Pegasus Astro – Falcon Rotator is a light-weight, low profile camera field rotator. Do not be fooled by its thin size. It can lift and handle heavy image trains easily. It is very easy to operate via ASCOM drivers or standalone software.
Low profile / M54 threaded
Thickness of the rotator is 18mm / 0.7”.
When you use the M54 to M48 adapter the backfocus is +1mm (18+1 = 19mm)
Weight is 700grams. Both openings of the rotator are M54 threaded (pitch 0.75mm)
Adapters for both sides (included)
We provide two different adapters for both sides:
Telescope Side: M54 male to 2” Nosepiece
Camera Side: M54 Male to M48 Male Adapter
Important notice: The M54 adapter black ring on the camera side of the Falcon Rotator sticks out by almost 1mm (so actual back-focus is 18+1 =19mm)
Precise rotation
A powerful geared / low backlash stepper motor ensures that the rotator will lock to the designated degrees. Mechanics inside the focuser guarantee zero flex in any point during a full circle rotation.
Rated load
Falcon Rotator has been tested at 6Kg / 13.2lbs of imaging setup.
The 6 stainless steel branded bearings can easily handle higher payloads with zero flexure.
Cable Wrap Prevention
Rotator does not allow a clockwise turn above 220 degrees. It will turn anti-clickwise when it has to be moved above 220 degrees. A nice cable wrap/snag prevention feature out of the box.
De-Rotation support for Alt/Az mounts
Rotator has the mechanical precision to achieve field de-rotation. Supplied software calculates Rate of Rotation (RoR) based on the site latitude, target altitude and azimuth position.
ASCOM & INDI Support
Rotator fully supports latest ASCOM 6.5.
INDI is also supported via latest (currently nightly build) of INDI
Standalone Software
Control the Falcon Rotator from the supplied standalone Windows software.
In the box
Falcon Rotator
M54 male to 2” Nosepiece
M54 Male to M48 Male Adapter
USB TypeB cable (1.8m)
Cigarette lighter adapter to 2.1mm plug (3A fused)
Dimensions
Specifications:
Physical Size
180mm x 140mm x 56mm
Material
Blue Anodised Aluminium
Clear Aperture
54mm / 2.13”
Steps per degree
86.6 steps per degree (31.192 steps per full revolution)
(full step drive – can be increased with microstepping)
Payload
6Kg / 13.2lbs
Telescope Adapter
M54 male to 2” Nosepiece (included) (0.75mm pitch)
Camera Adapter
M54 Male to M48 Male Adapter (included) (0.75mm pitch)
