"The Astro-Tech AT130EDT allows imaging with a DSLR or CCD using an APS-C or equivalent sensor. Celestron Nexstar 102 GT computerized 4” refractor $140. I repeat, IT. The 2" barrel of the reducer is threaded at the top, as can be seen in the feature image above. I am not working my way through the 115s and 80s. ‘The 115 is appealing for the. For sale is an Astro-Tech AT130EDT 130mm f/7 Triplet in excellent condition. . It. Optics: Astro Tech AT130 @ F5. Ive got it working, but wonder if there are a better set of settings that I should be using. 4. Optec Astro-Physics 2. 00 could get me into a much better aperture without giving the CFO a complete coronary. Ordered an at130edt . A straightforward and honest assessment of the AT115EDT. $60. 95 Strehl for the objective, and my observations at high power suggest excellent optics in perfect collimation. Yup the whole package is a complete winner! Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 Triplet OTA - posted in Refractors : Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. 7" Telecompressors Cables Off Axis Guiders SPECIALS DOWNLOADS OPTEC DEALERS Home » Focus Motor » #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25 #19976- ThirdLynx DirectSync APX25. Astro-Tech AT130EDT. 21 days Avg. Or just going with : ASTRO-TECH AT115. Dates of Shoot: September 5th, 2015. Posted 25 July 2021 - 11:27 PM. Astro Tech AT130EDT F/7 triplet in like new condition. 2. 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. 10. 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. 5 hours. Edited by BFaucett, 06 July 2020 - 11:37 PM. 12" f/7 ED triplet . The total. 7 focuser is about 1-1/2 times as expensive, counting everything, and I judged that justified for me, personally. 67 = 2 / 3, 2 = 4 / 2). I am completely satisfied with the image quality. Nice flat surface on the bottom of the focuser. Add to View. Astro-Tech AT130EDT - Sale PENDING. No issues. Page 1 of 2 - ES127B or AT130EDT - posted in Refractors : Im close to making a decision on maybe purchasing one of these refractors. Image Acquisition: Maxim DL, Processing, calibration and Stacking: CCDStack, Post Processing: PS CS5. 8X Reducer. 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 . 31x11. 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. Same question. Thanks for the reply. 5" rack and pinion focuser with a microfine 10:1 fine. Lunt 8x32 SUNoculars Orion 70mm Solar Telescope Celestron AstroMaster Alt/Az Mount Meade Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS Meade Coronado SolarMax II 90 DS. " I would very much recommend: Astro-Tech AT130EDT . None of them showed any CA like that AT130EDT I just had. Glad I’m not alone. Specifically, I needed the three set screws at the back of the tube that engage a circular track-like groove connecting the focuser assembly. Astro-Tech 0. 00 us $ in stock ASTRO-TECH AT115EDT F/ 7 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR $1,499. I bought this new from Astronomics in February 2022. I've heard good things about the scope and the company. html. 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. -ZWO ASI2600MC Pro cooled camera-ZWO EAF focuser-Optolong L-Extreme dual narrowband filter-Pegasus Astro Mini Powerbox-Orion 60mm guide scope-Orion Starshoot autoguider-Controlled with a MeLE Quieter3Q mini PC running Windows Software. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. Add To Cart. 5. Williams Optics Z61M-27 With a New AT130EDT - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Well I was able to capture an hour each of RGB on M-27 last night with my new AT130EDT. I am comfused as to how the order can be complete if not all items were sent. AT130EDT vs 7" LX-200 Mak vs 8" SCT Comparison Review By: Vlad Fedosov Intro: I think that if you spend any time reading the equipment forums on your favorite astro web site you will quickly find that there are. Some alternatives in the 115 mm range include the Meade Instruments 115 Series 6000, the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 f/7 ED, the Stellarvue SV115, the TS-Optics Photoline 115 and the Orion EON 115. Supplied Accessories. The processing was done in PixInsight. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Looks really awesome. Astro-Tech AT125EDL. The choice of a bigger frac is for deeper targets over my existing 500mm Esprit100ed. FrancescoAstro-Tech AT130EDT. The important perfomance updates come in the type of ED element combination and the type of foucser the AT125EDL is built around. Astro-Andy - Nov 23 2023 01:37 AM Experienced Deep Sky Imaging Jupiter 11-22-23 Arizona City. I've taken many good images through it also. 6 lbs. The 130edt is clearly a budget entry APO but it does tick most of the boxes including a 2. Both scopes are excellent, especially for the money. First concern would be image quality, second is the focuser. 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. 8X reducer/Flatner for AT130EDT. Astro-Tech 0. So don't be a stranger. 8x CCD Telecompressor for 92mm Stowaway and 105mm Traveler. You can. ASTRO-TECH AT130. It clearly was meant to make us all happy we chose an Astro-Tech telescope. This scope features a 125mm F7. Quick survey to try things out. The astro-tech 115 and 130 triplets are very well reviewed. Attaching FocusCube to AT130EDT- What Screws to remove on focuser? - posted in Refractors : So I just got my Astro-Tech AT130EDT in today and Im in the process of attaching my Pegasus FocusCube from my old scope. 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. 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. There was no reason to sell my Astro-Tech and buy his WO. Astro Tech AT130EDT - 130mm (5. I've got my eye on either something like the RedCat 71 APO 350mm f/4. I sent it back for a refund after a couple days. . The Triangulum Galaxy! Imaged last night from my Bortle 5/6 back yard. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Especially when you are considering triplet apochromatic refractor. I have been using the lens correction tool in Photoshop to correct my images. Celestron Off-Axis Guider · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 8 x 1. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like) CK (Karoonda-like) CR (Renazzo-like) CH (high Fe; ALH 85085. Astro-Tech AT60ED and AT72EDII Black Friday Sale; Celestron AVX Sale; Universal Astro Sale; Various Used and Demo Scopes and Mounts; iOptron 20% Off Sale While Supplies Last; Meteorites. 8 Reducer / Flattener (Astro-Tech ATREDT115) Software Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight Acquisition details Dates: Jan. Astro-Tech's old AT152EDT was an f/8 triplet using an FK61 ED center & lanthanum rear element, and had a 3. $75. 7 mm optimus eyepiece (250x) - no color I could detect. Astro-Tech AT115EDT f/7 ED Triplet Refractor OTA With the aperture of 115mm (4. The AT130EDT delivered for me despite my novice post processing skills. What do you guys think about mounts for the AT130EDT? Thanks, Dave. 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 need to figure out the spacing on the . I use the AT130EDT as is comes with no reducer or flattener and all I do is imaging with the scope. Reason for selling - I just bought it's big brother, the AT152EDT. Paint is immaculate - no scuffs, scratches or dents. Astro-Tech AT60ED, AT80EDT, AT115EDT, AT130EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractors, Astro-Tech AT72EDII f/6 Refractor,. Celestron 2” xcel 5mm ocular $50. List:149. jpg Optically, it is good. Astro-Tech AT115 EDT vs SW ESPIRIT 120 for AP - Opinions? - posted in Refractors : As an admitted equipment junkie, Im contemplating my next purchase. James. That is a 130mm f/7 ED Triplet with "regular ED" FK-61 glass, or its optical equivalent, as the center element. . 5. It is in like new condition and includes mounting rings, Losmandy D-style mounting plate, and the hard case. It gives me a nice flat field for my APS-C sensor. Add to View. Page 6 of 16 - Astro Tech EDT Owners Thread(115/130/152) - posted in Refractors : Thanks, but that is a 0. Astro-Tech recently re-released the 65EDQ and was available for immediate delivery. Offered is an Astro-Tech AT-130 mm apochromatic, air spaced triplet refractor (130mm, 5 inch f/6). Equipment explorer: Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. Got my new AT130EDT! And had clear skies!. Ive hear the GM8 can actually handle. The fully-multicoated Astro-Tech #ATREDT30V2 reducer/flattener converts the 910mm focal length f/7 Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor into a 728mm f/5. Stars in the FOV looks like little comets rather than pinpoints of lights. Dual-speed 2" rack and pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. $1,350 shipped in the lower 48 states. Reviews. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 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. Yes, IIRC Celestron upgraded the CG-5 to a tripod with 2-inch legs. I have owned Three Astro Tech scopes, the AT 115EDT the AT 130EDT and the newest and largest the AT 152EDT. 5mm) + qhy 268M (12. Using it primarily for imaging. The one I have has "Astro-Tech 0. I have found a site that has. To see what AP they are capable of visit Astrobin. 8 doublet objective using FCD100 with a Lanthanum mating element for excellent color correction. First time posting in the experienced forum as I believe the question fits better here. Thank you for choosing this Astro-Tech AT102 ED high-. Guide: OAG-L. I am on my hunt for a "goldilocks" 4 inch scope. 2. 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. This 5" Explore Scientific ES127 "Essential Series" apochromatic refractor has: 127mm f/7. For reference, I compared the ridge spacing on the focuser side threads to a male M68x1 threaded part that I had on hand, and it looked like all the ridges of the two part's threads aligned perfectly. Find the position of dust or reflections in your optics. My AT130EDT works great with the Astro-Tech 0. 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. I did ask about AT130, focal reducer for the 130 and diagonals. 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. I've found the scope to be an excellent performer and quite color free. Right now, I am between the Altair Astro Wave Series 115 F7 ED Triplet APO and the Astro-Tech AT115EDT f7 ED Triplet APO. 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. A fantastic scope nonetheless. 8X Reducer/Field Flattener For AT130EDT Triplet APO Refractor Version II is an equipment item of class Accessory on AstroBin equipment database. For astrophotography, most likely you'll be better off with the AT130EDT. . $199. So if it makes you feel better by buying a telescope with FPL 53 glass, by all means do so. I am very close to ordering a new one, and have narrowed it down to either the AT130EDT or the ES ED127. I definitely need a top mounted dovetail. 25″ / 31mm. The first is the most secure for extended imaging sessions. Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready. This is from the first run of 130's and was inspected and checked for collimation at Astronomics before being shipped to me. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. I am currently looking at the following as possible options: ASTRO-TECH AT80EDT F/6 ED TRIPLET REFRACTOR OTA. William Optics FLT 91 Fluoro Star 91mm f/5. I had my Astro-Tech 8mm Barlow 2X to a 4mm and I was looking at Venus. Scope: Astro-tech AT130EDT Camera: 533mc PRO Guide Camera: 174mm mini Guide: OAG-L Filter: Optolong L-Pro, Optolong L-Extreme Mount: ZWO AM5 Exposure: 64x180 (L-Pro), 24x600 (L-Ext) Source: Backyard. 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. The mount does have an ADM dual knob clamp saddle which helps. Star charts generated using Cartes du Ciel. Anacortes Telescope. 9 or Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. For Sale: Astro-Tech AT130EDT with accompanying Astro-Tech 0. . 5 hours. The Tak TSA 120 is an oiled triplet. 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. AstroTech has a supped up version of the. Both companies do very well in that regard. I have had 2 samples and I have. Page 1 of 2 - Talk me outta an AT130edt! - posted in Refractors : I have this focal length covered with an 8 F4 newt. Dust / Reflection Calculator. I guess what I am. I find these compound eyepieces with built-in Barlow sections at the input, like the AT Paradigms and their Agena Dual ED clones, the BST 58° Planetary and the TeleVue DeLites, do almost as well as Orthoscopics. It is the premium design. $199. Quick view. 8 reducer at 728mm Focal Length. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc. 5" focuser is extremely smooth. The sleeve between the flanges is what affords the full 360˚ rotation of the focuser. QHY268c Pegasus Focus Cube V2. I will be using it for both visual (mainly for planetary for the kids) and imaging. The AT115EDT is probably a. 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. 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. H-Alpha 3 x 600, 3 x 900. Thank you for your responses!. $1000 difference between these two scopes, and I am trying to justify the price difference!. They get in a very small number of scopes and it is first come first served. Even rarer - two AT 102EDL scopes, both on Stellarvue MC002 mounts, viewing the sky from the same back. Since the aperture is fixed, you only got so much light to work with. ·. Add To Cart. Moon looks great with 3. #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. 9. I commend and thank him for the great pics he posted using the AT130EDT. Loc: 36°N 105°W. 65 Stowaway or EC2725 for Traveler. For sale brand new never used Astro-Tech AT130EDT F/7 Triplet OTA with 0. Those silver screws were just way to big for my liking and a snag hazard, so I replaced them. 5” focuser for the TS130). Waiting Period: We have some SVX130T's in stock or very near it. Solar system imagery courtesy: NASA/JPL. I use a ZWO AM5 with my AT130 and get excellent results. 8x flattener (=728mm) its a bit lacking still for most galaxies. Add New Equipment To Database. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. Telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters by Astronomy Technologies. Product Description. I would try getting the right corrector first and try that before buying a. . 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. You need only 64% as much time with a 0. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. I have a brand new still in the box AT130EDT f/7 I received from FedEx this afternoon. Terry sent the information he has and this is just a starting point. A reducer produces a wider field of view. Product Description. If you are mostly going to use the scope for visual observation, then you may as well get the 125EDL and save a few dollars as well as having a lighter scope. The dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech AT130EDT AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. In the meantime, I borrowed the 2" Everbright diagonal from my TV-85. I have an AT130EDT. Hotech. This new Astro-Tech AT130EDT refractor has: • 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element. I've taken many good images through it also. Page 1 of 2 - Astro-Tech Scopes. 3. I picked up a used AT130EDT a few weeks ago and was wondering about the glass spec. Page 1 of 2 - AT130 & 1X flat - posted in Refractors : Thinking about adding a 1x flattener to my new Astro-Tech 130EDT. Its difficult for me to consider another refractor that offers this much value. Because this flattener has an M63 Male thread upfront, I can screw it directly into the focuser. SOLAR IMAGING with AT130EDT - posted in Solar Observing and Imaging: Hi all. AT152EDT. Build quality is very good: nice satin finish powder coat, smooth, robust focuser (that wont get touchy in the cold) with no backlash,. 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. Its performance was so well. Teleskop-Service has a 130mm Photoline f/7 that looks almost the same as the AT130EDT, except. I was told that the AT130EDT would be too much for the lil. 6 system for faster and wider field astronomical and terrestrial photography. Takahashi refractors are the best of all in that regard. This telescope consists of an Astro-Tech 130mm f/6 FPL-53 triplet lens cell with a 3. 0. I would also consider a Celestron C8 Edge HD SCT. The Astro-Tech #ATREDT30 reducer/flattener can be connected to your AT130EDT in two different ways. Rotating 2. 5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Please check the page for your. That price is almost too good to resist. Posted 23 February 2023 - 03:58 PM. Stars to the edge are not so bad that I need another attachment as of yet but I do some cropping of the finale image on some of the images mainly for my own enjoyment. Sort By : SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm f/4 paired with ZWO ASI220MM Mini. 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. As the Skywatcher AZ5 mount I ordered a couple weeks ago hasn't been shipped or delivered yet. 5" feathertouch on my AT130EDT but want to use the ATREDT30 with it. If you are going to use the scope for AP, the focal reducer brings it down to f/5. (0. 25 which is similar in design to the Astro-Tech finderscope. I was also told ETA would be mid-May or so. I've got my eye on the Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Astro-Tech AT-130EDT - Current price: $1,999 USD. 4. Astro-Tech AT130EDT 5. My imaging train is composed of the Astro-Tech 0. Barely able to reach focus - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone! I was finally able to put together my imaging train for the first time, during the day, and tested it to see where it would focus by pointing my Astro-Tech AT130EDT towards a distant object. I am waiting for an Astro-Tech 1. Cloudy Nights. It has been a long wait for this shipment but finally a lot of very happy customers will be first lighting a bunch of scopes very soon Nice work Michael and Astronomics . Pros: triplet, lots of excellent reviews, great visually but ready for A/P (incredible photos found online), great price, good. A T 102 ED. Before dawn this morning I had a clear sky with a beautiful waning crescent Moon up high. • a dual-speed 2. I am so far very impressed with Astro Tech. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out the current reviews of newest telescopes and equipment. The good news is that I have discovered that I am a refractor man. 25″ / 31mm Adobe Lightroom · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Russell Croman Astrophotography BlurXTerminator · NoiseXTerminator · StarXTerminator . Ive been getting ok results, but after seeing the results some of you guys and others have. Outstanding value for money. The dual-speed 2. This scope is the ultimate doublet refractor for those not wanting the weight and cool down of a triplet optical set. To our minds, that makes the Astro-Tech AT130EDT an exceptional value. Pier-Tech Inc. Using it primarily for imaging. QHY268C, Pegasus Focus Cube V2. 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. 5 set up with an efl of 950mm. 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. 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. It is a standard 55mm with the extra shell. Posted 30 November 2020 - 02:04 AM. This scope is fabulous with the lens I have, AF82, 32mm waterproof 2". Page 1 of 46 - NEW Astro Tech AT80, AT115, AT130 EDT's ! - posted in Refractors : Just got an e-mail from Astronomics and it looks like they have a new lineup! AT80EDT F/6 priced at $749 AT115EDT F/7 priced at $1299 AT130EDT F/7 priced at $1799 All with 10:1 2. Astro-Tech AT92 $1,795 . TS, Tecnosky, Altair, Astro-Tech, etc. Pick up the phone, or drop us a line, and we will be happy to be of service. While this Astro-Tech #ATR8 0. We are an innovative science and technology. its a solid bracket that keep the guidescope scope on well for use as a finder (with illuminated reticle) and as a. Telescopes Canada offers best telescopes, eyepieces, astrophotography cameras and accessories online at very best deals. The AT130EDT is the perfect size for my GEM45. This means that you cannot reply to this topic. I think we have the same laser-finder bracket. Looks like TS Optics have a similar 130mm triplet with FPL-53 glass, but it ships from Europe and not sure how much better it is. 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. Pockets arent that deep for a WO, TEC or Stellarvue or even a Tak. Astro-Tech makes a range of Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescopes that are all designed specifically for imaging. Exposure: 55 x 600s, 30x30s. Per the Astronomics website, the correct spacing is 55mm for the FR/FF designed for the AT130EDT. More likely that would have been the TMB-130 SS that was sold by Astro-Tech (and therefore Astronomics). My original idea was to get the TS 130, but like you said it would be a lot more expensive. A representative took one to the 2010 Winter Star Party. I may eventually get a AT130EDT. Total Integration Time 2. This refractor will be on EQ6-R mount. A few months ago I purchased a new Astro-Tech AT130EDT. Welcome to Astrotech. The 80mm does great on the large nebulas, but some galaxies and the smaller nebulas are. The EON 104mm ED-X2 sports a big, 2. - Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro (Gain 100, Offset 50, Temp -5C) - Filter: ZWO UV/IR Cut filter. I have the smaller sister scope of the AT130EDT. Assuming the same QE, a larger pixel speeds up the image time also. 5mm). 5" focuser, it would complete the lineup (in my mind at least) of similar. It also accepts a standard 2" nose piece. ) The AT6RC is the baby of the bunch, and with an entry price of only $399, putting it right next to similar sized. Both companies do very well in that regard. The dual-speed 2. Im using the SV-50 right now as well, a good finder but Id rather have a proper piggy back refractor that I can use for more than a finder. Pending edit 2; Mounts 613 ; Filters 2237 ; Accessories 1411 ; Software 386 ;Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC) is an innovative science and technology development and commercialization company. 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. • a dual-speed 2. Astro-Tech . 95. Edited. Was thinking of getting a larger Apo for more aperture and a larger focal length for some of the smaller DSOs. The night was extremely calm. 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. I have the AT130EDT and it is a beast! Very clean views and great build quality.