{"product_id":"pegasus-retractable-flatmaster-neo-160mm-motorized-flat-field-panel-fltmstr160-neo","title":"Pegasus Retractable FlatMaster NEO 160mm – Motorized Flat Field Panel (FLTMSTR160-NEO)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePegasus Astro Retractable FlatMaster NEO 160mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur retractable LED flat-field panel delivers a uniform illumination source for telescopes up to 160mm, ensuring high-quality flat-field frames for astrophotography and photometric captures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts adjustable lid can be precisely positioned between 0° and 270°, and it doubles as a protective cover against dust and moisture for your telescope lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, the Flatmaster Neo offers a durable and robust design to safeguard your telescope lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Robust CNC Aluminium design (no plastic parts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Controlable and Dimmable LED Panel 0-100%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Retractable Servo Panel 0-270°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Manual Button (controls brightness or closes\/opens panel).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Dew heater on panel surface (adjustable 0-100% power).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity Sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Light Sensor (detects day or night).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Wi-Fi support. (Access Point or Wi-Fi client).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Web Dashboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    ASCOM7 and ASCOM Alpaca ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    One cable operation (USB-C).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eDimmable LED Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other panels in the market, the FlatMaster can adjust its brightness from 0 to 100%. Forget sheets of paper between your telescope and the panel. Remote control the brightness of your panel. Store the brightness per filter and immediately retrieve the value you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlatmaster Neo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can go up to very high brightness levels so it can easily support short exposures (2-3 seconds at f\/7) with 3nm narrowband imaging filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/pegasusastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fm120-2.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eRetractable Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel can be remotely controlled and adjusted between 0° and 270°. To prevent collisions with obstacles, you can set a custom maximum opening angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to fit any telescope up to 160mm, FlatMaster Neo features a specialized silicone flange that ensures a \u003cstrong\u003elight- and dust-proof seal \u003c\/strong\u003earound your optical elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this flange helps shield the surrounding area (e.g., in shared host observatory) when the LED is illuminated during flat-frame calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eOne cable operation – Manual button\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eone USB type C cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides power and control to your panel \/ lid. A manual button allows you to open and close the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/fm120-3.png?v=1771538978\" alt=\"\" width=\"414\" height=\"371\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eDew Heater and Sensors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device panel features an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eintegrated dew heater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat actively removes moisture when fully powered, ensuring a dry, dew-free surface. This prevents water droplets from getting trapped between the lid and the telescope lens after closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebuilt-in temperature and humidity sensor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eautomatically adjusts the heater based on calculated dew point levels. You can enable or disable this feature as needed or manually set and store the heater’s intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebuilt-in light sensor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efurther enhances automation by automatically closing the lid at sunrise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eWi-Fi Control and Standalone Dashboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device features built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect and control it either via its own\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWi-Fi hotspot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eor as a client on an existing network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintegrated web dashboard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis accessible from any mobile application, providing seamless and intuitive control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eASCOM and ASCOM Alpaca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe device is fully supported out of the box by ASCOM 7 \u0026amp; ASCOM Alpaca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1TW4FUQZwks?si=UuOmzPGIeeGuc6gu\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eServo (0-270 degrees) with Led Light Panel (White)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Yes – (0-100%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft Grade Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Push Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent brightness levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable diameter of circle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC provided by USB mini cable (1.5A max current)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter 250mm x 8mm thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePegasus 160mm Retractable LED FlatMaster Neo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/pages\/pegasus-astro-warranty?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=pegasus+warrant\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Pegasus Warranty\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePegasus 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/FlatMaster-Neo-Series.pdf?v=1789582289\" title=\"Manual for Flatmaster NEO Series\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52889328091365,"sku":"PEG-FLTMSTR160-NEO","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/fmneo160-1.webp?v=1789581686","url":"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/products\/pegasus-retractable-flatmaster-neo-160mm-motorized-flat-field-panel-fltmstr160-neo","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}