Specifications:
Aperature 8" / 200mm
Focal lenth 22.36 inch / 568mm
Focal ratio F/2.84
Mirrors > 93% reflectivity
Mirror optics 1/12 wave optics
Corrector 4 element multi-coated
Focuser 10:1 dual speed 50mm travel
Weight (OTA) 16.7 lbs /7.6 kg
Carbon model 13.6 lbs/6.2 kg
Length (OTA) 27.55 inch / 70 cm
Optical tube Rolled steel enamel finish
Carbon model Twill woven carbon fiber
Finderscope 8x50 crosshaired with bracket
Tube rings Steel, hinged, felt-lined
1 year warranty
(Extended 3 year warranty
is available at order time)
Aperature 8" / 200mm
Focal lenth 22.36 inch / 568mm
Focal ratio F/2.84
Mirrors > 93% reflectivity
Mirror optics 1/12 wave optics
Corrector 4 element multi-coated
Focuser 10:1 dual speed 50mm travel
Weight (OTA) 16.7 lbs /7.6 kg
Carbon model 13.6 lbs/6.2 kg
Length (OTA) 27.55 inch / 70 cm
Optical tube Rolled steel enamel finish
Carbon model Twill woven carbon fiber
Finderscope 8x50 crosshaired with bracket
Tube rings Steel, hinged, felt-lined
1 year warranty
(Extended 3 year warranty
is available at order time)
So...How much faster is it:
2.8-8 ED F/4 scope F/5.6 scope F/8 scope
20 min. 40 min. 1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min.
40 min. 1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min.
1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min. 10 H 40 min.
2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min. 10 H 40 min. 21 H 20 min.
2.8-8 ED F/4 scope F/5.6 scope F/8 scope
20 min. 40 min. 1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min.
40 min. 1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min.
1 H 20 min. 2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min. 10 H 40 min.
2 H 40 min. 5 H 20 min. 10 H 40 min. 21 H 20 min.
Should we say more???... Yes! Look at these details... deep in the Trifid, dark nebulous detail is crystal crisp - down to one pixel wide!
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