- This affordable 10" astrograph is ideal for capturing stunning deep-sky
astrophotos
- Fast f/3.9 focal ratio provides swift wide-field imaging performance
- Enhanced reflectivity aluminum coatings on primary and secondary mirror
provide 94% reflectivity
- Sturdy 2" dual-speed low-profile Crayford focuser permits ultra-fine
focus with 11:1 ratio
- Extended tube length of 7.5" in front of the focuser blocks peripheral
light, optimizing image contrast
Our largest reflector optimized for astrophotography boasts 10" parabolic
primary optics with a very fast f/3.9 focal ratio for exceptional wide-field,
deep-space imaging performance. Even faint galaxies and nebulas exhibit stunning
detail with limited exposure time when photographed through this large-aperture
astrograph with a CCD imager or DSLR camera. You’ll get incredibly bright,
crisp images that will make apo refractor aficionados green with envy - and
you’ll have more green in your wallet thanks to this telescope’s more-affordable
Newtonian design.
Both the 10" (254mm) primary and secondary mirror feature enhanced reflectivity
(94%) aluminization for bright, contrast-rich images. The 82mm minor axis secondary
mirror provides excellent full-field illumination with modern CCD imagers and
DSLR cameras, with less than 8% light drop-off at the edge of APS-C sized sensors.
The adjustable 4-vane secondary mirror holder features very thin, 1mm thick
spider vanes to minimize diffraction effects in images. A center mark on the
primary mirror and three easy-grip collimation knobs make optical alignment
easy and precise.
Extended tube length of 7.5" in front of the focuser blocks intrusion
of off-axis light, ensuring optimum image contrast. The sturdy 2" dual-speed
(11:1), low-profile Crayford focuser permits ultra-fine focus and has 38mm of
drawtube travel and a helpful drawtube lock knob. A steel reinforcing plate
bolted inside the 38.6" long tube directly under the focuser helps eliminate
flexure between it and tube, even with heavy imaging gear attached.
As with any fast Newtonian, an optional coma corrector is recommended to achieve
flat-field imaging performance. Standard accessories include two cast aluminum
tube rings, a 9x50 finder scope, 2" and 1.25" extension adapters,
and a 12V DC fan for accelerated primary mirror cool-down (fan requires 12V
power supply or 8 AA batteries, not included).
Not only does this affordable astrograph excel as an astrophotography instrument,
but the 10" f/3.9 Newtonian can also be used as a formidable visual telescope.
Its large 10" aperture and fast focal ratio will provide wondrous views
of deep space objects, the planets and Moon, and sparkling star fields in both
2" and 1.25" telescope eyepieces.
Specifications:
- User level: Intermediate
- Optical design: Reflector
- Optical diameter: 254mm
- Focal length: 1000mm
- Focal ratio: f/3.9
- Optics type: Parabolic
- Glass material: Low thermal expansion glass
- Resolving power: 0.46arc*sec
- Lowest useful magnification: 25x
- Highest useful magnification: 300x
- Highest theoretical magnification: 500x
- Limiting stellar magnitude: 14.7
- Optical quality: Diffraction limited
- Finder scope: 9x50
- Focuser: 2" dual-speed Crayford
- Secondary mirror obstruction: 82mm
- Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter: 32%
- Secondary mirror obstruction by area: 10%
- Mirror coatings/over-coatings: Enhanced Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
- Mount type: Optical Tube without Mount
- Astro-imaging capability: Lunar, planetary & long exposure
- Tube material: Steel
- Length of optical tube: 38.6 in.
- Weight, optical tube: 25.5 lbs.
- Additional included accessories: Tube rings, Cooling accelerator
fan, 2" to 1.25" adapter
- Other features: Primary mirror center mark, Extended tube in front
of focuser, Quick collimation cap
Warranty
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from
date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser
only.
In the Box:
- Orion 10" f/3.9 Newtonian Astrograph OTA
- 9x50 Finder scope and bracket
- 12V DC Cooling accelerator fan
- 2 Die-cast hinged tube rings
- 2" -to-1.25" Eyepiece adapter
- Collimation cap
- Dust caps
- Starry Night Special Edition astronomy software
