Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture (mm) | 234.95 mm (9.25 in) |
Focal Length | 2350 mm (93 in) |
Formula:Focal Ratio | 10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 94 x |
Finderscope | 6x30 |
Star Diagonal | 1.25 |
Optical Tube | Aluminum |
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification | 555 x |
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification | 34 x |
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 |
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59 arc seconds |
Formula:Resolution (Dawes) | 0.49 arc seconds |
Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1127 x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 3.35 in (85 mm) |
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 36% |
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13% |
Optical Coatings | StarBright / XLT |
Optical Tube Length | 22 in (559 mm) |
Optical Tube Weight | 20 lbs (9.07 kg) |
Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Mount |