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| Al di la della Luna; Beyond the Moon; Astrophotography; Astrofotografia; Danilo Pivato |
Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory - 2026.01.24 - Telescope TNT is a reflector telescope on an equatorial mount, with both the mount and mirrors manufactured by the renowned Italian company Marcon. It features a Ritchey-Chrétien optical design with a focal length of F=714 cm, a 72 cm primary mirror, and a secondary mirror of approximately 19 cm. A CCD detector, with a resolution of 1024×1024 pixels, is mounted at its focal plane for optical-band observations. Since 2012, the telescope has been enabled for remote obser-vations and is employed both for scientific research and educational outreach
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