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Telescope Pro Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 iEQ45 Pro

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This telescope combines an Omegon Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 OTA with an iOptron iEQ45 Pro mount. It lets you start taking the most beautiful photos of the night sky in fantastic quality. The iEQ45 Pro mount is a dream for portable astrophotography. It boasts GPS, a large display, Quick-Polar-Alignment and rapid northern alignment (even if you can't even see the Pole Star). And best of all - the mount can carry up to 20kg, but weighs only 11kg itself.

Next night take it to the next level - Omegon RC telescope for astrophotographers
Are you looking for an excellent telescope for astrophotography? Omegon Ritchey-Chretien telescopes will take you to the next quality level with your astronomy photos. Omegon RC telescopes provide a wide, coma-free field of view - perfect for round stellar images right out to the edge of the field of view. Find out exactly why an RC telescope is the right choice for astronomy photography and why the professionals also use them.

The advantages in a nutshell

  • hyperbolic mirrors - extremely sharp image, wide field of view, with no need for a corrector
  • BK7 mirrors for stable focus, for stable focus without the need to refocus
  • high reflection - 92-94% dielectric reflective coating for bright, high-contrast observing and astronomy photos
  • rapid cool-down thanks to open design
  • electric fans for even faster cool-down (only for 10" model)

Hyperbolic mirrors for a better image
RC telescopes have hyperbolic main and secondary mirrors. They do not use spherical mirrors, such as in Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. This great idea gives you a big advantage - take better and sharper astronomy photos and enjoy a wider usable field of view! Ultra-sharp with APS-C chips. even without using a corrector. This technology was unaffordable even a few years ago, but the new Omegon RC telescopes are now affordable for every amateur astronomer.

Photograph without needing a corrector
Use your DSLR or astronomy camera with your telescope without needing a corrector, for coma-free and pin-sharp stellar images, right out to the edge of the field of view. The 8" and 10" models even allow you to use 24x36mm full-frame chips without any corrector. All professional DSLR cameras will fit and countless astronomy cameras too. And, if you still want to photograph in the medium format, please do not hesitate to ask us for appropriate solutions.

Steel OTA for stable focusing and high contrast
In addition to containing a good mirror, a steel OTA plays a decisive role in producing good astronomy photos. This Omegon RC OTA has a 50% reduced focus shift when compared to an aluminium OTA. Precisely located stray-light baffles also ensure high contrast.

A better image than an SC telescope
To start with, an RC telescope is completely different to the classic SC or Maksutov design. It has no corrector plate and is hence an open system that adapts faster to the ambient temperature than an SC telescope. The absence of a front corrector plate also means that the telescope provides brighter images with no risk of internal reflections. Ritchey-Chretien systems are the most highly corrected two-mirror telescopes available. Their edge-to-edge image sharpness is impressive, so it is no wonder that practically all large research telescopes use this design of telescope in their professional observatories.

Now affordable
Making hyperbolic mirrors is both a science and an art. Up to only a few years ago, RC telescopes were among the most expensive telescopes in the world - only international institutions used them for research. But this technology is also now also affordable for experienced amateur astronomers.

The new iEQ45 Pro GOTO German equatorial mount is the next generation premium astro-imaging mounts!

iOptron made a few changes on the iEQ45 including:

  • Stepper motor (instead of servo)
  • Higher gear ratio
  • A number of visual changes (ex. plugs moved to sides, motor covers are singular piece, and more)

The iEQ45TM mount offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron — not to mention built-in 32-bit GPS. With a payload of 20kg balanced – it comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope. It also fits both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates. Its lighter weight (only 11kg) makes it much easier to carry.

Included Accessories:

  • 12V Car Re-charger and Cable
  • 2 amp AC Adaptor
  • Controller Cable-6P6C
  • RS232-RJ9 cable
  • Go2Nova Hand Controller 8407
  • Counterweight

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)
6,2

Focuser


Type of build
Crayford
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2

Mount


Mounting type
Equatorial
Type of build
iEQ45 Pro
GoTo control
yes
Weight (kg)
18,9

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Material
Steel

Included accessories


Counterweights (kg)
2x 5

General


Total weight (kg)
25,1
Series
Pro RC
Special recommendation
yes

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
not recommended
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
yes

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Omegon Telescope Pro Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 iEQ45 Pro
The two rails are located together. This means that you do not need to disassemble, but simply place onto your mount - no matter whether it is a 44mm or a 3" system.

Omegon Telescope Pro Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 iEQ45 Pro
Two rails underneath and one on top - the telescope fits on mounts using a Vixen or Losmandy profile. The upper 3" universal Losmandy rail provides room for additional accessories - such as a tracking system
Omegon Telescope Pro Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 iEQ45 Pro
Prism rail and spacer for ideal back focus.

Omegon Telescope Pro Ritchey-Chretien RC 203/1624 iEQ45 Pro
iEQ45 Pro base with 2" tripod
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