{"id":10982,"date":"2025-09-25T14:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10982"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:18:21","slug":"ritchey-chretien-ts-optics-gso-6-rc-pro-154-1370","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/ritchey-chretien-ts-optics-gso-6-rc-pro-154-1370\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien TS-Optics GSO 6\u2033 RC Pro 154\/1370"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>TS-Optics GSO 6\u2033 RC Pro 154\/1370 - The little Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien who thinks big<\/h3>\n<p>Designed for deep-sky astrophotography (galaxies, planetary nebulae) while remaining compact and lightweight, the<br \/>\n<strong>TS-Optics GSO 6\u2033 Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien (154 mm, 1370 mm, f\/9)<\/strong> offers uniform sharpness over a wide field,<br \/>\nstable focus and short cooling times thanks to its open tube.<br \/>\nIts hyperbolic mirrors in <em>fused silica<\/em> (quartz) with 94 % reflectivity treatment deliver<br \/>\nfine stars and sharp details, without lenses in the optical path.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights to remember<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genuine RC<\/strong> : primary and secondary hyperbolic \u2192 field naturally <em>coma-free<\/em> and plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quartz glass<\/strong> Very stable focus during temperature variations, ideal for long exposures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment 94 %<\/strong> brighter image than 90 % optics \u2192 direct gain on signal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open tube &amp; internal baffles<\/strong> rapid cooling, enhanced contrast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generous backfocus (\u2248159 mm at 2\u2033 casting)<\/strong> Easily integrates correctors, gearboxes, optical dividers, filter wheels, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No shifting<\/strong> : primary fixed, developed by <em>Crayford 2\u2033 double speed<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy integration<\/strong> Vixen dovetail bar, M90 extension rings (50 mm + 2\u00d725 mm) included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why choose a 6\u2033 RC over a SCT\/Mak?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Schmidt blade<\/strong> less sensitive to fogging, less absorption \u2192 more photons to the sensor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Path 100 % reflective<\/strong> The new, more powerful near-infrared technology (without permanent corrective lenses).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design-corrected field<\/strong> Fine stars in the center and in the field, excellent for mosaics and APS-C sensors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stable focus<\/strong> no moving mirror \u2192 no <em>mirror shift<\/em> when making MAP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Astrophotography performance<\/h3>\n<p>The 6\u2033 RC delivers <strong>fine, regular stars<\/strong> with cameras up to <strong>APS-C<\/strong><br \/>\n(without corrector). For larger sensors (full format), the addition of a dedicated RC corrector is recommended.<br \/>\nto optimize field flatness and illumination. 94 % coating and no front glass<br \/>\nenable <strong>more effective exhibitions<\/strong> than with permanent blade\/corrector systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus &amp; backfocus: simple and flexible<\/h3>\n<p>The home is very affordable: about <strong>159 mm from 2\u2033 runner<\/strong>.<br \/>\nVisit <strong>M90 bushings (50 mm + 2\u00d725 mm)<\/strong> are screwed between the focuser and the tube to position<br \/>\nyour optical train (angle drive, OAG, filter wheel, camera). Visit <strong>Crayford 2\u2033 dual-speed<\/strong><br \/>\nensures fine, backlash-free MAP.<\/p>\n<h3>Sensors, correctors &amp; reducers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No concealer<\/strong> up to \u224830 mm diagonal (typ. APS-C).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full format<\/strong> add a <em>RC field corrector<\/em> for a perfectly flat, well-lit field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducer 0.67\u00d7 <\/strong>on this f\/9 model, you switch to <strong>f\/6,0<\/strong> about<br \/>\n(1370 mm \u00d7 0.67 \u2248 <strong>918 mm<\/strong>) \u2192 shorter exposures, wide field for diffuse nebulae\/galaxies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical design<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien (primary &amp; secondary hyperbolic)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>154 mm (6\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1370 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ratio f\/<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/9 (\u2248 f\/6.0 with reducer 0.67\u00d7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Theoretical resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0,76\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mirrors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Quartz (<em>fused silica<\/em>) - reflectivity 94 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Backfocus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248159 mm from the 2\u2033 runner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Secondary obstruction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>77 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focuser<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Crayford 2\u2033 double speed + 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Connection thread<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>M90\u00d71 (between tube and focuser)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dovetail<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Vixen-type dovetail (GP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248191 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tube length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248500 mm (with focuser)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u22485.4 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>In the box<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>RC 6\u2033 f\/9 telescope (154\/1370)<\/li>\n<li>Focuser Crayford 2\u2033 (with 1.25\u2033 reducer)<\/li>\n<li>Vixen-style dovetail bar<\/li>\n<li>M90 extension rings: 1\u00d750 mm + 2\u00d725 mm<\/li>\n<li>Protective cap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recommended accessories (optional)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RC Corrector<\/strong> for full-format sensors and large, perfectly flat fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducer 0.67\u00d7<\/strong> (type CCD47): \u2248918 mm at f\/6.0 \u2192 shorter exposure times &amp; wider field of view.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optical splitter (OAG)<\/strong> rigid, precise guidance for long focal lengths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filter wheels\/drawers<\/strong> (LRGB, SHO) for mono &amp; duo\/tri-band color cameras.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fog \/ light screen<\/strong> and <strong>heating elements<\/strong> for humid conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collimator<\/strong> (e.g. TSCOLLIT) for fast, reproducible adjustment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do I need a corrector?<\/strong> \u2192 Up to APS-C, many users shoot without corrector.<br \/>\nOn full-frame, a dedicated RC corrector is highly recommended for an impeccable field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can it be used for visuals?<\/strong> \u2192 Yes. The RC is designed for photography, but visually it offers<br \/>\nvery fine stars and enhanced contrast (especially with good eyepieces and a 2\u2033 angled return). On the other hand, planetary photography really isn't its forte, due to its central obstruction.<\/p>\n<h3>In brief<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>TS-Optics GSO 6\u2033 RC Pro<\/strong> condenses the essence of professional RCs into a lightweight, affordable format.<br \/>\nSharpness, MAP stability, naturally corrected field and simple integration: an excellent choice for<br \/>\nget started (or make serious progress) in <strong>medium-focus astrophotography<\/strong>, with room for improvement<br \/>\n(corrector, reducer, OAG, filter wheels) to suit your projects.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TS-Optics GSO 6&Prime; RC Pro 154\/1370 \u2013 Le petit Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien qui pense grand Con\u00e7u pour l\u2019astrophotographie du ciel profond (galaxies, n\u00e9buleuses plan\u00e9taires) tout en restant compact et l\u00e9ger, le TS-Optics GSO 6&Prime; Ritchey-Chr\u00e9tien (154 mm, 1370 mm, f\/9) offre un piqu\u00e9 homog\u00e8ne sur un grand champ, une mise au point stable et des temps de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10984,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[842],"product_cat":[750],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10982","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ts-optics","product_cat-ritchey-chretien","first","on_supplier","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10982"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10982"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}