Omegon Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 154/1370 Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) - Elevate Your Astrophotography

Discover the exceptional quality and performance of the Omegon Ritchey-Chretien Pro RC 154/1370, designed specifically for astrophotographers seeking to enhance their astronomical images. This telescope offers a wide, coma-free field of view, delivering round stellar images that extend to the very edge of the field. Join the ranks of professional astronomers who trust the RC design for their high-quality astrophotography.

The Advantages at a Glance

• Hyperbolic Mirrors: Ensure extremely sharp images and a wide field of view without the need for a corrector.
• BK7 Mirrors: Provide stable focus, eliminating the need for frequent refocusing.
• High Reflection Coatings: Achieve 92-94% dielectric reflective coating for bright, high-contrast observations and photos.
• Rapid Cool-Down: Benefit from an open design that cools down quickly.
• Electric Fans: Available in the 10" model for even faster cooling.

Hyperbolic Mirrors for Superior Imaging

The RC telescopes feature hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors, unlike the spherical mirrors used in Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. This design innovation provides a significant advantage, allowing you to capture sharper and more detailed astronomical photos with a broader usable field of view. Enjoy ultra-sharp images with APS-C chips without needing a corrector, a technology that was previously inaccessible to amateur astronomers.

Photograph Without a Corrector

Connect your DSLR or astronomy camera directly to the telescope and capture coma-free, pin-sharp stellar images all the way to the field's edge. The 8" and 10" models support 24x36mm full-frame chips without requiring a corrector. This compatibility extends to all professional DSLR cameras and numerous astronomy cameras. For medium format photography, please inquire about suitable solutions.

Steel OTA for Stability and High Contrast

The quality of your astronomy photos is greatly influenced by the steel OTA, which reduces focus shift by 50% compared to aluminum OTAs. Precisely located stray-light baffles enhance contrast, delivering outstanding image quality.

RC vs. SC Telescopes

RC telescopes stand apart from classic Schmidt-Cassegrain (SC) or Maksutov designs. They feature an open system without a corrector plate, allowing for faster temperature adaptation and brighter images free of internal reflections. As the most highly corrected two-mirror telescopes available, Ritchey-Chretien systems are favored by professional observatories for their impressive edge-to-edge image sharpness.

Affordability for Amateur Astronomers

Once reserved for international research institutions due to their high cost, RC telescopes are now accessible to experienced amateur astronomers. The art and science of crafting hyperbolic mirrors have become affordable, bringing professional-grade technology within reach.

Specifications

• Product ID: 73122
• Brand: Omegon
• Warranty: 2 years
• EAN: 2400000036975
• Shipping Weight: 0 kg
• Optical Design: Reflector
• Optical Scheme: Ritchey-Chrétien
• Objective Lens Diameter (Aperture): 152.0 mm
• Focal Length: 1370 mm
• Highest Practical Power: 304.0 x
• Aperture Ratio: f/9
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.7
• Optical Tube Weight: 5.5 kg
• User Level: Experienced users
• Observed Objects: Deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects