Starlight Xpress - Adaptive Optics System with Off Axis Assembly

The Starlight Xpress Adaptive Optics was named Hot New Product for 2006 by the Editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. See the January 2005 issue of S&T for more.

• Image tracking and stabilization using a high speed tip-tilt optical window


• Fast tracking speed of 5mS per increment


• Overcomes rapid gear errors to stabilize even difficult mounts


• Mount control output for correcting large drive errors while maintaining AO stabilization


• Image shift factor independent of optical system or camera back-focus spacing


• Off-axis guider assembly (optional) for use with an SXV guide camera


• STAR2000 guiding compatible


• May be used to image stabilize many other makes and types of camera, given suitable control software


• Clear aperture of 37mm for up to APS size chips


• Short optical length - 64mm with OAG, 38mm without.


•  Very low light loss (~2%) from the multicoated optics


• Filter recess for adding narrow band. IR blocking or pollution rejection filters without affecting the guide camera sensitivity


• Serial RS232 control via the computer or SXV splitter box. Parallel control available


• Low power consumption. Less than 600 mA at 12v DC when moving - 50mA quiescent current


• Compact and lightweight - only 112mm in diameter x 32mm long - less than 500 grams load on the 'scope

The AO System will Ship with AO Unit, Off-Axis Guider Assembly, Power Supply, and Cables to Connect The AO Unit to The SXV Series of Cameras.

Please Note: Optional Guide Camera Sold Separately