The 8" ROWE-ACKERMANN SCHMIDT ASTROGRAPH (RASA 8) is really a telescope I would like to own. I think it's probably just a matter of 'when'. The RASA '11 inch' is a little out of the price range I'm willing to spend at the moment. Here is more information pulled from Celestron's website:
* Flat field free of optical aberrations like field curvature, coma, astigmatism and chromatic aberration across an entire APS-C sensor.
* Unlike the larger RASA that work with DSLR and large CCD cameras, the 8” model was designed with color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras in mind.
* The telescope does not work with standard DSLR cameras.
* Ultra-Stable Focus System – six precision sealed ball bearings virtually eliminate image shift.
* Integrated air cooling system –12V DC MagLev fan reduces cooldown time and provides optimal air flow while filtering out dust.
* Internal filter mount – seamlessly accommodates a Light Pollution Imaging Filter into the optical path.
* CGE dovetail mounting rail.
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