Professional grade telescope for the dedicated amateur

Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain reflectors are the preferred professional telescope that amateur astronomers often avoid due to the financial investment required for this kind of time-machine-to-the-stars. Astronomy Technologies has re-written the history books and broken the price barrier on professional grade Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain reflectors this year, with three new affordable Ritchey-Chretien telescopes, perfect for the amateur astronomer or young adventurer heading out on a journey to the beginning of the universe. The 10-inch f/8 AT10RC is a superb photographic telescope, with premium features like quartz mirrors, a dual-speed Crayford-style focuser, dielectric mirror coatings, two dovetail mounting rails, and three built-in cooling fans.

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