Classical Cassegrain Telescope at Singapore Science Centre

Here is the place to talk about all those equipment(Telescope, Mounts, Eyepieces, etc...) you have. Not sure which scope/eyepiece is best for you? Trash it out here!
Post Reply
alvinsclee
Posts: 299
Joined: Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:21 pm

Classical Cassegrain Telescope at Singapore Science Centre

Post by alvinsclee »

For those who are curious to know more about the main telescope at Singapore Science Centre...

Brand: Pentax
Location: Singapore Science Centre (Observatory at Omni-Theatre Building)
Optics design: Classical Cassegrain
Primary mirror diameter: 40cm (16")
Focal length: 5200mm
Aperture stop: f13

Optics ground to perfection by the famous Japanese comet discoverer, Mr Kaoru Ikeya.

( technical info on page 3 of this pdf file... http://assets.cambridge.org/052181/3...21_excerpt.pdf )
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Equipment Discussions”