{"product_id":"optec-hercules-focusing-rotator-19749","title":"Optec Hercules Focusing Rotator (19749)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOptec Hercules Focusing Rotator\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ql-align-center\"\u003eNew Low Profile Combination Focuser \u0026amp; Rotator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptec's new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erotating focuser combines camera field rotation with telescope focus. Slightly smaller than its big brother, the robust Gemini focusing rotator,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides a full 3-inch clear aperture and 0.35” (about 9mm) of travel while maintaining a thickness less than 2-inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptec’s Best-in-Class ASCOM and Alpaca drivers are capable of alt-az de-rotation, image orientation and composition in addition to the traditional guide-star acquisition capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides the outstanding focus control you’ve come to expect from Optec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Aperture: 76.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8.17\" (208mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 7.48\" (190mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness: 1.81\" to 2.16\" (46.0 to 54.9mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat midpoint: 1.99\" (50.5mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3-lb. 8 oz. (1.6 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInterface:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope side: OPTEC-3600 receiver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamera side: OPTEC-3000 3-inch receiver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Travel: 0.350\" (8.89mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Steps: 112,000 steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution: 0.079 micron\/step\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor: Lin Engineering Hybrid Stepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3709 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRotator:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Steps: 168,000 steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution: 7.7 arc seconds \/ step\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotation Speed: variable, ~ 3 degrees\/second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor: Lin Engineering Hybrid Stepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e211 Series, NEMA 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircuit board: Internal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunications: USB-C and Ethernet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional: Temperature Probe 3.5mm socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1 x 5.5mm power socket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower LED indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower draw: 1.25A max, 0.6A while moving, 0.4A holding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput voltage: 12VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput connector: 2.5x5.5mm barrel plug, center pin positive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility: ASCOM and Alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapabilities: Focus, Guide star acquisition, field composition, Alt-Az De-rotation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe-Rotation: Compatible with Planewave L-mounts, TheSky X, Maxim D\/L, N.I.N.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fully configured mount with ASCOM driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptec Hercules Focusing Rotator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm phono style temperature probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-volt DC switching power supply w\/ wall cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat-6 Ethernet cable, 7-ft. length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable, 6-ft. length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/64\" T-handle hex driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/optec-warranty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptec 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optec","offers":[{"title":"Focusing Rotator Only","offer_id":46488549130469,"sku":"OPC-19749","price":3493.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with Takahashi Epsilon-130","offer_id":46488549163237,"sku":"OPC-19749-130","price":4151.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with Takahashi Epsilon-160","offer_id":46488549196005,"sku":"OPC-19749-160","price":4151.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"with Takahashi Epsilon-180","offer_id":46488549228773,"sku":"OPC-19749-180","price":3878.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1_0372000f-40f6-4733-9636-8f2dbb1cba23.webp?v=1738432040","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/optec-hercules-focusing-rotator-19749","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}