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1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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The CenterLine's unique dual carousel design with central aperture has long been the filter wheel of choice to avoid telescope balance issues. Typically one position in each carousel is empty, providing 8 usable positions.

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 Telescope ASA H400 f2.4

Lightweight and compact.

The H400 f2.4 astrograph is the ideal platform for widefield imaging and all-sky surveys. The H400 features a 5-inch corrector and motorized focusing with absolute encoders. The H400 ensures precise focus and high-resolution data acquisition of the night sky – in the shortest possible time!

The H400 was selected as the instrument of choice for the Super Wasp II Exo-planet program, a consortium of universities and space agencies including: Geneva University, Leicester University, Queens University Belfast, the University of Warwick, the German Aerospace Center DLR, and the GOTO project.

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  Main Facts

Optical design
Hyperbolic
 
Focal length
960mm
 
Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror
400mm (15.7 inch) / f3
 
Mirror material
Fused silica
 
Microroughness
1nm RMS / <0.7nm Ra
 
Back Focus from flange
91.56mm
Linear central obstruction
45%
 
Focal ratio system
f2.4
 
Image field
70mm (4.2 degrees)
 
Surface quality
>94 strehl
 
Coating
Al+SiO2 >96 %
 
Weight tube
57kg / 126lbs
 
 
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Technical Details

Electronic
Our closed loop direct drive systems, sensor technology and observatory safety modules play a major role in achieving optimum results. All moving accessory components are equipped with high-resolution encoders and closed-loop feedback systems. We provide event timer modules, and customer updatable firmware.
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Optic

Only the best for your telescope!

We believe that the most important part in producing optics is the testing. So ASA decided that we invest in the best test equipment available, remove any measuring error as good as possible and use real values in our specifications.
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Technologie
Our mounts are manufactured with the lastest CNC technology.
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Software
Platform independent control software.
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ASA/APM  Services

 Optional Tests for FAT/SAT  Installation package remote/on-site  Setup and Alignement remote/on-site
 Engineering Image Train Package  Alternative mirror coating Projektconsulting/-management by ASA/APM
 

ASA Accessories

  Remote package pro  Weather station sensor package  All Sky Cam 0201171A

APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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