PlaneWave RC24 Telescope
Starting Price: $99,500.00
Price as Configured: $99,500.00
Price as Configured: $99,500.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-240123Q
The 24-inch Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Tube Assembly (RC24) from PlaneWave Instruments is a masterpiece of optical engineering designed specifically for advanced astronomers and astrophotographers. Featuring a Ritchey-Chrétien optical design, the RC24 is perfect for producing sharp, high-contrast images, suited for a range of demanding observational and scientific applications.
The RC24 is celebrated for its outstanding specifications and features:
- Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) optical design
- 24-inch (610 mm) aperture
- 6459 mm focal length
- f/10.6 focal ratio
- 394.24 mm back focus from mounting surface
- Fused silica mirrors
- Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly
- Delta-T ready with built-in dew heaters for both primary and secondary mirrors
NOTE: Shipping cost will be determined after the order is made and must be paid for before the telescope will ship. A shipping quote can be obtained on request.
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Optical System
| Optical Design | Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) |
| Aperture | 24 inch (610 mm) |
| Focal Length | 6469 mm (254.68 inch) |
| Focal ratio | F/10.6 |
| Central Obstruction | 30% of the Primary Mirror Diameter |
| Back Focus from Mounting Surface | 10.3 inch (261.6 mm) |
| Back Focus from Racked in Focuser | 7.3 inch (185.4 mm) |
| Weight | 240 lbs (108.9 kg) |
| OTA Length | 56 inch (1,422 mm) |
| Upper Cage | Carbon Fiber Truss |
| Lower Cage | Carbon Fiber Truss with Aluminum Light Shroud |
| OTA Width | 31 inch (787 mm) |
| OTA Height | 35 inch (889 mm) |
Secondary Mirror
| Diameter | 6.89 inch (175 mm) |
| Material | Fused Silica |
| Shape | Hyperbolic |
| Coating | Enhanced Aluminum – 96% |
Primary Mirror
| Optical Diameter | 24 inch (610 mm) |
| Outer Diameter | 24.5 inch (622 mm) |
| Shape | Hyperbolic |
| Material | Fused Silica |
| Coating | Enhanced Aluminum – 96% |
Shipping
| Crated Shipping Weight | 500 lbs (226.8 kg) |
| Crate Width | 40 inch (1,016 mm) |
| Crate Height | 48 inch (1,219 mm) |
| Crate Length | 78 inch (1,981 mm) |
Included Accessories
| CDK24 Focus Spacer (240343) | This 5.3″ long spacer may be installed between the backplate and the focuser to take up some of the CDK24’s extra backfocus and reduce the torque placed on the focuser mechanism. This spacer is sized such that the backfocus distance behind the focuser will match that of the CDK20. |
| Primary Mirror Cover | The Primary Mirror Cover protects the primary mirror. |
| Planewave thumb drive | Includes instructions for Collimation and Spacing and software. |
| 12VDC Power Supply | Provides power for the fans |
