{"id":421,"date":"2021-07-15T22:20:47","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T22:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgary.rasc.ca\/wp\/?page_id=421"},"modified":"2026-03-14T20:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T02:56:18","slug":"our-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-collection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calgary.rasc.ca\/wp\/?page_id=421","title":{"rendered":"Our Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Collection<\/h1>\n

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The Criterion 4000 4″ F\/12 Schmidt-Cassegrain<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Criterion 4000 4″ F\/12 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope fits in a small padded case and makes for a great travel telescope. The carry c<\/span>ase also includes a red dot finder, red flashlight, 90 degree diagonal, 7.4mm, 9mm, 18mm, 26mm and 30mm eyepieces plus moon and solar filters. Simple operation just point and look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal for beginners and travellers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $15 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Celestron NexStar 5 SE<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Celestron\u2019s iconic \u201corange tube\u201d design with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike. The 5-inches of aperture provides excellent light-gathering. You\u2019ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact and portable form factor. Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is an excellent choice for introduction to a computerized ‘Go To’ setup.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal for beginner to intermediate observers and travelers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $25 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Celestron NexStar 6 SE<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Donor William Shaw provided this popular telescope, to which we have added eyepieces, power pack, red dot finder and all accessories to provide a sophisticated yet portable package.
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This is an excellent choice for introduction to a computerized ‘Go To’ setup.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal for beginner to intermediate observers and travelers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $30 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Celestron NexStar 8 SE<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Donor Eliezer Barretto provided this package complete with hardcase, Alt\/Az mount, eyepiece kit with 3 wide view additions, full range of filters, 2x barlow, red dot finder, optical finder, few shield and wedge. We have added a Celestron power pack to complete this offering.<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer this scope to members with experience on our smaller 5″ and 6″ Celestron Nextar platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideal for beginner to intermediate observers and travellers.
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Rental rate: $35 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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Celstar 8″ Schmidt Cassegrain (OTA Only)
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The Celstar 8″ Schmidt Cassegrain telescope with 2032mm focal length is big enough to see many deep sky objects yet relative easy to transport and setup. This Optical tube is currently without a mount. Eyepieces can be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $25 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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The Celestron EdgeHD 8″ (OTA Only)
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Long time member Tom Swaddle donated this telescope to the rental program. This OTA provides Celestron’s best optical performance with EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field SCT optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces. This Optical tube is currently without a mount. Eyepieces can be provided. If you have a mount and are looking for a large aperture scope, this is a quality option at a great price.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Rental rate: $40 per month.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Contact tfmprogram@calgaryrasc.ca<\/a> to rent this product.
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