PlaneWave DRL350 Observatory System

Starting Price: $36,500.00
Price as Configured: $36,500.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-140131Q
The DeltaRho 350 Telescope System from PlaneWave Instruments is crafted for elite astronomers and astrophotographers who demand the best. Created with a passion for excellence, the DeltaRho 350 Telescope System brings groundbreaking features to advanced imaging, offering unmatched versatility across a spectrum of scientific and communicative applications. The DeltaRho 350 Telescope System from PlaneWave Instruments features a 350mm wide-field, f/3 aperture. This premium CDK optical tube combines a DeltaRho 350 with a L-350 direct drive mount.

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PW-2019001 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for DeltaRho500
PW-2019001 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for DeltaRho500
About This Product
Piggyback dovetails for mounting accessories atop an optical tube. These dovetails accept Losmandy D-style accessories.
Piggyback Dovetail Assemblies come with mounting brackets and a Losmandy style dovetail for mounting accessories on your CDK14, 17, 20, 24, and 700.
Please Note- For CDK17 users: 170990 – is for the current CDK17 design with 10.24” of backfocus
$748.00 each
PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
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PlaneWave has designed a new 5-wire bus communication box that controls the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator, which includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.

The Series -5 Controller has been designed for:
  • Operating the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator
  • Powering the fans for temperature control on DeltaRho Astrographs, as well as CDK12.5 to CDK24 telescopes
  • Powering and controlling the telescope’s built-in anti-dew heating pads.
  • Includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.
  • Controlled via PlaneWave Interface 4 software with ASCOM support.
$800.00 each
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PW-2019001 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for DeltaRho500
PW-2019001 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for DeltaRho500
$748.00
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PW-2019001 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for DeltaRho500
About This Product
Piggyback dovetails for mounting accessories atop an optical tube. These dovetails accept Losmandy D-style accessories.
Piggyback Dovetail Assemblies come with mounting brackets and a Losmandy style dovetail for mounting accessories on your CDK14, 17, 20, 24, and 700.
Please Note- For CDK17 users: 170990 – is for the current CDK17 design with 10.24” of backfocus
PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
$800.00
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PW-600199 - PlaneWave Series-5 Controller
About This Product
PlaneWave has designed a new 5-wire bus communication box that controls the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator, which includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.

The Series -5 Controller has been designed for:
  • Operating the Series-5 Focuser and Rotator
  • Powering the fans for temperature control on DeltaRho Astrographs, as well as CDK12.5 to CDK24 telescopes
  • Powering and controlling the telescope’s built-in anti-dew heating pads.
  • Includes M12 circular 5-wire threaded connector heads for environmental sealing.
  • Controlled via PlaneWave Interface 4 software with ASCOM support.
PW-6003148 - PlaneWave Adapter, Series-5 Focuser or Rotator to SecureFit Spacers
PW-6003148 - PlaneWave Adapter, Series-5 Focuser or Rotator to SecureFit Spacers
$173.00
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PW-6003148 - PlaneWave Adapter, Series-5 Focuser or Rotator to SecureFit Spacers
About This Product
This adapter bolts to PlaneWave 7.125″ flanges and presents SecureFit bolt pattern.
Works with CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, CDK24, CDK700, and RC700 telescopes.
Also works with DeltaRho 350 optical tubes that have the Series-5 Focuser, or Rotator installed.
Occupies 0.25″ of backfocus.
PW-9995075 - PlaneWave USB to Ethernet Adapter
PW-9995075 - PlaneWave USB to Ethernet Adapter
$46.00
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PW-9995075 - PlaneWave USB to Ethernet Adapter
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PlaneWave USB to Ethernet adapter.
PW-L350206 - PlaneWave L-350 Right Ascension Balance Accessory
PW-L350206 - PlaneWave L-350 Right Ascension Balance Accessory
$945.00
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PW-L350206 - PlaneWave L-350 Right Ascension Balance Accessory
About This Product
Add to the versatility of your L-350 mount with this external Right Ascension axis balance accessory.
Balance of the mount is important for optimal direct drive motor performance and with this accessory users have the ability to fine tune the adjustments.
The accessory includes a 2 lb, 5 lb, and 10 lb weight.
PW-L500205 - PlaneWave Counterweight, 5lbs for Sliding Weight Systems
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PW-L500207 - PlaneWave Counterweight, 2lbs for Sliding Weight Systems
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$175.00
PW-L500209 - PlaneWave Counterweight, 10lbs for Sliding Weight Systems
PW-L500209 - PlaneWave Counterweight, 10lbs for Sliding Weight Systems
$345.00
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DeltaRho 350 Telescope System’s Key Features
Large Aperture and Fast Focal Ratio
The DeltRho 350 has a 350 mm aperture and an impressively fast f/3 focal ratio. This combination allows significant light-gathering capability and rapid image capture, perfect for detailed SSA/SDA object capture and deep-sky photography.

Advanced Optical Design
Featuring a corrected Cassegrain focus optical system, the DeltaRho 350 ensures top-tier image clarity. Achieve sharp, flat fields across the entire field of view with no curvature, capturing stellar images that require minimal post-processing.

Mechanical Structure
Constructed with a lightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber tube. This Offers enhanced durability and stability while minimizing thermal expansion and maintaining optimal image quality under various environmental conditions.

High-Performance Coatings
Equipped with high-quality mirror coatings that can be customized to meet specific observational requirements. It enhances light transmission and reduces stray light, optimizing the telescope for specialized applications such as SSA/SDA and FSO.

Collimation Software
The DeltaRho 350 is equipped with user-friendly collimation software designed to ensure optimal alignment of optical elements quickly and accurately. This feature is crucial for maintaining the high resolution and sharpness needed for professional-level imaging and research, allowing users to adjust collimation on the fly easily.

Dew Control
Integrated dew control systems in the DeltaRho 350 utilize advanced heater technology to prevent condensation on optical surfaces. This system ensures that dew does not interrupt observations and imaging sessions, providing consistent clarity and performance in various environmental conditions.

Application-Specific Benefits
Astrophotography
The DeltaRho 350’s fast exposures and expansive field view allow astrophotographers to capture breathtaking night sky images with exceptional detail and clarity.

Astronomy Research
With its robust build and advanced optics, the DeltaRho 350 is an excellent tool for universities and research institutions engaged in long-term astronomical studies.

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
The Delta Rho's fast focal ratio and large image circle allow you to take shorter exposures and use larger Sensors. Making it perfect for surveying larger areas of the sky for quicker monitoring and cataloging of space debris and satellites.