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NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
BIG ASTROGRAPH
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces its new line of observatory-class telescopes,
beginning with the Orion 14″ f/8 Truss Tube Ritchey-Chrétien Astrograph
(starting at $6,499.99). This 14-inch reflector features low-expansion, quartz
Ritchey-Chrétien optics designed to produce coma-free images. The mirrors
have enhanced aluminum coatings to provide 96% reflectivity. Its Serrurier-style
truss tube assembly is manufactured from thermally stable carbon fiber to reduce
temperature-induced focus shift, and, with the aid of three built-in cooling fans,
the optics reach thermal equilibrium quickly. The telescope comes with a 3-inch,
Crayford-style focuser that includes a dual-speed (10:1) fine-focus knob and both
2- and 1¼-inch accessory adapters. The instrument weighs 30 kilograms (66 lb)
and connects to heavy-duty mounts via a Losmandy D-style mounting bar.
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
831-763-7000; telescope.com
ULTRA-COMPACT
GO TO
Mount manufacturer iOptron
unveils its latest miniaturized
telescope mount, the SkyHunter
Portable AZ GOTO System ($488).
This new alt-azimuth mount
squeezes many high-end Go To
features into a small, convenient
package that weighs 1.3 kg. The
SkyHunter can be attached to
any tripod that uses 3
/8 or ¼ ×
PREMIUM APO
Stellarvue adds a new model to its extensive line of SVX apochromatic refractors
with the SVX90T ($2,695). It's a 90-mm (3.5-inch) f/6 triplet apochromat with a
FCD100 super-low-dispersion center element housed in a fully collimatable lens
cell. The telescope weighs 3.6 kilograms and is 37½ centimeters (14¾ in) long
with its dew shield retracted. The SVX90T comes with a 3-inch-format, dualspeed
focuser that includes both 2-inch and 1¼-inch eyepiece adapters fitted
with non-marring compression rings. Each purchase includes a pair of CNCmachined
mounting rings, two dovetail finder mounting bases, and a heavy-duty,
padded C-20 travel case.
Stellarvue
11802 Kemper Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
530-823-7796; stellarvue.com
20-threaded connections and,
despite its small size, is rated for
payloads of up to 5 kilograms. The
mount uses dual-axis DC motors
with optical encoders for precise
slewing and pointing to objects
at up to 4½° per second. Its drive
rates include sidereal, 0.5×, solar,
and lunar tracking speeds for
operation in both hemispheres.
It's controllable via an optional
Go2Nova 8410 hand controller
or, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi, the
SkySafari iOS or Android smartdevice
apps. The SkyHunter
accepts Vixen-style dovetail bars
and is powered by an internal, rechargeable
battery that lasts up to
10 hours. Each purchase includes
a MiniUSB charging cable and a
limited 1-year warranty.
iOptron
6F Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
781-569-0200; ioptron.com
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