Celestron rasa 8 portable#

Since it is an F/2.0 optical system, imagers can use shorter exposure times to capture detail in faint objects. Shorter Exposure Times and Virtual “Real-Time” Observing

The prime focus focal plane is located at the front of the optical system, so it cannot accommodate a traditional eyepiece. Purely designed for imaging, the 8” RASA cannot be used visually. It has many of the same thoughtfully designed features as its “big brother” RASA 11, including the integrated air-cooling system, internal filter mount, and sturdy CGE dovetail mounting bar. With the 8” RASA joining the lineup, a wider range of astroimagers can enjoy the benefits of the RASA design.

Celestron rasa 8 portable#

The latest addition to the RASA family, this 8” version is a much more portable and affordable version of the heralded RASA 11, which was introduced to much acclaim in 2014. It can capture stunning deep-sky astronomical images without the challenges typically presented by longer focal length instruments at a fraction of the cost of those systems. The 8” RASA is an imaging telescope that delivers a flat field without optical aberrations for razor sharp stars across a wide field of view. Weighing in at just 17 pounds, it’s easy to transport your 8” RASA to the most remote dark sky locations. Thanks to its fast focal ratio and patented optical design, you can produce sharp, detailed images and, in many cases, skip the autoguider completely. This incredibly fast f/2.0 system is the perfect companion to today’s color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras. Capture spectacular wide-field deep sky images in seconds with Celestron’s new portable astrograph, the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA).