Astro-Tech AT90EDT 90mm f/6.7 FPL-53 ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Price: $717.00 Condition: New Availability: In Stock Shipping: Calculated at checkout Quantity: Product Description This Astro-Tech AT90EDT refractor has: 90mm f/6.67 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an FPL-53 ED element and all Ohara glass The OTA is Orion's ED80CF APO refractor on a VersaGo II alt-azimuth mount. hr nthng mr lmng, nd t hlrtng, than lkng d nt the universe nd ng the rw but nd mlt f ur gl. I contacted the seller about the interferometer certification (because all Lomo's came with them) but he never got back to me. DSO AP with a Manual dob and 1 second exposures? I would also intend on purchasing appropriate field flattener and/or focal reducer/flattener for this scope. Place the dew shield back on the telescope when you use it next time. Review(s): 0. I added a moonlite motor focuser (higly recommended!) Community Forum Software by IP.BoardLicensed to: Cloudy Nights, This is not recommended for shared computers. $899.00, Special Price 21 Review(s) And were now For the backyard grab-and-go observer, for the Milky Way star field scanner, for the wide field imager, for the birder and terrestrial photographer . Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED Triplet APO Refractor OTA is an excellent choice for astroimagers who want the best optics possible for sharp exposures! A retractable dew shield also comes in the box. lv ntur nd the nfnt but w r urrundd b. Its primary purpose was for wide-field astrophotography (AP). APO scopes are significantly more expensive than ED doublets or achromatic refractors. Our Verdict: The APO telescope is an excellent buy, even if you are only using it for visual use on an AZ mount. Im a BM80 fan all the way, with a reducer it is 480mm F5.6 and works great with a focuser upgrade and clamshell rings. Can somebody provide me with a reference that clearly demonstrates this equivalence? This scope is not only perfect for portable and travel but is top quality throughout, For astrophotography I would say the FL is about right to capture various nebula and especially the moon, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter. Two-inch focuser lets me use wide angle low power eyepieces. Product Details Description 480E Refractor Telescope 80mm F/6 $695 Explore Scientific 80mm Apochromatic Refractor - FCD-1 ED Triplet Carbon Fiber Series Sold out Explore Scientific 80MM FCD100 Apochromatic Refractor (FCD100-0806-01) $1,449.99 iOptron 80mm Refractor (8710) $129 Celestron Advanced VX 6 Refractor Telescope (22020) $1,899 Telescope Engineering Company $880 + risk of import fees? If you use a DSLR it's almost impossible to achieve a balance scope with the existing dovetail. A slip-on metal dust cap is standard, as is a dust seal for the eyepiece holder. . and it's still only 19" long when collapsed. Tube rings and dovetail: Dual split hinged tube rings are supplied for the 90mm o. d. optical tube. Can the Grab-n-Go 80 Triplet Telescope Track Stars? Thats quite the savings considering all the individual accessories that come with the OTA tube. You can get sky-watcher evostar 80 apo doublet refractor on bhphotovideo.com Check Price on Amazon Read More Want similar guides for astrophotography? But it can only be purchased used these days. However, the APO optical system provides sharp and clear images with excellent contrast and little to no chromatic aberration. I think an 80mm refractor is a great focal length for lots of DSOs - there's plenty of things to shoot in that range. The link you provided to the United Optics site does show a scope that cosmetically looks similar (frankly they all kind of look alike, don't they? The faster optics of the Orion telescope makes it suitable for wide fields and low power viewing. Meade 80mm Triplet APO Refractor on LX85 Computerized Equatorial Mount. the Astro-Tech AT80EDT 80mm f/6 ED triplet apo is the Swiss Army knife of refractors. With an 80mm aperture triplet objective featuring FPL-53 extra-low dispersion glass, views and captured images come through true to color and exhibit tack-sharp resolution. Given the above, unless you want the Feathertouch focuser option I'd say that you could probably save some money and do just as well with any other brand of 80mm triplet. It only costs a couple hundred more, but you also get a high-quality $100 eyepiece, a finderscope, AZ mount/tripod, a 90-degree star diagonal, and a hard carry case for the optical tube. With a laser it's pretty easy. Be the first to write a review. Item Information. Using a captains wheel design all focusers can be rotated, giving astrophotographers flexibility when framing their image. It is one of the best and fastest 80 mm apos we have seen. Astronomy aside, it's just feels good in the hand and is solid all the way around! A built-in camera angle adjuster lets you fine-tune the composition of your astrophotos and the orientation of your equipment. About nine months ago I purchased the Stellarvue SV80ST2 with the Feathertouch focuser and the Stellarvue 0.8X reducer. All Rights Reserved. Takahashi Starbase 80 Achromatic Telescope w/Tripod (STK08000) $690 Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope (22460) $469.95 Stellarvue SVX102T-R Premier Apochromatic Triplet Refractor (with Feathertouch Focuser, Flattener, & Dovetail Plate) $4,033 Takahashi TOA-130NS/130NFB Refractor Telescope $7,200 I have had and used this product for a few months. Save $100 for a limited time. . What is the problem with the Orion? Myself I thought the SV scope in question is a bit on the pricey side considering that when the sales are on and they come frequently you can get a nice triplet from ES for around half the price, I know you get a case and rings with the SV but are they worth an extra $500-600?, DA. You will not be disappointed with this instrument. Thank you for your input! The focuser drawtube has 75mm of travel and a millimeter scale on the drawtube to let you return to an approximate focus when switching between visual and photographic setups. The VersaGo mount also has a load capacity of 15 lbs, and since the tube weighs approximately 6 lbs, by the time you add the finder, eyepieces, and the diagonal, youll be nearing max capacity without a camera added to the mix. Edited by Binojunky, 29 April 2015 - 10:55 AM. Meade Series 6000 APO 80mm Triplet Refractor Meade Series 6000 APO 80mm Triplet Refractor 80mm f/6 3-element 10:1 Not in production Not available --- (inc. VAT) U.K. WARRANTY ADVANCED PORTABLE VISUAL PHOTOGRAPHY A field flattener will help to reduce field curvature seen through scope for excellent imaging results. Even in my very high light polluted backyard of the suburbs of Chicago, I can still get very good images of Deep Sky Objects. SVBONY SV550 Telescope, 80mm F6 APO Triplet Refractor $95999$1,012.97 This bundle contains 3 items Buy it with This item: SVBONY SV550 Telescope, 80mm F6 APO Triplet Refractor OTA, 180mm Dovetail Plate, 2.5 inches Micro-Reduction Rap Focuser, Telescope Adults for Deep Sky Astrophotography and Observation $79999 Equatorial & Altazimuth Accessories & Adapters, Personal Planetariums / Electronic Sky Guides, Rechargeable Batteries And Power Supplies, Astronomics Used, Demo, Closeout, Spring Cleaning Page, Various Closeouts Meade, Kendrick, Bob's Knobs, JMI and others, Explore Scientific APO Triplet Carbon Fiber, Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber, Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series, Explore Scientific APO Triplets Essential Series, Sky-Watcher Truss Tube Collapsible Dobsonian, Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triplet Refractor OTA, 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element, a dual-speed 2.5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing, dual hinged split tube rings with a Vixen-style dovetail, Astro-Tech 2" 99% Reflectivity Dielectric Mirror Diagonal For Refractors, Astro-Tech 0.8x reducer/field flattener for Astro-Tech AT80EDT triplet apo refractor, Astrozap Focusing cap with built-in Bahtinov focusing mask for 80mm refractors and similar scopes. For the price I paid, this scope combines compactness, great lenses, easy to carry and lastly great images. Youll likely need a Barlow, and even then, it still wont be too large. This new Astro-Tech AT80EDT refractor has: 80mm f/6 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an ED center element a dual-speed 2.5" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing hard sided carry case a camera angle adjuster retractable lens shade/dew shield dual hinged split tube rings with a Vixen-style dovetail. This is a well built scope with excellent optics for a very reasonable price. The image is super sharp with high contrast, no strange colored lights or rings to distort the image. TS-Optics 10mm Extension with M48 - 2" Filter Thread and 2" Diameter : TSFlat25Del. This camera angle adjuster is standard equipment, not an optional extra-cost accessory, as it is with some other scopes. I now wish to replace it with a scope of similar, but not necessarily equal, focal length and aperture but with more premium optics and, if available, adjustable features. Optical tube: The very compact 15" long optical tube and focuser (17" long with lens shade extended) are finished in a durable white powder coated finish, with grey anodized trim. Collimating the tilt on the objective may be possible. 80mm aperture, 400mm focal length, f/5 focal ratio. Intermediates will like the portable and lightweight design of this setup, but they may feel like theyre not taking full advantage of the APO optics without the ability to take photos with an AZ mount. Unless you have fast >f4 optics you really won't see a difference.. Edited by calypsob, 07 May 2015 - 05:45 PM. $799.00. Its not a cheap eyepiece and offers excellent resolution and quality when used through the ED80T. 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