OTA · 2010– · MSRP $1,395
Astro-Tech AT8RC
Key specifications
| Aperture | 203 mm |
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| Focal length | 1624 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/8 |
| Optical design | Ritchey-Chrétien |
| Back focus | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 7.44 kg |
All specifications
| Focuser type | 2" dual-speed linear Crayford 10:1, rotatable |
|---|---|
| Tube length | 457.2 mm |
| Dovetail | Losmandy |
About
8-inch (203 mm) f/8 true Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph, 1624 mm focal length, with hyperbolic quartz primary and secondary mirrors and dielectric coatings. The first affordable 8" true RC from a US company (S&T Hot Product 2010); carbon-fiber and steel body versions, dual Losmandy + Vixen dovetails.
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