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APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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FLI CenterLine CL-1-14: Two Overlapping Wheels with 7 positions each, 50mm Diameter

Rugged Design

Unmatched Precision

Flexible Performance

The CenterLine's unique dual carousel design with central aperture has long been the filter wheel of choice to avoid telescope balance issues. Typically one position in each carousel is empty, providing 8 usable positions. Some users place two optical elements in the path, for example, a filter and a polarizer. CenterLine filter wheels use the proprietary CenterLine Zero Tilt Adapter™ (ZTA) for complete elimination of problems associated with loose connections.

Filter Positions	2 Overlapping Carousels, 7 positions each
Recommended Filter Size	48.875mm to 2.005" diameter
Filter Thickness Range	1.0 to 5.0 mm
Wheels	2
Overall Thickness (less motor)	1.1" (27.94 mm)
Weight	4.3 lbs. (1.95 kg)
Interface	USB
Camera Side Connection	CenterLine ZTA™ flange
Optical Side Connection	CenterLine ZTA™ flange
Wheel Material	Aluminum
Power	12V

APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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