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frebie
Chief assistant to the assistant chief

Reged: 04/29/08

Loc: Neither here nor there.

Astro-Tech AT6RC soon available once again.
#5203801 - 05/03/12 01:27 PM

The Astro-Tech AT6RC 6" Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph will soon be available again from stock. The price will be $399, including a 1" and 2" extension ring for fine-tuning the back focus. Here's a link for pre-orders:

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Edited by Jason B (06/23/12 12:51 PM)

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mclewis1
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Reged: 02/25/06

Loc: New Brunswick, Canada

Re: Astro-Tech AT6RC soon available once again. new

[Re: frebie]
#5203975 - 05/03/12 02:49 PM

That's wonderful news, and a good price for a great little ... er medium sized scope.

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seattlepete
super member

Reged: 01/29/12

Loc: Uh...seattle.

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[Re: mclewis1]
#5204856 - 05/04/12 12:48 AM

Awesome....was waiting to buy one but wasn't sure if they ever were coming back...do you know an estimated MONTH they will be in stock....I only have July - Sept as a window here in the far NW....if it will be after that, i will just wait or look for a used one.

Thanks.

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Astronomics
Vendor if you must, AKA The Mighty Kong.

Reged: 06/07/04

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[Re: seattlepete]
#5205073 - 05/04/12 07:44 AM

We hope it will be on the shipment that arrives after we move into our new location which should be in June.

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RAKing
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[Re: frebie]
#5205420 - 05/04/12 11:26 AM

This is great news and I hope it continues in production.

Mine was a great "little" scope, visually and photographically. I only let it go because I felt somewhat gulity keeping it for visual observing while all the imagers were begging for it.

Thanks,

Ron

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MikeBOKC
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Reged: 05/10/10

Loc: Oklahoma City, OK

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[Re: RAKing]
#5205616 - 05/04/12 01:23 PM

Can folks who have this scope chime in on how it performs visually? I am looking for an outreach scope in the 6 inch range to ride on my Nexstar 6/8 mount and was considering the C6, but the AT 6RC would be somewhat less, if it performs decently with an eyepiece.

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tjay
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 02/03/07

Loc: just outside of Toronto

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[Re: MikeBOKC]
#5206193 - 05/04/12 07:15 PM

Must... resist... the... urge... to... buy... another... scope...

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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower

Reged: 06/11/05

Loc: North Texas

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[Re: tjay]
#5206350 - 05/04/12 09:00 PM

You....need.....another.....scope......

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RAKing
Postmaster

Reged: 12/28/07

Loc: West of the D.C. Nebula

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[Re: MikeBOKC]
#5207457 - 05/05/12 03:35 PM

Mine worked okay visually. The super large CO knocked down the contrast, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The scope cooled down quicker and the external focuser worked very well. I also don't remember seeing any excessive FC or coma.

Cheers,

Ron

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Jay Wise
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Reged: 11/21/08

Loc: Near Williamsburg VA

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[Re: RAKing]
#5247213 - 05/30/12 12:21 PM

Caught up with the rest of the lemmings I purchased it at $299. Then of course the rings and used it visually for a while. It gave a nice view. It worked well with an Orion Video Cam. Then sold it to a guy who wanted it for AP. Like all AT equipment it was a really good value for the money. Glad to see that it will be available again.

JayW

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grey bear
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Loc: Port Richey FL

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[Re: Jay Wise]
#5247918 - 05/30/12 08:17 PM

I have used mine (bought used) for visual and also AP and as far my opinion it works ok for visual, and down right great for Ap work. Visual it does lack du to contrast but when doing star parties most people dont know the difference, untill they look at same object thru larger SCT.

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mewmartigan
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Reged: 07/02/08

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[Re: grey bear]
#5248949 - 05/31/12 02:07 PM

Slighty OT, but any update on the AT130?

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Astronomics
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[Re: mewmartigan]
#5279944 - 06/20/12 12:18 AM

Lenses are in process at the moment. A very small batch should be ready in the next 4-6 weeks.

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Mary B
Vendor - Echo Astronomy and Electronics

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Loc: Minnesota

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[Re: Astronomics]
#5281028 - 06/20/12 05:06 PM

Any news on the field flattener/reducer?

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mewmartigan
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/02/08

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[Re: Astronomics]
#5281314 - 06/20/12 08:46 PM

Quote:

Lenses are in process at the moment. A very small batch should be ready in the next 4-6 weeks.

Hi Mike, is this post in reference to my question about the AT130 or the AT6RC?

If its the AT130, would an order placed in May have a good chance of being on that short list to get one?

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Astronomics
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