An evolution milestone of high-end telescope systems with 1.5m aperture.This complete solution represents a fully integrated alt-az observatory system. The AZ1500 1.5m is equipped with quartz optics from ASA. This guarantees diffraction-limited performance and best micro-roughness values even under the most perfect Earth-based astronomical seeing conditions. With fast focal ratio, the design results in less obstruction, higher contrast, and a more compact system. The size and cost of your dome infrastructure is reduced.
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Main Facts |
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Optical design
Ritchey-Chrétien RC Focus position
Nasmyth 2 as standard, 4 as option Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror
1500mm (59,1 inch) / f2 Mirror material
Zerodur Microroughness
1nm RMS / <0.7nm Ra Back Focus from flange
513mm Software
ASA API (application programming interface) available autumn 2023 ASA Software(Autoslew, Sequence-windows based, ACC) with ASCOM-Alpaca Tracking Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min |
Linear central obstruction
43% Focal ratio system
f6 Image field
200mm (1.27 degrees) Surface quality
>94 strehl Coating
Al+SiO2 >91% Weight tube
5000kg (11023lbs) Pointing Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<8” RMS with pointing model System Natural Frequency
10 Hz or greater |
RC & CDK Comparison |
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==> See Full RC & CDK Comparison |
ASA Accessories |
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Remote package pro | Weather station sensor package | All Sky Cam 0201171A |