Astro-Tech 10" Carbon Fiber Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) Telescope with upgraded Starlight Instruments Feather Touch FTF3015 Focuser
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Asking Price: $1,600
Up for sale is an imaging powerhouse designed for deep-sky astrophotography. The lightweight carbon fiber tube provides excellent thermal stability, minimizing focus shift during long imaging sessions. This setup features a massive upgrade: a 3-inch Feather Touch FTF3015 dual-speed focuser, which provides ultra-smooth adjustments and easily handles heavy camera trains. Key Specifications & Features
Up for sale is an imaging powerhouse designed for deep-sky astrophotography. The lightweight carbon fiber tube provides excellent thermal stability, minimizing focus shift during long imaging sessions. This setup features a massive upgrade: a 3-inch Feather Touch FTF3015 dual-speed focuser, which provides ultra-smooth adjustments and easily handles heavy camera trains. Key Specifications & Features
- Optical Design: True Ritchey-Chrétien (Hyperbolic quartz primary and secondary mirrors)
- Aperture & Focal Length: 10 inches (254mm) / 2000mm @ f/8
- Optical Coatings: 99% reflectivity dielectric coatings
- Focuser Upgrade: Premium 3" Starlight Instruments Feather Touch (FTF3015) Dual-Speed Focuser
- Tube Material: Thermally stable Carbon Fiber
- Mounting: Top and bottom Losmandy-style D-plate dovetails included
- One 2-inch and two 1-inch threaded extension rings
- A sturdy hanle on the top D-plate for much easier handling
- Adapter for converting standard 2 inch visual back to 48 mm male thread for a rigid connection to camera.
- Optics: Clean, pristine condition with sharp contrast and excellent reflectivity.
- Mechanical: The heavy-duty Feather Touch focuser operates flawlessly with zero backlash.
- Cosmetics: Good condition. There are some superficial scratches on the carbon fiber tube from normal use. These are purely cosmetic and have zero impact on the telescope's structural integrity or imaging performance.
- Location: Local pickup is preferred but willing to ship. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance costs (estimated ~$100). Will be packed securely for transit.
- Payment: Accept PayPal (please add 3% if using Goods & Services) or Zelle.
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