PlaneWave 17″ Optimised Dall Kirkham Telescope

$54,699.00

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SKU: 170120Q
Conditionnew
F-Number6.8
Focallength2939

 



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    Dall-Kirkham optical design with coatings that are optimized to transmit in infrared or ultra violet wavelengths.

    The PlaneWave 17″ Optimised is a Dall-Kirkham optical design with coatings that are optimized to transmit in infrared or ultra violet wavelengths.  It is diffraction limited across a 20mm image circle at the focal plane.  There are no refractive lens, only reflective components to the design.  For IR application, reflectives coatings are a protected gold which give better than 98% reflectivity from .65 micron (650nm) to 5 micron (5000nm).  This design is ideal for infrared astronomy or LIDAR applications.  UV optimized coatings can also be used at an additional cost.

    OPTICAL SYSTEM

    Aperture 17″
    Focal Length 2938 mm
    Central Obstruction 48% of the Primary Mirror Diameter, 8.27 inch
    Back Focus 10.24″ from focuser mounting surface, 5.8″ from racked in focuser
    Weight 106 lbs
    OTA Length 37″
    Optical Tube Carbon Fiber
    Upper Cage Carbon Fiber Truss
    Lower Cage Carbon Fiber Truss with Carbon Fiber light shroud
    Dimensions Overall Dimensions

    SECONDARY MIRROR

    Diameter 6.25 inch
    Material Precision Annealed Pyrex
    Shape Spherical
    Coating Protected Gold Reflective Coating – 98% (.65-16micron)

    SECONDARY MIRROR

    Material Precision Annealed Pyrex

    TERTIARY MIRROR

    Material Precision Annealed Pyrex

    STANDARD FEATURES

    Carbon Fiber Truss Design Minimizes thermal expansion which causes focus shift with changes in temperature
    Dovetail expansion joint Allows for the difference in thermal expansion between carbon fiber and aluminium. The expansion joint allows the aluminium dovetail expand and contract without stressing the carbon fiber lower truss
    Cooling Fans Three cooling fans ejecting air from the back of the telescope and four fans blowing across the boundary layer of the mirror surface. This helps the telescope to reach thermal equilibrium quickly. The fans are controlled by a computer if the optional Electronic Focus Accessory (EFA Kit) is purchased.

    SHIPPING DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

    Crate Dimensions:  148cm x 77cm x 94cm  (58″ x 30″ x 37″)

    Crate Shipping Weight:  105kg  (225 lbs)

    NOTE: This product has a lengthy leadtime, for more information email: education@bintel.com.au

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