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1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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Optical Filters for Astronomy Applications - made in USA

Moravian Accessories

External Filter Wheel for C5 cameras

fw moravian External Filter Wheel for C5 cameras with 5 positions (65x65mm)

Intended for square 65x65mm filters. Filter wheel diameter is 240 mm. Compatible with "XL" size adapters.

fw1 moravian

External Filter Wheel for C5 cameras with 7 positions (50x50mm)

Intended for square 50x50mm filters. Filter wheel diameter is 240 mm. Compatible with "XL" size adapters.

fw2 moravian

Standalone filter wheel with 8 position+clear filter (65x65mm) for C5 cameras

Intended for square filters 65x65mm. Power supply 12V DC. Communication port USB. Compatible with "XL" size adapters.

APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.