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Weatherized Telescope System
No Observatory Required
Realizing the need to be ready to observe the sky both day and night in some of the harshest environments. PlaneWave has integrated its wide-field DR350 14″ optical system with its L-550 Direct Drive Mount into a multi-purpose, weatherized, and fully remote, deployable system.
About the Weatherized Telescope System
DR350 Weatherized System’s Key Features
Large Aperture and Fast Focal Ratio
The DeltRho 350 has a 350 mm aperture and an impressively fast f/3 focal ratio. This combination allows significant light-gathering capability and rapid image capture, perfect for detailed SSA/SDA object capture and deep-sky photography.
Advanced Optical Design
Featuring a corrected Cassegrain focus optical system, the DeltaRho 350 ensures top-tier image clarity. Achieve sharp, flat fields across the entire field of view with no curvature, capturing stellar images that require minimal post-processing.
Mechanical Structure
Constructed with a lightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber tube. This Offers enhanced durability and stability while minimizing thermal expansion and maintaining optimal image quality under various environmental conditions.
Next Generation Control Software
Featuring plate solving, mount modeling and control, focusing, environmental sensing, with cloud base access, and control of your system.
Imaging Camera
Capture a 1.55 degree field of view with the QHY268 or the QHY600 (optional upgrade) for an increased field of view to 2.35 degrees.
Weather Station
Monitors temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, precipitation, wind speed, and direction.
All Sky Cam
For cloud detection.
GPS
Automatically updates the time, date, and pin-point pallet.
Base Pier
Available on the PWI Rolling Pier or metal pallet.
Electronics
All orchestrated by our proprietary electronics that allow direct web-based telescope control.
Starlink Ready
Internal PoE deliveres power to support Starlink Satellite Dish (optional upgrade).
Built in Connectivity
WiFi, 5G, and LTE ready
Environmental
This all weathered system is operational from -20 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius with 60mph wind.
Application-Specific Benefits
Astrophotography
The DeltaRho 350’s fast exposures and expansive field view allow astrophotographers to capture breathtaking night sky images with exceptional detail and clarity.
Astronomy Research
With its robust build and advanced optics, the DeltaRho 350 is an excellent tool for universities and research institutions engaged in long-term astronomical studies.
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
The Delta Rho's fast focal ratio and large image circle allow you to take shorter exposures and use larger Sensors. Making it perfect for surveying larger areas of the sky for quicker monitoring and cataloging of space debris and satellites.
Specifications
Weatherized Telescope System
| Mount Weight | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| Max. Load Capacity | 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| Latitude Range | 0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres |
| Cable Management | Equipment cables can be wired through mount |
| Control Electronics | PlaneWave Interface dual axis telescope control |
| User Interface | PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software |
| Homing Sensors | Home position sensors are included allowing the mount can find its home position on power up. |
| Slew Rate | 20 degrees per second (standard); 50 degrees per second (maximum), both axes |
| Power Requirement | Accepts 120 to 240 VAC. Supplied with 120 VAC 15A IEC Type B Regulated Power Adapter. |
| Aperture | 356 mm |
| Focal Length | 1050 mm (41.34 in.) |
| Focal Ratio | f/3 |
| Central Obstruction | 56 % by diameter |
| Weight | 46 lbs (21 kg) |
| Optimal Field of View | 1.55 degrees with QHY268 |
| Motor – Azimuth and Altitude | Direct Drive 3 Phase Axial-Flux Torque Motors |
| Encoder – Azimuth and Altitude | 152mm stainless steel encoder ring with reader built into the azimuth and altitude axes. 18,880,000 counts per revolution (0.069 arcsecond resolution). |
| Motor Torque | Approximately 20 ft-lbs continuous; 50 ft-lbs peak |
| Drive Electronics | Industrial grade, off-the-shelf brushless motor drives for each axis with custom designed interface card |
| Telescope Control Software | Uses PWI4. Incorporates PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe. All ASCOM compatible. |
| Pointing Accuracy | <8 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model |
| Pointing Precision | 2 arcseconds at sidereal velocity |
| Tracking Accuracy | 0.3 arcseconds over a 5-minute period at sidereal velocity |
| Included Items | Heating Elements for Dew Prevention - The heating pads on the primary and secondary mirror require the 600195 Delta-T controller sold separately |
| OTA Cover - To protect the primary mirror and inside of the optical tube | |
| Wrench Set (5812A35) - Standard hex wrenches (European orders only) | |
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