RC800 + DDM500
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ASA at its best! The RC800_5 package includes the RC800 OTA and our DDM500 mount with 1100 lb. capacity! The result is our highest performance available in a package deal. Main Facts
Optical design
Ritchey-Chrétien RC
Linear central obstruction
41%
Focal length
5480mm
Focal ratio system
f6.85
Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror
800mm (31.5 inch) / f2.5
Image field
120mm (1.25 degrees)
Mirror material
Fused silica
Back Focus from flange
345.73mm
Weight tube
246kg (542lbs)
Motor
ASA Direct Drive
Latitude Range
0 to 90 degrees
Max. load capacity
500kg (1102lbs)
Weight mount (without counterweight)
281kg (620lbs)
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 |