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Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon

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Product description

Ultra-light carbon RC telescope with innovative features:

  • Made almost entirely from carbon fibre parts (CFRP)
  • Split tube facilitates transport and assembly Removable primary mirror cell; the telescope can remain on the mount during maintenance work.
  • Primary mirror lateral bearing in "Whiffletree" system with 5 x 2 bearings Boundary layer fan on vibration-decoupled CFRP baffle ring
  • Prism rail/accessory carrier with temperature-compensating mounting
  • Two positions for main prism rail mounts (offset by 45° to each other)
  • The main prism rail is split and has mounting positions for Losmandy and 10Micron clamps
  • For combination with fabric stray light shield: optional front flaps (with ASCOM control) available

OAZ connection via M117 thread with 290 millimetres working distance from the rear plate.

Please note: Accessory carriers and front flaps are not included in the scope of delivery. The carrying case is charged separately.

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.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Ritchey-Chretien
Aperture (mm)
500
Focal length (mm)
4000
Aperture ratio (f/)
8
Resolving capacity
0,28
Limit value (mag)
15,3
Light gathering capacity
5100
Max. useful magnification
1000
Tube weight (kg)
48
tube diameter (mm)
688
Tube length (mm)
1380
Tube material
Carbon

Reflector


Main mirror´s construction
hyperbolic
secondary mirror design
hyperbolic
Secondary mirror obstruction
49

Focuser


Type of build
without
Rotating
Undefiniert

Mount


Type of build
OTA
Mounting type
no mount

Included accessories


Tube clamps
Undefiniert

Area of application


Astrophotography
yes
Moon & Planets
yes
Nature Observation
no
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
no
Observatories
yes

Product safety

Manufacturer: NIMAX GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, DE, www.nimax.de

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Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon
Ritchey-Chretien RC 500/4000 Carbon

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