{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-pan-adjuster-for-parallel-telescope-alignment","title":"Baader Planetarium Baader PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables precise optical axis alignment of parallel-mounted telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for PlaneWave L-Mounts and dual mounting plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 3\" or 8\" PAN EQ clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts via a robust push-pull screw system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined from solid Dural Aluminum with stainless steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped and manufactured in Germany by Baader Planetarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBaader PAN-Adjuster for Parallel Telescope Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader PAN-Adjuster is a compact, German-made rotary stage that provides precise optical axis alignment for parallel-mounted telescopes, enabling perfect co-alignment of secondary instruments on systems using 3\" or 8\" PAN EQ clamps with PlaneWave L-Mounts or dual mounting plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Axis Alignment for Parallel-Mounted Scopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen running two instruments in parallel, such as a long-focal-length telescope for detail and a wide-field RASA for context, achieving perfect pointing alignment is non-negotiable. The PAN-Adjuster solves this by acting as a high-precision rotary stage between your mounting plate and the secondary instrument's clamp. Using a robust push-pull screw system, you can make fine adjustments to nullify any flexure or mechanical offset, ensuring both of your optical axes are perfectly parallel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineered for L-Mounts and 3\"\/8\" Clamps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped and manufactured at Baader Planetarium in Germany, the PAN-Adjuster is built for professional observatory use. It is specifically designed to integrate with PlaneWave Instruments L-Mounts or any dual-mounting plate system, providing a secure base for either 3\" or 8\" PAN EQ clamps. The body is machined from solid Dural Aluminum and connected with stainless steel clamping rings, delivering a rigid, flexure-free connection that maintains alignment throughout an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use the PAN-Adjuster to align my RASA with my primary SCT on a PlaneWave L-Mount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PAN-Adjuster mounts directly to the side port of the PlaneWave L-Mount. You then attach your RASA's 3\" or 8\" PAN EQ clamp to the adjuster. By centering a bright star in your primary telescope's field, you can then use the adjuster's push-pull screws to move the RASA's field of view until the same star is perfectly centered in your camera, achieving precise co-alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a dual-saddle plate with two Newtonian telescopes. Will the PAN-Adjuster help me align them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You would mount one PAN-Adjuster under one of the telescope's PAN EQ clamps. This provides the necessary mechanical interface to finely adjust that telescope's optical axis relative to the other, which remains fixed to the plate. This is essential for applications like multi-scope imaging arrays or simultaneous visual and photographic observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the Baader PAN-Adjuster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts primary purpose is to allow fine, mechanical adjustment of the optical axis of one telescope relative to another when they are mounted side-by-side. It corrects for small mechanical misalignments that are impossible to fix by adjusting the mount itself, ensuring both instruments point at the exact same location in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat mounting systems is the PAN-Adjuster designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PAN-Adjuster is specifically designed for use with \u003cstrong\u003ePlaneWave Instruments L-Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e and universal \u003cstrong\u003edual mounting plates\u003c\/strong\u003e. It serves as an intermediate adapter that accepts either \u003cstrong\u003e3\" or 8\" PAN EQ clamps\u003c\/strong\u003e on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the PAN-Adjuster make adjustments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt utilizes a precise \u003cstrong\u003epush-pull screw system\u003c\/strong\u003e. By slightly loosening one screw and tightening the opposing one, you can make very fine, controlled changes to the angle of the top mounting plate. This mechanism provides smooth, backlash-free adjustment for critical alignment tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat materials are used in the PAN-Adjuster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PAN-Adjuster is machined from \u003cstrong\u003esolid Dural Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e for a combination of strength and low weight. The hardware and clamping rings are made of \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure a rigid, durable, and corrosion-resistant connection. It is developed and manufactured by Baader Planetarium in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar or Clamp?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrews included?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913235231005,"sku":"BAA-2451515","price":1726.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-PAN-Adjuster-for-adjusting-the-optical-axis-of-parallel-mounted-telescopes-1_40246307-9ee2-4bbc-8bbc-608acd9c0f5b.jpg?v=1789088556","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/baader-planetarium-pan-adjuster-for-parallel-telescope-alignment","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}