. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. I own an AT-72EDII myself and had a positive experience dealing with Astronomics. $60. 5" focuser, its performance with other scopes is not guaranteed. • a dual-speed 2. . $75. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. As you add equipment to the view, the details will appear below. Unless of course you want to stare directly at Sirius. This scope is fabulous with the lens I have, AF82, 32mm waterproof 2". I started with the Sirius EQ mount and Orion ED80 combo, with and ASI1600-MM, and following the advice of many, upgraded my mount first. The Astro Tech AT130EDT is tempting for some of the same reasons as the AT115EDT, but has the added benefit of largest aperture. That scope showed as much bluish fringing around bright targets as would be expected (and tolerated) with a 4" f/10. Pockets arent that deep for a WO, TEC or Stellarvue or even a Tak. Losmandy G11G running Current Level 6 at 16 volts, GPS. Cheers! Bob F. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. Using it primarily for imaging. Attached Thumbnails. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. Supplied Accessories. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. 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. A fantastic scope nonetheless. Page 39 of 48 - Astro-Tech AT125EDL Owners' Thread - posted in Refractors : I have also owned three different AT115EDT scopes. Yes, IIRC Celestron upgraded the CG-5 to a tripod with 2-inch legs. If any one has connected a similar configuration and could supply me a diagram or description; it would be. The specs shows this weighs 28 pounds. " My current favorite and most used is an AT130EDT. Posted 11 February 2023 - 07:39 AM. 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. Right now, I am between the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 F7 ED Triplet APO and the Astro-Tech AT115EDT f7 ED Triplet APO. That AT130EDT I bought in early June and returned a few days later could not hold a candle to that AT125EDL. None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. . 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. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. 8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT130EDT triplet apo refractor Version II. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. The reducer comes in the original box. 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. ‘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 . 6. 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. 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. Quick view. I can eventually try out both diagonal sizes and. Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT102 ED high-. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. 75 thread on the upper end of the 2" nose piece that is intended to thread into the stock focuser. want to get it ready for galaxy season and I feel with the dedicated . Fluorostar 132 (3700 USD) It's the most expensive one, but it also seems to be of very high quality (especially for its price). iOptron iEQ45 Pro is an equipment item of class Mount on AstroBin equipment database. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. I believe these are the correct size I ordered from Scopestuff. Don't have an Astromart account? Click here to create one. 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. • hard sided protective carry case. My scope is a Stellarvue SVA130EDT, unreduced, so its running f/7. 5mm). Build quality is very good: nice satin finish powder coat, smooth, robust focuser (that wont get touchy in the cold) with no backlash,. I am waiting for an Astro-Tech 1. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. I focused without a Bahtinov mask (just using Big Statistics for. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. Last night I was using my AT130EDT with a 2. The mechanics and finish of this. I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. Should pair well with the cameras you mention too. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. I dont mind spending a little more. Image Acquisition: Maxim DL, Processing, calibration and Stacking: CCDStack, Post Processing: PS CS5. It's an F7. So far the dew shield felt liner seems tight and is holding with little to no movement. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. Teleskop-Service has a 130mm Photoline f/7 that looks almost the same as the AT130EDT, except. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. 8x reducer/flattener has an M54x0. Add to View. The dual-speed 2. I think we have the same laser-finder bracket. 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. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. On the cameras web page ( ) when you scroll down to “The best solution for 55mm Bacfocus” it tells you exactly what is needed. The processing was done in PixInsight. Please comment here or, if you prefer, send me a. . Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. I ordered this a few months ago and have since been able to acquire an Esprit 150 f/7 so this is too close to what I already have. com is the leading portal for astronomy news, classified ads and telescope reviews. His thoughts on the scope and flattener. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. 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. 25 5 Position Software PixInsight · N. Glad I’m not alone. Using it primarily for imaging. Cloudy Nights. The first is the most secure for extended imaging sessions. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. 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. QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2. At this time, they don’t carry any spare parts and do not have the ability, tools or equipment to make any repairs (not even re collimation) in house. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. 31 Deepan Vishal #. Actually, he said that was fine he would just keep it for now. Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. Well I was dodging clouds but finally got an image with this . But, I would like to image the angular eclipse in October 2023 with it, if possible. They get in a very small number of scopes and it is first come first served. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. It appears the ones Astronomics sells is out of stock. Bortle 6. - Mount: iOptron CEM70. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. It is excellent mechanically and also has very good to excellent optics. Add To Cart. Wondering how they stack up against more costly scopes since they are quite a bit less spendy than the competition. Jethro64 likes this Back to top #3 MikiSJ MikiSJ. Mike, I think you've missed my message and mistaken my remarks as putting the Astro-Tech products down. 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. 95. We are an innovative science and technology. This Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 0. 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 . I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. 8x reducer/flattener for AT130EDT Software: Darktable for Linux · Gimp 2. AT130EDT only 5 pieces left . I guess what I am. 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. Add To Cart. Incredible packing (plastic wrap on scope, scope in hard case, wrapped in bubble wrap,. 2. 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. The back focus is 55mm from the shoulder of the reducer to the. List:149. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. Haven’t had a chance to get first light yet. . 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. Im thinking universal Losmandy style dovetail to use as a mount base for guide scope and accessories. Too many guys are hung up on FPL-53. 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). 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine. 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. Its inexpensive, maybe too inexpensive. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. I think this will be the perfect sized scope for me. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with quality f/6 focal ratio apo refractors such as the Astro-Tech AT72EDII and AT130EDT, it will also work well with Astro-Tech and other brand refractors in the f/5. Equipment. I mainly like to do Astrophotography, of Nebula, and do my best to get 200% out of whatever I'm working with. Astro-Tec AT130EDT focuser screws for mounting ZWO EAF. I'm very impressed with the AT115EDT so far. Astro-Tech AT130EDT · TS-Optics Photoline 130 mm f/7 FPL53 Triplet Apo - 3. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this much value. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Mine has plenty of color while using a camera. We've compared premium refractors (TEC, AP) side by side with it and visually, they had nothing on the Astro-Tech. This scope is for the person wanting a little more than what the 60ED and 72EDII can bring to the table. Astro-Tech AT130EDT Imaging Cameras Nikon D5500 (modified) Mounts iOptron iEQ45 Pro Accessories Lacerta MGEN-2 standalone autoguider · Astro-Tech 0. I also ordered a 2x Barlow, but I am not sure about it yet. So much for the new scope jinx. Page 37 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Proud owner of the AT130 checking in. This is the latest version of our 130 mm apo triplet refractor. 95 strehl or better optics. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. 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. 2. Equipment Key. 5” focuser used in the AT130EDT (and, I believe, by the TS 2. My AT-92 on my Skywatcher AZ-GTi GoTo Alt-Az mount. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. 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,. On the other hand my Askar FRA 400 has been a dream. Looking at the CGEM or EQ6 (hopefully find a lightly used one) and maybe the ieq45pro. On any refractor Ive used, the. • hard sided protective carry case. "The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor (29mm diagonal) with no vignetting. Add To Cart. I have owned Three Astro Tech scopes, the AT 115EDT the AT 130EDT and the newest and largest the AT 152EDT. . . Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. 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. " This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. 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. Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) Started by midwestastronomer , Mar 12 2022 04:36 PM « Prev;. The Astro-Tech AT130EDT is an excellent optical tube assembly with slow polished triplet optics, ED glass center element and world class optical multicoatings. but theres vignette when corrected on an APS-C sensor and its not easy on the back with visual. 5. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. The red and pink blotches are individual nebulae which reside within the Triangulum Galaxy. I have a AstroTech 130EDT refractor that I use for deep sky imaging. Scott Beith, Moondust and ken30809 like this. .