Parks Optical Superior 10" f/5


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Brand and Model:Parks Optical Superior 10" f/5
Price ($USD):$3599.95
Type:Newtonian
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Aperture:254mm (10")
f Ratio:f/5
Focal Length:1270mm
Finder:
Electric Power:12VDC/120VAC
Mount:Parks Superior EQ
Tripod:6" Steel Pier
Weight (lbs):lbs.
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Description:The Parks Superior Series Newtonian telescopes are a product of years of design, engineering, refining and manufacturing expertise, New state-of-the-art, low voltage (12v) clock drive/drive corrector runs anywhere in the world without changing the motors or circuitry. The worm and gear are lapped to increase accuracy and are individually matched. Spring loaded worm gear assembly assures 100% interfacing of the gears for additional accuracy. Uses less than .5 amps at 12 volts. Diffraction limited, full thickness optics. Parks fiberglass tube. Precision bearings, stainless steel shafts. Features new spring loaded, quick release, antibacklash declination tangent system with manual and electronic slow-motion tracking capabilities. Quality components throughout. Special package includes: 10" f/5 optical tube assembly, 8x50 finderscope, 2" focuser w/1¼ Gold Series oculars, clock rate selector, speed adj., declination motor, Dec. reversing switch, dual-axis hand control unit, 6" engraved aluminum setting circles, r/a setting circle illuminator, 120v power supply. 12v battery clips, wheels, leveling screws and dusts covers.

Specifications of the Parks Optical Superior 10" f/5 Telescope:
Includes: 10" f/5 Primary Mirror, 10" Primary Mirror Cell, 2.60" Secondary Mirror, 2.60" Secondary Mirror Holder, 11 7/8" 4 Vane Spider, 2.00" Rack & Pinion Focuser, 11 7/8" ID (12 ½" OD) x 50" Fiberglass Tube (gloss white exterior, matt-black non-reflective interior), (2) End Rings, 8x50mm Finderscope with Bracket, (2) Gold Series 1.25" OD Oculars, Collimation Tool, (2) Dust Covers, 11 7/8" Rotating Ring System, 11 7/8" Radius Block Set; SUPERIOR EQUATORIAL MOUNT includes: 1.5" Solid Stainless Steel Shafts, 6" Diameter Steel Pier, (3) Cast Pier Legs, 6" Engraved Aluminum Setting Circles, Worm/Gear are Individually Matched, Spring Loaded Worm Gear Assembly, State-of-the-art Low Voltage Clock Drive with Dual Axes Drive Corrector, Lunar-Solar-Sidereal Selectable Tracking Rates, Dual Axes Hand Control Unit, Declination Motor, Declination Reverse Switch, Spring Loaded Quick Release Anti-Backlash Declination Tangent System (Manual/Electronic), RA Setting Circle Illuminator, 120VAC Power Supply, 12VDC Plug/Clips, Wheels, Leveling Screws, Counter Weight Shaft, Counter Weight, Latitude Adjustment, Optical Certificate and Instructions.

Item Number: 101-10110

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Parks Optical Superior 10" f/5
I had my 10" parks mirror tested by a competent optician . The results: near perfect correction, extremely smooth surface , no edge problem. Jupiter thru the eyepiece is stunnuing in color and detail!

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Value:10
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>I had my 10" parks mirror tested by a competent optician . The results: near perfect correction, extremely smooth surface , no edge problem. Jupiter thru the eyepiece is stunnuing in color and detail!

HI, I am in the market for an Parks 10 inch F5 Newtonian tube and was going to put on Losmandy G-11 Mount. As far as Planetary  performance is concerned with this short focal ratio, are the images large enough to discern good detail seeing conditions permitting, or do you use a barlow? What kind of mounting system do you have for this optical configuration? Any information concerning performance of these optics would be greatly appreciated, Thank You, Thomas Carolus

Parks Optical Superior 10" f/5
avery nice mirror. Star test shows slight surface roughness. Foucalt test shows correction right on the money!

Overall Rating: 10
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