Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA
With all-carbon structural rings, the Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA combines a 600mm aperture with 4800mm focal length and electronic focus control.
- 600mm aperture provides 0.19-arcsecond resolution
- 4800mm focal length uses f/8 optics
- Carbon rings and core couplers included
- Dual Losmandy rails support mounting
- Cooling system and electronic focus included
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Description
Structural mass optimization accompanies the Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA, a 600 mm true Ritchey-Chrétien optical tube with a 4800 mm focal length and listed f/8 optical ratio. Its low-expansion borosilicate mirror substrates, all-carbon structural rings, carbon-fiber truss, electronic temperature-compensated focus, dual Losmandy rails, fixed optical cell, thermal extraction fans, and protective shroud support a large observatory imaging system where mechanical load distribution matters.
The CGC structure reduces selected component mass while retaining the listed optical format, but the 101.5 kg optical assembly still requires an engineered mount, pier, camera, guider, power system, focus controller, and controlled operating environment. Transport, assembly, collimation, balance, thermal preparation, and protection from moisture and accidental impact must be planned before the telescope is placed into service.
Key Features of Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA
This large true RC optical tube combines a 600 mm aperture with a 4800 mm focal length, f/8 optical ratio, borosilicate substrates, 96% reflective coatings, carbon truss, all-carbon rings, electronic focusing, thermal fans, dual Losmandy rails, and protective shroud.
- 600 mm true Ritchey-Chrétien optical system
- 4800 mm focal length with listed f/8 optical ratio
- Low-expansion borosilicate mirror substrates
- Hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors
- 96% protected reflective coatings
- Electronic temperature-compensated focus
- All-carbon structural rings and truss
- Thermal fans, dual rails, controller interface, and shroud included
Mass-Managed Observatory Imaging
The supplied application focuses on deep-sky imaging and research observations where structural mass distribution, thermal control, and long-focus optical stability are important, while final tracking accuracy, mount capacity, camera compatibility, focus control, guiding, calibration, and image quality depend on the complete observatory system.
Why Choose Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA
The CGC edition is relevant when a high-capacity observatory needs a 600 mm true RC system with borosilicate mirrors, carbon structural rings, electronic focusing, thermal extraction, dual Losmandy mounting, and optimized component mass distribution for demanding scientific or deep-sky imaging installations.
- 600 mm aperture with true RC optical design
- All-carbon structural components for mass distribution control
- Electronic focus, thermal fans, dual rails, and protective shroud included
Officina Stellare 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this optical tube assembly, and the applicable regional warranty terms, optical coverage, electronic focus coverage, thermal system coverage, structural coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process should be confirmed with Officina Stellare or its authorized distributor before installation.
Officina Stellare RC 600/4800 Pro RC CGC Ritchey-Chretien OTA Specs
| Brand | Officina Stellare |
| Full Model Code | Officina Stellare ProRC 600 Low Expansion Glass Core Carbon Truss Astrophotography Optical Tube Assembly - CGC Edition |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Optical Design | True Ritchey-Chretien (Coma-Free Two-Mirror Reflecting System with Hyperbolic Primary and Secondary Elements) |
| Aperture | 600 mm (23.62 inches) |
| Focal Length | 4800 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Optical Coatings | High-Reflectivity Multi-Layer Aluminum Coating Matrix with 96% Protected Reflectance Efficiency |
| Glass Material | Premium Low-Expansion Borosilicate Glass Primary and Secondary Mirror Substrates |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 276 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 46.0% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 21.16% |
| Resolving Power | 0.19 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.23 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 16.6 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 1200x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 86x |
| Optical Tube Material | Open-Frame High-Modulus Carbon Fiber Truss Layout with Dark Carbon Matrix Coated Component Rings and Core Couplers (CGC) |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Electronic Secondary Mirror Focus Adjustment Drive Array with Internal Temperature Compensation Mechanics |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | Yes (Fixed Multi-Point Fixed Optical Array Substrate Cell with Integrated Rear Axial Restraint Brackets) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 830 mm x 1760 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 101.50 kg (223.77 lbs) |
| Mount Attachment Type | Dual Heavy-Duty Losmandy-Style D-Plate Platform Rails Installed Top and Bottom |
| Finder Scope Specification | Not Included / Pre-drilled for Professional Auxiliary Target Tracker Brackets |
| Included Accessories | 600mm ProRC Hyperbolic OTA, All-Carbon Structural Rings, Integrated Multi-Fan Secondary Boundary Layer Thermal Extraction System, Electronic Focus Controller Interface Hub, Protective Fabric Truss Shroud Blanket |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Observatory deep-field collection networks with weight capacity limitations, relying on specialized all-carbon structural plates to lighten the payload mass without risking structural flexure. |




















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