ASA RC600 + DDM200 + polar wedge
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ASA at its best! The RC600_2 package combines the RC600 OTA with our high-weight capacity DDM200 mount. This robust system can optionally be used in Twin Mode (multiple systems on one mount). This big 600mm telescope is also available as a package in combination with a ASA DDM100 Direct Drive mount! Main Facts
Optical design
Ritchey-Chrétien RC
Linear central obstruction
40%
Focal length
4200mm
Focal ratio system
f7
Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror
600mm (23.6 inch) / f2.5
Image field
100mm (1.36 degrees)
Mirror material
Fused silica
Back Focus from flange
210.38mm
Weight tube
105kg (231lbs)
Motor
ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range
0 to 90 degrees
Max. load capacity
200kg (441lbs)
Weight mount (without counterweight)
138kg (304lbs)
Software
ASA API (application programming interface) available autumn 2023 ASA Software(Autoslew, Sequence-windows based, ACC) with ASCOM-Alpaca
Max. slew speeds
Up to 50 degrees per second
Pointing Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<8” RMS with pointing model and ASA telescope
Tracking Accuracy (20° to 85°)
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min
System Natural Frequency
10 Hz or greater |