ASA AZ1000 Ritchey-Chrétien Alt-Az telescope f7
Next level high-end telescope system with 1m aperture.
The AZ1000 1m is a fully integrated Alt-Az observatory telescope system. The ASA AZ 1000 is equipped with quartz glass optics from ASA. Our optics guarantee diffraction limited performance and best micro roughness numbers even under the most perfect earthbound astronomical seeing conditions while maintaining a fast f-ratio primary mirror design leading to less obstruction, higher contrast and a more compact system.
1000mm f2/f7 Ritchey-Chrétien Nasmyth design with absolute encoder secondary mirror focusing unit, and configurable with up to 4 Nasmyth.

Main Facts
Fast Ritchey-Chrétien RC
40%
Nasmyth 2 as standard, 4 as option
7000mm
f7
1000mm (39.4 inch) / f2
150mm (1.22 degrees)
Fused silica
>94 strehl
1nm RMS / <0.7nm Ra
Al+SiO2 >91%
265mm
1200kg (2646lbs)
ASA Control ONE, fully integrated Mount, Telescope and Observatory automation software, ASCOM
<8” RMS with pointing model
<0,25” RMS within 5 minutes tracking time over 5 min 0,05” RMS/min
10 Hz or greater
RC & CDK Comparison
Technical Details
Our closed loop direct drive systems, sensor technology and observatory safety modules play a major role in achieving optimum results. All moving accessory components are equipped with high-resolution encoders and closed-loop feedback systems. We provide event timer modules, and customer updatable firmware.
ASA Services
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ASA Accessoires
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ASA In-house production
The competent partner that provides you with the whole package – ASA, guarantees the highest standard! Interferometric metrology, CNC machining, meter class optics, light weight mirrors, telescope systems, ground stations, assembly, factory testing and commissioning, everything is done by ASA itself.