The Falcon Rotator v2 is a large aperture (M68) camera field rotator featuring a lightweight, low-profile design. Despite its slim profile, it possesses the remarkable capability to manage and accurately position even heavy image trains up to 6kg.
Operating the Falcon Rotator v2 is a seamless experience, thanks to its compatibility with classic ASCOM, native ASCOM Alpaca drivers and the Unity Platform software. This user-friendly design simplifies the process of automatically and precisely orienting your camera field, making your astrophotography endeavors significantly more convenient and efficient.
The Falcon Rotator 2 has a very low profile, consuming only15.2mm backfocus and features openings on both sides using the common M68 x 1mm pitch thread.
A range of standard adapters are available. We can provide custom adaption if the adaption you need is not listed below.
Female Adapters
M68M to M42F (ADAPT-M68MM42F)
M68M to M48F (ADAPT-M68MM48F)
M68M to M54F (ADAPT-M68MM54F)
Male Adapters
M68M to M68M (ADAPT-M68MM68M)
M68M to M54M (ADAPT-M68MM54M)
M68M to M48M (ADAPT-M68MM48M)
M68M to M42M (ADAPT-M68MM42M)
Backfocus Thickness: 1.40 mm
Thread Length: 4.0 mm
M48 adapters have internal M42 thread.
M54 adapters have internal M48 thread.
The motor has been strategically positioned away from the optical axis to ensure it does not interfere with your equipment.
Rotator has the mechanical precision to achieve field de-rotation. Supplied Unity Platform calculates Rate of Rotation (RoR) based on the site latitude, target altitude and azimuth position.
By fine-tuning the micro-step drive control of the motor, derotation can achieve an resolution as precise as 5 arc-seconds.
A particularly nice feature of the Falcon 2 Rotator, is that is does not allow a clockwise turn above 220 degrees. It will turn anti-clockwise when it has to be moved above 220 degrees.
This feature helps prevent unwanted snagging of cables.
Basic Specifications of the Falcon 2
Large Aperture: M68 opening on both sides
Slim Backfocus: 15.2mm
De-Rotation support: For Alt-AZ field derotation
USB-C Connectivity: Single cable for power and data.
Rotates heavy imaging gear. Up to 6Kg
Wi-Fi Enabled: Hotspot and Wireless 2.4GHz client support.
ASCOM Alpaca Support: Seamless integration with popular software.
Firmware Upgradability: Future-proof with software updates
Rotator Firmware (v1.3) now supports both sidereal and solar tracking, allowing you to mount the Falcon v2 rotator on a tripod, align it with the North or South Celestial Pole (NCP or SCP) and track the stars or sun!
Simply attach your camera with a telephoto lens (or a small refractor telescope) to the rotator for a mobile, grab-and-go solution.
Ideal for travelers seeking convenience and high portability, the Falcon2 rotator provides a swift and ultra-portable setup for your equipment.
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
Falcon Rotator v2 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to image-rotation control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone.
