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[kgb]

First light through my AT60EDP.
I like this scope.
I guess I'll find out about pinched optics this winter

Nice. The stars looked good before processing?

[MedicineMan4040]

Nemo, I added spikes in post.

 

KGB. Really the least amount of processing I've done to an astrophoto. After stacking

I was done in 10 minutes.

 

I did separate stars from the nebula, worked a bit on the nebula and historically

I've worked on stars before putting them back together, but this time I did nothing to them.

I even forgot about BlurXterminator and didn't run it either.

 

Yeah I was happy considering almost 10 months since I've done astrophtography.

[wykbbb]

Mike from Astronomics sent out an email that AT60EDP will be discontinued due to low sales.

 

==

 

The Public Has Spoken, Goodbye AT60EDP

 

The Astro-Tech EDP Is A Mighty Mite Of A Telescope

 

I really wanted this to work. 

 

Maybe it was Raptor hangover.  Maybe I was just wrong about what everyone wanted.    Maybe I overestimated how many people wanted a scope that you could only image with.  The AT60EDP has had two years to find its footing, and frankly, it just hasn't.  The scope has been great, but it just didn't seem to resonate with people like I thought it would.  In the end I just don't want to hang onto something "hoping" people will see how great it is and what it is capable of.  So, I am clearing out the AT60EDP at roughly cost.  I will lose a bit once shipping and credit card charges are figured in, but it will put the money back to where I can put it to work on other scopes like the EDQs.  So grab one while you can for $600.

Edited by wykbbb, 14 March 2025 - 11:46 AM.

[kgb]

That’s a shame. It’s a great little scope. If I didn’t already have one, I’d gobble up at this price. This is the same scope as the Starfield Gear 60 quad and the TS Optics 60 mm flat field (except the Starfield and TS are FPL53 instead of FCD100).

Edit: Maybe people just want red anodized (which will likely fade to pink eventually)?

Edited by kgb, 14 March 2025 - 11:29 AM.

[norcalryder]

I snatched one up.  Now I'll be hanging out in the Refractors section asking rookie questions.

[LDW47]

I sure love my 62mm Petzval, f8.7, its contrasty and pin point, everyone should try to have one.  And you talk about lite gng, eh

 

 

[kgb]

I sure love my 62mm Petzval, f8.7, its contrasty and pin point, everyone should try to have one. And you talk about lite gng, eh

That’s nice, but it’s an achromat at f/8.7 designed for visual. Not really in the same category as the AT.

[LDW47]

That’s nice, but it’s an achromat at f/8.7 designed for visual. Not really in the same category as the AT.

There is a lot of contreversy, many in the know have called it an apo, I do after you look through it. But I won't get into that again. To each his own, up here in Canada they didn't sell cheap but I got this one for a great price. Its more competent than the AT.

[LDW47]

That’s nice, but it’s an achromat at f/8.7 designed for visual. Not really in the same category as the AT.

If you are talking AP there is no use discussing, eh ! I don't get into that ......

[kgb]

If you are talking AP there is no use discussing, eh ! I don't get into that ......

I am just confused because this is an AT60EDP thread which is a fast astrograph. So, I don’t understand your comparison in this context.

[LDW47]

I am just confused because this is an AT60EDP thread which is a fast astrograph. So, I don’t understand your comparison in this context.

Did you ever think of giving a good alternative as food for thought, I probably have been around as long as the rest and thats my way of working. If you don't like my experience, my posts just don't pay attention to them but I definitely think the 48P is that alternative for someone else reading this thread, as to the OP let them think for themselves, really.

[LDW47]

I am just confused because this is an AT60EDP thread which is a fast astrograph. So, I don’t understand your comparison in this context.

And I won't even mention my SW 80mm Equinox ( fpl53 ) its way to old to suit anyone.

[kgb]

I am not trying to be adversarial. I am just pointing out that people looking for a fast astrograph refractor like the AT60EDP will likely not be looking at a Vixen 62SS. The AT is f/5 with a focal length of 300mm compared
To the Vixen at f/8.4 and 520mm. The AT also has a 44mm image circle with a 48mm threaded back. It is designed for AP. That is all. Not looking to challenge your knowledge, I am just saying that they are built for different purposes.

The Equinox is a better match (I had the orion version for 14yrs) but at f/6.25, and being a doublet, it does have noticeable CA in images whereas the AT does not.

[72Nova]

At the reduced price of $600 I would get one if I didn’t already have an AT60ED with reducer and flattener for widefield imaging.

 

Its a great deal for anyone looking for a 300mm, fast astrograph.

[LDW47]

I am not trying to be adversarial. I am just pointing out that people looking for a fast astrograph refractor like the AT60EDP will likely not be looking at a Vixen 62SS. The AT is f/5 with a focal length of 300mm compared
To the Vixen at f/8.4 and 520mm. The AT also has a 44mm image circle with a 48mm threaded back. It is designed for AP. That is all. Not looking to challenge your knowledge, I am just saying that they are built for different purposes.

The Equinox is a better match (I had the orion version for 14yrs) but at f/6.25, and being a doublet, it does have noticeable CA in images whereas the AT does not.

The back and forth can be enjoyable and I personally don't even think in terms of adversarial, not at all. Clear Skies to you !

[Phil Cowell]

I’d have grabbed one but am still using two AT65EDQ’s. AT kit is built to last.

 

At the reduced price of $600 I would get one if I didn’t already have an AT60ED with reducer and flattener for widefield imaging.

 

Its a great deal for anyone looking for a 300mm, fast astrograph.

[CHASLX200]

Can it be used as a finder?

[kgb]

Can it be used as a finder?

Yes, but would have to be straight through.

[72Nova]

Can it be used as a finder?

Sure, and it would also make a great, but expensive guide-scope.  

[LDW47]

Don' t get me wrong about AT scopes they are right up there, I would loved to have had and tried a couple but my understanding was they wouldn't ship to Canada new. I could have used a third party friend in Wisconsin like I did with a set of Gary Russells eyepieces but I just didn't, I was overloaded as it was, lol.

[ABQJeff]

Mike from Astronomics sent out an email that AT60EDP will be discontinued due to low sales.

 

==

 

The Public Has Spoken, Goodbye AT60EDP

 

The Astro-Tech EDP Is A Mighty Mite Of A Telescope

 

I really wanted this to work. 

 

Maybe it was Raptor hangover.  Maybe I was just wrong about what everyone wanted.    Maybe I overestimated how many people wanted a scope that you could only image with.  The AT60EDP has had two years to find its footing, and frankly, it just hasn't.  The scope has been great, but it just didn't seem to resonate with people like I thought it would.  In the end I just don't want to hang onto something "hoping" people will see how great it is and what it is capable of.  So, I am clearing out the AT60EDP at roughly cost.  I will lose a bit once shipping and credit card charges are figured in, but it will put the money back to where I can put it to work on other scopes like the EDQs.  So grab one while you can for $600.

Not surprised.  I have no interest in a 60mm flat field imaging scope.  And if I were to want to build a small imaging rig, I would just buy a Seestar 50.

[kgb]

Seestar / AT comparison? Ok. I like the fact that the AT is extraordinarily well built, contains FCD100 glass, built in tilt plate, rotator, precision rack and pinion focuser, petzval lens group, can be used with an imaging computer/camera sensor/software of my choice and will likely last forever. In comparison, a seestar is made of plastic, the optics are of questionable quality, and the built in electronics will ensure that it will become obsolete within a decade. Not to mention that the AT has ~860mm^2 more light gathering capacity than the seestar. Consequently, in 10 years you’ll likely be able to pick up a 1st generation seestar for about $50 and the AT will fetch at least $450-$550.

I guess it just comes down to individual taste.

[wrvond]

Well, I did end up buying the AT60EDP some time back but ended up selling it on. It was a really, really nice scope. I have tried to do AP as well as EAA and anything else involving a camera and telescope. It's just not me. The equipment was great. That 60EDP was so easy to set up and use. I'm just not capable of anything more complicated than an iPhone through the eyepiece.

[Terra Nova]

It looks like a very nice astrograph to me.

[Terra Nova]

Not surprised.  I have no interest in a 60mm flat field imaging scope.  And if I were to want to build a small imaging rig, I would just buy a Seestar 50.

I did just that.

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