#19748 - Aquila-88 High-Torque Camera Field Rotator
Optec's new Aquila 88 camera field rotator replaces the venerable Pyxis 3” rotator. With a full 88mm clear aperture and less than 35mm thick, the Aquila 88 will takes its place as the next generation rotator.
Optec’s Best-in-Class ASCOM and Alpaca drivers are capable of alt-az de-rotation, image orientation and composition in addition to the traditional guide-star acquisition capability.
A new high-torque U.S. made stepper motor and new bearing system helps Optec reduce costs and pass the savings along to you.
Introductory Price: $1,495
AQUILA 88 SPECIFICATIONS
Physical:
- Clear Aperture: 88mm
- Height: 8.75" (222mm)
- Width: 6.48" (165mm)
- Thickness: 1.35" (34.3mm)
- Weight: 3-lb. 3.4 oz. (1.45 kg)
Interface:
- Telescope side: OPTEC-3600 receiver
- Camera side: Optec-DSI 3.5" x 24tpi female thread
Rotator:
- Total Steps: 216,000 steps
- Resolution: 6 arc seconds / step
- Rotation Speed: variable, ~ 3 degrees/second
Electronics:
- Circuit board: Internal
- Communications: USB-C and Ethernet
- Motor: Lin Engineering Hybrid Stepper
- 211 Series, NEMA 11
- Made in USA
Power:
- Power draw: 1.25A max, 0.6A while moving, 0.4A holding
- Input voltage: 12VDC
- Input connector: 2.1 x 5.5mm barrel plug, center pin positive
(Note: Initial prototypes with natural anodize had 2.5 x 5.5mm plugs)
Software:
- Compatibility: ASCOM and Alpaca
- Capabilities: Guide star acquisition, field composition, Alt-Az De-rotation
- De-Rotation: Compatible with Planewave L-mounts, TheSky X, Maxim D/L, N.I.N.A.
- Any fully configured mount with ASCOM driver.
Included in Package:
- 12-volt DC switching power supply w/ wall cord
- Cat-6 Ethernet cable, 7-ft. length
- USB-C cable, 6-ft. length
- 5/64" T-handle hex driver
- Aquila 88 Overview Dimensional drawing for Aquila 88 rotator
- Optec Universal Rotator Software ASCOM and Alpaca drivers and software
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Shipping Details
- Variant: Default Title
- SKU: 19748
- Weight: 4.0 lb
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- Product Type: Camera Rotator
- Brand: Optec, Inc.