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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.

Astroshell Dome 4.25 m

CLAMSHELL DOMES provide an unparalleled 360/180 degree field of view for an absolutely breathtaking nighttime experience. When this observatory dome opens, you are truly among the stars!

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MaxDome Charging System

The MaxDome Charging System is a wireless charger designed for use with the Max Dome II observatory control system.

Since there are no electrical connections to the rotating dome, the MaxDome II Shutter Controller is typically operated from a battery. Previously most installations used a solar cell to recharge the battery during the day. Unfortunately at many locations this can be unreliable, especially at high latitudes where winter sunlight hours are limited and cloudy conditions prevail.

This new wireless charging system uses magnetic induction to transfer power to trickle charge the dome battery. Designed to work with a lead acid sealed battery (often called a “Gel Cell”), the charger continuously keeps the battery topped up 24/7 while the observatory is idle.

The charging system is turned on automatically whenever the shutter is closed and the dome is at the Park position. The large transmitter and receiver modules allow for significant misalignment.

Bracket SingleBracket Spacing

The kit includes:

Transmitter unit
Receiver unit
Mounting brackets and hardware

Detailed instructions are included in the MaxDome II manual.

Note: Requires the latest ASCOM Driver and MaxDome II firmware.

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.