Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator v2

The Falcon Rotator v2 is our new large aperture (M68) camera field rotator that impresses with its lightweight, low-profile design. Despite its slim profile, it possesses the remarkable capability to manage and accurately position even heavy image trains.

Operating the Falcon Rotator v2 is a seamless experience, thanks to its compatibility with classic ASCOM, native ASCOM Alpaca drivers and the Unity Platform software. This user-friendly design simplifies the process of automatically and precisely orienting your camera field, making your astrophotography endeavors significantly more convenient and efficient.

Large aperture in a slim design

The Falcon Rotator 2 has an impressively low profile, slim 15.2mm backfocus thickness and features openings on both sides with an M68 (2.67 inches) x 1mm pitch thread.

The motor has been strategically positioned away from the optical axis to ensure it does not interfere with your equipment.

Field De-Rotation support for Alt-Az mounts

Rotator has the mechanical precision to achieve field de-rotation. Supplied Unity Platform calculates Rate of Rotation (RoR) based on the site latitude, target altitude and azimuth position.

By fine-tuning the micro-step drive control of the motor, derotation can achieve an resolution as precise as 5 arc-seconds.

Star and Solar tracker support

Rotator Firmware (v1.3) now supports both sidereal and solar tracking, allowing you to mount the Falcon v2 rotator on a tripod, align it with the North or South Celestial Pole (NCP or SCP) and track the stars or sun.

Simply attach your camera with a telephoto lens (or a small refractor telescope) to the rotator for a mobile, grab-and-go solution.

Ideal for travelers seeking convenience and high portability, the Falcon2 rotator provides a swift and ultra-portable setup for your equipment.

We are developing an AstroStat retrofit kit that integrates the Falcon2 rotator with your tripod, enhancing your stargazing experience with ease and precision.

ASCOM Alpaca Native Support

Falcon Rotator v2 offers Alpaca native support and a convenient web interface for easy smartphone control of your device.

ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.

Falcon Rotator v2 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to image-rotation control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone.

Cable Wrap Prevention

Rotator does not allow a clockwise turn above 220 degrees. It will turn anti-clockwise when it has to be moved above 220 degrees.

A nice cable wrap/snag prevention feature out of the box.

Available Adapters

Optional adapters are available with the following specifications:

• Backfocus Thickness: 1.40 mm
• Thread Length: 4.0 mm
• M48 adapters have internal M42 thread.
• M54 adapters have internal M48 thread.

Adapters as pictured from Left to Right:

Female Adapters

• M68M to M42F (ADAPT-M68MM42F)
• M68M to M48F (ADAPT-M68MM48F)
• M68M to M54F (ADAPT-M68MM54F)

Male Adapters

• M68M to M68M (ADAPT-M68MM68M)
• M68M to M54M (ADAPT-M68MM54M)
• M68M to M48M (ADAPT-M68MM48M)
• M68M to M42M (ADAPT-M68MM42M)

More info

Pegasus Astro – Falcon Rotator v2 is a light-weighted, low profile camera field rotator. Do not be fooled by its thin size! It can lift and handle heavy image trains – dead accurate! Very easy to operate via ASCOM drivers or standalone software will make your life easier to automatically adjust with precision your camera field.

• Low profile / M68 threaded.
• Thickness of the rotator is 15.2 mm
• Weight is 700 grams.
• Both openings of the rotator are M68 threaded.
• Adapters for both sides (included).
• Pegasus Astro provides lots of different optional adapters for both sides

Precise rotation

A powerful geared / low backlash stepper motor ensures that the rotator will lock to the designated degrees. Mechanics inside the focuser guarantee zero flex in any point during a full circle rotation.

Rated load

Falcon Rotator has been tested at 6 Kg (13.2-pounds) of imaging setup. The 6 stainless steel branded bearings can easily handle higher payloads with zero flexure.

ASCOM& INDI Support

Rotator is fully ASCOM6 supported. INDI support.

Standalone Software

Control the Falcon Rotator from the supplied standalone Windows software.

Specifications:

• Physical Size: 180 mm x 140 mm x 56 mm.
• Material: Blue Anodised Aluminium.
• Clear Aperture: 68 mm.
• Steps per degree: 87.2 steps per degree (31.392 steps per full revolution).
• Payload: 6 Kg (13.2-pounds).
• Telescope and Camera connections: Female M68 threads.
• Back Focus: 15.2 mm.
• Weight: 0.7 Kg.
• Connectivity: USB 2.0.
• Operating Power: 12V / 1Amp.

Included items

• Falcon Rotator.
• USB Type B cable (1.8 m length).
• Cigarette lighter adapter to 2.1 mm plug.

Also:

• ASCOM drivers, Stand-alone Windows software.