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MALLINCAM Video Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tubes (VRC)
Available in 6", 8", 10", 12" and 16" Truss Tube

Pictured Below The New VRC16T. Now in Stock!!

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After a long wait, MallinCam has received its first batch of VRC16T (Video Ritchey-Chretien) 16" optical truss tube. At 81.6 pounds including the supplied dual speed focuser, this work of art is truly within the reach of the most discriminating Live Video CCD observer and Videographer and Astrophotographer. It also works for any large sensor DSLR, Cooled CCD cameras. At F/8, It will provide excellent imaging platform.                                    

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Carbon fiber with Serrurier truss tube design with CNC-machined stainless steel and aluminum components.                                    

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Low thermal expansion quartz primary mirror with 99% reflectivity non-tarnishing multi-layer dielectric mirror coatings. Three large cooling fans are included providing ventilation to critical area of the primary Quartz Mirror                                                                       

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Collimating screws and locking screws provides solid mirror lock. 18 floatation points provide uniform mirror support.

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Large fans, large linear Crawford focuser with dual speed provide ultra smooth operation and provide solid camera support for large format ccd cameras. 

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Top and Bottom Losmandy D type Dove tail is standard.

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Total weight is 81.6 pounds. Excellent for most heavy Duty class EQ mount supporting at least 90 instrument  pounds.

* Center spotted secondary mirror made of Quartz with 99% reflectivity non-tarnishing multi-layer dielectric mirror coatings.

* 3 built-in cooling fans in rear cell.

* Dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1.25" adapter.

* Carbon fiber with Serrurier truss tube design with CNC-machined stainless steel and aluminum components.

* Low thermal expansion quartz primary mirror with 99% reflectivity non-tarnishing multi-layer dielectric mirror coatings.

* Two Large D type "Losmandy" Dove tail on top and bottom.

* Comes with 3 sets of spacer rings to achieve perfect focus with any imaging cameras.
 
* Primary mirror size: 16" (406.40 mm)
 
* Focal Length: F/8  (3251.2 mm )
 
Intro Price:
   Retail price******  MallinCam Intro price on the first batch ******  US funds plus shipping.
 
Due to some complaints from a US dealer, we no longer post prices on optical tubes. Please send us a e mail or call us for pricing.
 
 
613-749-7592






PICTURED BELOW IS THE NEW VRC12T Now in STOCK!

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Pictured Above is the New VRC12T Now in Stock!
 
After a long wait, MallinCam has received its first batch of VRC12T (Video Ritchey-Chretien) 12" optical truss tube. At 52.8 pounds including the supplied dual speed focuser, this work of art is truly within the reach of the most discriminating Live Video CCD observer and Videographer. It also works for any large sensor DSLR, Cooled CCD cameras. At F/8, It will provide excellent imaging platform.

* Center spotted secondary mirror made of Quartz with 99% reflectivity non-tarnishing multi-layer dielectric mirror coatings.

* 3 built-in cooling fans in rear cell.

* Two inch dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1.25" adapter.

* Carbon fiber with Serrurier truss tube design with CNC-machined stainless steel and aluminum components.

* Low thermal expansion quartz primary mirror with 99% reflectivity non-tarnishing multi-layer dielectric mirror coatings.

* Two Large D type "Losmandy" Dove tail on top and bottom.

* Comes with 3 sets of spacer rings to achieve perfect focus with any imaging cameras.
 
* 2432 mm focal length F/8
 
Intro Price:
   Retail price ******. MallinCam Intro price on the first batch ******  US funds plus shipping
 
Due to some complaints from a US dealer, we no longer post prices on optical tubes. Please send us a e mail or call us for pricing.
 
 
613-749-7592
 
 
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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete as shown. Including a Electronics 4 pattern finder with variable intensitity control, Super Large 3" Linear Focuser with 2" and 1.25" adpater and 10:1 reduction speed focuser, lock screw, tension adjustment screw, Three fans to cool down the 99% reflective dielectric coated Quartz mirrors including the battery pack with DC plug (batteries not included), 3 spacers to mate between the focuser and optical tube to achieve perfect focus with any ccd cameras. 23 Kg. In stock Now!! 2899.99

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with  collimation screws and lock down screws to  align optics perfectly. A feat not found on optical tubes of the same type.

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Above, The New VRC10" Ritchey-Chretien Optical Tube comes complete with Carbon Fiber tube for zero expansion of the optical tube.
Coupled with both mirrors made of Quartz, the VRC 10 provide a temperature stable optical system that will keep its collimation and focus all night long. Available in 8" and 10"

VRC 10 SPECIFICATIONS:
 
 
Aperture .................................................254mm (10”)
Focal Length ................................................ 2000mm
Focal Ratio ............................................................. f/8
Optical Type ............................. true Ritchey-Chrétien
dual hyperbolic mirror reflector
Mirrors ........................ low thermal expansion quartz,
99% reflectivity dielectric multicoatings
Secondary Mirror Holder Obstruction ......... 110mm
(43% by diameter, 18.75% by area)
Optical Tube ........................ Carbon Fiber
and machined composite front and rear cells
Field Stops ................ nine internal knife-edge baffles
Focuser ......................... “linear bearing” 3.3” Crayford
with dual-speed 10:1 reduction ratio fine focus;
2” and 1.25” compression ring accessory holders;
360° rotating camera angle adjuster
Focuser Travel ....... 2” (50.4mm) with 1/16th inch and
millimeter scales on drawtube for repeatable focus
Back Focus .................. 9.25” (235mm) from rear cell,
5.5” (140mm) with focuser installed
Extension Rings (to adjust back focus) ...... three total,
two measuring 1” in length and one 2” in length
Tube Diameter........................... 11.75” (298mm) o. d.
Tube Length (without focuser) ............. 24.75” (628mm)
Tube Length (with focuser) ................. 28.25” (717mm)
Maximum Tube Length (with all three extension rings and
focuser drawtube fully extended) ............ 34.25” (870mm)
Tube Weight (without focuser) ........ 32.15 lbs. (14.6 kg)
Tube Weight (with focuser) .............. 34.4 lbs. (15.6 kg),
add 6.4 oz. for each 1” extension and 14.4 oz. for 2”
Dovetail for Connection to Mount................ 21” long
Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail
Dovetail for Mounting Accessories ............. 21” long
Losmandy-style “D-plate” dovetail
Finder .......: Included
 
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Two Pictures Above, New MallinCam VRC  Tubes includes a Large deluxe 2"  focuser with 1.25" adapter. High precision dual speed focuser makes it easy to focus and lock the focuser in place. Variable friction adjustment and appropriate spacers is included to reach focus with any CCD cameras.

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Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube is fully light baffled, has Quartz primary mirror and secondary mirror. Secondary and primary can be collimated. Optics are Dielectric coated with 99% reflectivity!

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Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube. Comes Complete with Electronic Finder, Full size 2" Focuser and 1.25" adapter. Comes with 3 Spacer rings that goes between focuser and optical tube to dial in the prefect focal range for any cameras. Included also Two Vixen style Dove tail top and bottom. 10 Kg. In stock Now! 1079.99. SHIPPING in the continental US and Canada Only.
 

VRC 8 SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Aperture .................................................... 203mm (8”)
Focal Length ..................................................1625mm
Focal Ratio ............................................................... f/8
Optical Type .............................. dual hyperbolic mirror
true Ritchey-Chrétien reflector
Mirrors .......................... low thermal expansion quartz,
99% reflectivity dielectric multicoatings
Secondary Mirror Holder Obstruction .............95mm
(47% by diameter, 22% by area)
Field Stops .................... ten internal knife-edge baffles
Tube Diameter............................... 9.02” (229mm) o. d.
Tube Length (without focuser) ................ 18.5” (470mm)
Tube Length (with focuser) ....................... 22” (560mm)
Tube Weight (without focuser) ........... 14.8 lbs. (6.73 kg)
Tube Weight (with focuser) ................ 16.4 lbs. (7.45 kg)
Mounting System ........ Two 15.5” Vixen-style dovetail,
Focuser ............ removable dual-speed linear Crayford
with 10:1 reduction ratio fine focus;
2” and 1.25” compression ring accessory holders;
360° rotating camera angle/observing angle adjuster
Focuser Mounting Thread ......... 90mm x 1mm metric
Focuser Travel ....................................... 1.97” (50mm)
Focuser Extension Rings ....... two 25mm, one 50mm
Finder ........ Included
Available in Metal tube or Carbon Fiber tube.
Metal Tube: 1079.99
Carbon Fiber Tube: 1499.99

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Two images Above, New MallinCam VRC 8" Metal Tube includes a Deluxe Electronic Finder with 4 various pattern settings and variable dimmer. Battery included.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pictures Below Are the VRC 12. A Video Ritchey Chretien Optical Tube of 12" diameter, Mounted on a Losmandy Titan Equatorial Mount.
Images were Taken from the  former MallinCam Observatory Downtown Ottawa Canada.
VRC12 Metal tube is Retail 4250.00. MallinCam price 3499.99  including  Electronic Finder, Super Large Linear Focuser.

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Pictures Below Are the VRC 12. A Video Ritchey Chretien Optical Tube of 12" diameter, Mounted on a Losmandy Titan Equatorial Mount.
Images were Taken from the MallinCam Observatory Downtown Ottawa Canada.                                    

PRO-COM Electronics and MallinCam reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue products without notice. COPYRIGHT 2002