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Alnitak Flat-Man L Large Flat Fielder (19058)

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Category: Astrophotography Accessories

Description

Alnitak Astrosystems Devices

For those on a budget who don’t need the robotic features of the Flip-Flat, the Flat-Man is an excellent choice. Employing the same EL lamp technology as in the Flip-Flat and powered by a single USB cable, the Flat-Man is simple to use.  The Flat-Man is manually placed on the vertically oriented OTA and the lamp brightness levels can be  controlled via the attached PC.

OTA's up to 6-inch (155mm) are supported with the Flat-Man.  For larger scopes, the Flat-Man L is available for manual or remote flat field calibrations.  

The Flat-Man L is the big brother of the Flat-Man, for telescopes in the 8-12.5" range. The Flat-Man L uses the same electroluminescent technology as our other products, and can either be manually placed on the vertical OTA or hung perpendicular (using one of the #6-32 cover screw holes) to the OTA’s park position for flat field imaging.

Our Windows XP software will light and control the brightness of the Flat-Man L. Comes with USB cable and power supply.

The Flat-Man L is an affordable means to achieve excellent flat fields for telescopes up to 12-1/2" diameter.

Specifications

  • Lamp Diffuser Diameter:    14" (355mm)
  • Lamp Illumination Diameter:    13"  (330mm)
  • Maximum Recommended OTA:    12-1/2" (315mm)
  • Control Box Dimensions:    2.25" x 3.2" x 4.2" (57 x 80 x 106mm)
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs.  (1.6 kg)
  • Power requirements: 12VDC for illumination, 5VDC for control (USB provided)
  • Minimum OTA/dewshield OD: None
  • Maximum OTA/dewshield OD: 14"
  • Mounting Holes:  Eight #6-32 threaded holes available,
  • Alnitak Software Compatiblity:  Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8.
  • Command Line Program:  AACmd.exe
  • The #19058 Flat-Man L package includes the 13" lamp with attached controller, 12VDC power supply with wall cord, USB cable, and software.  Fully illuminated lamp is 13" (330mm) in diameter.
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Carter Z. ★★★★★

Used it with my 8-inch reflector and the EL panel gives even illumination with no hotspots, which is exactly what I needed for flats. The large size covers big scopes well and it's lightweight enough to hold in place with a simple bracket I rigged up.

Grace ★★★★★

Finally set this up for my imaging rig and the EL panel is so much more uniform than my old light box. It covers my 8” SCT perfectly without any vignetting. Exactly what I needed for consistent flats.

Abigail E. ★★★★★

The EL lamp technology is incredibly even across the whole panel, so my flats are finally consistent from corner to corner. Setup was a breeze with the included mounting hardware, and it feels sturdy enough for regular use in the field.

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