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astrodon - TAKometer Rotator for 4" Takahashi refractors

The Astrodon TAKometer is a remotely controlled camera rotator  It works with FSQ106, FSQ-ED, TOA130F and TOA150F Takahashi
refractors having 4" focusing tubes. The motor plate clamps to the 4" focusing tube and a large gear clamps to the CAA (Camera
Angle Adjustor). A timing belt connects the two and is driven by Technical Innovations' ROBO-FOCUS system with easy-to-use
Astrodon software.  This system can be adapted with special connectors to attach to other telescopes, such as SCTs.

Many astrophotographers use remotely controlled rotators for their cameras on larger telescopes to better frame their
targets, such as elongated galaxies, galaxy clusters or extended emission nebulae.   Also, a slight rotation may bring a guide
star onto the guide detector.  Rotation is the key for this.  And, since many astrophotographers control their systems
remotely, even in their backyard 50 feet away, having a remotely controlled rotator becomes important, especially on cold winter
nights.  The TAKometer was designed for this purpose. 

    * Uses Takahashi 4" focusing tubes (FSQ, TOAs)
    * Is not load-bearing.
    * Clamps onto the CAA and focusing tube
    * Only 1/2" backfocus (critical for the FSQ106)
    * Can be operated electronically at the telescope
    * Easy installation at home
    * Timing belt and pulley gear with tensioner 
    * ROBO FOCUS motor and relay box
    * Astrodon TAKometer Control Software 
    * 18 steps per degree of rotation
    * Supported by CCDAutoPilot and CCD Commander
    * Can be used with Astrodon MonsterMOAG
    * NEW ASCOM driver

Suggested Optional Accessories
	astrodon - Takahashi CAA Camera Angle Adjustor	$ 175.00	CAA
	astrodon - Adaptor - 92-98mm for CAA to 4 inch focus tube	$ 105.00	TAK9298
	astrodon - Adaptor - TAK CAA- AP 2.7 inch Female 1/2 inch long	$ 105.00	CAA-APF
	astrodon - Takahashi FSQ-ED Package (CAA, 92-98, CAA-to-APF)	$ 350.00	TAK-PKG