Apochromatic telescope 304mm f/4 astrograph for astrophotography

The combination of brutal light output, a parabolic main mirror and a vented cooling system makes this instrument ideal for astrophotographers who want to work without compromise. Whether you are capturing emission nebulae in H-alpha or photographing galaxy fields with an OSC camera, this system gets everything out of your sensor.

✓ 304 mm aperture - captures more than 1800x as much light as the naked eye
✓ f/4 optics - short exposure times and wide fields of view
✓ Parabolic BK7 main mirror with 94% reflection coating
✓ 2″ Crayford focuser with micro fine adjustment and high carrying capacity
✓ Active main mirror fan for rapid temperature stabilization

Despite its impressive performance, the telescope remains relatively compact for a 12″ reflector. Combined with an EQ6-R, iOptron CEM70 or other heavy-duty mount, this forms a semi-professional system ready for long nights and serious projects.

Application

• Photography of faint deep-sky objects under dark skies
• Narrowband photography with OSC or monochrome cameras
• Setups with guiding and advanced editing
• Visual observation of nebulae and clusters with widescreen eyepieces

What you can see with itn

✓ Veil nebula with hair structures, IC 1396 fully in view
✓ Spiral arms, dust bands and starbursts in galaxies
✓ Hundreds of clusters and nebulae in one evening - with shorter exposures
✓ Detail in planetary nebulae such as the Halterne nebula or M57
✓ Visual: razor-sharp images with 2″ wide-field eyepieces

Filters / Properties

• Telescope type: Reflector
• Optics: Newton, parabolic
• Lens diameter: 304 mm
• Focal length: 1200 mm
• Opening ratio: f/4
• Focuser: Crayford 2″, 1:10 reduction
• Camera connection: 2″ + 1.25″ adapter
• Use Type: Advanced astrophotography/widescreen observation
• Tripod connector: Vixen-style dovetail
• Suitable for beginners: ✗
• Suitable for advanced users: ✓
• Suitable for observatories: ✓