SkyRaider DS16C User Manual
July 14, 2018
SkyRaider DS16C User Manual
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Focal Reducers
MFR-10 Focal Reducer
Because of the Large sensor size on the SkyRaider DS16C, the best focal reducers
to use is the Mallincam 2-inch version. The MallinCam MFR-10 (MallinCam Focal
Reducer-10) is a breakthrough in optical performance only from MallinCam. You
can now have a focal reducer for your larger size (up to 28.4mm diagonal) CCD
or CMOS sensor astronomical camera. The large format focal reducer has a 2"
(48mm) thread on either end, and comes with a T-to-2" adapter to allow use with
all T-mount type cameras. Reduction for a 17.5 mm back focus camera is 0.46X.
The 3 element multi-coated system has a built-in field flattener crucial for RC type
telescope and SCT as well. The MFR-10 will make your telescope F/ ratio faster
when using a CCD or CMOS camera, cutting exposure time by up to 5X. Using
this with a 10mm space provides the fastest system with the least amount of
distortion effects.
