Flat frames are a crucial part of astrophotography, helping remove vignetting and dust motes from your data. Making flats can be quite cumbersome, especially if you strive towards automation and simplification of the process. Our first ASIAIR supported flap panel makes creating flat frames with your telescope part of an automated routine, without hacks like LCD screens, the sky with a T-shirt, and similar improvised solutions. But that is not all! We are also offering the innovative Observatory Flap Panel. Unlike traditional designs, the OFP2 PRO moves sideways, meaning it does not increase the total length of your setup and does not require clearance space behind the telescope to operate. Our latest PRO generation also brings improved hinge and sealing design, swappable inserts, USB-C connectivity, built-in LED heater, and refined mechanics, while the new XL lineup adds much stronger motors and wider compression rings for larger telescopes. Main features of our flat panels:
- LED technology, to achieve good uniformity or precision laser cut diffusor in case of SFP2
- Magnetic snap-shut system, to keep the panel securely closed
- Attached with a compression ring via hand-tightening knob (no fiddling with zip ties)
- ASCOM / INDI / ASIAIR compatible
- Built-in LED heater, to prevent dew accumulation
- 270° range of motion or sideways-moving design, depending on the model
- Modern ARM Cortex processor
- USB-C connectivity
- Obstacle detection
- Custom open position
- Swappable / customizable inserts, including notches for heater cables
- Customizable to the diameter of your telescope
- PRO models for telescopes up to 6"
- XL models for larger telescopes, currently 8" to 11", with future 14" to 16" variants planned