RCOS Carbon Truss 14.5 inch Ritchey-Chrétien Telescopes...
A 2007 Model 14.5RC Carbon Truss Telescope shown above.
Optical Features:
- Zero Expansion Astro-Sitall, ULE Type, or Zerodur RC Optics, Tested and Certified to at least 1/20th Wave RMS.
- Supporting Fringe Analysis and Interferometric Data included.
- Enhanced Aluminum (SiO2/TiO2) Overcoat - 96.9% Reflectivity.
Mechanical Features:
- Designed, Engineered and Modeled in SolidWorks 2009.
- RCOS Proprietary Center Mounted, Self Balancing Primary Mirror Cell.
- Low expansion, light weight Carbon Fiber Truss for superior performance and stability.
- 6061 Aluminum components - All CNC Machined.
- Precision Secondary Mirror Focuser.
- Multi-Stage Primary Mirror Baffle with internal knife-edge light stops.
- Conical Secondary Light Baffle.
- 6061 Aluminum Mounting Rings - CNC Machined.
- Active Cooling.
- RCOS "Focus and Forget" Technology.
- Shipped fully Assembled, Collimated and Ready to Use.
- RCOS CNC Machined "light weight" Dovetail Plates (Losmandy compatible) - top and bottom with matching Paramount VersaPlate hole pattern, allows dovetail mounting plate to be bolted to VersaPlate once scope is balanced.
- Losmandy RDF-90 Finder Scope 3-point Mounting Bracket.
- CNC machined Composite Dust Cover over primary mirror.
Drawings and Documents
Complete and fully assembled OTA Price: $24,750 |
RCOS Telescope Command Center (TCC-II) Controller - Thermal monitor of primary, secondary and ambient air temperature, includes and controls fans, secondary focus position, secondary dew heater operation, and operation of optional Instrument Rotator. Includes Servo DC motor to electronically operate the secondary focuser.
Price: $2,450 |
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RCOS 70mm Series - Precision Instrument Rotator (PIR-70mm). Controlled by the Telescope Command Center. Large 2.7 inch clear aperture.
Price: $2,450 |
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RCOS 70mm Series - Field Flattener / Corrector. Eliminates field curvature present in all reflective telescopes while eliminating astigmatism and reducing spot size.
Price: $1,750 |
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RCOS 70mm Series - Fixed Instruments Rear Cell Adapter / Spacer Set (FIA-82mm). Also large clear aperture to eliminate vignetting. Fits into 70mm PIR.
Price: $75 each |
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Mini Borg 45 ED, Mini Borg 50 Ach, Borg 77mm ED, Borg 101 ED, or Borg 125 ED Refractors. Can be used for Piggy Back Guide Scope, Finder Scope, or Wide Field Imager.
Price: Call |
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FSQ-106 the "NEW Q" by Takahashi (FSQ-106). Piggy back onto your RC! Superb Wide Field Imaging!
Price: $4,200 (OTA only) |
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RCOS Custom Shipping Crate (Crate 14.5RC). Ship your 14.5RC secure and safe anywhere in the world with peace of mind. Custom fit and padded internally to reduce shock.
Price: $475 |
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