{"product_id":"planewave-irdk12-5-telescope-infrared-optimized-125120q","title":"PlaneWave IRDK12.5 Telescope (Infrared Optimized) (125120Q)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlaneWave IRDK12.5 Telescope (Infrared Optimized)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/8 and 2541mm focal length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo coma, no off-axis astigmatism, and no field curvature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinpoint stars across a 52mm image circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror coatings that are optimized to transmit in infrared wavelengths (ultra violet optimization available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber optical tube assembly for rigidity and fast cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple secondary mirror collimation thanks to the fixed primary mirror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for Delta-T dew prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlaneWave IRDK12.5 Telescope (Infrared Optimized)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/planewave-warranty\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"null\"\u003ePlanewave Warranty (One year for optical coatings and Two years mechanics and electronics from the date of delivery)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/planewave.com\/downloads\/get\/12\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Version downloaded 2039 times\"\u003ePiggyback Dovetail Installation Instructions (CDK12.5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pw-ecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Collimation-and-Secondary-Spacing-Procedure-for-CDK12_14_17_20_24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"null\"\u003eCollimation and Spacing Instructions for CDK12.5, 14, 17, 20, and 24\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pw-ecommerce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cleaning-the-CDK12-5-Primary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"null\"\u003eCleaning Optics CDK12.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Planewave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44356277698789,"sku":"PW-125120Q","price":24140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/planewave-irdk12-5-telescope-infrared-optimized-125120q-astronomy-plus.png?v=1715808587","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/planewave-irdk12-5-telescope-infrared-optimized-125120q","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}