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Product no.: 46250

Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 203/1624 OTA

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Product description

GSO RC astrograph:

This is a newly developed telescope from GSO, for the first time at a more affordable price, and is especially suitable for astrophotography as it is a pure reflection system and so has no chromatic aberration. This is due to the use of two mirrors - a hyperbolic primary mirror and a convex hyperbolic secondary mirror. The image is coma-free and has a wide field of view. The open system and quartz mirror mean that RC OTAs cool quickly and there is virtually no problem with dew. This ingenious system even allows infrared photography.

The advantages in a nutshell:

  • ideal for astrophotography
  • no chromatic aberration
  • open system

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Ritchey-Chretien
Aperture (mm)
203
Focal length (mm)
1624
Aperture ratio (f/)
8
Resolving capacity
0,57
Limit value (mag)
13,3
Light gathering capacity
840
Max. useful magnification
406
Tube weight (kg)
7,5
Tube length (mm)
580
Tube material
Aluminium
tube diameter (mm)
230
Tube construction
Full tube

Reflector


Main mirror´s construction
hyperbolic
Secondary mirror material
Quartz
Secondary mirror obstruction
18
Primary mirror - Material
Quartz
Secondary mirror diameter (mm)
85
finish quality
1/12
reflectivity
99

Focuser


Type of build
Monorail
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2
Gear reduction
1:10 Fine movement

Mount


Mounting type
no mount
Type of build
OTA
GoTo control
no

Included accessories


Prism rail
Vixen-Style

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

TS Optics Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 203/1624 OTA

Monorail focuser (a further development of the Crayford focuser)

TS Optics Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 203/1624 OTA

Extension tubes like this are often useful for achieving focus.

TS Optics Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 203/1624 OTA
Finder mounting bracket included

Customer reviews

Great for the stars, but not planets and moon.

Review by C. H. on 10.06.2022 01:00:56

( 5 / 5 )

This telescope is great for seeing the galaxies, nebulaes and star clusters. I could not ever, see the moon or Jupiter and Saturn. The focal length is too great for planetary and lunar observations; you will need a focal reducer to see them.
It's a fantastic telescope. Not difficult to collimate. Great for astrophotography. This is my first reflector telescope, an upgrade from my cheap refractor. Comes in good packaging and with ring extensions.

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