iOptron Photron 8" Ritchey-Chrétien Astrograph Telescope - Steel OTA
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The iOptron® Photron™ Ritchey-Chretien design telescopes, feature low thermal expansion quartz primary and secondary mirrors with 93-96 percent reflective dielectric coatings. The RC optical design delivers coma, spherical and chromatic aberration free results, perfect for color or monochrome imaging. A fixed position primary mirror eliminates image shift that occurs from focusing with other telescope designs. The iOptron RC8 comes with a 2" dual-speed linear-bearing Crayford focuser. Three focuser extension rings are provided for a “flex-free” solid extension as a means to take up any unneeded back focus. Its steel tube is equipped with 10 knife edge baffles to diminish contrast reducing stray light, improving the instrument in both visual and imaging uses. The RC8 model comes with top and bottom Vixen style dovetail plates adding rigidity to the tube while providing attachment points for the mount and other accessories to be used.
Compatible with iEAF (iOptron Electronic Automatic Focuser).
Finderscope, diagonal and eyepiece not included.
Features
- Coma free, chromatic aberration-free, spherical aberration-free optics
- 200mm (8") optical aperture
- 1624mm focal length
- f/8 focal ratio
- Fixed primary
- Low thermal expansion quartz mirrors
- Multiple knife-edge baffle system
- 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser
- Finder scope base and two dovetail bars
- Optional finder scope, diagonal and 1.25" eyepiece
- Optional automatic focuser iEAF (#8453)
Specifications
- Optical Design: Ritchey-Chretien
- Clear Aperture: 200mm
- Focal Length: 1624mm
- Focal Ratio: f/8
- Resolving Power: 0.58 arc seconds
- Limiting Magnitude: 14.2
- Highest Useful Magnification: 4.2
- Secondary Mirror Size: 95mm
- Focuser: 10:1 Crayford dual-speed
- Focuser size: 2”
- Dovetail Bar: Losmandy-style
- Mounting Bar (Top): Vixen-style
- Finderscope Base: Yes
- Finder scope: Optional
- Tube material: Steel
- Tube Length: 22.0”
- Tube Weight: 18 lbs s
- Other Accessories:
- 2” to 1.25” compression ring adapter
- 1" long extension tube X2
- 2" long extension tube X1
- Gross Weight: 25 lbs
- Warranty: One year limited
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- 8" RC OTA w/2" dual speed Crayford focuser
- 2X25mm, 1X 50mm focus extension
- 1.25" accessory adapter
- Top Vixen-style mounting bar and bottom Losmandy-style dovetail bar
The iOptron® Photron™ Ritchey-Chretien design telescopes, feature low thermal expansion quartz primary and secondary mirrors with 93-96 percent reflective dielectric coatings. The RC optical design delivers coma, spherical and chromatic aberration free results, perfect for color or monochrome imaging. A fixed position primary mirror eliminates image shift that occurs from focusing with other telescope designs. The iOptron RC8 comes with a 2" dual-speed linear-bearing Crayford focuser. Three focuser extension rings are provided for a “flex-free” solid extension as a means to take up any unneeded back focus. Its steel tube is equipped with 10 knife edge baffles to diminish contrast reducing stray light, improving the instrument in both visual and imaging uses. The RC8 model comes with top and bottom Vixen style dovetail plates adding rigidity to the tube while providing attachment points for the mount and other accessories to be used.
Compatible with iEAF (iOptron Electronic Automatic Focuser).
Finderscope, diagonal and eyepiece not included.
Features
- Coma free, chromatic aberration-free, spherical aberration-free optics
- 200mm (8") optical aperture
- 1624mm focal length
- f/8 focal ratio
- Fixed primary
- Low thermal expansion quartz mirrors
- Multiple knife-edge baffle system
- 2" dual-speed Crayford focuser
- Finder scope base and two dovetail bars
- Optional finder scope, diagonal and 1.25" eyepiece
- Optional automatic focuser iEAF (#8453)
Specifications
- Optical Design: Ritchey-Chretien
- Clear Aperture: 200mm
- Focal Length: 1624mm
- Focal Ratio: f/8
- Resolving Power: 0.58 arc seconds
- Limiting Magnitude: 14.2
- Highest Useful Magnification: 4.2
- Secondary Mirror Size: 95mm
- Focuser: 10:1 Crayford dual-speed
- Focuser size: 2”
- Dovetail Bar: Losmandy-style
- Mounting Bar (Top): Vixen-style
- Finderscope Base: Yes
- Finder scope: Optional
- Tube material: Steel
- Tube Length: 22.0”
- Tube Weight: 18 lbs s
- Other Accessories:
- 2” to 1.25” compression ring adapter
- 1" long extension tube X2
- 2" long extension tube X1
- Gross Weight: 25 lbs
- Warranty: One year limited
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| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Telescope Focal Length | 1501 - 1750mm |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | Yes |
- 8" RC OTA w/2" dual speed Crayford focuser
- 2X25mm, 1X 50mm focus extension
- 1.25" accessory adapter
- Top Vixen-style mounting bar and bottom Losmandy-style dovetail bar
iOptron Photron 8" Ritchey-Chrétien Astrograph Telescope - Steel OTA # 6112