Astro Tech imports its telescopes from Kunming-United Optics in China. When you buy a certain amount of telescopes you can have your brand name added to them. This scope is the same as the old Meade 115 triplet. The same thing goes with eyepieces made by Chinese or Taiwanese makers, they can even be branded however you want if you buy a certain amount. Usually 500 of each focal length. Televue uses Taiwanese companies to manufacture many of their eyepieces that aren't made in Japan. All of Orion's, Meade when they were still in business and Celestron's +Skywatcher telescopes come from SYNTA or Long Pern which are made in Taiwan...along with many others who buy and rebrand GSO and William Optic products. Explore Scientific is the house brand of Jinghua Optical co. The Chinese have come along way with their telescopes which compete well with anything out there today.
Loved your video. I have the AT115EDT on order and it is currently clearing US customs - can't wait to get it! I was sold on this scope after checking out the photos that others have been able to achieve on astrobin, especially those by Kurt Zeppetello. His recent shot of M33 on the AT115EDT was all I needed to pull the trigger on this scope. I love how the scope is a goldilocks refractor - wide enough (with a reducer) for most larger DSOs, but also with a long enough focal length, and good enough glass, to be able to get some great shots of medium to large galaxies, and to even do some decent planetary lucky imaging - all while being light enough to go on a HEQ5 or AVX with good off-axis guiding. Also, Mike at Astronomics was great in helping with various questions that I had prior to ordering.
Oooh I am excited for you! Nothing beats an actually new telescope (mine was purchased used, but in like-new condition). Those who use Astro-Techs know they're quality, it's just that they aren't quite household name yet like Orion, Meade, and now the increasingly popular William Optics. But I hope to get more people, who are budget conscious (99% of us are), to start considering Astro-Techs. No doubt fancy glass like FPL-53 is great, I own them. But because I own them, I can say I can't really tell a difference. My current skills are preventing me from distinguishing the 2. Let me know when you get yours in! Happy unboxing! 🙂
@@nocturneastro2539 I don't know if I'll ever have the skills to tell the difference :) The AT115EDT images that I have seen on astrobin don't show any noticeable CA. I was initially set on getting the Meade 6000 115 refractor (moving to a refractor from my Meade 8" SCT that is 35 years old), which has similar quality glass as the AT115EDT, and after doing the research, I understood that the AT115EDT is an equivalent scope with a much lower price point. A real gem!
@@steveleonard2856 indeed it is. Identical scope 🙂. I'm more excited for you for your unboxing, hahaha. Nothing like opening the case to a brand new scope!
I have the Astrotech 80 EDT and I really did not expect too much from it but it has exceeded my expectations. It seems like they've struck a perfect balance between cost and performance. Glad you're happy with yours, Clear skies.
I have the Astrotech 72mm Doublet refractor, green version. I also bought the field flattener. It’s a great little scope. I also have the Williams Optics 51mm Redcat. All great scopes. You have great combination of excellent quality scopes. ❤
As Angus notes, while the type of glass is good to know, that is not what counts when it comes to performance. How that glass is mated with other objective elements and their final finish will determine the color correction achieved. I can attest, you won't find false color with this well-designed and executed refractor.
Beautiful pictures. But how about a 150/1200 mm achromat at 1000$ how would it compare to a 100 or 115 APO ? It would be a lot bigger but still much cheaper. Unfortunately there are almost no videos on RUclips comparing achromats to APOs.
Thank you! Those WO accessories and add-ons are really well made. Both the handle bar/guide scope saddle, dovetail plate, and graduated image rotator are all fantastic!
Do you have a link to the WO accessories you used? I think I might need those for mine. I need to add a guidescope to my AT115EDT and the dovetail slot on the top blue rail looks like an ideal spot.
@@philcreed3885 different vendors would have different colors available. But here's the guide scope saddle/handle bar williamoptics.com/products/accessories/2019-new-243mm-saddle-handle-bar-patented
greetings from Maryland. i was considering this ota prior to getting my Orion ED80 which i love. the FOV is too wide for galaxies but i try anyways. I'm now looking at the AT102ED not not sure yet, it might still be too wide.
I just happened to come across your video, and it was very good! I have had my AT115EDT for about a year, and I couldn't agree more with your review. Chinese optics are just killing it right now. I grew up in the old Unitron days. I had a department store 60mm alt-az scope, but you could still see the rings of Saturn, craters, and cloud belts of Jupiter. However, I dreamed of a 3" refractor. An equatorial drive and a doublet refractor from Unitron was way out of my reach, so the thought of a 4.5" triplet that gives such amazing star images is really a dream telescope. A quick question--what camera do you use? I use a full-frame DSLR, and it works great with the paired reducer/corrector. Thanks again for the great review!
Very nice video. Thank you for posting it. I will be purchasing this telescope for astrophotography! I live in the bay area, as well, in San Ramon. Thanks again!
I'm about to upgrade from a Explore Scientific Achromat. I think I will order this sometime this week. Seems like everyone has a high opinion of it, especially the focuser. Great video!
I hope you can find one! In case you can't tell, haha 😂, I cannot recommend this enough from a performance perspective, and a value perspective! This hobby is stupid expensive. Yes, this doesn't have the big name, it doesn't have the latest and greatest glass, but the optics are still well matched to this tube. And yes, of course, the focuser is basically worry free from factory.
Good review particularly in choosing a refractor for a particular use. I have a similar new scope ... Orion EON 130 Triplet. So your review matches what I am experiencing. You now have a new subscriber. BTW, it's been no picnic here either with the clouds all winter into spring, but I did get a few clear moonless nights. (Patrick Prokop, Savannah, GA)
Thank you for subscribing! I hope to continue to put out good contents that aren't glorified commercials. Your 130 sounds mighty! I may need to get a beefier mount before I can consider that large of a refractor.
I believe Ed Ting said this is the same as the Orion EON 115mm ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor and a few others. Looks like a great scope. I just started Astrophotography and only have the Redcat 51 right now. Which 1:1 field fattener do us use? Thanks
Great video! I'm pretty green to astrophotography and I have a basic issue I'm struggling to figure out. I also want to mount the Uniguide to my AT115 but I'm not sure how to mount the thing. What adapter did you use to be able to mount your guide scope?
I was stationed in San Francisco many years ago. You're not being pumped that's just the way it is. Of course then again in Houston we get all kinds of weather, you want to image flip a coin you might get lucky!
this is not about your video or your channel BUT AT itself. i got a dud 115 and got no help i had to sell it cheaper & i got the orion 115 Eon (same scope) version & iam very happy with it. It comes stock 3" focuser instead the 2.5" which is huge for a full frame imaging. I ride it on CG4 which is more then enough for visual. anyway cheers that scope overall is good & its also made by meade 6000 115 BUT The AT version just is soo inferior as far as quality.
That sucks that you got a less than ideal example. I guess I lucked out mine has been trouble free. I think your example was an one-off, though... Kind of sucks that you didn't receive much support from AT.
Thanks for the nice review Angus! I know you said the focal length as 805mm? Are you using a field flattener/reducer and if so what is the effective fl after that? For the price, it looks like a great scope to fill a gap I have in fl distance
I am using a 1:1 field flattener. I really like using a telescope at its native focal length whenever I can. I do have a x0.8 reducer, but it rarely goes on my telescopes. I think if you don't care about the label on the glass, this is really worth your consideration. I have no issues with it. Most people will say this scope corrects colors as well as anything else on the market. I believe Ed Ting even compared it to his takahashi's.
I feel your pain, I live in San Jose. After some clear skies came the smoke that was really bad ... 😢 Do you use a light pollution filter? Which type if you do? How about the field fattener for this scope? Did you use the 805mm and just crop your final photo to remove any edge issues? Thank you I'm thinking about getting this scope.
I have one, and love all of your videos, Angus. big question : where did you get the handle ? and did you replace the plate with a longer one to accomadate it ?
I am trying to find telescope that does not image shift on the pressure clamps that hold in camera, I want to thread everything into the focuser, including reducer and ASI camera. Does this telescope have this feature?
I'm not familiar with image shift because I haven't experienced it before. Did you mean framing changes due to the gear weight down the focuser tube and "tilting" it in a different orientation? If so, this focuser is rock solid and would not experience it.
@@nocturneastro2539 No i mean the Pressure rings that hold in the equipment, I always have my flats as a Circle that are upper right of the frame. meaning its not centered, so I want something that does not use pressure rings to hold in the equipment but allows it to thread in.
@@nocturneastro2539 FYI i figured this out eon's ago now LOL, was just a bad focuser on LX200 you touch the focus and the object vanishes out of the frame. I have learned using crayford and that is no longer issue.
Great video. Just got my AT115 after 5 months wait. Beautiful. Now I am trying to figure out backspacing and how to use my new ASI294MC Pro camera. I tried adding a filter but could not focus. Removed it and focus was at about 8mm on the draw tube. I'm using the 0.8x AT flattener/reducer and wondering where exactly to measure backspacing from and to. Also, how to incorporate the filter. Any advice or articles showing how to do this?
I actually emailed astronomics and the reply I got was 140mm from the back of the focuser tube. Perhaps you can try that? Thanks for visiting! Also, I too wished that these specs are readily available. 😕
I'm not an astrophotography enthusiast yet, but in film photography, infrared light focuses at a different point than full spectrum. Maybe that is what you are seeing.
@@dricul Not sure about infared and this camera. I have since mostly figured out the backspacing for this reducer and scope. Astophotography is certainly challenging and interesting.
Thanks for watching! I have no issues with the weight of this refractor on my HEQ5 Pro. As a matter of fact, my counterweights aren't even all the way at the end of the counterweight bar yet. Good luck with your purchase! I'm excited for you!
Hi, good video 👏👏👏I want to buy It buy I don't know if It Is too big for my mount (iOptron Gem28). What do you think about? How many kg with guide scope, guide camera etc. etc. ? Many thanks
I think you would be on the absolute limit of the GEM28. The 115EDT by itself is already 13lbs, ~50% of your max already. I think it should be fine with other accessories as long as you balance them well. But the 115 would be the max I'd run on your GEM28.
I just got a Orion 115mm EON which I believe is the same scope. The tube rings are set at 198mm based on the bottom plate. Where did you get the handle which has the dove tail? I was interested in the same setup to hold my Orion 60mm auto-guiding scope there. It's hard to tell if you use the handle for your guiding scope or do you use another option. If you use another option which adapters do you use. Thank you and clear skies
The handle/guide scope saddle and the dovetail plates are both from William Optics. I picked the biggest one they have. If it fits my Astro-Tech, it should fit your Orion as well.
No, that is another William Optics add-on/accessories. I got used to having a graduated image rotator on my William Optics, so I bought one for the AT115EDT as well. Having the graduated rotator makes plate solving very easy. Check out William Optics' accessories page and you'll find it there. Note, I still have the original rotator on the scope, because it fits my temporary field flattener better.
@@nocturneastro2539 Ah, good. I was hoping they hadn't upgraded the focuser since I purchased mine. I set the rotation tolerance to 360 degrees in Astap via NINA, and that seems to work well, at least for re-centering after the flip. It would be handy to be able to set the rotation to match the indicated rotation in Stellarium for initial framing, I might have to order the doodad when it's back in stock. There's always another doodad to buy! Also, here's my astrobin. www.astrobin.com/users/Dsmith79/ The most recent 4 images were shot through the AT115. Can't resist sharing with a fellow owner of this hidden gem of a scope.
@@foobee2 yeah, but... Do consider that William Optics graduated field rotator. It's a quality piece. Also, I will check out your astrobin page! I am not too active on it though. But yeah, this 115 is a hidden gem indeed! Your images are amazing! Especially that whirlpool!
@@nocturneastro2539 Thanks! I'm pretty proud of that one. Also just found the rotator in stock and it has been ordered. You said it doesn't fit well with the flattener you are using, which flattener is that? The Astrotech reducer/flattener made for this scope has been on backorder for 6 months now, I've been using their 2" flattener.
@@foobee2 I am using the Hotech field flattener. I need to reuse the image rotator and its clamp style to hold onto the Hotech field flattener. I prefer mechanical attachment of other field flatteners where you can screw it on and be secure. My Hotech isn't directly compatible with the W.O. image rotator.
Astro Tech imports its telescopes from Kunming-United Optics in China. When you buy a certain amount of telescopes you can have your brand name added to them. This scope is the same as the old Meade 115 triplet. The same thing goes with eyepieces made by Chinese or Taiwanese makers, they can even be branded however you want if you buy a certain amount. Usually 500 of each focal length. Televue uses Taiwanese companies to manufacture many of their eyepieces that aren't made in Japan. All of Orion's, Meade when they were still in business and Celestron's +Skywatcher telescopes come from SYNTA or Long Pern which are made in Taiwan...along with many others who buy and rebrand GSO and William Optic products. Explore Scientific is the house brand of Jinghua Optical co.
The Chinese have come along way with their telescopes which compete well with anything out there today.
Loved your video. I have the AT115EDT on order and it is currently clearing US customs - can't wait to get it! I was sold on this scope after checking out the photos that others have been able to achieve on astrobin, especially those by Kurt Zeppetello. His recent shot of M33 on the AT115EDT was all I needed to pull the trigger on this scope. I love how the scope is a goldilocks refractor - wide enough (with a reducer) for most larger DSOs, but also with a long enough focal length, and good enough glass, to be able to get some great shots of medium to large galaxies, and to even do some decent planetary lucky imaging - all while being light enough to go on a HEQ5 or AVX with good off-axis guiding. Also, Mike at Astronomics was great in helping with various questions that I had prior to ordering.
Oooh I am excited for you! Nothing beats an actually new telescope (mine was purchased used, but in like-new condition). Those who use Astro-Techs know they're quality, it's just that they aren't quite household name yet like Orion, Meade, and now the increasingly popular William Optics. But I hope to get more people, who are budget conscious (99% of us are), to start considering Astro-Techs. No doubt fancy glass like FPL-53 is great, I own them. But because I own them, I can say I can't really tell a difference. My current skills are preventing me from distinguishing the 2.
Let me know when you get yours in! Happy unboxing! 🙂
@@nocturneastro2539 I don't know if I'll ever have the skills to tell the difference :) The AT115EDT images that I have seen on astrobin don't show any noticeable CA. I was initially set on getting the Meade 6000 115 refractor (moving to a refractor from my Meade 8" SCT that is 35 years old), which has similar quality glass as the AT115EDT, and after doing the research, I understood that the AT115EDT is an equivalent scope with a much lower price point. A real gem!
@@steveleonard2856 indeed it is. Identical scope 🙂. I'm more excited for you for your unboxing, hahaha. Nothing like opening the case to a brand new scope!
I have the Astrotech 80 EDT and I really did not expect too much from it but it has exceeded my expectations. It seems like they've struck a perfect balance between cost and performance. Glad you're happy with yours, Clear skies.
I actually reviewed the 80EDT too 😀
I have the Astrotech 72mm Doublet refractor, green version. I also bought the field flattener. It’s a great little scope. I also have the Williams Optics 51mm Redcat. All great scopes. You have great combination of excellent quality scopes. ❤
As Angus notes, while the type of glass is good to know, that is not what counts when it comes to performance. How that glass is mated with other objective elements and their final finish will determine the color correction achieved. I can attest, you won't find false color with this well-designed and executed refractor.
Beautiful pictures. But how about a 150/1200 mm achromat at 1000$ how would it compare to a 100 or 115 APO ? It would be a lot bigger but still much cheaper. Unfortunately there are almost no videos on RUclips comparing achromats to APOs.
Very nice review of the AT 115EDT a scope that I had once. Now I have the AT 72EDII and the AT 152EDT
Thank you! But wow, 152?! Well... I am not worthy 🙇🙇
@@nocturneastro2539 Oh I think you are
@@davidlewis9068 my HEQ5 mount would disagree, along with my wallet. Haha 🤣😭
@@nocturneastro2539 You got me on that point
I like the WO handle you put on it.
Thank you! Those WO accessories and add-ons are really well made. Both the handle bar/guide scope saddle, dovetail plate, and graduated image rotator are all fantastic!
Now you know my RUclips handle vs CN
Do you have a link to the WO accessories you used? I think I might need those for mine. I need to add a guidescope to my AT115EDT and the dovetail slot on the top blue rail looks like an ideal spot.
@@philcreed3885 different vendors would have different colors available. But here's the guide scope saddle/handle bar
williamoptics.com/products/accessories/2019-new-243mm-saddle-handle-bar-patented
@@philcreed3885 here's the dovetail plate
williamoptics.com/products/accessories/dsd-245-plate
Thank you for a very candid review...looking for something in the 115-152 range without having to refinance the house. Astro Tech may be my answer!
greetings from Maryland. i was considering this ota prior to getting my Orion ED80 which i love. the FOV is too wide for galaxies but i try anyways. I'm now looking at the AT102ED not not sure yet, it might still be too wide.
Unfortunately, the 102 would still be too wide for galaxies. I really think one needs at least 1000mm of focal length to do galaxies justice.
I would love to see an in-depth video by you on Orion’s current EON ED110 F6. It has been out for a while but so far no good reviews. Thanks,
I just happened to come across your video, and it was very good! I have had my AT115EDT for about a year, and I couldn't agree more with your review. Chinese optics are just killing it right now. I grew up in the old Unitron days. I had a department store 60mm alt-az scope, but you could still see the rings of Saturn, craters, and cloud belts of Jupiter. However, I dreamed of a 3" refractor. An equatorial drive and a doublet refractor from Unitron was way out of my reach, so the thought of a 4.5" triplet that gives such amazing star images is really a dream telescope. A quick question--what camera do you use? I use a full-frame DSLR, and it works great with the paired reducer/corrector. Thanks again for the great review!
Thank you for those kind words! The camera in this video was a Canon 60D that I astromodified myself.
Very nice video. Thank you for posting it. I will be purchasing this telescope for astrophotography! I live in the bay area, as well, in San Ramon. Thanks again!
I'm about to upgrade from a Explore Scientific Achromat. I think I will order this sometime this week. Seems like everyone has a high opinion of it, especially the focuser. Great video!
I hope you can find one! In case you can't tell, haha 😂, I cannot recommend this enough from a performance perspective, and a value perspective! This hobby is stupid expensive. Yes, this doesn't have the big name, it doesn't have the latest and greatest glass, but the optics are still well matched to this tube. And yes, of course, the focuser is basically worry free from factory.
Good review particularly in choosing a refractor for a particular use. I have a similar new scope ... Orion EON 130 Triplet. So your review matches what I am experiencing. You now have a new subscriber.
BTW, it's been no picnic here either with the clouds all winter into spring, but I did get a few clear moonless nights.
(Patrick Prokop, Savannah, GA)
Thank you for subscribing! I hope to continue to put out good contents that aren't glorified commercials. Your 130 sounds mighty! I may need to get a beefier mount before I can consider that large of a refractor.
Thanks for the review enjoyed the overview of this scope 👍
You're very welcome! I really really love using this telescope. Such an amazing performer! And thank you for watching!
Another awesome review. That thing ISA BEHEMOTH! Love your content and presentation style. Keep up the good work, Angus :)
Thank you! Love your support and I will keep going for sure!
I believe Ed Ting said this is the same as the Orion EON 115mm ED Triplet Apochromatic Refractor and a few others. Looks like a great scope. I just started Astrophotography and only have the Redcat 51 right now. Which 1:1 field fattener do us use? Thanks
Well then... You may be interested in my next video... The Redcat 71 😉
Great video! I'm pretty green to astrophotography and I have a basic issue I'm struggling to figure out. I also want to mount the Uniguide to my AT115 but I'm not sure how to mount the thing. What adapter did you use to be able to mount your guide scope?
I picked up a WO 120mm triplet for visual. You should try your scope for visual. It will dominate on planets and the moon.
I've tried visual before getting into astrophotography, I'm not its biggest fan 😅
HI nice video review. Where did you buy the colored handle to carry the scope?
I was stationed in San Francisco many years ago. You're not being pumped that's just the way it is. Of course then again in Houston we get all kinds of weather, you want to image flip a coin you might get lucky!
Nice review and great images! Subbed.
Thank you! Clear skies!
this is not about your video or your channel BUT AT itself. i got a dud 115 and got no help i had to sell it cheaper & i got the orion 115 Eon (same scope) version & iam very happy with it. It comes stock 3" focuser instead the 2.5" which is huge for a full frame imaging. I ride it on CG4 which is more then enough for visual. anyway cheers that scope overall is good & its also made by meade 6000 115 BUT The AT version just is soo inferior as far as quality.
That sucks that you got a less than ideal example. I guess I lucked out mine has been trouble free. I think your example was an one-off, though... Kind of sucks that you didn't receive much support from AT.
It's awesome you got the Orion EON version. I think those are even harder to find now. 🙂
Thanks for the nice review Angus! I know you said the focal length as 805mm? Are you using a field flattener/reducer and if so what is the effective fl after that? For the price, it looks like a great scope to fill a gap I have in fl distance
I am using a 1:1 field flattener. I really like using a telescope at its native focal length whenever I can. I do have a x0.8 reducer, but it rarely goes on my telescopes. I think if you don't care about the label on the glass, this is really worth your consideration. I have no issues with it. Most people will say this scope corrects colors as well as anything else on the market. I believe Ed Ting even compared it to his takahashi's.
@@nocturneastro2539 Who makes the 1:1 field flattener that you bought? Thank you
@@2badger2 it's the Hotech SCA 1:1 Field Flattener
I feel your pain, I live in San Jose. After some clear skies came the smoke that was really bad ... 😢
Do you use a light pollution filter? Which type if you do? How about the field fattener for this scope? Did you use the 805mm and just crop your final photo to remove any edge issues? Thank you I'm thinking about getting this scope.
I have one, and love all of your videos, Angus. big question : where did you get the handle ? and did you replace the plate with a longer one to accomadate it ?
Thank you. Both the plate and handle are the William Optics parts. They're the longest version from W.O., hope this helps!
I am trying to find telescope that does not image shift on the pressure clamps that hold in camera, I want to thread everything into the focuser, including reducer and ASI camera. Does this telescope have this feature?
I'm not familiar with image shift because I haven't experienced it before. Did you mean framing changes due to the gear weight down the focuser tube and "tilting" it in a different orientation? If so, this focuser is rock solid and would not experience it.
@@nocturneastro2539 No i mean the Pressure rings that hold in the equipment, I always have my flats as a Circle that are upper right of the frame. meaning its not centered, so I want something that does not use pressure rings to hold in the equipment but allows it to thread in.
@@nocturneastro2539 FYI i figured this out eon's ago now LOL, was just a bad focuser on LX200 you touch the focus and the object vanishes out of the frame. I have learned using crayford and that is no longer issue.
Great video. Just got my AT115 after 5 months wait. Beautiful. Now I am trying to figure out backspacing and how to use my new ASI294MC Pro camera. I tried adding a filter but could not focus. Removed it and focus was at about 8mm on the draw tube. I'm using the 0.8x AT flattener/reducer and wondering where exactly to measure backspacing from and to. Also, how to incorporate the filter. Any advice or articles showing how to do this?
I actually emailed astronomics and the reply I got was 140mm from the back of the focuser tube. Perhaps you can try that? Thanks for visiting! Also, I too wished that these specs are readily available. 😕
Interesting. I'm at about 135 now, if I assume the sensor is 6.5mm from the flat of the camera.
I'm not an astrophotography enthusiast yet, but in film photography, infrared light focuses at a different point than full spectrum. Maybe that is what you are seeing.
@@dricul Not sure about infared and this camera. I have since mostly figured out the backspacing for this reducer and scope. Astophotography is certainly challenging and interesting.
Nice review, one question before I buy a 115, do you have a problem with the Heq5 pro(have the same)? is it not too havy? Thanks
Thanks for watching! I have no issues with the weight of this refractor on my HEQ5 Pro. As a matter of fact, my counterweights aren't even all the way at the end of the counterweight bar yet. Good luck with your purchase! I'm excited for you!
@@nocturneastro2539 thanks
@@RigoFromSpain you're welcome! Let me know how you like yours when you get it! 😃
Hi, good video 👏👏👏I want to buy It buy I don't know if It Is too big for my mount (iOptron Gem28). What do you think about? How many kg with guide scope, guide camera etc. etc. ? Many thanks
I think you would be on the absolute limit of the GEM28. The 115EDT by itself is already 13lbs, ~50% of your max already. I think it should be fine with other accessories as long as you balance them well. But the 115 would be the max I'd run on your GEM28.
I just got a Orion 115mm EON which I believe is the same scope. The tube rings are set at 198mm based on the bottom plate. Where did you get the handle which has the dove tail? I was interested in the same setup to hold my Orion 60mm auto-guiding scope there. It's hard to tell if you use the handle for your guiding scope or do you use another option. If you use another option which adapters do you use. Thank you and clear skies
The handle/guide scope saddle and the dovetail plates are both from William Optics. I picked the biggest one they have. If it fits my Astro-Tech, it should fit your Orion as well.
Great review! I’m a beginner, and considering buying an astrotech AT 10D. Know anything about that one?
Is that the camera rotator that came on it? My AT115 doesn't have the metered collar and indicator.
No, that is another William Optics add-on/accessories. I got used to having a graduated image rotator on my William Optics, so I bought one for the AT115EDT as well. Having the graduated rotator makes plate solving very easy. Check out William Optics' accessories page and you'll find it there.
Note, I still have the original rotator on the scope, because it fits my temporary field flattener better.
@@nocturneastro2539 Ah, good. I was hoping they hadn't upgraded the focuser since I purchased mine.
I set the rotation tolerance to 360 degrees in Astap via NINA, and that seems to work well, at least for re-centering after the flip. It would be handy to be able to set the rotation to match the indicated rotation in Stellarium for initial framing, I might have to order the doodad when it's back in stock. There's always another doodad to buy!
Also, here's my astrobin. www.astrobin.com/users/Dsmith79/ The most recent 4 images were shot through the AT115. Can't resist sharing with a fellow owner of this hidden gem of a scope.
@@foobee2 yeah, but... Do consider that William Optics graduated field rotator. It's a quality piece. Also, I will check out your astrobin page! I am not too active on it though. But yeah, this 115 is a hidden gem indeed!
Your images are amazing! Especially that whirlpool!
@@nocturneastro2539 Thanks! I'm pretty proud of that one. Also just found the rotator in stock and it has been ordered. You said it doesn't fit well with the flattener you are using, which flattener is that? The Astrotech reducer/flattener made for this scope has been on backorder for 6 months now, I've been using their 2" flattener.
@@foobee2 I am using the Hotech field flattener. I need to reuse the image rotator and its clamp style to hold onto the Hotech field flattener. I prefer mechanical attachment of other field flatteners where you can screw it on and be secure. My Hotech isn't directly compatible with the W.O. image rotator.
I have noticed that you do a “lot” of reviews on the Astrotech telescopes. Do you have an “in” with Astronomics?
By the way, what source did you use for your blue handle/guide scope plate? Looks perfect for handling the scope and centering a guide scope.
These are William Optics parts that I was able to purchase from Agena Astro. I just picked the biggest WO dovetail and saddle available.
Nice scope. I'm been thinking about adding a ~4" scope to my lineup next year. This one is on the list.
You should definitely consider it! It's been nothing but wonderful for me. 😃
The video starts at 2:25.
"My telescope is my connection to the universe."
good god...sort you OVERLOUD music and under volume speaking out...learn about limiters ffs.
Your take here is on an ancient telescope. And yet you still fail to provide anything more than some video editing and garbage marketing.