ASA EQ1000
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Ritchey-Chrétien equatorial telescope f6.76 1m (1000mm) Ritchey-Chrétien equatorial telescope f6.76 Main Facts
Optical design
Ritchey-Chrétien RC
Linear central obstruction
35%
Focus position
Cassegrain
Focal length
6760mm
Focal ratio system
f6.76
Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror
1000mm / f2
Image field
150mm (1.27 degrees)
Mirror material
Fused silica (option Zerodur)
Surface quality
>94 strehl
Microroughness
1nm RMS / <0.7nm Ra
Coating
Al+SiO2 >91%
Back Focus from flange
246.73mm
Total weight
2100kg (4630 lbs)
Motor
ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range
20 to 80 degrees views
Software
ASA Software package with a platform-independent Ascom Alpaca API (via TCP/IP), compatibility with numerous programs, and many additional API features for: • Creating and optimizing pointing files • MLPT (e.g., usable with a N.I.N.A plugin) • Uploading and tracking TLE and CPF satellite orbits • Orbit corrections when satellite tracking (autoguiding with external CCD cameras) • Focus control also via Ascom Alpaca API • Covers (if installed) via Ascom Alpaca API
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° – unguided, with current pointingfile)
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes
System Natural Frequency
10 Hz or greater |
06.09.2026 | technical modifications, printing and errors expected. Check for validity online!
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