{"product_id":"prima-luce-lab-sesto-senso-arco-kit-for-cpc","title":"PRIMA LUCE LAB SESTO SENSO + ARCO KIT FOR CPC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO + ARCO Base Kit for CPC Deluxe HD 8\" and 11\"\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the new Sesto Senso 3-SC robotic focusing motor, Arco 2\" rotator plus the adapters needed to fit the kit to Celestron CPC Deluxe 8\" and 11\" telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the ideal solution for those who want to transform their CPC Deluxe HD 8\" or 11\" into an \u003cstrong\u003eautomated imaging platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding robotic focuser and rotator control directly from an external Windows computer (not included with this kit) running PrimaLuceLab's \u003cstrong\u003ePLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e software. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSesto Senso 3 SC robotic microfocuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArco 2\" robotic field-derotator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnAxisLock2 1.25\" \/ 31.8mm visual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnAxisLock2 2\" \/ 50.8mm visual back\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePL3600542 Adapter for Arco 2\" to 2\"-SC threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the Universe Third Edition book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/SABKCPCHD811_2_1000.jpg?v=1782696699\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnAxisLock2: keep every accessory perfectly aligned to the optical axis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery accessory you connect to the telescope, whether an eyepiece, a diagonal, or a camera, must be held perfectly centered on the optical axis. Even a small amount of tilt between the camera sensor and the optical path causes field curvature and elongated stars toward the edges of your images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional visual backs use thumbscrew to lock accessories in place, which allow the accessory to tilt under its own weight. The \u003cstrong\u003eOnAxisLock2\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2\" visual back\u003c\/strong\u003e included with every Base Kit replaces this mechanism with a \u003cstrong\u003econcentric ring-clamp system\u003c\/strong\u003e: rotating the outer ring applies uniform pressure around the full circumference of any 2\" accessory, keeping it \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly centered \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003epreventing tilt or lateral flex\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kit also includes the \u003cstrong\u003eOnAxisLock2 31.8mm (1.25\") eyepiece holder \u003c\/strong\u003efor using 1.25\" accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/SABKCPCHD811_6_1000.jpg?v=1782696739\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-exposure deep sky imaging on an alt-azimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alt-azimuth telescope tracking a celestial object keeps it centered in the field of view, but it cannot prevent the field itself from slowly rotating as the Earth rotates. This effect, called field rotation, causes stars to trail in circular arcs during long exposures, making it impossible to do deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArco 2\" solves this problem\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mounted between the telescope and your camera, the Arco continuously rotates the camera with a fantastic precision and at precisely the correct rate, automatically calculated by PLAY software based on the telescope's current pointing position. The result is that, when you add the optional 0.7x focal reducer, the \u003cstrong\u003eCPC Deluxe HD can capture long-exposure deep-sky images \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout an equatorial mount or equatorial wedge, retaining all the simplicity advantages of the alt-azimuth design. Beyond field de-rotation, the Arco also lets you rotate the camera to any angle for precise framing of your targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/SABKCPCHD811_5_1000.jpg?v=1782696765\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some accessory configurations may result in clearance issues when pointing towards zenith. Because of this, we recommend using non-cooled cameras with side-mounted USB ports, particularly if the 0.7x focal reducer is utilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/sesto-senso-3-sc-robotic-focusing-motor-banner.jpg?v=1760260423\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSesto Senso 3 SC robotic focusing motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sesto Senso 3 SC is the advanced robotic focusing motor specifically designed for Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, RASA, and other telescopes with internal mirror focus systems. Developed and manufactured in Italy by PrimaLuceLab, it features key innovations such as the Direct Pulley Clamp (DPC) — a \u003cstrong\u003ebacklash-free, pulley-driven coupling \u003c\/strong\u003ethat allows precise motorized focusing and manual adjustment at any time — with integrated position encoder that keeps track of motor position even during manual adjustments (also with Automatic Position Recovery option) and a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-resolution \u003c\/strong\u003emotor offering up to 2 million steps, ensuring optimal control regardless of the telescope’s mechanical reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/SABKCPCHD811_4_1000.jpg?v=1782697081\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sesto Senso + Arco kit includes the book \"\u003cem\u003eExplore the Universe through astrophotography: capturing pictures with telescopes and PLAY software\u003c\/em\u003e\" by Filippo Bradaschia. This is not a quick-start leaflet: it is \u003cstrong\u003ea comprehensive guide to astrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e that covers telescope optics, mount theory, camera settings and sensor technology, image acquisition techniques, image processing with dedicated software, and a complete seasonal guide to the best targets visible from your location throughout the year. This book gives you the deeper understanding of why things work the way they do, and how to get the best results from your telescope night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope, mount, cameras, EAGLE computer, dovetail bars, eyepieces, diagonal and guidescope shown in the photos are not included with the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Testar Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48600359239905,"sku":"SABKCPCHD811","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/SABKCPCHD811_1_1000.jpg?v=1782696625","url":"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/prima-luce-lab-sesto-senso-arco-kit-for-cpc","provider":"Testar Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}