The ARTEC series introduces a modern and innovative approach to telescope manufacturing, treating the astrograph not as an isolated component, but as an integral part of a complex astrophotography acquisition system.

The project was launched in 2011, conceived by Stefano Seveso, founder of Artesky, and developed with engineer Flavio Simeone. It was designed specifically for demanding astrophotographers seeking stable collimation, exceptional optical quality, and consistent imaging performance.

Over the years, the ARTEC series has undergone continuous development and refinement in both design and production, with a clear focus on adopting cutting-edge engineering techniques.

ARTEC 200EZ – High-End Design for Harmonic Mounts
The ARTEC 200EZ is a 200mm Newtonian astrograph that serves as the perfect introduction to the ARTEC lineup. It is a premium-grade telescope, entirely manufactured in Italy by skilled technicians with meticulous attention to every detail.

Weighing only 10.8 kg, the ARTEC 200EZ is fully optimized for use with harmonic mounts, such as the ZWO AM5, even without counterweights.

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High-Performance Optics – Quartz Mirrors, Superior Coatings

• Optical design: Classic Newtonian
• Primary mirror diameter: 206mm (conical quartz)
• Secondary mirror diameter: 88mm
• Native focal ratio: f/4.0
• Focal length: 800mm (912mm with coma corrector)
• Included coma corrector: 1.14x, resulting in f/4.5
• Mirror material: High-grade quartz with >95% reflectivity
• Optical correction: λ/8 or better
• Strehl ratio: ≥ 0.95
• Linear obstruction: 44%
• Fully illuminated field: 39mm
• Corrected field: 55mm – ideal for full-frame sensors

The conical primary mirror ensures excellent thermal stability and eliminates lateral shifts. This design reduces thermal mass while maintaining mechanical rigidity, crucial for long-exposure imaging.

Advanced Mechanics – Precision Engineering from Italy

• Optical tube: Solid carbon fiber (not sandwich), autoclave-treated
• Mechanical materials: 6061 CNC-machined aluminum, 316 stainless steel, bronze
• OTA length: 732mm
• OTA diameter: 244mm
• Total weight: 10.8 kg

All mechanical components are manufactured in Italy using CNC and laser cutting technologies. The result is high structural rigidity, excellent thermal behavior, and outstanding collimation stability.

The interior of the carbon tube is:

• Treated with an anti-dust coating
• Finished with a textured matte black surface to eliminate reflections
• Roughened to mitigate humidity-related issues

The external surface features a durable matte finish for professional aesthetics and durability.

Professional Focusing System – High Load Capacity, Zero Flex

• Focuser: Prodigy Microfocuser 3" (ASIAIR compatible)
• Load capacity: 9.5 kg without flex or torsion
• Telescope side: Mounted on a tilt-adjustable base for precise focusing plane alignment
• Camera side: Equipped with R.O.A.S. (Rotation On Axis System)
• Ensures perfect planarity and manual rotation of the imaging train
• Comes with male M54x0.75 thread (other adapters available on request)
• 4" tilter included for fine optical alignment

The R.O.A.S. system is modular and customizable, allowing interchangeable adapters to match any astrophotography configuration.

Lightweight Yet Robust – Travel and Remote Ready
To reduce the overall weight while maintaining structural strength:

• Aluminum struts are used between the tube rings
• A 200mm Losmandy dovetail bar is included

This makes the ARTEC 200EZ a perfect match for mobile astrophotography setups, dark-sky expeditions, and remote observatory installations.

Scope of Delivery

• ARTEC 200EZ carbon astrograph, optimized for harmonic mounts
• Precision-machined tube rings with aluminum struts
• 200mm Losmandy dovetail bar
• Prodigy 3" electronic microfocuser (ASIAIR compatible)
• R.O.A.S. system with M54x0.75 thread
• 4" optical train tilter
• 1.14x coma corrector
• Reinforced cardboard packaging
• Why Choose the ARTEC 200EZ?
  Designed and manufactured entirely in Italy
• Premium quartz optics with high reflectivity and λ/8 correction
• Mechanical design optimized for thermal stability and rigidity
• ASIAIR-compatible focuser and full modularity
• Lightweight yet solid — ideal for harmonic mounts and portable imaging
• Every unit is individually tested and collimated by Artesky technicians

Why Choose the ARTEC 200EZ?

• Designed and manufactured entirely in Italy
• Premium quartz optics with high reflectivity and λ/8 correction
• Mechanical design optimized for thermal stability and rigidity
• ASIAIR-compatible focuser and full modularity
• Lightweight yet solid — ideal for harmonic mounts and portable imaging
• Every unit is individually tested and collimated by Artesky technicians

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