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This Page Updated 26th November 2016
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TAKAHASHI
PM-1 |
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PORTABILTY + FLEXIBILITY + ACCURACY = TAKAHASHI
PM-1 |
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The TAKAHASHI PM-1 was developed as a
replacement for the P-2Z super eclipse mount. This highly
portable mount offers the eclipse chaser and casual observer
extreme flexibility and great convenience. The built in 9x
polar alignment allows the PM-1 to be accurately polar
aligned in either hemisphere until the year 2030. A standard
illuminator is proved to make the polar alignment procedure
easier.
This mount weighs only 5kg (11 lbs) and has a payload
capacity to match (5kg / 11 lbs). The PM-1 is very portable,
and is small and light enough to be airline transportable
with FC-S tripod. |
Clutch System
The PM-1 features a clutch system that allows the mount to
be operated in three modes:
- Disengaged: for slow motion movement and no-movement
by the motor drive. The clutch is loosened and RA shaft
can slip.
- Partial Clutching: the clutch knob is partially
engaged to allow movement by motor-drive and by
slow-motion control. The RA shaft can slip for
slow-motion movement.
- Total Clutching: the clutch knob is tightened as
much as possible for motor-drive operation only.
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Bubble Level and Altitude Scale
The altitude scale and bubble level are included to allow
daytime polar alignment of the PM-1 using the meridian line
for a solar eclipse. The meridian line can be determined
with a compass. The altitude scale can be used to the polar
axis on the north celestial pole. Altitude and azimuth slow
motion controls are provided to allow for fine and precise
polar alignment setting. |
Motor Drive
The motor drive operates on 6v DC power located inside of
the hand controller for the mount. This eliminates a
separate battery pack. This controller allows the mount to
track at five different rates: sidereal, solar, 0.7x, 0.5x
and 0.3x sidereal rate in either Hemisphere. The solar and
sidereal rates provide a stead platform for solar eclipse
imaging as well as planetary, lunar and deep space
observing. Drive correction is made with the buttons on the
hand control. |
Multi-Camera Platform
Installing the Teegul camera platform on top of the Dec
assembly turns the PM-1 into a multi-camera platform. The
mount has two ¼” x 20 studs on the side of the Dec. assembly
to accept ball joint platforms for DSLR’s and lenses. A
fourth camera can also be added to the counter weight shaft.
This configuration is good for meteor imaging as well
imaging large areas of the night sky. |
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PM-1 Images |
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PM-1 Technical Specifications |
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General
Specifications |
Product ID |
TTM23000 |
Head Design |
Equatorial |
Electronics |
Motorized -
Dual Drive |
Hand
Controller |
Teegul
Motor Controller |
Counterweights Included |
1.4kg (x1) |
Tracking
Rates |
Lunar,
Sidereal, Solar |
Special
Features |
Inegrated
Bubble Level |
Weight |
5kg (11lbs) |
Payload
Capacity |
5kg (11lbs) |
Orientation
tremor (GT) |
Double
Screw system, moveable range
±10° |
Orientation
flutter (GT) |
±
360
° |
Inclination
angle tremor (GT) |
Screw type,
0° ~ 55°
range of motion advanced |
Polar
Telescope (GT) |
Fixed
Built-in, 9x magnification
(Corresponding to 2030, timescale with) scale
pattern
* North star ring
* Octans star ring star Antarctic
* Horizontal and vertical reference crosshairs |
Motor Drive
(GT) |
Drive
frequency: about 40 PPS
Driving speed: sidereal time, 0.7, 0.5, 0.3 times of
sidereal time, solar time.
Corresponding region: Northern Hemisphere, Southern
Hemisphere
Power Suppy: (4x) AA batteries, external power
supply input socket |
Optional Accessories |
Planet Fork
System Set |
Includes
parts #50, #51, #52, #53 |
Option Set |
Includes
parts #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55 |
System
Chart Part #54 |
Dec.
Adapter |
System
Chart Part #55 |
Camera
Platform |
System
Chart Part #56 |
P-2 Tripod
Adapter (for FC Tripod) |
System
Chart Part #57 |
TPL02000
P-Light |
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A partial-translation of the PM-1 System Chart is available
at this time, a full System Chart PDF will be available soon
- CLICK HERE to view the current system chart - |
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