iOptron Photron 12" Truss Tube Ritchey-Cretien Telescope with 3" Dual Speed Crayford Focuser, OTA Only

From the renowned brand iOptron, the Photron 12" Truss Tube Ritchey-Cretien Telescope is a sophisticated addition to the Photon line of astrograph telescopes. Now available in four new truss tube models (10,12,14, and 16 inch), these telescopes are designed with the modern astro-imager in mind.

The Photron truss tube RC telescopes deliver sharp, clear images from edge to edge, living up to iOptron's long-standing reputation for creating and manufacturing solid, stable, and accurate tracking mounts. These high-quality RC astrograph telescopes are robust and durable, featuring low thermal expansion quartz primary and secondary mirrors. These mirrors are coated with highly reflective dielectric coatings, maximizing the light that reaches your eyepiece or imaging device.

The RC optical design of the Photron 12" Truss Tube Ritchey-Cretien Telescope ensures coma, spherical, and chromatic aberration-free results. This makes it perfect for both color and monochrome imaging. A fixed position primary mirror eliminates the image shift that can occur when focusing with other telescope designs. With a 1/12th wave or better primary mirror, our RC scopes deliver out-of-this-world images and views.

Each Photron truss tube instrument is equipped with a dual-speed linear bearing Crayford focuser. This can facilitate our optional ASCOM compliant electronic focus control. Three focuser extension rings are provided for a "flex-free" solid extension, offering a means to take up any unneeded back focus.

The backbone of the Photron 12" Truss Tube Ritchey-Cretien Telescope is its sturdy, light, carbon fiber truss supports. These hold the optics firmly in place while keeping the weight to a minimum. Its open-air design results in rapid cooling, reducing the "wait time" before use.

In conclusion, the Photron 12" Truss Tube Ritchey-Cretien Telescope by iOptron is designed to meet or exceed the expectations of even the most discriminating imager or observer. Experience the night sky like never before with this high-quality, durable telescope.