PlaneWave Delta Rho 350 f/3 avec focus Cassegrain (1323135)

PlaneWave Delta Rho 350 f/3

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PlaneWave DeltaRho 350 f/3 with Fused Silica Optics

350 mm f/3 fast widefield telescope with corrected Cassegrain focus, 60 mm flat field, Fused Silica optics, carbon fiber construction, Serie-5 compatible.

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25'400.00 CHF tax incl.

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NEW: PlaneWave DeltaRho 350 f/3 Telescope

For many years, our PlaneWave team has dreamed about creating a perfect telescope for widefield imaging. In 2021, PlaneWave Instruments are writing a new chapter in their pursuit of continued innovation and we are excited to introduce our game changing Delta Rho 350 telescope. This f/3 Cassegrain focus telescope has an aperture of 350mm and provides a 1,050mm focal length for capturing stunning deep sky astrophotography. With a beautifully baffled 60mm corrected image circle, the Delta Rho 350 is sure to take your astrophotography to greater heights when imaging with large camera sensors without the limitations of prime focus devices. The 80mm backfocus after the focuser allows a variety of cameras, filter wheels, etc. to be attached to the back of the telescope.

Worried about operating fast systems due to image plane tilt? Need not to worry, the Delta Rho’s primary mirror is fixed in place like the CDKs. This makes adjustment very easy. In addition, PlaneWave engineers have designed a new ultra-short derotator and focuser that has an adjustable tip/tilt adapter.

In addition to the benefit of a fixed primary mirror, collimation could not be any simpler and all one needs to do is adjust three secondary mirror collimation screws. Cooling fans at the backplate and side of the optical tube helps ensure the system reaches thermal equilibrium quickly for an optimal imaging experience.

  • DeltaRho 350 f/3 telescope with Correct Cassegrain Focus and optical CDK design
  • Fast, portable, and stable widefield telescope with a baffled 60mm corrected image circle
  • With Fused Silica Optics and advanced baffling
  • Carbon fiber optical tube and truss poles
  • With combinable Serie-5 rotator and focuser. Together, the combinable rotator and focuser require only 70,6 mm (2.78"), so these parts leave 71,64mm back focus for further accessories.
  • Requires a crating #1323514. The crating will be charged extra
  • For Serie-5 Controller ready
  • Compatible only with Serie-5 devices

Important note: Soon available at Baader Planetarium. More details about the new telescope will follow. Illustrations may vary.

Fast, sharp optics:

The Delta Rho optical design was created by PlaneWave’s CTO David Rowe with the goal of providing a wide, corrected, field of view that yields pinpoint stars across a 60mm image circle. The primary and secondary mirrors are composed of fused silica glass, which ensures that changing temperatures do not distort the shape of the mirrors that can degrade image quality. 

DeltaRho 350

Correct Cassegrain optical design:

The focal plane is set at the back of the Delta Rho 350 so users can install large filterwheels and cameras without blocking the light path, which hinders other fast telescopes in the market.

Delta Rho 350

Advanced baffling:

Our advanced baffling design prevents stray light from entering the light path and adversely affecting your astroimages.

Carbon fiber optical tube and truss poles:

Carbon fiber is extremely lightweight and helps prevent thermal expansion that can distort an imaging system. This adds up to an extremely stable optical tube for an unsurpassed imaging experience.

Cooling fans:

Three Cooling fans have been strategically placed on the backplate and side of the Delta Rho optical tube in order to quickly cool the mirrors to ambient temperatures. Mirrors that are equilibrated to the ambient temperature help the telescope produce the highest quality astroimages possible. The fans are controlled by a computer if the optional Electronic Focus Accessory (EFA Kit) is purchased.

Optical Design and Spot Size




Backfocus: