....thanks Ed , I just now subscribed to your channel. I look forward to watching your videos about the the Celestron 8sct . I'm 49 years old and I'm diving into the world of astrophotography . I've wanted to do this since I was around 10 years old. I've had this telescope for several years now but I got terribly ill back in 2017 with neurosarcoidosis and have been fighting this and am finally getting my life back . It's hard to do anything when your brain feels like it's been in a blender and your cns is scrambled . I actually did have brain surgery. Anyhow thanks for giving us informative videos.
The Astro-Tech AT72 was a game changer for me. I am a visual observer and really enjoy the views I see with only a 72mm refractor. I am a Tele Vue eyepiece devotee, especially with the Panoptics. They deliver a hazy white background field of stars that is breath taking. You can spend a whole night viewing the Cynus area with no disappointments. Plus, I have learned as you have said in the past, that there is no need to go to those higher powers. You miss so much when you do. The Tele Vue 15mm and 19mm are awesome but I am looking forward to a 24mm and especially the 27mm. I will say a 13mm Nagler is also on my list! Anyway, I enjoy your videos very much and very instructive so keep doing what you do. Clear skies!
I have owned the AT72ED version one for several years now and I like it. A nice compliment to my C8 as a grab and go scope. Good for wide field views of stars, moon and planets, and also birding and wildlife with a 45* diagonal. This is also my preferred camera lens for eclipse photography and documenting SpaceX launches during our current space race. A useful piece of kit for not too much $$.
If anyone is considering one of these for purely visual use, it might be worth considering the AT80ED instead. The AT80ED is cheaper and has more aperture, but has the same good mechanics. It doesn't use the same type of expensive fancy glass as the AT72ED for correcting false color, so it has more of it, but this is more of a problem for imaging. And the correction on the AT80ED is still pretty good.
I'm getting an AT 102mm ED and I can't wait. Looked through one at a star party and like it better than my 127 MCT. That 714 focal length is really nice for wide views.
Thank you Ed, a great video. For me, the 26T5 works better than the 27Pan, I have owned 3 of the 27s and every one of them has been resold. I got the 26T5 in a package deal the included a 31T5 as well and the 26T5 won out, with the 26 remaining in the stable. It just seems to work better in suburban/rural skies for me. I agree with you concerning the wish for the model to come back into production, but then mine ( and yours ) would be less desirable!
My buddy has the AT72EDII and he loves it. I have the AT60ED and with the 0.8x reducer/flattener, the FOV and speed almost rivals the Redcat51 for half the price.
Thanks for the Review! It seems like that Scope is basically the same as the WO Megrez 72, which I use with great pleasure. Keep it up and ... clesr Skies!
I just picked up a used AT70ED for a visual grab-n-go kit, mainly for 2" wide field. Not as nice as the AT72EDII but I'm quite happy with it so far. I'm currently saving for an AT102EDL & M002CS. Really looking forward to pairing a nice 4" ED doublet with my amazing 8" Dob (purchased thanks to your awesome recommendations!!)
The Apertura 72mm is a decent alternative. It's what I ended up going with as I could get the telescope, a flattener and guide scope for $780. To do the same with the AT72 will work out to be about $50 cheaper, but the Apertura also comes with a handle that the AT72 does not have, which can have accessories mounted to it, and is a nice addition
I've had my 6" dob since I began astronomy a few years ago, and I really have to second your opinion that a simple inexpensive dob is a great way to start out. Later I bought an AT60ED and due to its aperture limitation (as you mentioned), I use it mainly for imaging. I've definitely outgrown my 6" dob now, but as a starter scope it was really great and was a tremendous aid in learning the night sky and learning about telescopes in general! So that's really good advice, Ed.
I love my Apertura 72 (copy of this one?) and I do have an AT80EDT. Have to say I use the 80 more these days but I do run the 72 on a separate mount (two targets at a time)
Ed, another entertaining and informative video. Btw, how about reviewing Oberwerk Binoculars. I have the 12X50 SE and the 20X75 ED Deluxe. Phenomenal tools for backyard Astronomy.
AT72EDII got me an APOD 3/10/23. Thanks for reviewing this !!🔭✨ With a reducer flattener, it’s an amazing astrophotography rig. I have an edgehd 9.25 and still have the AT72EDII out on most clear sky nights. 😃
Full disclosure, I haven't watched yet. I have the AT102ED and am considering something a little lighter, I don't like how the 102 feels on my Porta, but it seems fine on my CG4. This is one of the options I'm considering, will watch when I get the chance.
I have a similar scope for many reasons. I wanted maximum wide field and that is found in smaller apertures. Got a 76mm f3.9 that I will eventually make parabolic. This is gonna take a lot of time learning how to parabolize.
Where did you get the short alt/az knobs? I’m currently using stereo aluminum volume knobs those knobs are a little small in diameter on my CG-4. The knobs supplied are a little too long for my needs. Hey, I love your stuff!
Interesting! I have a SVBony 80mm ED f7 SV503 which is similar and I wonder how much different. Thanks for showing different mounts and considerations.
Hi! As always, I learn a lot. Thanks. There is something no one answer: For my eye, not for astrophotography, the Mark II is better than a Explore Scientific FirstLight AR102mm f/9.8? I really do not take pictures, In other words, just to watch the sky, a triplet is better than doublets? Thanks a lot
Another awesome video Ed. Love the reviews and especially the sense of humour 😊 Clear skies!! Which coincidentally seem few and far in between or is it just me? I recently acquired a TeleVue 85 on the Telepod tripod. Can’t wait till it gets here. Cheers
I'm a bit surprised by the color correction comments. I think if you compared very bright objects you would see a good difference between those two. Also wondering if the sample of your AT72EDII wasn't the best. Seems like most check out fairly well. But may show sample to sample differences. Mine seems decent but not close to Takahashi.
I have thought about this one (or a similar clone) for a while as a travel scope. I would have to buy a real case for it though, preferably one with cut outs for some EPs and a diagonal. Something like what TV supplies with their small refractors.
Hi Ed love your video's I have a 10inch dob and now looking to get into astrophotography I was hoping you would do a review on either william optics or askar telescopes as I'm interested in both and would love to hear your opinions on them please ...cheers Berine....ps I'm in Australia
Hi Ed, Can you go over mounts a bit more in a future video, specifically around working with kids? I've followed your advice and have a 8" dob and been doing my observing with that, I do well by myself but somewhat struggle with my 6 y.o. kids bumping items out of the field of view nevermind the height problems to view out of the eyepiece. I am contemplating a small refractor as a 2nd scope and am trying to figure out the mount before I get the scope.
It looks like the new version has a rotating visual back and not the entire focuser. I think some people depending on what their preferred mount is will find that a bit annoying. Me personally I tend to always reach to the lower right of any refractor in the dark to find that fine focus knob. From experience it is a bit off putting reaching there and instead it’s at an angle to the upper left or even nearly vertical! That’s still a far better R&P than that slippery crayford.
Hey Ed, What do you think about the explore scientific AR102 663mm f6.5? There are endless rave reviews online. Just wondering how it stacks up compared to their ed102. Can you do a review on that?
I have the 72edll. A really nice little scope. Sharp glass, good focuser. Smooth. But you must recognize its limitations. My targets are the Moon and planets. That’s about it.
Great review Ed, and thank you for it, this is one of the the scopes that I’ve considered. What is your opinion about something like a William Optics ZenithStar 81mm apo?
It's a classic case of quantity vs quality. If you are new at this, you may initially prefer the brighter views in the achromat. As your eye gets more discerning, you will learn to appreciate the cleaner views through an apo. Once you learn to recognize false color for example, there's chance you may never be able to tolerate it again.
72ED should have much better spherical aberration than 1/2 wavelength at green and red.Did you do the star test without green filter which would avoid the spherochromatism spoiling the diffraction ring?🕵♂
g`day ED great video. the sound was a bit low in this video it started fine then the sound got lower is there a problem or is it my connection i had to increase the volume as the video went on ended up on full volume.. just a heads up not complaining love your work ..cheers
@@edting sorry for any concerns ED it must of been my end or youtube i dont know. i am no computer guy but the next youtube i played i had to turn it down again
Hey Ed, how you doin'?, I will propose a telescope to review: an 60mm F15 refractor on an equatorial mount, my brother got one of this and it wasn't too bad, it wasn't good tho, what do you think?
Great review. Recommending a reflector, is understandable; but learning how to align/collimate the mirror on a reflector - as beginner, is a bit intimidating.
You should think of collimating a mirror like tuning a guitar. After playing for a month, you can tune it in 1-2 minutes. After collimating a mirror a few times, you can do a touch up in a few minutes. As he said, an 8 inch Dob is a much more versatile scope than a
One of the support arms had come Loose from its cradle I hit it w my palm it seemed that That was wjy it clicked and stopped. It was hanging up and locking the Motor gear Ok now
A saying that was taught to me while learning auto mechanics, "nothing important is held in by only one bolt" I imagine that thought process can be used here.
I am the 3rd to comment , do I get a Bronze prize? Imagine 30 years ago getting something like this at this price, no chance. Love the review, as all. Thanks ED
1/2 wave - that's disappointing. I guess I'm spoiled. A classic 3" f/16 achromat will be far better than that. And you can get those with a mount made for the scope.
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....thanks Ed , I just now subscribed to your channel. I look forward to watching your videos about the the Celestron 8sct . I'm 49 years old and I'm diving into the world of astrophotography . I've wanted to do this since I was around 10 years old. I've had this telescope for several years now but I got terribly ill back in 2017 with neurosarcoidosis and have been fighting this and am finally getting my life back . It's hard to do anything when your brain feels like it's been in a blender and your cns is scrambled . I actually did have brain surgery. Anyhow thanks for giving us informative videos.
Love my AT72EDII. Looking forward to getting into astrophotography with it.
What are you talking about, Ed? The new version DOES come with a case. It's just a slightly cheaper cardboard case.😛
Good point! Good point!
Hi Ed! Just get a orion st-80
@@ericfrizzell2450 Hes already mentioned the st80 as a great beginner refractor, and reviewed it
Let’s go I have been waiting for a review on this awesome. Thanks Ed
Been using my AT72EDII for two years now! It was my first astrophotography scope and it’s awesome!
The Astro-Tech AT72 was a game changer for me. I am a visual observer and really enjoy the views I see with only a 72mm refractor. I am a Tele Vue eyepiece devotee, especially with the Panoptics. They deliver a hazy white background field of stars that is breath taking. You can spend a whole night viewing the Cynus area with no disappointments. Plus, I have learned as you have said in the past, that there is no need to go to those higher powers. You miss so much when you do. The Tele Vue 15mm and 19mm are awesome but I am looking forward to a 24mm and especially the 27mm. I will say a 13mm Nagler is also on my list! Anyway, I enjoy your videos very much and very instructive so keep doing what you do. Clear skies!
I have owned the AT72ED version one for several years now and I like it. A nice compliment to my C8 as a grab and go scope. Good for wide field views of stars, moon and planets, and also birding and wildlife with a 45* diagonal. This is also my preferred camera lens for eclipse photography and documenting SpaceX launches during our current space race. A useful piece of kit for not too much $$.
If anyone is considering one of these for purely visual use, it might be worth considering the AT80ED instead. The AT80ED is cheaper and has more aperture, but has the same good mechanics. It doesn't use the same type of expensive fancy glass as the AT72ED for correcting false color, so it has more of it, but this is more of a problem for imaging. And the correction on the AT80ED is still pretty good.
I purchased the AT80ED and I was utterly shocked how great the optics were...and I was viewing through cheap eye pieces. Build quality is top notch..
I'm getting an AT 102mm ED and I can't wait. Looked through one at a star party and like it better than my 127 MCT. That 714 focal length is really nice for wide views.
Great review Ed! I got myself a AT80EDT, which I guess is a cousin to the 72ED, and I am very happy with it.
Love your work ed and reviews I wish you were my astronomy teacher
Thank you Ed, a great video. For me, the 26T5 works better than the 27Pan, I have owned 3 of the 27s and every one of them has been resold. I got the 26T5 in a package deal the included a 31T5 as well and the 26T5 won out, with the 26 remaining in the stable. It just seems to work better in suburban/rural skies for me. I agree with you concerning the wish for the model to come back into production, but then mine ( and yours ) would be less desirable!
HI Ed..That first Astrotech 72 was made by Long Perng the second Is made by Kunming United Optics both nice IMO
Thanks for that!
My buddy has the AT72EDII and he loves it. I have the AT60ED and with the 0.8x reducer/flattener, the FOV and speed almost rivals the Redcat51 for half the price.
Thanks for the Review! It seems like that Scope is basically the same as the WO Megrez 72, which I use with great pleasure.
Keep it up and ... clesr Skies!
Hi Ed. It's been a while since I've watched your videos. I like the ratings at the end. Perhaps you could add a rating for beginner astrophotography.
I just picked up a used AT70ED for a visual grab-n-go kit, mainly for 2" wide field. Not as nice as the AT72EDII but I'm quite happy with it so far.
I'm currently saving for an AT102EDL & M002CS. Really looking forward to pairing a nice 4" ED doublet with my amazing 8" Dob (purchased thanks to your awesome recommendations!!)
The Apertura 72mm is a decent alternative. It's what I ended up going with as I could get the telescope, a flattener and guide scope for $780. To do the same with the AT72 will work out to be about $50 cheaper, but the Apertura also comes with a handle that the AT72 does not have, which can have accessories mounted to it, and is a nice addition
I've had my 6" dob since I began astronomy a few years ago, and I really have to second your opinion that a simple inexpensive dob is a great way to start out. Later I bought an AT60ED and due to its aperture limitation (as you mentioned), I use it mainly for imaging. I've definitely outgrown my 6" dob now, but as a starter scope it was really great and was a tremendous aid in learning the night sky and learning about telescopes in general! So that's really good advice, Ed.
I love my Apertura 72 (copy of this one?) and I do have an AT80EDT. Have to say I use the 80 more these days but I do run the 72 on a separate mount (two targets at a time)
Ed, another entertaining and informative video. Btw, how about reviewing Oberwerk Binoculars. I have the 12X50 SE and the 20X75 ED Deluxe. Phenomenal tools for backyard Astronomy.
AT72EDII got me an APOD 3/10/23. Thanks for reviewing this !!🔭✨ With a reducer flattener, it’s an amazing astrophotography rig. I have an edgehd 9.25 and still have the AT72EDII out on most clear sky nights. 😃
This looks much nicer than the "Eddie Scope". 🙂
Great content as ever Ed 👍. I'd love to see a video about alt-az mounts. Perhaps some recommendations for different budgets?
I'd like to do that as well, but for some reason alt-az mounts seem to be falling out of favor. There aren't that many models out there.
I’ve just got myself a skywatcher AZ5 alt/az mount that has slow motion controls . £179 from FLO, for my 80EDPro,worth a look if your after one.
Full disclosure, I haven't watched yet. I have the AT102ED and am considering something a little lighter, I don't like how the 102 feels on my Porta, but it seems fine on my CG4.
This is one of the options I'm considering, will watch when I get the chance.
Perhaps the interchangeable lens-cap question is to find out if an existing solar filter would fit?
Yeah, good point.
Thanks, Ed. Good review on a fairly popular scope and its applications.
Excellent review mister. I wonder if the little brother AT60ED is so good as the AT72ED in astrophotography camp. Greetings from Central America.
I had the AT66 and it was a nice little scope.
I have a similar scope for many reasons. I wanted maximum wide field and that is found in smaller apertures. Got a 76mm f3.9 that I will eventually make parabolic. This is gonna take a lot of time learning how to parabolize.
I would enjoy hearing a review of the AstroTech 152. I know I know… always another request!
Wow, the 152! That's a biggie. We're going to need a bigger mount.
Where did you get the short alt/az knobs? I’m currently using stereo aluminum volume knobs those knobs are a little small in diameter on my CG-4. The knobs supplied are a little too long for my needs.
Hey, I love your stuff!
I used to get them from Radio Shack but now I go to Mouser or Digi Key.
Interesting! I have a SVBony 80mm ED f7 SV503 which is similar and I wonder how much different. Thanks for showing different mounts and considerations.
Hi! As always, I learn a lot. Thanks. There is something no one answer: For my eye, not for astrophotography, the Mark II is better than a Explore Scientific FirstLight AR102mm f/9.8? I really do not take pictures, In other words, just to watch the sky, a triplet is better than doublets? Thanks a lot
Another awesome video Ed. Love the reviews and especially the sense of humour 😊
Clear skies!! Which coincidentally seem few and far in between or is it just me?
I recently acquired a TeleVue 85 on the Telepod tripod. Can’t wait till it gets here.
Cheers
I'm a bit surprised by the color correction comments. I think if you compared very bright objects you would see a good difference between those two. Also wondering if the sample of your AT72EDII wasn't the best. Seems like most check out fairly well. But may show sample to sample differences. Mine seems decent but not close to Takahashi.
I have thought about this one (or a similar clone) for a while as a travel scope. I would have to buy a real case for it though, preferably one with cut outs for some EPs and a diagonal. Something like what TV supplies with their small refractors.
Hi Ed love your video's I have a 10inch dob and now looking to get into astrophotography I was hoping you would do a review on either william optics or askar telescopes as I'm interested in both and would love to hear your opinions on them please ...cheers Berine....ps I'm in Australia
Hi Ed, Can you go over mounts a bit more in a future video, specifically around working with kids? I've followed your advice and have a 8" dob and been doing my observing with that, I do well by myself but somewhat struggle with my 6 y.o. kids bumping items out of the field of view nevermind the height problems to view out of the eyepiece. I am contemplating a small refractor as a 2nd scope and am trying to figure out the mount before I get the scope.
It looks like the new version has a rotating visual back and not the entire focuser. I think some people depending on what their preferred mount is will find that a bit annoying. Me personally I tend to always reach to the lower right of any refractor in the dark to find that fine focus knob. From experience it is a bit off putting reaching there and instead it’s at an angle to the upper left or even nearly vertical! That’s still a far better R&P than that slippery crayford.
Thank you very much, Ed!
Hey Ed, What do you think about the explore scientific AR102 663mm f6.5? There are endless rave reviews online. Just wondering how it stacks up compared to their ed102. Can you do a review on that?
AT 72 ED II $459 from astronomics as of today, 4-9-2023.
That is a great deal!!
another great review. Perfect
I have the 72edll. A really nice little scope. Sharp glass, good focuser. Smooth. But you must recognize its limitations. My targets are the Moon and planets. That’s about it.
I want one but I live in Australia...☹ no postage overseas.
Great review Ed, and thank you for it, this is one of the the scopes that I’ve considered. What is your opinion about something like a William Optics ZenithStar 81mm apo?
For the same price aren't achromat refractors with 102/1000 mm (350$) or even 127/1200 mm (475$) better ?
It's a classic case of quantity vs quality. If you are new at this, you may initially prefer the brighter views in the achromat. As your eye gets more discerning, you will learn to appreciate the cleaner views through an apo. Once you learn to recognize false color for example, there's chance you may never be able to tolerate it again.
72ED should have much better spherical aberration than 1/2 wavelength at green and red.Did you do the star test without green filter which would avoid the spherochromatism spoiling the diffraction ring?🕵♂
my grab and go is a william optics z81, absolutely glorious scope.
Any chance of reviewing it?. I notice you dont have any ytube reviews of WO scopes
I've been thinking of getting one of these and using it as a finder on some of my bigger SCTs. Great review Ed.
g`day ED great video. the sound was a bit low in this video it started fine then the sound got lower is there a problem or is it my connection i had to increase the volume as the video went on ended up on full volume.. just a heads up not complaining love your work ..cheers
Hmmm....I just checked the audio level on my video editor and it seems fairly consistent. Anyone else having this issue?
@@edting no not really
@@edting sorry for any concerns ED it must of been my end or youtube i dont know. i am no computer guy but the next youtube i played i had to turn it down again
No Astrotech here in Australia. But it does seem similar to the Skywatcher 72mm, is it?
Yes, this scope is available under many different nameplates worldwide. Try SVBony, William Megrez, and others. You need a score card these days.
Hey Ed, how you doin'?, I will propose a telescope to review: an 60mm F15 refractor on an equatorial mount, my brother got one of this and it wasn't too bad, it wasn't good tho, what do you think?
Ouch, sounds like a typical junk scope.
Great review. Recommending a reflector, is understandable; but learning how to align/collimate the mirror on a reflector - as beginner, is a bit intimidating.
You should think of collimating a mirror like tuning a guitar. After playing for a month, you can tune it in 1-2 minutes. After collimating a mirror a few times, you can do a touch up in a few minutes. As he said, an 8 inch Dob is a much more versatile scope than a
Hopefully you attended the NEAF show and a video is in the making? I hope at least one of you RUclips guys made one…
I couldn't make NEAF this year. Maybe next year!
One of the support arms had come
Loose from its cradle
I hit it w my palm it seemed that
That was wjy it clicked and stopped.
It was hanging up and locking the
Motor gear
Ok now
A saying that was taught to me while learning auto mechanics, "nothing important is held in by only one bolt" I imagine that thought process can be used here.
I am the 3rd to comment , do I get a Bronze prize?
Imagine 30 years ago getting something like this at this price, no chance.
Love the review, as all.
Thanks ED
Can't see the Orion Nebula in this scope?! Come on . I can clearly see it, and quite well, In my 10x42 ED binoculars.
The Horsehead.
Where do you live ?😊
1/2 wave - that's disappointing. I guess I'm spoiled. A classic 3" f/16 achromat will be far better than that. And you can get those with a mount made for the scope.
You need merch Ed, I’d buy a hoody
Hello Ed! Amazing videos. Been following since quite a time. Please also make an instagram page, it will be great . More power to you 💫