{"title":"Instrument Selectors","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"optec-perseus-instrument-selector","title":"Optec Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptec's Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector allows the remote observatory user the ability to remotely select any of four instrument packages attached to their telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in the third generation, Optec's Perseus Instrument Selector GEN3 is the latest in multiple instrument automation. Perseus GEN3 features both USB\/Serial and Ethernet communications with iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphone control. With a reliable U.S.-made stepper motor from Lin Engineering and a completely redesigned control circuit, the Perseus is more reliable than ever. A hard mechanical stop ensures repeatable positional accuracy with each port. Optec's Perseus GEN3 Instrument Selector is the undisputed standard for multiple instrument clusters attached to any observatory class telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four instrument ports - three 2-inch ports and one 3-inch port available with the Perseus. A large 3-inch (major diameter) diagonal mirror directs incoming light to any of the four available ports. The embedded circuit has a single push button interface for use at the telescope and Ethernet and USB\/Serial interfaces for remote control. LED indicators show the currently selected instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49034331717920,"sku":"19605","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/19605_540x_jpg.webp?v=1770268663"},{"product_id":"optec-19606-perseus-4-port-instrument-selector-with-two-3-inch-ports","title":"Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector with two 3-inch ports","description":"\u003cp\u003eOptec's Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector allows the remote observatory user the ability to remotely select any of four instrument packages attached to their telescope. This dual 3-inch port version is a new addition to our instrument selector line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in the third generation, Optec's Perseus Instrument Selector GEN3 is the latest in multiple instrument automation. Perseus GEN3 features both USB\/Serial and Ethernet communications with iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphone control. With a reliable U.S.-made stepper motor from Lin Engineering and a completely redesigned control circuit, the Perseus is more reliable than ever. A hard mechanical stop ensures repeatable positional accuracy with each port. Optec's Perseus GEN3 Instrument Selector is the undisputed standard for multiple instrument clusters attached to any observatory class telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four instrument ports - two 2-inch ports and two 3-inch port available with the Perseus. A large 3-inch (major diameter) diagonal mirror directs incoming light to any of the four available ports. The embedded circuit has a single push button interface for use at the telescope and Ethernet and USB\/Serial interfaces for remote control. LED indicators show the currently selected instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel No. 19606  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50769572593952,"sku":"19606","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/19605_540x_jpg.webp?v=1770268663"},{"product_id":"baader-imp85-instrument-selector","title":"Baader IMP85 Instrument Selector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe ability to get multiple benefits from a telescope opens up whole new worlds for remote observatories as well as amateur astronomers or regular observatories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA remote observatory never has to be reconfigured again:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unit can now be equipped with a deepsky astro camera, a planetary camera and a spectrograph without having to request conversion time from the staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nitro-offscreen\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eobservatory with public shows\u003c\/strong\u003e can finally leave the camera permanently on the main telescope and still use it for observations with guests without any problems. After the guided tours, there is no time necessary for cleaning up and rebuilding the equipment – the telescope can be used immediately for astrophotography at the touch of a button. The possibilities of this system are as diverse as the fields of work in astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nitro-offscreen\"\u003eThe IMP85 has a \u003cstrong\u003eunique selling point with its non-mirrored Port 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where other devices have a central mirror that rotates, the IMP85’s design keeps the main camera in central focus. No light is lost and the weight is evenly distributed. The compact and solid construction allows the shortest possible connection to many telescope systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nitro-offscreen\"\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eindividually adjustable 40x40mm fused silica mirrors\u003c\/strong\u003e of the highest optical quality can be electronically inserted into the light path with the highest degree of repeatability to redirect the light to port 2 or port 3. These ports can be used for various other optical instruments such as spectrographs, video cameras, planetary cameras or a simple eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nitro-offscreen\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ports are clearly defined in backfocus\u003c\/strong\u003e and easily adaptable to all common systems via standard adapters. The instruments can thus be connected more or less parfocally to all three ports via an individual combination of adapters. We will be happy to help you find the optimal configuration for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nitro-offscreen\"\u003eA variety of adaptations are possible. The IMP85 is delivered without adapters. A variety of telescope-side and camera-side adapters are available from stock. For custom applications, we provide the design for the flange on request. For all our remote observatories, we use only Ethernet-controlled devices whenever possible. Therefore, the IMP85 is currently only connected to the PC\/observatory network via a network port and controlled via an easily intuitive web interface. A small manual port selector switch is located on the side of the IMP85. ASCOM is currently not supported, ASCOM-Alpaka drivers are in preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables the use of up to three instruments at the focal plane of a telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, manufactured, and assembled in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe light passes through the IMP either undisturbed to the rear port (port 1 with 85 mm free diameter), or it can be deflected to the left or right (ports 2 and 3 with 67 mm free diameter) via two automated 40 x 40 mm mirrors with BBHS coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese ports can be used for various other optical instruments like spectrographs, video cameras, planetary cameras or a simple eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be controlled by a keypad or remotely via a web-interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive CNC machined housing made of dural aluminium carries even the heaviest loads for large cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower-over-Ethernet via the RJ45 ethernet port. In addition, the device can also be powered by a standard 12V hollow plug 5.5\/2.1. 12V power supply is included in the scope of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections telescope-side: 120 x 7.5 mm dovetail mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection Port 1 camera-side: 120 x 7.5 mm dovetail mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection Port 2 and Port 3 camera-side: M68x1 female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable (optional) telescope-adapters, like e.g. PlaneWave Instruments Hedrick Focuser, 3,5″ Feathertouch, Alluna Optics M100, M68x1, GO1, AZ5000, and various others, as well as available (optional) Camera-Adapter for various cameras are available from stock or on demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298776187168,"sku":"IMP-85","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/image_b084a3c6-a706-4b1f-940c-ebd3b034681e.png?v=1772676623"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/collections\/optec_perseus.webp?v=1769802560","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/collections\/instrument-selectors.oembed","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}