I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. AT72EDii has changed to FCD100 from FPL53 - posted in Refractors : I am probably making more out of this than I should, but I ordered at AT72EDii some time ago and have been (not-so) patiently waiting for this well thought after refractor to compliment my Orion EON 120 ED scope. Sorry for the file size. Only difference I see is the trim color. Photo Tripod and Head for AT72EDII - posted in Mounts: I recently purchased an AT72EDII and need a lightweight alt-az mount for it. IIRC those are available for $20 or so. 4. I used AT72edII with reducer, sv705c, and sv220 on my gem28. 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. Heres how it all looks: These fluid heads use some type of counterbalance system to keep a camera or. Astro-Tech AT72EDII with Altair solar wedge Celestron NexStar 102GT with Altair solar wedge Losmandy AZ8 Alt/Az Mount Sky-Watcher AZGTI Alt-Az GoTo mount Cameras: ZWO ASI178MM, PGR Grasshopper, PGR Flea Lunt, Coronado, TeleVue, Orion and Meade eyepieces Visual Observer " Way more fun to see it! "Top. The compact unit is installed high on your wall so you can place furniture where you like. The AT72EDII will be coming in October, along with all of the EDT scopes (80, 115, 130, 152) and the smaller sibling of the 102ED an 80mm version. AT72EDII + 0. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. Anyways so recently with my dec i noticed it seems to run off after a coupe of minutes either in the north or south direction. same place, Astronomics). I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. If you have friends and family that want the discount, all they need to do is sign up for Cloudy Nights as well. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10. Astro-Tech Handle Kit For Refractors. 399. AT50, AT72EDII, ST80, ST102, Scopetech Zero, SW AZ5; Innorel RT90C; Oberwerk 5000; Orion Giantview 15x70s. 75" diameter. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. The WO Flat73a should work. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. 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. I am good with my big equipment. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. 8x reducer/field flattener for f/6 refractors. The description states that it is Vixen compatible. At72edii with . I am missing some sleep but, the clouds and rain will return so I will sleep then ;). All you need to do is supply your Cloudy Nights username name for verification when you place an order at Astronomics and that is it. Questions that I have. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. My 115EDT by comparison is front heavy, but the tube rings can be adjusted. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images. I am also including a full visual observing package: Astro-Tech 1. I’ve. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. Page 1 of 2 - FC or Coma in my Refractor? - posted in Refractors : Hi, Does this look like coma or field curvature in my images? The full image is shown and then a full scale crop of the upper left. I tried adding spacers between the flattener and T-ring from no. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. The other option would be to image with the AT72EDII and for wide-field narrow band that could work pretty well. AT72EDII, 0. New Scope - AT72EDII - M31 Andromeda Galaxy - A7R IV - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: I recently bought a telescope, the AstroTech AT72EDII, with matched reducer/flattener -- both of which were used for this image. 36 light, 5 dark frames, pre-processed in Lightroom, stacked in Sequator and final minor edits in Photoshop. 25" adapter. There is a choice (up to you): 1. Im trying to figure out if these two scopes are the same. S. Hello, I am trying to install an auto-focuser on my AT72edii, and I can't seem to remove the screws that hold the coarse focus knob. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. Great accessory for the AT60ED if you're looking to attach a viewfinder, finder. Indeed there are more than 4 solutions in total, but these are what we most recommend. They look the same with the same specs. AT102ED. SKU S11510. The AstroTech 72mm f/6 in black is an ED doublet refractor telescope. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. I own the 72ed and have gotten decent results with it. Then I start daydreaming about piggy-backing my AT72EDii on my C8 all mounted on the G11G and image with either (or both?). 8x reducer for AT72EDII scope. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. Camera is Pentax K3II, image is cropped for composition. It has dual mounting rings with nylon-tipped collimation screws (three per ring). I was leaning towards the AT72EDII, but the SW Evostar 72mm went on sale for $69 less than the AT. 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. metagawd and galacticinsomnia like thisUse a barlow with AT72EDII and ASI385MC? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just starting in astrophotography and I want to start small. Add To Cart. Astrotech AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am very seriously considering this as my first scope. It costs from £419 /. The Esprit has a focal length of 840mm, compared to the Edge 1260mm (with 0. The ASKAR FMA180 is a premium multi-functional optical instrument that features a 40mm ED fully multicoated triplet objective to deliver superb image quality. According to Ernest the 4. Im trying to decide between a Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 and HEQ5. ASI2600MC. The AT72EDii is back heavy and made it difficult to balance with the stock 6" rail. Just my opinion from the images on the website. Description: More of "Galaxy Season. when I unscrew them, they don't come out and rather fall sideways. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors - Orion 8894 0. 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. I have the AT72EDII and the . Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . Thumbnails. Start following SamMobile on Google News now! Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A72. 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. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. A dedicated flattener is £80. Feel free to give us a call if you have a question about your scope if it isn’t an Astro-Tech product. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. 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. . Both are well within the weight ratings. Software Designed and tested. Mounting SVBONY guidescope dovetail to AT72EDII handle? - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an AT72EDII Scope. Gain 350, 800 secs - 30 sec subs. We don't expect the scopes until October. After discovering that the AT72EDII seems to have the same M63 focuser drawtube thread as the Z73 I was thinking hard about going with a WO Flat73a instead (wider field, possibly better performance but hard to be sure) but in the end decided to stay with a 2" barrel flattener/reducer instead. The lenses are made by Ohara. My earlier comments assumed you were using a DSLR of some sort. Wrapping up the top 10 are the 14″ Celestron Edge HD telescope, the Celestron Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 11” and 8”, the Astro-Tech AT72EDII apochromatic doublet refractor, and the Takahashi Epsilon 130D. Product Description. Im a PI noob, so Im still using the trial. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. for the AT72EDii the rings sort of want to be ~55mm apart, to fit between the retracted dew shield and the focuser. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. I also bought a StellarVue low profile finder base that will fit the above finder, but it came with the wrong sized screws for this scope, and I have not yet bought proper sized screws. I have the 72ed and I took my time choosing it. They are the same scope. 00. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - Apertura Full Frame Field Flattener - Apertura 32 mm Blue Guidescope - $780. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 and Lanthanum f/6 Doublet - $519. 6x) after that. Mount for EdgeHD 8 - posted in Mounts: After much frustration with my AVX and EdgeHD 8, Ive come to the conclusion that it simply cant perform with 15+ lb on it which is the OTA plus literally anything else. Our non-commissioned, brand agnostic, product advisors tailor recommendations to meet your needs! High Point Scientific is a leading retailer of quality telescopes and accessories for beginner, intermediate, and advanced astronomers alike. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. What Doug says. It was back-ordered for a while, so I just got mine in the last week or so. We don't expect the scopes until October. It’s made for the Z73 which is more or less the same as the AT72EDII. I ordered 2 more and they arrived on 3/18/19 and I just added one to. Sharpstar 400F5. One thing interesting about the AT102ED is that I could use a reducer/flattener to bring the telescope to F/5. 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. Mint condition (used only a few times) Astro-Tech AT72ED II scope. 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. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to. A 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 ED doublet refractor telescope with dual-speed Rack and Pinion focuser, 2” focuser with Camera Angle Adjuster, split tube rings and Vixen. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. 10 or less is generally viewed as sharp to the human eye. - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I forgot to put the field flattener in! Such a let down. I just tried it tonight though and I could see all 4 trapezium stars easily enough. But it is a beauty, with quality components including the focuser, camera angle adjuster, dew shield, and rings. $149. 95. 25" Naglers if you prefer a wider AFoV. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. I've owned the AT72EDII and a couple of SkyWatcher 120EDs, but not the SW 72ED. Higher full well capacity. Ive read about fine tuning flatteners by adjusting the spacing, but that doesnt appear to work. 2 for the 72ed versus F5. Is this pinched optics or something else? Looks like something portruding into the imaging train, but I dont see anything. a 12" F/4 is a reasonable portable proposition for anyone fit and healthy with a car. THANK YOU! Brilliant, finally an apples to apples. A beginner telescope for astrophotography at a fantastic price, the Astro-Tech AT70ED 2. For seeing the planets, generally speaking, the more magnification the better (within the limits of this "Rule of Thumb"):The AT72EDII measure at around 4. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. I have been imaging on a Star Adventurer (SA) for less than a year. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. I also have an AT72EDII. An experiment that I performed the night before the event yielded disappointing results, so the night of. 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. $419. Ok. OUR PRICE $699. AT80EDT. Our first star test on the AT72EDII prototype was simply textbook. Page 11 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : @ John My experience with flatteners is that the shorter the scope FL, the longer the spacing between flattener and camera. Astrotech AT72EDII, SkyWatcher AZ-GTI Equatorial Mode, ZWO ASI533MC Pro, Ekos Controller, Pixinsight processing. It can be pointed accurately, but wanders off relatively quickly. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and Discussion Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. The telescope end fits into a 2-inch adapter just like an eyepiece. 1. 5 with FPL53 glass is inexpensive it often needs a new focuser to be truly wonderful, and so here's this 80mm. Same glass from what I can tell but this one is an APO. Notice I had to raise the AT72EDII in order to clear the focus lock screw with a longer. While I await the arrival of my G11, I am enjoying four or five clear nights in a row - relief from weeks of rain and clouds - with my AT72EDii on an AVX mount. So that's. Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings. Im very new to the whole camera with telescope experience and would appreciate any advice on how best to configure this setup. But then, I found this link : on the visual, Im pretty convinced that the. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. 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. Still, the AT72EDII is a pretty good value. And it is adjustable, so you can fine tune it. Celestron, Meade, and Tele Vue are a few of the industry leading brands High Point carries. First, it costs way less than the RC71. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. Libra (Sept. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. At Astronomics, we have that experience - a staff total of over 160 years of experience using and selling telescopes. AT60ED. 5 o in your AT72EDII and about 3. 00. Software Designed and tested. Such a top bar could. The telescopes I listed above are literally better than the Evostar in every single regard. for the scope so thought I would do a quick data dump here in. Page 1 of 3 - My brand new AT72ED-II - posted in Refractors : I got notice my shipment was delivered, so I ran home quick to bring it inside. 8 Focal Ratio. After much research and good review I purchased the first of these 3 units and installed one on my AT72EDii refractor. This Astro-Tech ED refractor has:• 72mm f/6 fully multicoated FPL-53 and Lanthanum doublet refractor optics• dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1. I have seen the AT72EDii as an option and have heard. Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. Last night was the perfect. 3'' guiding which is decent enough for me as i was able to get a single 10min exposure. Top. 22) Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks are busy! Your daily pace will accelerate with errands, visits, short trips, increased. But some things don't change. Regarding 0. Your AT72EDII with the longer focal length should be much better than my AT60ED in that respect. At 83mm, the AT72EDII tube is closer to 85mm than 80. Page 7 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : As of today, the boat with the AT72 shipment is scheduled to dock on 10/23. Top. 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. WO Zenithstar 61 APO $478. . Comparing it to my excellent AT60ED it is a clear upgrade whereas comparing the AT60ED to AT72EDii the upgrade was borderline worth while and in my opinion really not practical in keeping both. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. I have the AT60ED and the AT72EDII scopes (both purchased last year). Fits nicely in the toolbox with the EAF and is held solid when closed. When looking at the images, it was blindingly obvious that I had some serious field. Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. Edited by Sarkikos, 13 November 2023 - 02:26 PM. As I said these fractional advantages did not matter to me. Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging areaAstroTech AT72EDII @ $489. Id like to get better tracking and be able to do AP with the C8 as well. 8X REDUCER. ADM Accessories offers Telescope Accessories that mount directly to many popular telescopes like Meade, Celestron, Vixen, Losmandy, Takahashi, Orion. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. My experience with astrophotography comes from the analog era, the middle ages. The original AT72 has not been in stock or on our website for many months. But, it makes the focal length 344 instead of 430. I purchased a 0. g. It they are a bit loose, a little more felt would do just fine. 6, 571mm, 1. -ASI2600MM PRO. Im not sure whether to get a field flattener (no reduction) or a combo field flattener. . For Autoguiding, Imaging, Observation. AT152EDT. By lwillinger ( View all images and albums) 1 images, 0 comments. AT72ED + ATRF72 Using Spacers - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Im waiting on an iOptron mount for my AT72EDII, but trying to collect some accessories while they are in stock. Condition is New. 00. Having just bought my first equatorial goto tracking mount only a couple months ago (iXOS-100), the learning curve has been pretty steep. The AT90CFT 90mm f/6 triplet apo is a very compact refractor for the serious observer and traveler. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. It works at f/5. M45 with AT72EDII and Canon 450D - posted in DSLR, Mirrorless & General-Purpose Digital Camera DSO Imaging: Ive been trying to get more integration time for M45 to reveal more nebulosity and better color balance for stars. This bracket is designed to work with C8, C9, C11 and C14 the Celestron SCT scopes. 8 Reducer and Field Flattener question - posted in Refractors : Hello. Both had good color correction. Bottom Line is the little SkyHunter is impressive for such a small package. But this review. This scope will begin its life as a grab and go on a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod paired with a Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid. I don't have the small plastic cover that fits over the. I was all excited to put it on my Star Adventurer mount but then realized that the. The 1. Anyone putting their SCT on a manual mount? - posted in Cats & Casses: I have a double-sided NOH CT-20 and Ive got an AT72EDii riding on one side. Mike. The AT72EDII was a bit better. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. Crescent Nebula ZWO asi183mmpro camera attached to a AstroTech AT102ED scope ZWO asi120mm guide camera attached to AT72EDII scope ASIair Plus with EAF and EFW running app on BlueStacks on PC Ioptron GEM45 mount 28-30-30 RGB exposures of 120 seconds processed in SIRIL1. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. M45 - Nov 6 - 8, 2023 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Eleven hours and 20 min. But, it would be nice to be able to do astrophotography at the native focal length and not stepped down all the time. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. This thread seems to be common among some 2. 00. 8 processing software on. Im thinking something in the 50-80mm range for a refractor and the further under $1000 the better. Skywatcher Telescope N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with EQ-2-motor drive. . Get Telescopes of all makes at OpticsCentral. So, do I: --wait 3 months for the 80EDT --buy the AT72EDII --buy the AT80ED Intended. The left side of. Between the SW and the AT, they should be pretty similar optically, but the AT definitely has the edge mechanically with the sliding dew shield and nicer focuser. 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length, f/12. 8X field reducer/flattener by AstroTech, the ATR8, along with the scope . AT72EDII or AT80ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: After much agonizing I made a decision and placed an order for an Astro Tech AT80EDT triplet -- very excited! Except I found out the next day that even though the website says they have them in stock they actually dont, and wont for another 60-90 days. net. I hoped for a short refractor for larger DSO's, but it seems like this telescope produces very large stars, compared to what I'm used to. 00. I'd anticipate this would provide a good starting point for viewing the moon. 8. AstroTech AT72EDII and accessories. 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. (Televue TRF-2008 0. Sharpstar 400F5. So that's another $130. Other: Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors. I cannot seem to force enough CA to ruin my joy of. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. Sharpstar 60ED Astronomical Telescope $366 / $436 with Flattener. My new AT72EDII just arrived () and I havent seen much other information about threads, bolt sizes etc. 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. AT72EDii good starter scope. This is the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51, and NGC 5194, a grand-design spiral. tools. Even if I have to freeze my butt off for it! Here is the full resolution image on my Dropbox. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. Its 50 degree apparent field of view is designed for expansive views of emission and reflection nebulas, for observing open. This would seem to be a requirement for EAA if you want to save your results and share with others without doing any post-processing. ) and is 125mm long. Condition is New. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. I'm sure the glass is better but I haven't compared the two directly. With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. 00. Great little scope. Suggestions for electronic focuser for AT72EDII - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Last night was a bit of a struggle so now I have SGP I was wondering what (if any) electronic focuser would fit/work with an Astro Tech AT72EDII that is SGP/Ascom compliant. Equipment Discussions. 95. This was with an AT72EDii, 0. 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. 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. This electronic focuser enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging. However, for something like the Sombrero Galaxy,. Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. Field flattener spacing for AT72EDII - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an AT72EDII and Canon T3i DSLR. 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. I think that if the Evo 72ED had FPL-53 like the AT60ED and AT72EDII, SW would likely mention it. Even with that, I'm already very happy. Its much better than no flattener, but still isnt perfect in the corners. AFAIK the star test will still give you a good idea of the color correction by comparing the diffraction patterns on both sides of focus. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. ), filter and lens?Page 1 of 2 - ASIAir Mini or Mini-PC for EAA? - posted in Astronomy Software & Computers: I have a similar post, but I created this one for a specific answer. The AT72EDII, by virtue of its 430 mm focal length vs 400 mm for the ST80, will give you 93% of the field of view of the ST80, while being 4” shorter when packed. Now Im looking for a. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. 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. I am new to both this scope and to EAA. Re: Canon 50D and Astro-Tech AT72ED. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. I have the original double box packaging. Page 10 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : What tripod did you have under the SV70 and DwarfStar? An Oben CT-2381. The total data wound up being about 53 hours, with 18 hours of luminance. 2. Includes a 10:1 Crayford precision focuser, V series dovetail, a retractable dew shield, and hard carry case. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product. com. OSC for AT72EDII - ASI183 vs ASI533 - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Yes, its another which camera thread! After dabbling with DSO AP for a few months with an 80mm F/5 achromat and an ASI224MC, Ive gotten permission from the CFO to upgrade to an AT72EDII, which should arrive in late May. 8x FR/FR. Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. If the apertura is the same, I may go with it. . -iOptron CEM40. AT72EDII, ASI 585MC, Gain 300, UV/IR filter, ASIAir, IExos-100, guided and dithered every 10 frames, Darks and Bias frames applied during the stack. It will be my first scope since I was a. The Apache case definitely gets the nod, and thanks Polyphemos for the great photos. .