New Scope AstroPhysics 110GTX and corrector F5

[AlexN]

Mike is right - 16803 is 9um pixels...

The 16200 would be a good match, but the sensor size might be a bit of a let down given what the corrected and illuminated field of that scope would be.

But the newer sub 4um pixel cameras like the IMX455 are where a scope like this would really sing I think.

[Venter (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Hans Tucker

Sooo .. what Camera are you planning on using with the AP110GTX?

I had the QSY600M in mind…..this scope performs best with a full frame camera and with the small pixel size should be great performer

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Isn't the 16803 chip 9 micron pixels...?

Mike

Oh yes, I mistyped that. It has 9 micron pixels.

Greg.

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Isn't the 16803 chip 9 micron pixels...?

Mike

Originally Posted by AlexN

Mike is right - 16803 is 9um pixels...

The 16200 would be a good match, but the sensor size might be a bit of a let down given what the corrected and illuminated field of that scope would be.
The QHY600 is the best choice then the 16803. The 16200 may be fine but a bit narrow.

But the newer sub 4um pixel cameras like the IMX45


5 are where a scope like this would really sing I think.

The 110GTX and the new corrector compressors are designed to handle the small 3.76 micron pixels of these popular CMOS sensors.
These small pixels are showing up aberrations in the optics that went unnoticed with the larger pixelled cameras.

The 110GTX seems to accomplish that impressively.

https://www.astro-physics.com/110gtx

My scope is #129 and Roland is in the process of doing another production run. I presume he does 100 in a run but don't know that for a fact.


Greg.

[gregbradley]

The case is very solid. It's a Pelican case with airline type retractable handle and wheels on the bottom. Very nice and very rugged.

Greg.

[Peter Ward]

Champing at the bit here to see some first light data......

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

I was kind of wondering the same thing in terms of performance etc. How was first light?

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Champing at the bit here to see some first light data......

Sorry, in adapter world at the moment, but they are IP with Josh.

Originally Posted by wavelandscott

I was kind of wondering the same thing in terms of performance etc. How was first light?

Won't be long now.

Greg.

[Peter Ward]

Originally Posted by gregbradley

Won't be long now.

Greg.

Of course you know... acquiring this 'scope will cause it rain non-stop for at least 6 months....

[gregbradley]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Of course you know... acquiring this 'scope will cause it rain non-stop for at least 6 months....

Yes the cloudy weather has already started!

One nice touch on the scope is the dew shield has been machined to taper where it meets the tube.
Greg