ASA AZ800 Ritchey-Chrétien optics

The 800mm mirror with f2.5 has been produced at the ASA optical factory and measured with a CGH and our 4D Phasecam 4020. We are currently running a serial production with an output of one mirror every 3 weeks. However, the delivery time may vary.

ASA optics:

• Main mirror optical size is > 800mm
• Resolution is inversely proportional to the size of the primary mirror.
• Mirror material: Fused silica (quartz), ultra-low thermal expansion 0,54 10^-6 K^-1
• Guaranteed surface quality: λ/24 RMS wave front accuracy (>94% Strehl)
• The mirrors are made in our own optics production facility
• Tertiary mirror allows fast switching from 1 to 2, for example eyepiece to camera setup

ASA Direct Drive mount:

• To achieve the given resolution of a telescope system the tracking
• Performance of the mount is a significant factor
• Equipped with high-res absolute encoders no homing is necessary
• Typical pointing accuracy is < 8" RMS with pointing model
• Tracking accuracy < 0,25" RMS within 5 minutes
• Slewing speed is up to 10° per second

Software:

• platform independent control software
• software development kit
• customized user interfaces
• electronics
• satellite tracking scheduler
• custom tracking application for space debris
• satellite laser ranging (SLR)

Delivery:

• ASA AZ800 telescope including fork mount and telescope with ASA optics
• Telescope electronics rack including all power supplies for telescope, IP-remote power switch, Ethernet switch
• All tools necessary for telescope installation
• Laser for optical collimation