RC Optical Systems - 16 inch Military Ritchey-Chrétien

RCOS 16 inch "Ruggedized" Military Ritchey-Chrétien...

RCOS 16 inch f/8.4 (134.4 inch / 3414mm focal length) "Ruggedized" Military Instrument. This instrument has SiO2 96.9% Aluminum coatings for visible through SWIR. Optional Protected Gold or Silver Coatings available for the highest reflectivity in MWIR to LWIR.

16 inch (0.32 meter) f/8.4 RC Specifications - 134.4 inch / 3414mm focal length
16 inch f/8.4 Ritchey-Chrétien Zero Expansion Astro-Sitall Optics by Star Instruments certified to 1/4 wave P-V and 1/25 wave RMS or better. Fringe analysis and interferometric data supplied with each optical set. Enhanced Aluminum (SiO2/TiO2) overcoat - 96.9% reflectivity. "Ruggedized" construction allows for vehicle or trailer use, or mobile tracking mount, such as the Cine-Sextant. Low Expansion, light weight Carbon Fiber / Nomex Tube for superior performance and stability. 6061 and 7075 Aluminum components - All CNC Machined. Heavy Duty Precision Secondary Mirror Focuser. 2-Stage Primary mirror baffle with internal knife-edge light stops. Secondary light baffle. 6061 Aluminum Mounting Rings - CNC Machined, Clear Anodize Type II. Active Cooling. RCOS "Focus and Forget" Technology. Shipped fully assembled, collimated, and ready to use. RCOS Custom CNC Machined "light weight" Losmandy compatible dovetail plates, Clear Anodize Type II. Fixed Instruments (rear cell) Adapter Set - FIA. Built in carbon dew shield. Tube end ring (aluminum), Clear Anodize Type II. CNC machined dust cover.	System	16" f/8.4
	Focal Length	3414mm
	Base Price	Call
	Delivery Status	45-60 Days Upon Receipt of Optics
	Back Focus	14"
	Overall Length/Diameter	50"/20.25"
	Primary Focal Length	48"
	Primary Hole	4.0"
	Primary to Secondary Spacing	31.7"
	Radius of Field Curvature	17.67"
	Secondary Amplification	2.8X
	Secondary Size	6.0"
	Total Weight*	110 pounds

*100% ready for imaging as equipped above including mounting rings and dovetail plates.

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