Secondary Observatory
This has been the first observatory of CCAF.
When opened, in 1980, inside were installed a 20 cm (7.8") telescope. In 1983 it has been changed with a 25 cm (9.8"), updated in 1999 with a 30 cm (11.8").
When opened, in 1980, inside were installed a 20 cm (7.8") telescope. In 1983 it has been changed with a 25 cm (9.8"), updated in 1999 with a 30 cm (11.8").
It is the new telescope of CCAF. Aiming is fully automatic, by means of one brushless computer controlled motor on each axis. The telescope has been bought in 1999 thanks to the help of "Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Gorizia" and of "Cassa Rurale ed Artigiana di Lucinico Farra e Capriva".
| Optical scheme | Newton reflector |
| Aperture | 300 mm (11.8") |
| Focal lenght | 1200 mm (47") |
| Focal ratio | f/4 |
| Telescope brand | Marcon - San Donà di Piave (VE) |
| Brushless motors brand | Lanfert - San Donà di Piave (VE) |
| Fast motion | max speed: 50 deg/min |
"Old" 25 cm telescope has been modified to be movable.
It can also be placed in the yard of the observatory, on a low pier, during guided visits.
It can also be placed in the yard of the observatory, on a low pier, during guided visits.
| Optical scheme | Newton reflector |
| Aperture | 250 mm (9.8") |
| Focal lenght | 1250 mm (49.2") |
| Focal ratio | f/5 |
| Optics brand | Marcon - San Donà di Piave (VE) |
| Mounting | alt-azimuth |
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