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VRC-12
Aperture:  304mm (12")
Focal Length:  2432mm
Focal Ratio:  f/8
Central Obstruction:  TBD mm (% of area)
Outside Diameter:  TBD mm
Overall Length w/out Focuser:  TBD mm
Tube Weight w/ Focuser:  22.4 kg
Focuser:  3" Crayford style 2-speed
Mounting: two Losmandy style dovetails

MSRP:  Metal tube $3499.99* USD

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What is the difference between our optical tubes and all others from various vendors? Each and every MallinCam VRC line optical tubes are shipped via Air Freight to our warehouse from the manufacturer to avoid sea salt contamination that can shorten the life of your optical tube reflective coatings. Other vendors  use sea  containers to ship their optical tubes from the manufacturer which exposure optical elements to sea salt for months of traveling by boat.  We also check collimation on every optical tube prior to ship them to clients ensuring top quality. That's the MallinCam difference.

Pictured below is the VRC-12, a Video Ritchey-Chretien optical tube of 12" diameter, shown mounted on a Losmandy Titan equatorial mount (not included).  The images were taken from the  former MallinCam Observatory in downtown Ottawa, Canada. The VRC-12 has an aluminum tube, and includes:  an electronic finder, super stable 3" linear 2-speed Crayford style focuser, three focuser spacer rings (50mm + 2 x 25mm) and two Losmandy D type dovetails for attaching to your mount.

In stock Now! SHIPPING To be Arranged by Purchaser in the continental US and Canada Only.


Click images below to enlarge.  CAMERA & MOUNT NOT INCLUDED

Specifications:

  • Ritchey-Chretien optical design
  • White metal optical tube
  • Zero expansion quartz main and secondary mirrors
  • Dielectric mirror coatings on both Main and Secondary mirrors with 99% reflectivity!!
  • Manufacturer Stated 1/12 wave optics minimum
  • 3 built-in 12VDC cooling fans in rear cell
  • Two Losmandy "D" Style mounting dove tails included
  • 3" Crayford style 2 speed focuser with locking knob and tension adjustments, 1.25" to 2" adapter included
  • 3 focuser spacers to adapt any cameras or diagonal, 1 x 50mm + 2 x 25mm
  • Main mirror and secondary mirror collimation adjustments with locking system
  • Collimation Instructions Click Here

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