Astro-Tech AT130 EDT F/7 ED Triplet OTA

[jpelli]

Can I get any and all comments on this scope as I am seriously considering it. Looks like a lot of scope for the money. Thank you for your responses!

[MattJenko]

This looks to be similar to the Altair Astro 130 and the TS130 versions we get over in Europe. I have the AA115 version and it is excellent, so I would imagine the AT bigger brother version is also very good optically. The difference in the brands tends to be with the focusers etc. My AA115 has a monster 3" focuser which requires a bit of TLC here and there but otherwise does what I want of it.

[Brian28]

I have the Altair 130 EDT , and it’s great .. I did replace the focuser though .. the original is nice and smooth etc but I am hanging a large camera etc on the end of it and wanted something more ridged.. ..but a really nice scope ..very pleased .. 👍