TS-Optics 10" f/12 Cassegrain Telescope 254/3048 mm OTA

TS-Optics 10" f/12 Cassegrain Telescope 254/3048 mm OTA: detailed overview

TS-Optics 10" f/12 Cassegrain Telescope 254/3048 mm OTA is cassegrain systems combine long focal lengths with compact optical tubes and are therefore well suited to detailed targets. Depending on the design, the Moon, planets, double stars and smaller deep-sky objects are key applications. Key product data include Kompaktes Teleskop für unterwegs: Im Gegensatz zum Newton kann dieses Cassegrain problemlos in jedem Auto transportiert werden. Es findet sogar am Beifahrersitz Platz.; Optik: Cassegrain Optik mit parabolicem Haupt- und hyperbolischem secondary mirror; Aperture: 254 mm - 10". The important point is not a single specification on its own, but the way optics, mechanics and intended use work together.

The compact format helps with transport and storage, while the long focal length places higher demands on mount stability and precise focusing. This makes it easier to choose the product for a real observing or imaging task rather than simply chasing the highest specification.

Who is it for?

• Lunar and planetary observing
• Compact deep-sky targets
• Users wanting long focal length in a short tube

Technical features from the product data

• Kompaktes Teleskop für unterwegs: Im Gegensatz zum Newton kann dieses Cassegrain problemlos in jedem Auto transportiert werden. Es findet sogar am Beifahrersitz Platz.
• Optik: Cassegrain Optik mit parabolicem Haupt- und hyperbolischem secondary mirror
• Aperture: 254 mm - 10"
• Focal length: 3048 mm
• Focal ratio: f/12
• Reflektivität: 99% auf Haupt- und secondary mirror
• Justierhilfe: Zentrale Markierung am secondary mirror für leichteres Kollimieren
• Geeignet für Infrarotfotografie: ja
• Backfokus: ca. 150 mm ab der 2" Steckhülse
• Weight: 16,4 kg

Practical use, selection and system planning

At high magnification, thermal equilibrium, atmospheric seeing and mount stability are critical. For long exposures, the tracking system should provide sufficient margin. When building the complete setup, also consider existing connections, weight, working distances and equipment you already own. A clean mechanical system is easier to use and simpler to expand later.

Our recommendation

Choose accessories and upgrades for the actual application rather than theoretical maximum values. A well-matched system is usually more capable and more pleasant to use than a combination where components only just fit together.

Related products and alternatives

If you would like to compare alternatives or related equipment, these products are worth a look: Omegon Pro CC 203/2436 Classical Cassegrain OTA  ·  Omegon Cassegrain Telescope Pro CC 154/1848 OTA  ·  TS-Optics GSO 12 Zoll f/12 Cassegrain Telescope