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General| Focal Length | 2032 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Image Circle | 42 mm |
| Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x |
| Aperture | 203.2 mm |
| Optical Design | Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Mount Type | Not included |
| Optical Tube Length | 432 mm (17 inches) |
| Eyepiece | Not included |
| Optical Tube Weight | 12.7 kg (28 lbs) |
Procedure for connecting the visual back to the telescope's rear cell.
Steps for correctly inserting 1.25" and 2" star diagonals into the visual back.
How to insert and secure an eyepiece into the star diagonal or visual back.
Steps for mounting the finderscope bracket and aligning it with the main telescope.
Overview of telescope design, including optical systems and light path.
Explanation of how image orientation varies with eyepiece and diagonal usage.
Detailed instructions on using the focusing knob for sharp images.
Formula and method for determining magnification with different eyepieces.
How to calculate the true field of view for observations.
Practical advice for improving viewing quality and avoiding common issues.
Guide to setting up a camera for prime focus imaging of bright celestial objects.
Achieving high magnification for planetary imaging using eyepiece projection.
Capturing deep sky objects with long exposures, often requiring guiding.
Methods and accessories to minimize camera and telescope shake for clear images.
Converting the telescope to an f/2 system for faster imaging and wider fields.
Detailed instructions for safely cleaning the telescope's corrector plate and optical components.
Explanation of telescope collimation, its importance, and how to check it.
Details on Barlow lenses for magnification and various types of eyepieces.
Information on Solar Filters, T-Adapters, and T-Rings for photography.
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