{"product_id":"shelyak-se0131","title":"Shelyak Fiber Optic Adapter for Alpy 600","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects FC Standard Fiber Optics to the Alpy 600 Spectroscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the Standard 25µm Slit for Remote Light Injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Bench-Mounted Setups and Remote Observatory Integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned Specifically for the Shelyak Alpy 600\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\u003eFiber Optic Adapter for Alpy 600\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis FC-standard fiber optic adapter replaces the standard slit on the Shelyak Alpy 600 spectroscope, enabling remote light acquisition for permanent observatory setups or controlled laboratory environments. While this adapter adds significant operational flexibility, it involves a direct trade-off: using a standard 50µm object fiber will result in lower spectral resolution than the Alpy 600's native 25µm slit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eThe 50µm Fiber vs. the 25µm Slit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe primary function of this adapter is to couple your Alpy 600 to a fiber optic cable, allowing the spectroscope to be mounted on a stable bench away from the telescope. This isolates the instrument from vibration and temperature changes at the scope, but introduces a change in the optical path. A typical 50µm fiber optic core acts as a wider entrance aperture than the Alpy 600's standard 25µm slit, which reduces the instrument's resolving power. This is a critical consideration for users whose scientific goals demand the highest possible resolution; for applications where convenience and stability are paramount, the trade-off may be acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary use for the Alpy 600 Fiber Optic Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis adapter allows you to feed light into your Alpy 600 spectroscope via a fiber optic cable. This is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eremote observatories\u003c\/strong\u003e where the telescope and spectroscope are physically separated, or for \u003cstrong\u003elaboratory work\u003c\/strong\u003e where the instrument is kept on a stable optical bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill using this adapter with the Alpy 600 affect my spectral resolution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, it will lower the resolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adapter is designed for standard 50µm optical fibers, which have a larger diameter than the Alpy 600's native 25µm slit. This wider entrance aperture reduces the spectroscope's resolving power. You gain remote capability at the cost of spectral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I use the Fiber Optic Adapter for the Alpy 600 if it lowers resolution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe main benefit is operational stability and convenience. By moving the Alpy 600 off the telescope and onto a stable bench, you can better control its temperature and isolate it from vibrations, which is crucial for long-term projects or precise calibration. This setup is common in permanently mounted observatory systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat type of fiber optic connector does this Alpy 600 adapter use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe adapter uses the industry-standard \u003cstrong\u003eFC connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common type used in telecommunications and scientific instrumentation for its secure, threaded connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this Alpy 600 adapter to study a star like Vega (Alpha Lyrae) from my remote setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. You would connect a fiber optic cable from your telescope's focal plane to this adapter on the Alpy 600. This allows you to acquire the spectrum of Vega while the spectroscope remains in a controlled indoor environment, isolated from the telescope's movement and outdoor conditions. Just be mindful of the inherent reduction in resolution when planning your observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this adapter replace or add to the existing slit on the Alpy 600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003ereplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard slit module. You must remove the existing slit assembly from the Alpy 600 and install this fiber optic adapter in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelyak Alpy 600 Spectroscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFC Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFiber Optic Adapter for Alpy 600\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\/Shelyak_Alpy_600_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\"\u003eShelyak Alpy 600 Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/shelyak-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShelyak 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shelyak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52943047917853,"sku":"SHK-SE0131","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Shelyak-Fiber-optic-adapter-for-Alpy-600-1_ac7f339d-5cf4-4066-ab5a-173860cec57c.jpg?v=1789616334","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/shelyak-se0131","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}