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PoleMaster

PoleMaster

Regular price $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:

  1. Purpose: Achieving precise polar alignment is crucial for astrophotography and visual observations. The PoleMaster streamlines this process.

  2. Functionality:

  3. Advantages:

    • Speed: Achieve excellent polar alignment in just 2-3 minutes.
    • Accuracy: Achieve alignment with an accuracy of up to 30 arc seconds.
    • 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
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