PW1000 Observatory System

Please contact us if you are interested in this telescope.   Enjoy exceptional performance for astrophotography, research, or visual observing with the PW1000! 1-meter aperture at f/6 and 6,000mm focal length providing pinpoint stars across a 100mm image circle (1 degree) No coma, no off-axis astigmatism, and no field curvature Compact Alt/Az design with dual Nasmyth ports allowing multiple instrumentation payloads to be installed on the telescope Integrated direct drive field de-rotator / rotational field framing Integrated direct drive mount with absolute encoders, zero periodic error, zero backlash, and minimal maintenance due to the lack of gears Slew speeds up to 50 degrees/sec for satellite tracking and fast target acquisition Optional 0.7x reducer for imaging at f/4.25 at 4,250mm focal length (part number 1000166) Fast 1-day installation and on-sky taking images that same night (weather dependent)   The PW1000 is a complete 1-meter observatory-class telescope featuring a dire