UWF600 f1.7 - Datasheet

ASA UWF600 f1.7 Very Fast Ultra Wide Field 600mm Telescope


One of the fastest telescopes in the world! The UWF600 (Ultra Wide Field) Telescope has a fast 1.7 f-ratio, ideal for short exposure high SNR wide field surveys, possible to be combined on extra order with the ASA DDM200 Direct Drive Mount fitted with absolute encoders. The 60cm main mirror and the corrector can be collimated fully electronic to allow an easy and fast remote collimation. The focuser works with absolute encoder feedback. This telescope It is the perfect system for fully automated imaging operation. This very fast 600mm telescope is also available as a package in combination with a ASA DDM200 Direct Drive mount! Main Facts Optical design Ultra Wide Field, prime corrector Linear central obstruction 48% Focal length 1018mm Focal ratio system f1.7 Clear Aperture / Focal Ratio Primary Mirror 600mm (23.6 inch) / f1.7 Image field 84mm (4.73 degrees) Mirror material Fused silica Image Quality FWHM <6um RMS Surface quality >80 strehl Microroughness 1.3nm RMS / <0.7nm Ra Coating Al+SiO2 >96% Back Focus from flange 62.31mm Weight tube 150kg (331lbs) (no camera or filter)

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