ARCO camera rotator and field de rotator

Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 by RUSS SCRITCHFIELD, Associate Editor

The ARCO 3" is a sophisticated field rotator designed for precision astrophotography, offering 1 arc second per step resolution. It's perfectly suited for both equatorial and alt-azimuth mounts, facilitating seamless camera adjustments for long exposures. This rotator is easily integrated with devices like the ESATTO or SESTO SENSO 2, and is controllable via WiFi through various devices. ARCO 3" is compatible with the PrimaLuceLab's PLAY software, which assists in complete astrophotography setup and management.

ARCO camera rotator and field de rotator overview:

  • Precision of 1 arc second per step
  • Compatible with equatorial and alt-azimuth mounts
  • Integrates with ESATTO or SESTO SENSO 2
  • Control via EAGLE, PC, smartphone, or tablet
  • Works with PLAY software for comprehensive control
  • Slim 23mm profile with a 76.3mm aperture

ARCO 3" camera rotator and field de-rotator highlights:

  • Low profile rotator, just 23mm of body thickness
  • 1 arc second resolution per step
  • 76.3mm of free aperture
  • No need for external USB or 12V power cables, it connects to ESATTO or SESTO SENSO 2 with a single short cable
  • No protruding parts that may interfere with your camera, other accessories or even your telescope
  • It works also with PLAY, the Prima Luce Astrophotography software
  • ASCOM driver to allow the control of camera rotation from third party software
  • Specially designed full aluminum case, you can even rotate heavy cameras and accessories without any flexure
  • Compatible with all M81 adapters with stop ring to connect ARCO 3" to any camera and accessory
  • Adapters available to connect it ARCO 3" to ESATTO focusers and to focusers with SESTO SENSO 2 
  • Weight: 1060 gr.
     

M81 compatible adapters

  • PL3600282 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with T2 thread
  • PL3600277 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M48 thread
  • PL3600275 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M54 thread
  • PL3600279 adapter to connect accessories with M57 thread
  • PL3600262 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M68 thread
  • PL3600289 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M68 male thread
  • PL3600272 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M72 thread
  • PL3600252 adapter to connect cameras or accessories with M72 male thread
  • PL8410002 2” visual back to connect cameras or accessories with 2” noise piece
     

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