So that's another $130. 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. 14 bits vs 12 bits. That review was less than stellar and left me with some doubts. 00 Not FPL-53. 00. "The primary objective of your refractor telescope is 51mm, which equates to 2 inches. The AZ-GTi tripod is ok - but not stellar. I like the AT72EDII scope, but at the moment they are all out of stock. Can someone recommend good in stock alternatives for this F6 refractor and maybe at 3 different price points? I plan to primarily do visual. Or simply replace the original felt with a thicker felt. Posted 13 September 2019 - 08:44 PM. Ok. Contrast is especially important when looking at big faint nebula. Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings. I really want the astro tech, but they are always on backorder. The description states that it is Vixen compatible. She bought a 200-500mm Nikon, and I bought an AT72EDii. Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. I plan to use a Canon 6D Mark II and a ZWO ASI294MC Pro. In addition to the upgraded glass, the AT72EDII has an upgraded focuser, with a fine focus and a diagonal rotator (the same focuser as their EDT line), and unlike the AT72ED, the AT72EDII comes with split tube rings. That 2lbs and 50% extra length made a huge difference for me in portability and grab and go usage. But it is a beauty, with quality components including the focuser, camera angle adjuster, dew shield, and rings. 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. Page 1 of 20 - The AT72EDII is out! - posted in Refractors : Or listed on Astronomics website as wait list anyway. Color correction is really good, not AP Stowaway good but noticeably better than the 60ED, 72EDii, AT102ED and AT102EDL doublets I. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pick the right telescopes or accessories since 1979. What Doug says. 00. With a FR/FF, the AT80EDT goes from f6 to f4. But soon enough, it seemed some better glass was in order for my DSLR and my daughter's DSLR. Reviews. 8X REDUCER. 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. 20, Astroart 8, and PhotoShopCS2AT72EDII 72 mm refractor with 4. 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. . 7x reducer from a fellow member on these forums. The new AT125EDL has upgraded the ED element to FCD-100 with a Lathanum mating element. 5 that scope seems a bit slow. Telescope is Astro-Tech AT72EDii with AT2FF field flattener, camera is Olympus OMD E-M1mkii with exposure of 30secs @ iso 800. Hopefully my atrf72 will ship. I have two of them and they only came with a one page pamphlet of sorts. I hope. You get a single ring with a. 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. So, do I: --wait 3 months for. Difference is there and I see it, the L-Pro lets in more of the blue. Scopes like the AT72EDII can hit higher magnifications than "regular" ED scopes using FPL-51, FCD-1 or FK-61 glass (e. Since I also have an AT130EDT, my first reaction when I opened the box was, what a small scope. 0), its fast unobstructed optics yield detail-rich visual views of solar system and wide-field deep-sky objects alike. 4. Posted 27 August 2019 - 01:58 PM. 13 March 2019 - 03:41 AM. 8x Reducer/Field Flattener for F/6 Refractors -. The AT72EDII was a bit better. I assumed it would come ready to attach to the 72EDII for use with a standard. Note: please make sure the prism won’t block the imaging areaAstroTech AT72EDII @ $489. Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at Astronomics. Beginner Eyepiece(s)? - posted in Eyepieces: I have been a lurker on CN for a while now… I am getting started in this hobby and acquired an AT72EDii some time ago, primarily for photography but would love to do some visual, as well. Sharpstar 400F5. helicon Co-Administrator Articles: 554 Posts: 11818 Joined: Mon May 06, 2019 1:35 pm 4 Location: Washington TSS Awards Badges. 1. The SV70 was a slight overload. Astromart. 00 Not FPL-53. Posted 28 April 2021 - 03:20 PM. I think my 88lb capacity should be a sufficient overcompensating for the setup. The main thing is the sky background. • dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing and built in Camera Angle Adjuster (Same mechanism as our EDT series) • 2” and 1. I realized I never uploaded this data, so I decided to try out the new BlurXTerminator on the dataset. com. We feel this is truly a lifetime instrument. Page 2 of 4 - AT72EDII - Yes, planets are small, but spectacular - posted in Refractors : Mark, Thank you for sharing your wonderful report. The FPL-53 lens makes a huge difference in correcting chromatic aberration, rendering sharper images with much more realistic colors--closer in hue to those that I have gotten from the Epsilon-200. 8x focal reducer for refractor telescopes Any. Page 1 of 2 - ST80 w/ 2in focuser vs AT72EDII - posted in. #101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. AT72EDII and Reducer/Field Flattener - posted in Refractors : Im cutting my teeth on a new scope for EAA, the AstroTech72EDII. By jkw119 ( View all images and albums) 54 images, 2 comments. Why this is, I have no idea. by John Baars » Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:27 am. Load More. Hmm, maybe it's a worthwhile compromise. I just. Summary[edit] Description. I looked at the Redcat but I think it would be an issue with a full. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Refractor OTA FPL-53 f/6 $469. 8X Reducer/Flattner for 400-600mm Refractors. Just throwing that out there as an idea on what kind of range you can try. 00/$459. The Optolong L-Enhance filter seems to work well with the 183 at least from my red zone suburb. I am trying to stay under the 80mm aperture mark due to potential mount and obvious budget considerations (planning to stay under $1,000 including the. There is a choice (up to you): 1. I chose the 72ed because of thr good reviews and the star shapes. -Exposure: -Bortle 8/9. It's pretty obvious that the Evostar 72ED lacks in the glass department compared to the AT units. But some things don't change. They look the same with the same specs. Astro-Tech AT72EDII Focuser Drawtube? - posted in Refractors : Anyone who has version two of the AT72ED (with the FPL-53), does the focuser drawtube have any kind of threaded connection? I notice in the pictures that there is a knurled ring (red in color) that sits close to the end of the drawtube that MIGHT be a threaded disconnect for the 2. 25" 2x Explore Scientific premium Barlow (described by Explore Scientific as a focal extender, rather than a Barlow) uses an advanced four-element optical design to deliver a flatter field of view with sharper field edges than even the best three-element apochromatic Barlows. 5lb. An experiment that I performed the night before the event yielded disappointing results, so the night of. 5 o in your AT72EDII and about 3. 8 o. Cool down is faster, focus is tighter and easier, no mirror flop, and the EAA views are nearly always sharper than with my SCTs. M31 Andromeda from Bortle 8 - ASI071MC Pro and AT72EDII. For shorter focal lengths, I use the AT72EDII doublet apo. Acquisition Data: -Winter 2023. I have been using a Tamron 150-600mm zoom as my primary imaging lens and recently upgraded my AP camera to an ASI533mc. 25" Naglers if you prefer a wider AFoV. 9 Petzval . I cannot seem to force enough CA to ruin my joy of. 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. It’s clear that Celestron has established itself as a leader in the telescope field! Conclusion and. . Bit of a nuisance that it doesn't tell you basic things. I use my AT60ED with eye pieces up through 40mm in order to reach the max 7. Yes, from the USA you'll have to send your mount "across the pond" and spend $400 or so to get it upgraded. Not a big deal. 8 pounds vs 18" and 6. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. However two of these are outlying and may or may not belong to the group. The resolution is lower than the 183MC, but it's a bit misleading: the 183MC has 3672 pixels in height, the 533MC has 3000. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿 With the 430mm focal length Astro-Tech AT72EDII, its five lens/three group multicoated glass optics provide 27. 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. Totals $1168, which leaves $432 for accessories. AT72EDii good starter scope. Cloudy Nights. 8X REDUCER. It can also be easily configured as a six-element f/4. I have mine sitting on my az-gti and I also have guiding. Gathering Light Since 1997 "Ed, I stayed up half the night reading your web site! Bravo!" -M, 11/10. 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. Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. Tech Details. I was using a new ASI2600MC Pro. AT60ED. Yes, but we also got a free nifty carrying case for our $699, which you can't close without taking off your guidescope. Attached is a photo from couple nights ago of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) shot with Nikon D750, Astro-Tech AT72EDII on the SkyHunter mount. Testing my new AT72EDII and I noticed this on the subs,. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. My AT72EDII arrived today - first thing I did was move the included (short) Vixen rail to the top and install a slightly longer rail on the bottom. Perhaps an AT72EDII or the equivalent Skywatcher. 25" would require a good deal more focuser extension. 63 focal reducer). ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. Celestron LensPen Optics cleaning tool. 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. 5 to f/7 range that use a 2" focuser. -AT72EDII & ASTRO-TECH 0. It was back-ordered for a while, so I just got mine in the last week or so. Also a 2 inch to 1. almost apo-like (at the very least, comparable to my. This is well suited for observing globular clusters such as M13 and M22. 95. Looks pretty sweet! 🍿🍿🍿. 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). Sky-Watcher’s Evostar apochromatic doublet refractors are the perfect blend of superior extra-low dispersion glass and affordability. 2. Celestron Nexstar 5SE, Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ, Celestron Advanced VX, Astro-Tech AT72EDII My Astro Blog: JustStarGazing. (Televue TRF-2008 0. Like little comets but with the tails point inward toward the center. 7 focal ratio. My Orion is also a doublet with an FPL-53 and is really nice. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography with your AT80ED refractor. But, between the AT70 and AT72EDII, I think you would gain some good color correction as both are F6. 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. 2) find the "analysis" menu and select the "analyze tilt" option. But this review. One is wide field, one is less wide field. 3d printed and designed by Spencer 3d. Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying. For the mounting foot, I use an Astronomics. 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. My imaging setup is AT72EDII, Explore Scientific FF, Canon 60D on a SA. Tech Details. I will be using 1. First images with AT72EDII + ATRF72 - posted in Refractors : My ATRF72 arrived last week and I finally had a chance to try it out with my AT72EDII this weekend. 95. The Astro-Tech ATRF72 reducer/flattener threads on the 72EDII focusers. Page 1 of 2 - Tilt, backspacing, or something else? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I recent had first light with an AT72EDII with . Page 1 of 2 - Problem Imaging/Processing - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: So Im just starting out imaging DSOs. Gain 350, 800 secs - 30 sec subs. Compared to its old version, the main change of 5V EAF is the elimination of the 12V power supply port. ” This one performs well over a 40mm image circle in all three small RCs (6", 8", and 10"). Sharpstar 61EDPH II 61 mm Astrograph Refractor OTA - $500. Same glass from what I can tell but this one is an APO. This is the first brand new scope Ive purchased in over 30 years, first one was a Meade LX50 8 SCT from (interestingly enough. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. And since we're a family business, we plan on being. ASTRO-TECH AT72ED 72MM F/6 ED $379. It is, however,. 00. AT70ED, AT80ED) without the image turning mushy. Reducer for AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : Hi Friends, I am planning to buy a 0. 8 processing software on. worth of data. For my purposes the Delites are nearly ideal in these small refractors. Last night was the perfect. 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. I recently bought an at72edii last week (8-3-2022) for purely visual use. The AT72EDII would be great for large nebula, wide field DSO, etc, while the AR102 would be more appropriate for smaller DSO, galaxies, etc. What Doug says. I think I'll combine a couple of your suggestions for my AT72EDII carry solution. All thoughts greatly appreciated. . Equipment Discussions. Page 1 of 2 - Companion scope for an 8" SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Looking for recommendations for a companion scope for my 8 SCT. Bortle high 4 or low 5. So that's. Not many semi-APO's have the FPL-53 glass element and the ones that do cost considerably more than others. 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. Astro-Tech AT72EDII AstroBin's equipment database is entirely maintained by the community. The AT72EDII is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AT80, 12" and 4. Looking for a multitasking scope that’s as good for viewing as for imaging? The Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED DS-Pro refractor telescope is a good bet. It looked like new. It takes a telescope dealer with practical hands-on telescope experience. Focal length of scope is 430mm so 14mm eyepiece gives 31x magnification. This is a zoomed in version of the session I had imaging NGC 7814 with the AT72EDII + ASI533MCP. With a Sky Watcher Star Adventurer, ASI385MC color camera, and Astro Tech AT72EDII, I can fit M31 in the FOV according to astronomy. 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. 2）With OAG-L: This method is quite similar to Solution #2 → 2), so we do not go into details here. Large. They are very. Just my opinion from the images on the website. The image below was made with a TV-85 and is the first capture. 5348 Topanga Canyon Blvd. I know the reviews for both of these are real good, and the opinions are usually that these are a. FPL-53 in the AT71EDII I believe). Had gain at 535 and exposure 20 seconds. tools. 800-422-7876. Processed in Astro Pixel Processor. And I know for sure that the Astro-Tech AT72EDII needs a focal reducer/correct. First Light: Lunt 80mm ED refractor - posted in Refractors : Ok, I just received a new to me Lunt 80mm f/7 ED refractor. The Astro-Tech 2" Field flatterer is what you need. The real difference comes from the fact that the sensor on the 533 is square, so most of the lost megapixels are the sides. 8 reducer and asi533 with zwo dual band filter unguided on avx mount stacked and processed in pixinsight. 8 apochromatic doublet optics. 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. Will the AT72EDII work well with a lightweight camera tripod, or does it need something. 399. I see that. If you take the rotator part off, it has 54mm threads on the front. S. 5 hours total + Flats/Darks/Bias with BYEOS . Comes with rings, dovetail and 1-1/4" eyepiece adapter. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod MT055CXPRO3 @ $478. There are several set screw marks on the dovetail. I contacted Astronomics and they had a replacement visual back that replaced the camera rotator and I could use my lower power OCS (1. First. Then two 200g SmallRig counterweights took care of the heavy Ethos on the back end. 00. The AT72EDII feels more similar to the ST80 in size (it's more compact with dew shield retracted but the ST80 is only about 3lbs with the stock focuser) while the AT80ED. for astro tech at72edII. The views are tack sharp and there is virtually no CA (at least to my eyes). Two more options: #1 - rotate the scope 180 degrees so the focuser knobs are at the top rather than the bottom (looks ugly but works fine) #2 - pick up a set of riser blocks or equivalent spacers (even chunks of hardwood) - my AT72EDII sits on a set of Stellarvue riser blocks on a Losmandy dovetail. I was also advised to opt for a triplet for imaging. Quick rundown on how to install the William Optics Flat 73A flattener on the Astro-Tech AT72EDII refractor. I purchased an AT72EDII from CN classifieds. I have the original double box packaging. 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. The combination produces significant field curvature, so Ive added a Hotech SCA field flattener. 2 pounds. My AT72EDII arrived today - first thing I did was move the included (short) Vixen rail to the top and install a slightly longer rail on the bottom. Is a ZWO oag-l a no go when paired with At72edii + . Vermeer farm. It functions well for medium high magnification observing with long focal length refractors, reflectors, or catadioptric scopes. 4 o TFoV of the scope, but I spend a lot of time around 5 o. I am new to both this scope and to EAA. I know the AT72EDII has much better glass than the AT70ED, but is it $200 better? (Plus, there are AT70s in stock, so no waiting). 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. It functions as a handle (This is fairly obvious from the name. English: Image captured by amateur astrophotographer, John Richards at the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, (MGAS), during a star party on March 6, 2021 using a 72mm refractor, (AT72EDII) 6 March 2021. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders. 5" focusers from AT, WO, SV and probably others. Posted April 16, 2020. Once they are gone, they are gone. 8x and a field over four times as wide as the full Moon. 5 apochromatic refractor/camera lens, making it an ideal instrument for. 8x FF/FRs, neither the ATR-8 nor Televue's TRF-2008 effectively flattened to the corners on my APS-C sensor in either my AT60ED and a previously owned AT72EDII; the ATRF60 is the only one out of the three that provided pinpoint stars to the corners in. On AgenaAstro, a GT71 is $1,065. 2" dielectric diagonal. Pretty darn good. 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. I use my AT72EDii visually and for EAA. I have seen some pretty extreme minimal setups with one being just a 30mm guide scope and. 5 gives a slightly wider field of view and the extra 10mm should giver a slightly brighter view. The new visual back was about 12mm shorter than the rotator. 7 lab tests with spot sizes at F4 of 4, 8 and 14. We carry all brands and products, like Meade telescopes, Celestron telescopes, and more. 8x FR/FR. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. We offer super fast shipping throughout Australia and always ready to help with your Telescope questions!Perfect Equipment Company, Inc. This combination is both faster and has a larger aperture than the AT72EDii, although he field of view is a bit smaller and it cannot fully fit Andromeda in frame. 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. -- The Telescope Review Web Site V3. I have a flattener on order and need to figure out how to mount my ZWO mini guide scope and camera. The Evostar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, delivering tack-sharp stars with charcoal-black, contrast-rich skies. Apertura 72mm FPL-53 APO - posted in Refractors : Ive been looking around at some 3 refractors and the AT72EDII is a strong option for me right now and I found out that the Apertura branded ones were labeled as APO and $100 more. 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. AT80EDT. 2. 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. The AT70ED is a brand new addition to the Astro-Tech line up, whereas the 60ED and 72EDII have been out for a few years, so it may be a while until you see a review of the 70ED. I just went through this exercise with the similar AT70ED (420mm focal length f/6, FK61 vs. In addition to the upgraded glass, the AT72EDII has an upgraded focuser, with a fine focus and a diagonal rotator (the same focuser as their EDT line), and unlike the AT72ED, the AT72EDII comes with split tube rings. The stars at the right side of the frame look pretty bad. Im well aware that a 6 mirror scope catches light fast and there is a bigger clarity and it does have its advantages, but also some cons. My goals for this refractor would be: - Be able to visually observe larger objects like open star. AT115EDT. Here's some captures using a FMA180 and 294MC 57Cyg area. 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. Feel free to make a contribution! Learn more. 3. This means 67mm from the field flattener thread's limit to sensor. It will be my first scope since I was a. About Us . Voyager 2 mount - lightweight and really stable when configured correctly. With a short focal length refractor it is a low power eyepiece. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. One thing interesting about the AT102ED is that I could use a reducer/flattener to bring the telescope to F/5. same place, Astronomics). (Image credit: Samsung) The Samsung Galaxy A72 looks remarkably similar to its predecessor with a curved back and a rectangular camera hump. The AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. 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. I’ve. 75” across the bottom. I am waiting on an AT72EDII (so I will have two of the same thing, doesn’t bother me). It looks like they didn’t matter to you either. Notice I had to raise the AT72EDII in order to clear the focus lock screw with a longer. Its also about contrast robbing out of focus light, which happens whether you can see the false color or not. I dont think Ill be loosing too much aperture with. Astronomy said the AT66ED was “a great grab-and-go scope, a fine little astrograph, a super-finder scope, and a daytime spotting scope. AT72EDii has an optional handle with a guide rail. Astro-Tech AT72EDII w/Altair wedge and Baader filter. 4) work methodically to adjust the screws on your camera's tilt plate, and repeat the above procedure. Chromatic abberation isnt just about seeing false color. Fpl-53 glass, 2 speed r&p, rings and dovetail bar. (model year 2018 and newer) The dedicated fully-multicoated Astro-Tech AT80EDRF converts the 560mm. First light with this scope was a shot of the moon in the early. 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. 1 - you will definitely need *something* to bridge the gap between the back of the scope and whatever T-adapter you are using. 8x focal reducer and my 60D camera. I recently got the ASI533MC Pro and took the rig out for a spin tonight and couldn’t get the. 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. 00. 420mm Focal Length, f/5. In reply to th3_n3wb13 • Nov 5, 2014. Closed Sundays and major U. 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. I am leaning toward the 80, as it is a triplet. Also, brighter DSO targets and the Moon and planets will have more detail with the AT80ED. I have a William Optics Z61 that can do this. 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. Other colors and types available just ask. This cut the curvature distortion by. I started by removing the initial screw, and I can see two screws in the focuser that also need to be removed. 8x Reducer/Flattener) - Astro-Tech 0. AT72EDII - posted in Refractors : I have a SW 120ED, but I do not consider it to be a G&G, or at least not a really easy one. Overall the AT80ED will be a great bargain even with KF61 ED glass.