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PrimaLuceLab GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L telescope cover motor

PrimaLuceLab GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L telescope cover motor

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLLGIOTTO560ALTO3L
$2,645.00 - $2,645.00
$2,645.00
$2,645.00 - $2,645.00
$2,645.00
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  • Automated Flat Field Generator and Motorized Cap
  • Remote Operation via USB-C
  • Sun-Like, Full-Spectrum LED Illumination
  • Precision Light Diffuser for Uniform Brightness
  • Integrates with PrimaLuceLab PLAY and EAGLE
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  • GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L telescope cover motor

    With the PrimaLuceLab GIOTTO 560 and ALTO-3L bundle, you gain a complete solution for automated flat field calibration and remote telescope protection. This integrated system pairs the GIOTTO 560 flat field generator with the ALTO-3L motor, transforming it into a robotic dust cover you can command from a control room or across the internet.

    GIOTTO 560: Sun-Like, Uniform Flat Field Illumination

    The GIOTTO 560 produces a uniformly illuminated field essential for creating high-quality flat frames. It uses an array of LED lights with a color temperature similar to the sun, ensuring accurate color balance in your calibrated images. A specially designed diffuser panel guarantees even brightness across the entire surface, correcting for dust motes and optical path vignetting in your raw data.

    • Sun-Spectrum LEDs: Delivers a neutral, white light source that correctly calibrates all color channels on both one-shot-color and monochrome cameras.
    • Engineered Diffuser: Creates a physically flat and evenly lit surface to produce master flats that are free of gradients.
    • Adjustable Brightness: Integrated electronics allow you to fine-tune the illumination level via software to match your camera's sensitivity and filter selection.

    ALTO-3L Motorization: Remote Control and Automated Dust Protection

    With the included ALTO-3L motor, the GIOTTO 560 transforms from a manual calibration tool into a fully robotic telescope cap. You can remotely command the cover to open at the start of an imaging session and close when finished, protecting your optics from dust and dew. This automation is critical for unattended observatories, allowing you to acquire flat frames at dawn without ever stepping outside.

    • Remote Operation: Open and close the GIOTTO cover from your control computer, ideal for robotic setups and quick shutdown in case of bad weather.
    • USB-C Connectivity: A single, modern USB-C port provides both power and data connection to your PrimaLuceLab EAGLE or any standard Windows computer.
    • Software Integration: Natively controlled through PrimaLuceLab's PLAY astrophotography suite for seamless inclusion in your imaging workflow and automation sequences.

  • How does the GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L motor improve a remote observatory's workflow?

    This bundle automates two key tasks. First, it acts as a motorized dust cap, allowing you to remotely open and close your telescope to protect the optics. Second, it lets you take automated flat frames at any time, such as at dawn after an imaging session, without needing to be physically present at the telescope.

    What is the benefit of the GIOTTO 560's sun-like color temperature for flat fields?

    A sun-like, or full-spectrum, light source ensures that you are calibrating all the color channels of your sensor (Red, Green, and Blue) evenly. This is crucial for one-shot-color cameras to avoid introducing color casts into your final, calibrated image. It produces a neutral-balance flat frame.

    Can I control the GIOTTO 560 and ALTO-3L bundle without an EAGLE computer?

    Yes. The ALTO-3L motor connects via a standard USB-C port and can be controlled by any Windows computer running appropriate software, such as PrimaLuceLab's PLAY suite. While designed to integrate perfectly with the EAGLE, it is not a requirement.

    My observatory PC is far from the pier. How do I connect the GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L?

    The system connects via USB-C. For long-distance connections, you would typically use a powered USB hub mounted on the telescope or pier, which then connects back to your main control computer. If you are using a PrimaLuceLab EAGLE, it mounts directly on the telescope and the ALTO connects to one of its USB ports.

    If I'm imaging the Orion Nebula (M42) all night, how would I use the GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L to get my calibration frames?

    After your imaging sequence of the Orion Nebula (M42) is complete, your automation software can be scripted to automatically close the GIOTTO 560 cover. It would then turn on the GIOTTO's light panel and begin capturing your flat frames for each filter used during the night, all while you are asleep. This ensures your calibration data is taken at the same focus position as your light frames.

    I have a large reflector telescope on a permanent pier. Is the GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L a good solution for dust protection?

    Absolutely. For a large reflector on a permanent pier, which is often exposed to the elements, the motorized cap function of the GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L is ideal. It provides robust, remote-controlled protection against dust, pollen, and moisture, ensuring your primary mirror stays cleaner for longer.

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