Page 15 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : The screws that are on the focuser provide enough length with the base we have. 1. The William Optics Zenithstar 61 is a doublet apochromatic refractor telescope that excels in deep-sky DSLR astrophotography. Also Id pass on its helical focuser and its 1. I bought the 0. It does great with the 50mm, and mostly good with the 135mm. 3x Magnifier vrs AT60ED Refractor - posted in Night Vision Astronomy: I would really appreciate some help with this comparison. 00. My 41lb CGEM mount is a beast carrying it in and out of the house!I would be using the Pi with the AT60ED on a Skyguider Pro tracker with an ASI120MM guide cam with it's matching 120mm scope. Thanks so much for your help. The TFOV using this combination is a 6. Great build quality and superb optics. AstroTech AT60ED vs William Optics ZS61II - posted in Refractors : Just judging from the descriptions, these two scopes appear to be very close to the same thing. The AT60ED is a good portable scope that will work on a lightweight mount. It is only good for point source (i. Mounts: Rainbow Astro RST-135, ES iEXOS-100, SkyGuider Pro. the 18. But the AT60 really isn't intended for planetary visual use. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. The telescope-side barrel is threaded for standard 2″ filters so you can attach a light pollution filter. Hughes Thompson. Get great deals on tube rings, mounts, and telescopes at Astronomics. I have it down to two scopes. 7 Orion 80ED @ 600mm is 1. SKU: N/A Category: Discontinued Product Tag: ZWO EFWmini the smallest EFW. Very light, compact with extremely sharp views. I have a huge backlog of data that I need to process and recently have been having fun doing that using Sirilic/Siril and AstroPixelProcessor. Chondrites (Carbonaceous) CI (Ivuna-like) CM (Mighei-like) CO (Ornans-like) CV (Vigarano-like)Mounting Hardware spacers and screws to mount the focuser body M4 & M5 Wrenches for secure the shaft locking screws and bracket hex screws USB 2. Capture: 52 images, 8k frames/image at 10ms/frame, best 10% stacked. I use a Rigel QuickFinder on my AT60ED. I tried it out this evening and I cannot achieve focus. AT60 Vixen-style rail/bracket/mounting suggestions - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have the AT60, but its a chore to balance it in dec with the shoe finder mount. But as you've seen it comes at a cost. 0 out of 5 stars Great for a MK67. Page 2 of 2 - Astro-Tech AT60ED - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Just ordered the Apertura 60EDR with 1x adjustable field flattener in blue from Highpoint Scientific. All 4 scopes mentioned are the same. Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Dec backlash - posted in Mounts: Ive had a Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI for trh last three months. Choose an option. Works slick. . ) I was at my new location on a pretty clear night (at first) and getting good sub-images without any LP filters. Anyone using the AT60ED with dedicated reducer and getting round stars? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive owned an AT60ED for over a year now, and have enjoyed imaging with it the few times I have. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. 5mm Morpheus gives a larger TFOV, the 18. At least a Ford F-150 is not also the designation for a Ford electric urban minicar. First Light Image for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. 0 deg TFOV. 1. And when it does come back in stock, Ive always missed reordering it. Not bad. 800-422-7876. If the screws of the mounts clamp. 25" mirrors seem to become acceptable near the $70 mark, so the difference is roughly $30 with a substantial reduction in risk. Thanks. The AT60ED has a supplied ring/clamshell with the ability to attach to any mount, or dovetail, with a 1/4″ 20 thread adapter or the ability to use a 1/4″ 20 thread screw. 25” non-marring compression ring accessory holders• Vixen dovetail plate. Unboxing of Astro-Tech AT60ED APO (complete revie…Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. This Astro-Tech AT70ED refractor has: • Single ring with a foot that has a 1/4" 20 thread hole for easy attachment to a dovetail. I think the Sharpstar would also be a fine choice and if I were buying today or looking to upgrade I would probably go with one of their higher end Askar scopes in the same size range. 00 Not FPL-53. I hope you guys will like it. 5mm of backfocus, barely enough to reach focus with cooled and uncooled astro cameras. 25″ eyepiece adapter that has a non-marring compression ring. . I plan to purchase an Astro Tech AT60ED and field flattener. )AT60ED vs. Posts: 711. It works beautifully with this and other short FL scopes. Leo Triplet NGC 3628, M66, M65. Mea culpa. Unfortunately, it virtually never seems to be in stock. I hope you guys will like it. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). AT60ED. $69. 6 o. Reviews. Looks and works great on an Orion branded Intes MK67 with two 1/4-20 mounting holes. See spectacular views of the sun with a solar filter. Ready to go on Celestron AVX mount with ZWO ASIAir Pro and ASI294 color camera. 95. The ZWO ASI678MC is a fantastic entry level ZWO camera you want for planetary imaging. Arc Seconds per Pixel - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I know the optimum range for Arc Seconds per pixel is between 1 and 2. First Light Images for a new Astro-Tech AT60ED telescope. It works well in all the achros and ED/APO's in my sig that have 2" focusers. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. Please tune in for my 1st impressions of it. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. 5X/5. First (Nighttime) Light on my new AT60ED + 0. The AT60ED will take high powers very well - I've used my WO Z61 (which is the same scope) with a Nagler Zoom 3-6mm and it takes magnifications up to 120x just fine. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm f/6 FPL-53ED and Lanthanum Doublet. For the planets, you need to focus on a particular detail and try to catch good moments of seeing to adjust the focus. Comes with the Astro-tech Camera Angle adjuster. I reversed the foot on my AT60ED and attached it to a 7 inch dovetail. Add To Cart. If anything, I'd prefer to get a second camera to do dual imaging with it and the AT115EDT to maximize the number of objects I could image in a year. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. Loc: 3rd Stone from the Sun. Initially I was. Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses, and government agencies with the right optical equipment and the right advice since 1979. The only caveat for visual is that it can require about 5mm of extra extension with standard 1. Reducer/flattener is somewhat pricier than just flattener. The RedCat has better glass, but I prefer the Askar's focuser and additional aperture. Page 459 of 460 - EAA Image Gallery - posted in Electronically Assisted Astronomy (No Post-Processing): Here is a post-processed Helix Nebula. Thanks for the info! Beware of ZWO 2" filter drawer - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hello all, I just got a new ZWO filter drawer for my AT60ED. 0 Cable connectionof computers or ASIAIR to the focus controller Advanced Versionincludestemperature sensor and hand controller as additional items. Astro-Tech AT60ED 60mm or Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet APO Refractor - posted in Refractors : I am looking for a terrestrial scope that can also be used for a grab-and-go scope. 38 degrees. In this review, I’ll tell you why I think the William Optics. "fully-multicoated Astro-Tech ATRF60 converts the 360mm focal length f/6 Astro-Tech AT60ED refractor into a 288mm f/4. Mounts For Telescopes. M45 with AT60ED and ASI533MC Pro - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: The data is from Oct 29, 2022. I am using a 13mm 82 degree AT UWA eyepiece in it, and it works fine for a finder with nearly 3 degrees of true field and sufficient magnification to offer an alternate view at 28x. Plus, it looks ridiculous with the. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. Smaller size and good optics are priority over budget. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary camera as a guide camera as well, but it seems like the. Add To Cart. Focal Length: 360mm. I already posted about the differences between the TV60, AT60ED, and the TAK 60 (in F6 mode). Page 2 of 2 - 1. I love your images taken with it, by the way. Sturdy, capable but manual. 5 (which arrives Friday). Mounting it to the left causes interference with the longer right-hand focuser knobs. Choose an option ZWO-EAF. At the moment I am unable to afford for a better built triplet APO so I decided to go for a smaller ED doublet with FPL 53 elements. Scope/Lens: AstroTech AT60ED w/0. Due to the bracket being thicker you will have to put longer bolts in. CryptoAs you have it now, it's rather precarious. Do I need a reducer/flattener? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi there I just purchased an Astro Tech AT60ED 60MM F/6 FPL-53ED doublet to do Astrophotography with my ioptron Skyguider Pro. Too long an F/Ratio, wobbly focuser. so I ordered the specific T ring they told me for the canon DSLRs, but I dont have a eye piece for me to connect it to? On the. Pros vs Cons of an OAG - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Ive got an ASI183MC arriving this weekend, and an AT60ED on order. We all have questions from time to time. It's heavier duty and much more precise in its adjustments. 00. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. Your eyepieces are all high quality so it doesn't matter which you bring, you will be seeing-limited, just a matter of. I second the AT60ED. The Astro-Tech ED102mm and the Skywatcher ED100mm. I got rid of my Orion ST80 guidescope + Orion StarShoot Autoguider camera to fund this purchase thinking Ill replace the functionality of the ST80 with this 60mm scope. In this video I will share with you how to install and configure. It contains a set of common interfaces, engines, and tools that are used to support most ASCOM drivers and other components. Kind of a MkII. This product is discontinued, for the new 5V EAF please click here. → Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. AT60ED vs. Beginning Deep Sky Imaging. Social. It seems to me that while the AT-60ED in its case is probably not small enough to be considered a personal item it is small enough to be a. Posted 07 January 2021 - 09:17 AM. The Skywatcher base requires Allen wrenches to secure the. WELCOME TO ASTRONOMICS Astronomics is a family-owned business that has been supplying amateur astronomers, schools, businesses,. 00. EAF Manual EAF_Manual_EN_V2. Best Regards and Clear Skies, Mike M. 5mm, 21mm, 11mm spacers > ASI294. Balance your telescope mount with counterweights. The 360mm focal length of the AT60ED means that the biggest factor is field curvature in very wide true fields of view. Gonna be about $1. If I had a bit more money to spend I'd probably go for the 7mm and a Barlow to give me a 3. The Losmandy Dovetail is the short one from Astronomics (The issue is that in order to. Last week, Mike told me that a shipment has been stuck in customs for about a month, but I haven't heard any other updates. I was hoping my Orion 0. Perhaps I will just wait another week or two and. These mount holes are 20mm apart, is this a standard size, or do I. One thing about the 17. 5 is 399mm. Now on astronomics it say for the availability More on the way. Factoring in the . Page 18 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : These were my thoughts exactly. 25" diagonals. CryptoThe AT152EDT is an extension of the incredibly well received EDT series from Astro-Tech. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. I. . 6x flattener/reducer for an effective focal length of appx 216mm I am leaning towards the AT60ED/StellaMira combo for the following reasons: 1. I was. Stars are diamonds on a black velvet backdrop and every object we observed was tack sharp. Is there anyone out there with an AT60ed that can confirm whether I have a problem with the scope. Show Us Your AT60ED Shots - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: A bunch of us received Astro Tech AT60EDs earlier this year (2021). Joined: 04 Sep 2019. com and they have no idea. The back focus requirements. I would put a link for this scope, but then it would be moved to another forum, so I won't. Page 3 of 4 - TV-60 vs. How to capture a GALAXY with your DSLR. 4) or a 2. It’s about $48 new, but I bought mine used for $30 including shipping last year. My primary purpose of getting this scope is to get widest field and lowest power with my Night Vision. AT72II - posted in Refractors : Hello! Please, does anyone know how does compare AT60ED and AT72II from Astro-Tech? Im looking for a starter refractor and I understand the 72 gathers more light but I was wondering whether there are any other differences? Perhaps one is shaper, corrects aberration better, . I started out by taking some shots of the waxing crescent moon, slewing it from the center to each. Is it over sampling if it is under 1 or over 2? For Example: Arc Seconds per pixel w/ASI294MC Optimum Result between 1 and 2 AT80ED @ 560mm is 1. Astro-Tech uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) elements in the optical design of the AT60EDP. Focal Ratio: f/6. I was hoping to do this first light video of my Astro-Tech AT60ED after I got my flattener/reducer, however they just haven't been in stock. My AT60ED works great with the Baader 2 inch mirror diagonal. I. My CEM70 is adequate for the OTA but its just bulky and heavy to me. I would like to find something that is a good overall value though. I think it actually looks better through a straight 5mm without the PowerMate. I have used the AZ-GTi in EQ mod with up to. But I do not like the Petzval design. 4KidsOneCamera • Certified Helper | Astro-Tech AT60ED | Sky-Watcher Quattro 150p •. This instrument is designed as an astrograph. And flat field eyepieces seem to me to be more of a gimmick than a real thing. 5N/M Focuser Payload Limit 5KG Power/Data Interface USB 2. Altair 60 EDF Doublet Refractor Telescope V3. Astro-Tech 60ED Review So very dinky. Page 26 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : All basically the same. The drawer itself is well made I think but the magnets are not nearly strong enough to hold the drawer in when the scope is at odd angles as is common on an EQ mount. 8 and sometimes 4. Reply reply harpage • An 8” SCT is too much for the AVX, which itself is a pretty questionable mount - if you’re lucky and willing to tune it, it can work well, but there are also plenty of. Some of you suggested the AT72EDII and it looks like a fantastic scope,. A finderscope is a small, low power, wide-field telescope that attaches to the side or top of a larger telescope by means of a machined or die-cast finderscope bracket that bolts to the larger telescope tube. Add To Cart. The Astro-Tech AT60GS guidescope is a 60mm aperture 240mm focal length (f/4) achromatic refractor with a helical focuser. One advantage to the AT60ED is you could hook up a motorized. I initially had a few hours of extra data I tossed out, before I got my flattener for the scope. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. It looks like the telescope now comes standard with the camera angle adjuster. The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. The mic’s capsule, although. 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. Makes. The TS PhotoLine 60mm, f/6 FPL-53 apo arrives on the market amid some stiff competition from the suspiciously similar Astro-Tech AT60ED, the Altair 60EDF and the William Optics Zenithstar 61 apo (the Zenithstar’s 61mm, f/5. I have done little. - 60mm is Easier to deploy as well as you don't have to come up with the stop-down stuff. I have talked to the people at astronmics. The 60mm, f/6 air-spaced doublet is fully multi-coated and composed of highly desirable low-dispersion FPL53 glass and a matching lanthanum element for. I had initially thought Id repurpose my color planetary. Refractors. 9, 80mm f/7, 102mm f/7, and 120mm f/7. Greetings to all! I have for sale a near new, recent vintage Astro-Tech AT60ED. 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. What I could use help with, is other than the flattner, and t-ring specific to my camera body are there any other accessories will be needed to hook this up to my Canon full frame and APS-C bodies?Piggyback on an Evo 8 - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I’m curious about piggybacking my AT60ED refractor on my Evo 8. 25 OTA (20lbs on C’s website) but that configuration also uses the bigger tripod. I think the larger one would be warranted unless you need extreme portability. I like to have motors on the focuser of all my scopes and manual camera lenses so that I can do critical focus at the computer during my imaging sessions. Astro Tech refractors - posted in Refractors : Astronomics is advertising an Astro Tech 72ED for $299, and they have the AT60ED for $399, a hundred dollars more for a smaller scope. ago. e. The FLAT61R will also work on the Apertura 60mm FPL-53 Doublet and the TS-Optics PhotoLine 60mm. Took my AT60ED out for first light last night using the AstroTech ATR8 field flattener/0. Happy 2023 to everyone! Ever wanted to take a telescope on vacation with you… but you’re flying there and not driving? You need an instrument considerably sm. My current image train is (AT60ED > ATRF60 Flattener > ZWO filter try and. 25 and AT60 won't be guiding each other, so flexure won't be an issue. The 18. If I was choosing one of those DeLite's I'd go for the 5mm. $44. 56 AT60ED @. 00 Not FPL-53. Page 1 of 18 - The joy of a good, small refractor - posted in Refractors : When I was a kid my first telescope was a 50mm (I believe), long focal length alt-az achro refractor with cardboard tube, and a non-adjustable metal tripod. 96. You can budget for a 3-4mm eyepiece in future or get a barlow/powermate/focal extender. You can still get good images, but you would need to. Last night was the first night I got a chance to use the combo, and was planning to image the Witch Head nebula. AT60ED) down to, say, 20x when you have a pair of (mounted) 15x50 binoculars? Filters? What would you say is the lowest reasonable power for such a scope, where reasonable means free from. For context, I have the ASTRO-TECH AT60ED with a field flattener that I ordered hopefully coming in some time soon. 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. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. The 80-ED has a little bit of false color, but not bad, and. Help with achieving a flat field with AT60ED - posted in Refractors : I purchased a used AT60ED about 6 months ago and I havent yet had any luck with achieving an acceptably flat field with this scope and Im hoping someone might be able to help me out. Available in a variety of tube colors: White, black, forest green, dark blue, chrome, anodized red, burnt orange, and brass - this petite offering boasts some very desirable features. • 44mm corrected image circle. 470 60-second lights, 30 darks, 30 flats with an AT60ED refractor and modified canon t3i. I have not yet settled on a storage/transport case for the AT60ED. The ZWO spacers fit perfectly, Page 19 of 37 - AT60ED: Something Small From Our Sponsors - posted in Refractors : I am working through 7 pallets worth of goods, checking them out, and getting instruction manuals made up from scratch. ago. Ive been using this combination for about a year now in both Florida and now in Illinois. Getting stretched stars in the corners with both The FF for it is backordered on Highpoint Scientific and the one for the AT60ED is. Unfortunately a bahtinov mask will not help with planets. Remix Model. I use the mounting foot of the scope unmodified in my small Alt-Az mount (VAMO traveller). The Astro-Tech AT60ED is priced at $369US and comes standard with a 2″ to 1. It can't be used visually. I'd also not go above 300 mm on any star tracker, you will not have a fun time locating objects. You might want to consider this set instead, and mount the Vixen clamp where you now. In addition to the mask for the AT60 I'm also making one for my planetary newt. Five minutes unguided is incredible. 2lbs. The two silver allen bolts in the center of your photo. The problem: My guiding with the AT60ed continuously fluctuates between . A groove machined into the field flattener barrel engages the thumbscrew or compression ring of your focuser to act as a. So don't be a stranger. The objective has just a few specks of dust which can probably be removed with a simple air-bulb. Add to cart. Page 1 of 2 - My First Cooled Camera - ASI533MC Pro (Settings Help) - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi, I just bought my first Astro Dedicated Camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) which is an upgrade from Astro MOD Canon DSLR 70D. They'll put an expensive optical tube on a simple and less expensive mount because they don't plan on doing photography and need something light for traveling. • dual-speed rotating 2" rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing. Contact Us. 25” eyepieces, but it’s probably the lightest most compact 60mm available. Im hoping by drifting the sun across the frame while doing the video recording, I can rely on stacking algorithms to. Does anyone know about this cheaper 72ED am thinking of getting one if it is a good scopeOne alternative to perhaps consider - Keep the LX200 and piggyback a shorter focal length refractor (something like an Astro-Tech AT60ED or AT72EDII) with a small sensor and small pixel camera, for example a IMX224 or IMX385 sensor. 25" accessory adapter, both with compression rings: The precision-made rack-and-pinion focuser has dual-speed focusing. I have been doing some research on small refractors and have come down to these 2 options: 1. I did not bring any finders. I got the Altair astro version since it came with an optical test report. Apertura 60mm f6 field flattener options - posted in Refractors : I ordered my Apertura 60mm f6 scope last month. Works well. They are 48mm. Joined: 26 Jul 2020. 8x Reducer/Flattener that goes with it, too. Loc: Clinton, TN. 4KidsOneCamera • 3 yr. Ill deal. The handle will help making set up much easier as you have a solid part to grab onto and not just the tube. *. As I am still waiting for the camera to arrive, I would like to know what settings to use with it, Gain,. Refractors. The 18. I think my copy has some defect, since. Astro-Tech Finderscope Mounting Shoe Thousand Oaks 4. Add in an L-eXtreme filter for taking images of emission nebula during a full moon in light polluted skies! Edited by 72Nova, 15 July 2021 - 07:52 AM. AT60ED as a travel scope - posted in Refractors : 16 x 9 x 7. The finder bracket generally has two narrow rings, each with three nylon or nylon-tipped metal screws that hold the finderscope in place. EAF Specifications Construction Material All metal, red anodised finish Motor Specification 35mm Stepper Motor Subdivision Steps 5760 steps Torque 1. I did how to videos for both applications to show the. It looks better from the outside, but when youre observing or doing astrophotography in the dark, you dont care. The Astro-Tech reducer/flatteners thread into the focuser for a solid connection. Add new. . The focal reducer has a back focus requirement of 55mm. 8" sensor has an array of 3840 x 2160 pixels that are 2um square. Each frame taken with the camera is around 132 MB in size. I want to make sure that I dont stress to motor, so that the. It is constantly moving. There is still some tilt on the upper edge, but overall its improved. Throw the C8/Hyperstar into the mix, and there's another setup with roughly the same as the two widefield refractors. 25" RA prism--an RA mirror is much further in, and an RACI prism also is also somewhat further in, so neither have demonstrated issues with my. 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. I have a TSFLAT2 FF. The 60mm f/6 FPL-53 and Lanthanum air-spaced doublet really shines. It's a little gem. Imaging with the William Optics RedCat 51, achieving great images with beginner equipment. Page 1 of 2 - AT60ED or ? for widefield AP - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I am looking for a widefield scope to pair with my ZWO ASI294MM at BIN 1. Page 2 of 4 - TV-60 vs. Unguided with a skyguider pro camera tracker. Thoughts? Clear Skies, PhilUp and Down Guiding - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hi everyone, I need help. Manufacturer. 8X reducer/field flattener is designed for prime focus astrophotography. The video above shows every step of capturing and processing the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with a DSLR, small telescope, and an iOptron SmartEQ mount. g. Look at the stars in the corners, theyre all distorted. Discontinued Product ZWO EAF ( Electronic Automatic Focuser) $199. 9 specification likely results from a lens cell with a slightly larger entrance pupil). First attempt at imaging m45. (Note: the guiding with the 6SE. With reducer/flattener you will get shorter focal length, wider field of view and faster scope. We wanted to bring the best value and performance that we possibly could in a large refractor. I own one and I also own the Skywatcher AZ-GTI wedge.