Optec has partnered with Chris White of Overcast Observatory to re-design the Flip-Flat electroluminescent calibration panel mechanical design. The new Alnitak Flip-Flat 270 design allows a full 270-degree rotation of the flat field lamp panel to rest against the side of the telescope OTA tube.

Available in two sizes the Flip-Flat 270 (stk# 19053) works with OTA dew shields up to 7-5/8" (194mm) while the Flip-Flat 270+ (stk# 19054) will cover an 8-1/8" (206mm) dew shield. Both include the time tested inverter electronics and 167mm EL lamp of the Gen2 Alnitak Flip-Flat.

The same mechanical design can be ordered in the Flip-Mask or Remote Dust Cover variants. In addition,

Overcast Observatory can design custom 3D printed mounting rings to match most any telescope tube diameter. This replaces the industrial zip ties included with every Flip-Flat sold through Optec.

Also Available for Remote Dust Covers and Flip-Masks

Jason Providakes recently took delivery of one of our new design remote dust cover units and added his own Bahtinov mask for his Questar 7".

Jason writes, "I installed the new flip-mask dustcover on my Questar 7 Astro rig this weekend. The install was a simple and quick install. I really like the new design and having a full 270deg movement. The user will need to position the flip-mask to ensure unobstructed opening for 270-deg - either below, top, or to the side. Now I need to figure out out to update my 5 existing older design flip-mask covers 😁. "

Lamp Diameter: 6.7" (170mm)
Diffuser Diameter: 7.7" (195mm)
Control Box Dimensions: 5.3" x 4.2" x 2.7" (135 x 107 x 69mm)
Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (0.6 kg)
Pivot Arm Length: 6.1" (155mm)
Range of Pivot Arm: 270-degrees
Power Requirements: 5 VDC provided by USB interface
Recommended OTA Dewshield diameter: 4" to 7" (100 to 178mm)

NOTE: FULLY ILLUMINATED LAMP DIAMETER IS 170mm

Flip-Flat 270 flat fielding lamp and dust cover,
5m (16.25-ft.) USB-2 type A-B cable,
Two industrial strength mounting straps,
"Demystifing Flat Fields" reprint from Sky & Telescope,
Quick Start Guide

Optec has assembled a number of pdf resources for your reference.

"Demystifiying Flat Fields" Sky & Telescope reprint of Pete Kalajian's article available in PDF format.
"Flip-Flat" review by Alan Smallbone reprinted from AstroPhoto Insight Magazine.
"Flip Flat - Imager's Best Friend" Product Review by Charlie Warren Reprinted from Amateur Astronomy magazine.

#19053 - Alnitak Flip-Flat 270

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