Celestron 36 cm (14") Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph OTA - V2 - 91078

Celestron 36 cm (14") Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph Optical Tube Assembly - V2

• This is a breakthrough 36 cm (14 inch) aperture, f/2.2 optical system designed for professional applications that require both a wide field of view and high resolution
• Ideal for use in space surveillance and other scientific applications
• A 4-element lens group utilizes extra-low dispersion (ED) glass for images free of false color, coma, and field curvature
• Celestron's Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) 36 cm is also an excellent choice for advanced astroimaging
• A 60 mm optimized image circle maintains pinpoint stars to the far corners of the largest available sensors
• Extended spectral range takes advantage of sensor response in the 700-900 nm range, allowing brighter overall images
• Includes the Ultra-Stable Focus System (USFS) with a linear ball bearing to minimize focus shift and mirror flop.

The 36 cm (14") Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) from Celestron, is a cost-effective optical system for space surveillance, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), other scientific applications, and advanced wide field astroimaging. It offers unprecedented value in aperture, speed, field of view, and optical performance. The RASA design has a convenient external prime-focus image capture location with a flat focal plane, providing small spot sizes to the edge of a wide field. The result is images that are free of optical defects like field curvature, off-axis coma, or astigmatism. RASA 36 centimeter has an ample back-focus distance of 77.5 mm which accommodates a wide variety of imaging sensors. A custom camera adapter can be added for a field of view up to 4.4 degrees.

Some Information About the RASA Technology:

• Celestron’s proprietary XLT coatings, which are high-transmission multi-coatings for lenses and high reflectivity aluminum coatings, ensure good light throughput for the optical system.
• An integrated cooling fan helps optics cool down to ambient temperature and pulls air through vents with micromesh to prevent dust ingress.
• Dual dovetail bars offer flexibility to mount the optical tube and conveniently attach additional accessories via “CGE/Losmandy” style dovetails.
• Two sets of 2x threaded insert holes in the rear cell provide additional mounting options.
• Move and mount your optical tube with ease using the carrying handles on the rear cell.
• Although not normally needed, there are 3x sets of push-pull screws to adjust the lens group to achieve ideal optical alignment for the entire system.
• Includes an M48 camera adapter.
• A Motor System specifically designed for the RASA 36 cm focuser is manufactured by Starlight Instruments.

The 36 cm (14") Schmidt Astrograph is the largest RASA Celestron manufactures. This OTA is the largest aperture and fastest (f/2.2) optical instrument of its kind available “off-the-shelf.” Unlike most telescopes, which only focus visible light (400 nm-700 nm), the RASA 36 cm focuses an extended spectral range (400 nm-900 nm), allowing a brighter signal to be detected by a camera sensor which typically have higher responsivity in the red and near-IR regions. The RASA 36 cm also features a redesigned focus system. The USFS, or Ultra-Stable Focus System, utilizes a linear ball bearing to even further minimize focus shift (unwanted lateral motion of the primary mirror during focusing) and mirror flop (movement of the primary mirror when the telescope is pointing to different positions in the sky), further improving the performance of this professional class telescope.

NOTE: One image shows a digital camera installed on the product for illustration purposes, only. This product does NOT include a camera!

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