Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:accessories filters
eyepieces
finderscope
mounting hardware
gptkbp:characteristic corrector plate
primary mirror
secondary mirror
catadioptric
baffle tube
gptkbp:color good
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Cassegrain
gptkb:Bernhard_Schmidt
gptkbp:features compact design
versatile usage
long focal length
gptkbp:first_introduced 1930s
gptkbp:focal_ratio varies
gptkbp:historical_significance first successful catadioptric design
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
gptkbp:is_popular_among amateur astronomers
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_reflected_in varies
gptkbp:light_gathering_power high
gptkbp:maintenance low
gptkbp:mounting_options gptkb:altazimuth_mount
equatorial mount
gptkbp:notable_applications deep-sky observation
astrophotography
planetary observation
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Celestron_Nex_Star
Orion Star Seeker
Meade LX200
gptkbp:price_range mid to high
gptkbp:resolution high
gptkbp:service high
gptkbp:size gptkb:compact
gptkbp:skills beginner to advanced
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:view narrow
gptkbp:weight varies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Reflecting_Telescope
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6