MADE IN AUSTRALIA
The Astroworx 10″ f/8 astrograph is supplied with a solid spider machined from a single piece of aluminium. This will give you perfect diffraction spikes in your images, because the secondary is fixed on the optical axis of the tube, and the vanes on either side of the secondary are always perfectly aligned. The solid spider also retains collimation because the vanes are not flexible. This means that the secondary holder is on a solid foundation and will not twist or move when suspended at different angles.
The secondary mirror holder is bolted to the solid spider and supports the secondary mirror without pinching the optics. The secondary holder is designed to allow independent collimation and rotation, meaning collimating the scope will not push the secondary away from the optical axis. Similarly, rotating the secondary mirror holder will not affect collimation. The secondary mirror is heated using nichrome wire embedded in the secondary holder. The heater temperature is user controllable. An optional automated control system is available
The Astroworx 10″ f/8 mirror cell suspends the primary mirror in multiple places, using three paired floating rockers. The cell holds the mirror perfectly perpendicular to the optical axis without pinching the optics or producing astigmatism.
| Optical design | Ritchey–Chrétien |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 254 mm (10″) |
| Focal length | 2,000 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving limit (Dawes) | 0.46″ |
| Light grasp vs. the eye | 1,317× |
| Tube | Carbon fibre open truss |
| Mirrors | Quartz primary and secondary |
| Secondary mirror | 112 mm |
| Corrected field | TBA |
| Back focus | TBA |
| Focuser | TBA |
| Weight | TBA |
| Tube length | TBA |
Datasheets, drawings and 3D models are available on request.
Ask us for current lead times and delivery options to your site — we’ll include them with your quote.
We fully support our designs and installations. Talk to the team on 1300 930 730, Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm.
Need something different? Every Astroworx product is designed and machined in-house, so sizes, fittings and finishes can be tailored to your setup.
Light grasp is relative to a 7 mm dark-adapted eye; resolving limit uses the Dawes formula (116 ÷ aperture in mm).
HOST ITNebula Nest
Host your telescope at Nebula Nest’s remote observatories under dark Victorian skies — installed, maintained and ready to image. Pier rentals from A$90/mo + GST; larger instruments, private domes and complete observatories are quoted to your requirement.
RUN ITASTROWORX STARSHIP
Plan, frame, focus, guide and run unattended until dawn — with a safety supervisor that watches the sky and your roll-off or dome. Works with any ASCOM or Alpaca gear.
