Technical Features for Celestron 11" RASA-OTA
The Celestron 91706 is a 279mm Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph that is specifically designed for photographing and imaging all kinds of celestial objects. A 11inch aperture and a f/2.2 optical system is designed for professional applications that require both a wide field of view and resolution. The 4-element lens group uses extra-low dispersion glass for images free of false color and aberrations like coma and field curvature.
The Celestron RASA has an improved StarBright XLT, which includes anti-reflection coatings on the lenses and highly reflective coatings on the mirrors, increases light transmission throughout the entire optical path. It also features a Ultra-Stable Focus System, which ensures easy and stable focusing. The integrated air-cooling system in RASA V2 features a quiet, high-output 12V MagLev fan and vents with mesh filters to prevent dust ingress.
Factory Information:
RASA 11 V2 91706 Features:
- 14 Inch Aperture (355.6 mm)
- Focal Ratio f/2.2 Optical Design
- Ultra-Stable Focus System
- 1588X Light Gathering Power
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating
- Multi-coatings for Lenses
- 4-Element Lens Group
- 43.3 mm Optimized Image Circle
- 55mm Camera Adapter
- Integrated Cooling Fan
- Dual Dovetail Bars
- Ultra-Stable Focusing System
Specifications:
Optical Design | : | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph |
Aperture (mm) | : | 279mm (11 in) |
Focal Length | : | 620mm (24.4 in) |
Focal Ratio | : | f/2.2 |
Central obstruction diameter | : | 114mm (4.48 in)(41% of aperture diameter) |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | : | 1588 x |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | : | 0.49 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | : | 0.41 arc seconds |
Image Circle | : | 43.3mm (1.7 in) Ø, 4.0° |
Useable Field | : | 52mm (2.04 in) Ø, 4.8° |
Wavelength Range | : | 400 – 700 nm |
Spot Size | : | < 4.4 µm RMS across FOV |
Optical Coatings | : | StarBright XLT |
Off-axis Illumination | : | 83% at 21mm (0.82 in) off-axis |
Optical Window | : | 68mm (2.67 in) Ø |
Back Focus with Included Camera Adapter | : | 55mm (2.16 in) |
Back Focus from Top of Threaded Collar | : | 72.8mm (2.86 in) |
Optical Tube | : | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Length | : | 838.2mm (33 in) |
Optical Tube Diameter | : | 330.2mm (13 in) |
Focuser | : | Ultra-Stable Focus System |
Other Features | : | Ventilation Fan, Dual Dovetail Mounting Bars |
Celestron 91076 Includes:
- 42mm (1.65 in) T-thread Camera Adapter
- 48mm (1.89 in) Camera Adapter
- Dust cover
- Fan Battery Pack
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