{"product_id":"primalucelab-pllgiottorg6","title":"PrimaLuceLab GIOTTO for Origin, Smart Flat Field Generator","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent flat field generator designed exclusively for the Celestron Origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables precise, on-demand recalibration for superior image quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocks onto the Origin dew shield, replacing the standard dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWirelessly controlled via smartphone or tablet with its own Wi-Fi network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C port allows for wired control from a Windows PC via PLAY software or ASCOM\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003eGIOTTO for Origin, Smart Flat Field Generator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIOTTO for Origin is an intelligent flat field generator engineered specifically to maintain perfect image calibration for your Celestron Origin telescope. By providing a uniformly illuminated light source, it allows you to capture pristine flat frames whenever your optical train changes, ensuring your final images are free from artifacts like dust motes and vignetting. This is the essential accessory for any Origin owner who rotates their camera for better framing or anticipates future camera upgrades.\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\u003ePerfect Flat Fields for the Celestron Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Celestron Origin's factory calibration is a powerful starting point, its accuracy diminishes the moment you rotate the camera or alter the optical path. GIOTTO for Origin solves this by using advanced LED technology to produce an evenly illuminated field, allowing you to generate a new, perfect flat frame in minutes. This ensures that every image you take is corrected with an up-to-date calibration file, delivering the highest possible image quality.\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\u003eCustom-Fit Design for the Origin Dew Shield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIOTTO for Origin is designed to integrate seamlessly with your telescope. It fits directly onto the end of the Origin’s dew shield and locks securely into place using the same tab system as the original dust cover. This custom-fit design guarantees a light-proof seal and perfect alignment with the telescope's optics every time you use it. Please note, this model is designed exclusively for the Origin and is not compatible with the ALTO telescope cover motor.\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\u003eWireless and Wired Control from Any Device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating the GIOTTO is as simple as using your Origin. It creates its own Wi-Fi network, allowing you to connect with your smartphone or tablet and adjust brightness levels through the web-based Virtual HandPad. For those who prefer a wired workflow, a USB-C port enables connection to a Windows computer, where it can be controlled with PrimaLuceLab's PLAY astrophotography software or integrated into other applications via its dedicated ASCOM driver.\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\u003eGIOTTO vs. Factory Calibration: Why You Need On-Demand Flats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on a static, factory-installed flat frame is a compromise. It cannot account for changes in your specific setup, such as dust particles shifting or landing on the sensor after the telescope leaves the factory, or changes in vignetting caused by camera rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Calibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-time snapshot that is only perfectly accurate for the original, unaltered optical train. It cannot correct for new dust motes or changes in camera orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO for Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows you to create a new, perfect flat frame anytime, anywhere. This captures the exact state of your optical train for that night's imaging session, ensuring flawless correction of all artifacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eWhy do I need the GIOTTO for Origin if my telescope already has factory calibration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory calibration is only accurate for the telescope's original, out-of-the-box configuration. If you rotate the camera to better frame a target, or if dust settles on your sensor over time, the factory flat will no longer match your optical train. The \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO for Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you create a fresh, accurate flat frame anytime to perfectly correct your images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I control the GIOTTO for Origin with my smartphone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIOTTO for Origin creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot. You simply connect your smartphone or tablet to this network, open a web browser, and navigate to the device's control page. From this \"Virtual HandPad,\" you can turn the illuminator on and precisely adjust its brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIf I rotate the camera on my Celestron Origin to frame the Orion Nebula (M42), do I need to use the GIOTTO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. Rotating the camera also rotates any dust particles on the sensor and can slightly change the vignetting pattern. To properly calibrate these out of your final image of the Orion Nebula (M42), you must take a new flat frame with the camera in its new orientation using the \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO for Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the GIOTTO for Origin with my Windows laptop and third-party software like N.I.N.A.?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO for Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e can be connected to a Windows computer via its USB-C port. It has a dedicated ASCOM driver, which allows it to be controlled by most popular astrophotography automation software, including N.I.N.A., SGP, and others that support ASCOM-compliant flat field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat power supply do I need for the GIOTTO for Origin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIOTTO for Origin requires a 12V DC power source capable of supplying at least 2A. The power input is a standard 5.5\/2.5mm center-positive plug, which is common for many astronomy devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the GIOTTO for Origin compatible with the ALTO telescope cover motor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The product documentation explicitly states that the \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO for Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e is not compatible with the ALTO telescope cover motor. It is designed as a manual-fit accessory that replaces the standard dust cover for the purpose of taking flat frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab_GIOTTO_for_Origin_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913389568285,"sku":"PLLGIOTTORG6","price":455.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-GIOTTO-for-Origin-Smart-Flat-Field-Generator-1_f5cb8f22-485e-4c9c-8c93-156a69221e77.jpg?v=1789090247","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/primalucelab-pllgiottorg6","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}