PlaneWave IRDK12.5 Telescope (Infrared Optimized)

The IRDK12.5 is an is a 12-inch infrared optimized optical tube designed for research applications where on-axis performance is crucial. for IR application, reflective coatings are a protected gold which give better than 98% reflectivity from .65 micron (650nm) to 5 micron (5000nm). This design is ideal for infrared astronomy or LIDAR applications.

• f/8 and 2541mm focal length.
• No coma, no off-axis astigmatism, and no field curvature.
• Pinpoint stars across a 52mm image circle.
• Mirror coatings that are optimized to transmit in infrared wavelengths (ultra violet optimization available)
• Rock solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion.
• Carbon fiber optical tube assembly for rigidity and fast cooling.
• Simple secondary mirror collimation thanks to the fixed primary mirror.
• Ready for Delta-T dew prevention

This is a Dall-Kirkham optical design with coatings that are optimized to transmit in infrared wavelengths. There are no refractive lens, only reflective components to the design. for IR application, reflective coatings are a protected gold which give better than 98% reflectivity from .65 micron (650nm) to 5 micron (5000nm). This design is ideal for infrared astronomy or LIDAR applications. UV optimized coatings can be provided as well.

In the Box

• PlaneWave IRDK12.5 Telescope (Infrared Optimized)

Manuals & Warranty

Planewave Warranty (One year for optical coatings and Two years mechanics and electronics from the date of delivery)

• Piggyback Dovetail Installation Instructions (CDK12.5)
• Collimation and Spacing Instructions for CDK12.5, 14, 17, 20, and 24
• Cleaning Optics CDK12.5