Celestron Rowe-Ackermann f/2.0 Schmidt Astrograph Mode D'emploi

3. Point the astrograph at a bright star and focus the camera. Center the star in the camera's
field of view.
4. Defocus the star by about one turn of the focus knob.
5. Inspect the defocused star diffraction pattern. When collimated, the pattern should look like a
concentric donut. If the pattern is concentric, no adjustment is necessary. If the "donut hole" is
not centered within the pattern, then some adjustment is needed.
OUT-OF-FOCUS STAR IMAGE FOR COLLIMATED TELESCOPE
Specifications
Optical Design Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt
Aperture 203 mm
Focal Length 400 mm
Focal Ratio f/2.0
Central Obstruction 93 mm (46% of aperture diameter)
Enhanced aluminum,
Optical Coatings
Starbright XLT multi-coatings
Optical Window 46 mm Ø, removeable
Focuser Ultra-Stable Focus System
Cooling Fan 12V DC, MagLev
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6. There are three pairs of collimation screws. Each pair works together as a push-pull tilt adjustment.
Using the hex keys, adjust the collimation by loosening and tightening one of the pairs of collimation
screws. Always loosen one of the screws first, then tighten the other one. Adjust one pair of
screws at a time.
7. If the defocused star pattern is thin on one side, adjust the collimation screws so the star moves
towards the thin side, then adjust the position of the astrograph to re-center the star. Repeat this
until the defocused star image is concentric.
OUT-OF-FOCUS STAR IMAGES FOR TELESCOPE NEEDING COLLIMATION
Tube Dimensions 24.7" length, 9.3" diameter
Tube Weight 17 lbs
Back focus
29 mm
(from top of lens group housing)
Back focus
25 mm
(with M42 camera adapter)
Spot size < 4.6 μm RMS across FOV
Wavelength Range
400 – 800 nm
Off-axis Illumination 93% at 11 mm off-axis
Image Circle 22.0 mm Ø , 3.15°
32.0 mm Ø, 4.6°, only minimal performance loss
Usable Field
at edge of FOV
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FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular ninstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
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2.0
Telescope Instruction Manual
Model: 91073