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Celestron RASA 36 V2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph OTA
Celestron RASA 36 V2 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph OTA 14" (36 cm) Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph, 790 mm f/2.2, 60.1 mm Ø (4.4°) image circle, CGE dovetail.
The Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) is a dedicated imaging telescope: the camera sits at the front of the tube, at prime focus, giving an extremely fast focal ratio and a flat, colour-corrected field. Exposures are a fraction of those needed at f/7–f/10, and short exposures often make autoguiding unnecessary. Imaging only, not for visual use. Check that your camera's body is small enough for the front-mounted position (dedicated astro CMOS cameras are ideal; most DSLRs are not suitable).
Optical Optical design Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) Aperture 356 mm (14" (36 cm)) Focal length 790 mm Focal ratio f/2.2 Image circle 60.1 mm Ø (4.4°) Usable field 70 mm Ø (5.1°), minimal loss at the edge Wavelength range 400–900 nm Spot size < 6.3 µm RMS across field Off-axis illumination 83% at 30 mm off-axis Coatings StarBright XLT Central obstruction 158 mm (44% of aperture) Optical window 104 mm Ø Cooling Ventilation fan; dual dovetail bars
Mechanical and package Back focus with included camera adapter 55 mm with included adapter; 77.5 mm from top of threaded collar Focuser Ultra-Stable Focus System (minimises lateral primary-mirror movement) Tube length 1079.5 mm Tube diameter 406.4 mm Weight 34.02 kg Dovetail CGE dovetail bar Finderscope Not included Included 48 mm camera adapter; fan battery pack
Manufacturer documentation Specifications from Celestron's official product page (model 91078), checked 2026-11-06. Supplier: Nimax item 64627.
Reference
64627
Data sheet
Aperture (mm)
356
Coatings
StarBright XLT
Dovetail
CGE
Focal length (mm)
790
Focal ratio
f/2.2
Image circle (mm)
60.1
Optical design
Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA)
Tube diameter (mm)
406.4
Tube length (mm)
1079.5
Weight (kg)
34.02
Specific References
UPC
050234910781
MPN
91078
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14" (36 cm) Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph, 790 mm f/2.2, 60.1 mm Ø (4.4°) image circle, CGE dovetail.
Manufacturer model: Celestron 91078 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-06