{"id":92172,"date":"2026-01-03T17:48:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=92172"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:21:29","slug":"omegon-pro-newton-304-2432-lightweight-truss-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-newton-304-2432-lichtgewicht-truss-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Omegon Pro Newton 304\/2432 Lightweight Truss OTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Omegon Pro RC 304\/2432 - large RC truss for professional astrophotography<\/strong><br>Take your astrophotos to the highest level with the Omegon Pro RC 304\/2432. This Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien truss telescope delivers a large, coma-free field of view. Stars remain round and sharp to the edge, ideal for professional observatories or advanced amateurs with large-format CCD cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharp, clear and stable<\/strong><br>Hyperbolic main and catch mirrors provide an extremely sharp image and large field of view, without a corrector. Quartz mirrors maintain stable focus, insensitive to temperature fluctuations. Thus, your images will always remain perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Ritchey-Chretien-Pro-RC-304-2432-lichtgewicht-truss-OTA-7.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro RC 304\/2432 observatory setup on equatorial mount with counterweight and gitter tube\" class=\"wp-image-92174\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fast thermal balance<\/strong><br>The honeycomb structure of the main mirror and open carbon-truss design allow the telescope to cool faster. Integrated fans minimize tube seeding and get your optics ready faster for razor-sharp photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Large 3\u2033 focuser<\/strong><br>The 3\u2033 Linear Crayford focuser with ball bearings accommodates large sensors up to 60 mm. Rotatable, with reduction to 2\u2033 and 1.25\u2033, includes 1:10 fine adjustment and scaling. The camera sits exactly on the optical axis, without tilting. This keeps your shots sharp and precisely aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open truss design made of carbon<\/strong><br>Light, rigid and thermally stable. The open design prevents microclimates inside the tube and guarantees optimal ventilation. Ideal for long exposures with a professional camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Ritchey-Chretien-Pro-RC-304-2432-lichtgewicht-truss-OTA-5.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro RC 304\/2432 lateral view of fully mounted OTA with attached monorail focuser\" class=\"wp-image-92176\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Better than SC telescopes<\/strong><br>No corrector plate means no internal reflections. Brighter image, faster temperature adjustment and higher contrasts. Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien systems are the best corrected twin mirror telescopes - sharpness to the edge of your field of view is guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced professional optics<\/strong><br>Hyperbolic mirrors were once only available to observatories. Now you can use the same technology for your own observatory with this RC telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What we recommend<\/strong><br>\u2713 Moon: sharpness good, but less suitable for large field<br>\u2713 Planets: excellent detail<br>\u2713 Deep-sky: large, coma-free image - perfect for galaxies and nebulae<br>\u2713 Astrophotography: ideal for large CCD and DSLR sensors<br>\u2717 Sun: not suitable without special filters<br>\u2717 Beginners: not recommended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening<\/td><td>304 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length<\/td><td>2432 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening ratio<\/td><td>f\/8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>0,38\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limit value (mag)<\/td><td>14,9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Light output<\/td><td>1886\u00d7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max. useful magnification<\/td><td>600\u00d7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coating<\/td><td>Aluminum &amp; silicon dioxide<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tubus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tube length<\/td><td>855 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>440 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube weight<\/td><td>23 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction<\/td><td>Open tube, carbon truss<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reflector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main mirror design<\/td><td>Hyperbolic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capture mirror diameter<\/td><td>150 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Obstruction<\/td><td>49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reflectivity<\/td><td>94% aluminum oxide<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focuser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Monorail 3\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduction<\/td><td>1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>OTA (without mount)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo 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