Orion 10 f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope Review
Orion 10 f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope Review
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49
Orion 10 f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope Review
Review of Orion 10 f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope.
Price: 2,694.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion 10 f/8 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph Telescope – Product Warranty: One year
Product Type: Astro-Imaging > Astro-Imaging Scopes
Go after even the most elusive and faint deep-sky targets with the Orion 10″ f/8.0 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph. Featuring virtually coma-free optics for superb imaging performance, the Orion 10″ f/8.0 Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph boasts a plethora of deluxe features. Its precision hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors are made of highest quality quartz optical glass with enhanced reflectivity (94-96%) aluminum coatings. The machined aluminum, dual-speed (10:1) 3″ modified Crayford focuser with linear track bearing provides rigid, backlash-free support for hefty imaging accessories. Nine knife-edge computer-positioned internal light baffles in the optical tube, primary mirror tube baffles, and a baffled secondary mirror shield ensure maximum image contrast and brightness. Three 1.5″ DC cooling fans built into the rear cell help to reduce cooldown time for the telescope to reach thermal equilibrium. Two wide “Losmandy-style” dovetail mounting plates are attached to both the top and bottom of the tube for easy mount attachment and use of optional guide scope for guided CCD imaging pursuits.
