Attach AO-8 directly to Aluma FW8

Discussion in 'Guiding and Adaptive Optics - StarChaser and AO' started by vinifera, Dec 16, 2023.

  1. vinifera

    vinifera Cyanogen Customer

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    This may have already been asked, but I'm not finding the answer.
    I am trying to attach the back of the AO-8 to my Aluma FW8 but the hole pattern doesn't allow the back of the AO-8 to screw down in any position that the plate doesn't hit the motor housing that sticks out. Is there an adapter plate for the back of the AO-8 that allows for it to sit flush? I'm using a different OAG so there is no OAG between the filter wheel and the AO-8.
     
    vinifera, Dec 16, 2023
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  2. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    The off-axis guider needs to be behind the AO. It won't work otherwise. As soon as there's an offset, the AO will tilt to try and correct it, but nothing will happen as seen from the guide camera. The AO will tilt all the way to the end stop and sit there.
     
    Doug, Dec 16, 2023
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  3. vinifera

    vinifera Cyanogen Customer

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    okay thanks!
     
    vinifera, Dec 16, 2023
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