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The Apertura 10" f/4 Newtonian features a diffraction-limited parabolic mirror with 96% reflectivity and quartz coating, optimized for serious astrophotography. Its rigid carbon fiber truss tube minimizes flex while maintaining portability, and it supports a heavy-duty 2" linear-bearing Crayford focuser for precise, stable focusing. Includes dual Losmandy-style dovetails, 8x50 finder, cooling fans with battery pack, and adapters for various imaging setups, making it an excellent choice for deep-sky wide-field imaging with DSLR or dedicated astronomy cameras.
| Optical design | Newtonian reflector - Parabolic primary mirror |
| Tube Length | 32.25 mm |
| Finder | 8x50 straight-through |
| Aperture | 10 mm |
| Focuser Type | 2 inch Linear-Bearing Crayford |
| Tube Design | Carbon fiber truss tube |
| Focal length | 1016 mm |
| Primary Mirror Reflectivity | 96% |
| Mounting | Dual Losmandy-style D-Series dovetails |
| Focal ratio | f/4 |
| Weight | 34 lb |
| Cooling Fans | ✓ |