Astro-Tech AT72EDII
Astro-Tech
Astro-Tech AT72EDII is a 72 mm ED doublet refractor for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- ED doublet refractor
- Aperture
- 72 mm
- Focal length
- 432 mm
- Focal ratio
- f/6
- Dawes limit
- 1.61"
- Glass / elements
- FPL-53 ED doublet objective
- Focuser
- dual-speed Rack and Pinion 2” focuser
Imaging
- Camera format
- APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching flattener
- Full-frame coverage
- No
- Back focus
- Requires field flattener/reducer spacing for imaging
Specifications
- Weight
- 4.8 lb (2.18 kg)
Astrophotography Fit
Best for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.
Astro-Tech AT72EDII sits in the telescope slot for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging. The useful headline specs are aperture 72 mm, focal length 432 mm, f/6.
Camera coverage: APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching flattener. Back focus: Requires field flattener/reducer spacing for imaging.
Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.
Best paired with
- Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
- Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
- Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin
Not recommended for
- Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
- Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
- Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomics Astronomics | $519.00 | In stock Updated 5/14/2026 | View Offer - $519.00 |