{"product_id":"planewave-pf1000-telescope-system","title":"PlaneWave PF1000 Telescope System","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"171\"\u003ePlaneWave PF1000 – 1-Meter Prime Focus Telescope System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eA premium, fully automated 1-meter-class Alt-Az telescope system for elite astronomical research and deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eThe PF1000 is a Folded Prime Focus observatory-class telescope and direct-drive alt-azimuth mounting system. 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