Optec Aquila Camera Field Rotator

Optec’s new Aquila 88 high torque camera field rotator replaces the venerable Pyxis 3” rotator. With a full 88mm clear aperture and less than 35mm thick, the Aquila 88 will takes its place as the next generation rotator.

Optec’s Best-in-Class ASCOM and Alpaca drivers are capable of alt-az de-rotation, image orientation and composition in addition to the traditional guide-star acquisition capability.

A new high-torque U.S. made stepper motor and new bearing system helps Optec reduce costs and pass the savings along to you.

AQUILA 88 SPECIFICATIONS

Physical

• Clear Aperture: 88mm
• Height: 8.75″ (222mm)
• Width: 6.48″ (165mm)
• Thickness: 1.35″ (34.3mm)
• Weight: 3-lb. 3.4 oz. (1.45 kg)

Interface

• Telescope side: OPTEC-3600 receiver
• Camera side: Optec-DSI 3.5″ x 24tpi female thread

Rotator

• Total Steps: 216,000 steps
• Resolution: 6 arc seconds / step
• Rotation Speed: variable, ~ 3 degrees/second

Electronics:

• Circuit board: Internal
• Communications: USB-C and Ethernet
• Motor: Lin Engineering Hybrid Stepper
• 211 Series, NEMA 11
• Made in USA

Power

• Power draw: 1.25A max, 0.6A while moving, 0.4A holding
• Input voltage: 12VDC
• Input connector: 2.1 x 5.5mm barrel plug, center pin positive

(Note: Initial prototypes with natural anodize had 2.5 x 5.5mm plugs)

Software

• Compatibility: ASCOM and Alpaca
• Capabilities: Guide star acquisition, field composition, Alt-Az De-rotation
• De-Rotation: Compatible with Planewave L-mounts, TheSky X, Maxim D/L, N.I.N.A.
• Any fully configured mount with ASCOM driver.

Included in Package

• 12-volt DC switching power supply w/ wall cord
• Cat-6 Ethernet cable, 7-ft. length
• USB-C cable, 6-ft. length
• 5/64″ T-handle hex driver