The first 24" cellular primary has arrived at Dream.
* Dream Astrograph's come equipped with a 3" Astrooptik (Philipp Keller) coma corrector and 4" electronic focuser. The 4" focuser allows either the standard 3" coma corrector or the 4" coma correctors, without the need to change the focuser. The 3" coma corrector allows enough back focus distance for both a camera and filter wheel. It will not work with an AO-7, for multiple reasons. SBIG does not recommend AO use below 100" of focal length. Upgrades include a standard 4" coma corrector or a custom 4" coma corrector as well as a 4" Off-Axis-Guider. Custom adaptors that place your imaging train at the correct back focus distance can be ordered for your specific equipment. For Paramount ME customers a new, large dovetail is now available for the 16" Dream Astrograph.
   
* A corrected 1.8x barlow that allows AO use (AO-L, for example and/or off-axis guiding prior to filters) will also become available. Click here for more details.

Why a
 

Dream

Astrograph
 
* These carbon fiber telescopes are ready for high quality, corrected imaging. Custom alignment tools and key design features, like a rotation on the secondary mirror that allows independant adjustment, make collimation of the optics a truly unique experience. Attach your CCD imaging train to start enjoying these state of the art carbon fiber OTA's and the ultimate in corrected optics. Stainless steel hardware is used on all Dream telescopes. The 16" Dream Astrograph is now being offered in a unique tube version that does not require mounting rings.
   

* Dream's mirror cells, back plates, filter caps, etc., are made of carbon fiber utilizing sandwich core. The use of carbon fiber in the mirror cells especially has unique advantages over metals.
   

* Composite materials (carbon fiber and sandwich core technology) are fabricated in-house using vacuum bagging, as well as other more complex techniques and equipment. High temperature epoxies are used in all parts and cooked in one of Dream's two ovens. Materials are chosen to minimize or eliminate focus shift during temperture changes. Materials and fiber orientations are designed to minimize flexure and mass.
 
* Focal plane optical quality: if you are collimated, you will never be optics-limited. Test documents are provided for both mirrors.

* Exterior composite parts: gloss white.
  * Dream is an authorized distributor of Astrodon filters. Contact Dream to learn why these specific filters match the Dream Astrographs.

- NEW images -

February 16, 2008 
   

* Interior parts: flat black.
 
* Policies & Warranty.
 
 
NEAF 2007 in Suffern, NY

 


Click on the size you are interested in for pricing and specifications.

Please note that the diameter listed at the top of the individual pages below is the clear aperture diameter. The physical diameter of the optic is slightly larger than that given number.

16"

20"

24"

32"


pricing, availability and specifications subject to change without notice