Carbon Truss 24 inch f/7.8 Ritchey-Chrétien...

RCOS 24RC at the University of Arizona, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter - Photo courtesy David A. Harvey

RCOS 24 inch f/7.8 Carbon Truss Telescope with ION Milled optics. Use this telescope at the University of Arizona's Mount Lemmon SkyCenter!

RCOS 24 inch Carbon Truss with ION Milled Optics! Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, located just north of Tucson on the summit of Mt. Lemmon, is a unique science learning center. The SkyCenter builds upon the uniqueness of the site and the extensive knowledge base at the University of Arizona to deliver educational adventures including:

SkyNights: An observing program that gives you the opportunity to peer beyond the blue horizons adorning our southwestern skies and explore the astronomical wonders that have fascinated us from time immemorial. Star charts, binoculars and a 24-inch RCOS telescope are just some of the resources utilized in this program. Join us as part of a group for evening hours or reserve the telescope all night and be treated as a visiting astronomer.

DiscoveryDays: Learn more about the scientific and natural wonders of Mt. Lemmon and the Catalina Mountains by interacting with UA scientists in this hands-on program. Topics include tree-ring science, hummingbird studies, Phoenix Mars Lander mission updates, ecology and more.

SkyCamps: Can't get enough in just one day? Look into our interactive camps for teens and adults.

Contact the Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter for a night with our 24RC and Equatorial Fork Mount.

Optical Features:
- Zero Expansion Astro-Sitall, ULE, 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:
- Engineered and Modeled in SolidWorks 2011.
- 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" Mounting plates.
- CNC machined Composite Dust Cover over primary mirror.

Mass Properties of a 20RC with Star Instruments Optics

Mass Properties and Dimensions (typical)

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Optical Features:
- Zero Expansion, Astro-Sitall Ritchey-Chretien Optics, Tested and Certified to at Least 1/35th Wave RMS.
- Supporting Fringe Analysis and Interferometric Data included.
- Enhanced Aluminum (SiO2/TiO2) Overcoat - 96.9% Reflectivity.

Mechanical Features:
- Engineered and Modeled in SolidWorks 2011.
- RCOS Proprietary 18-Point Primary Mirror Flotation 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" Mounting plates.
- CNC machined Composite Dust Cover over primary mirror.

Mass Properties and Dimensions (typical)

Complete and Fully Assembled OTA Price: Call