PoleMaster
PoleMaster
Regular price
$229.00
Regular price
$269.00
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$229.00
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The PoleMaster is an ingenious device designed to simplify polar alignment for astronomers using equatorial mounts. Here are the key features:
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Purpose: Achieving precise polar alignment is crucial for astrophotography and visual observations. The PoleMaster streamlines this process.
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Functionality:
- The PoleMaster consists of a highly sensitive wide-field imaging camera.
- It attaches in front of the equatorial mount’s RA (Right Ascension) axis.
- In real time, it captures star images near the North celestial pole.
- The camera’s sensitivity surpasses that of the naked eye, allowing it to detect not only Polaris (the North Star) but also dimmer stars surrounding Polaris.
- By analyzing the positions of these stars, the PoleMaster determines the true pole’s location and compares it to the mechanical axis of RA rotation12.
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Advantages:
- Speed: Achieve excellent polar alignment in just 2-3 minutes.
- Accuracy: Achieve alignment with an accuracy of up to 30 arc seconds.
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Ease of Use:
- No need to rotate the telescope to uncomfortable positions.
- No squatting down to look through a polar axis scope.
- No darkness adaptation to find Polaris.
- No manual date and time entry or strange mount angles.
- No need to adjust the equatorial level.
- Continuous Monitoring: Observe the polar axis alignment at any time and correct inadvertent mount movements without redoing the alignment.
- Pixel Resolution: The PoleMaster’s pixel resolution is approximately 30 arc seconds, providing high accuracy.
- Wide Field of View: The electronic polar mirror covers an 11-degree by 8-degree field of view, making it easy to locate Polaris.
- Compatibility: Mount it on any equatorial mount, including single-axis mounts1.
In summary, the PoleMaster is an essential tool for achieving precise polar alignment, ensuring better tracking and imaging performance during your stargazing adventures!
Specifications
Model | PoleMaster |
Field of View | 11 degrees x 8 degrees |
Sensitivity | 9th Magnitude |
Coarse Adjustment | 5 arc minutes |
Fine Adjustment | Up to 30 arc seconds |
Computer Interface | Mini USB2.0 Port |
Software | QHYCCD PoleMaster Calibration Software |
Internal non-volatile memory | Non-volatile internal EEPROM memory capable of storing several small frames for calibration routines, focus, optic analysis, etc. |
Weight | 106g |
Reference Price (without adapter) QHYCCD Standard Adapter Ring QHYCCD Large Adapter Ring |
US$269 US$30 US$45 |