ASA400
Used by observatories, research institutions and universities
ASA400 Ritchey-Chrétien f8 telescope
A perfect fit for the ASA Direct Drive Mounts, with absolute encoders.
Optics without compromise!
| Main Data | |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 3200 mm |
| Focal ratio | f8 |
| Corrected field of View | 70 mm diagonal |
| Mirror material | Fused Silica (quartz), ultra low thermal expansion 0.55e-6/°C |
| Main Mirror | 400 mm hyperbolic |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Software | ASA Software, Windows package and Linux SDK (optional) |
| System Performance with ASA Direct Drive Mount DDM85 | |
|---|---|
| Pointing accuracy | < 12” RMS with pointing model (for altitude 20° to 85°) |
| Tracking accuracy | < 0,35” RMS within 5 minutes (at optimal ambient and sky conditions) over 5 min 0,07” RMS/min |
| Slewing speed | 6°/sec (up to 10°/sec optional) |
Basic Equipment
- ASA 400 telescope with ASA optics
- All tools necessary for telescope installation
- Laser for optical collimation
- 10x more precise
- with ASA Direct Drive Mount
- 400% more favorable
- ASA Modular System
Optional Equipment
- ASA Direct Drive Mounts f.e. DDM85
- ASA filter wheel for 4x 100 x 100 mm filters
- Customer specific camera adapter
- Correctors: Field Flattener, Reducers
- ASA-UPS (uninterruptable power supply)
- Main mirror cover