The 8" Ritchey-Chrétien is the perfect telescope for astrophotography, but it is also suitable for visual observation.

• ♦ Aperture 8" / 203 mm - focal length 1624 mm - focal ratio f/8
• ♦ Hyperbolic primary and secondary mirror for very high sharpness on the optical axis and a large well-corrected field for astrophotography
• ♦ Both mirrors made of fused silica for stable focus position
• ♦ 99% high-reflectivy coating on main and secondary mirror for an even brighter image and more contrast - special service from TS
• ♦ Quicker cooling down thanks to open construction and primary mirror ventilation
• ♦ Two Vixen style dovetail bars supplied - ideal for accessories like guiding scopes or a piggyback camera mount
• ♦ High-quality 2" dual speed MONORAIL focuser with 2" / 1.25" reduction adapter - motor focuser optionally available
• ♦ RC correctors for larger sensors from APS-C upwards are optionally available

Dovetail Bar - Losmandy Level - for GSO and AstroTech 8" Ritchey Chretien Telescope adaption for the 8" GSO and AstroTec RC and mounts with Losmandy level dovetail bar holder

In the box:

-- Losmandy Level dovetail Bar
-- 2 Spacer for the 8" AstroTech and GSO RC telescope

TS 8" f/12 Cassegrain telescope with fused Quartz mirror and only 33% obstruction - the ideal alternative to a Schmidt-Cassegrain

• Aperture 8" - 203 mm
• Focal length 2436 mm
• F-ratio f/12
• Large illuminated image field with 45 mm diameter
• Hyperbolic secondary mirror and parabolic primary mirror made of Quartz glass for stable focus position
• 99% reflection on primary and secondary mirror for an even brighter image
• Quick temperature adaption due to open design
• Pure reflective system without Schmidt plate or meniscus lens - fully suitable for Infrared
• Only 33 % linear obstruction - very well suited for visual astronomy
• 2" MONORAIL focuser with micro-gear reduction and 1.25" reduction are included
• M90 extension tubes for trouble-free focusing with almost any accessories included
• Internal baffles for higher contrast
• Losmandy style dovetail and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail for trouble-free adaption to all popular mounts
• Finder-scope shoe is also included
• Very economically priced, compared with other classical Cassegrains

The extension tube extends an adapter with M48x0.75 thread by 20 mm.

• barrel made of metal
• black anodized
• double sided 2" filter thread (M48x0.75) - male/female
• optical path is 20 mm
• the outer diameter of the adapter is is exactly 2" - fits into the 2" receptacle of focusers or adapters

The extension tube extends an adapter with M48x0.75 thread by 5 mm.

• barrel made of metal
• black anodized
• double sided 2" filter thread (M48x0.75) - male/female
• optical path is 5 mm
• the outer diameter of the adapter is is exactly 2" - fits into the 2" receptacle of focusers or adapters