Description
l as for mounting optional accessories (such as rings for a photoguide scope) on top. The 21″ long dovetail rails run the length of the optical tube. One is mounted underneath the tube for installing the 34.4 pound AT10RC directly on a suitable payload capacity Losmandy-style equatorial mount. The second dovetail rail is mounted 180 away from the first, on top of the tube. This can be used for installing a photoguide ring set, piggyback camera adapter, or any other accessory that attaches to a scope by means of Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail adapters. The undersides of the dovetails have been hollowed out to lighten their weight without compromising their strength, as can be seen in the side-view feature image below.
Finderscope dovetail: a Vixen-style finderscope bracket dovetail base is installed on the upper left side of the optical tube. It can easily be removed if not needed. It will accept Vixen-style finderscope brackets as well as red dot-type finders, such as the Astro-Tech #ATF.
Other accessories: A snap-in dust cap is standard.
Tech Details:
| Aperture | 10″ |
|---|---|
| Binary and Star Cluster Observation | No |
| Focal Length | 2000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Galaxy and Nebula Observation | No |
| Lunar Observation | No |
| Weight | 34.4 lbs. |
| Planetary Observation | No |
| Resolution | 0.46 arc seconds |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Back Focus | 9.25 (235mm) from rear cell, 5 (127mm) with focuser installed |
Supplied Accessories:
three built-in cooling fans in rear cell
1.25″ and 2″ compression ring accessory holders
1″ and 2″ focuser extension rings to fine-tune the back focus
two Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail rails
mounting bracket for optional finder
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