Welcome
to DAR Astro Machining
Manufacturer of
high quality telescope components, and astronomical observing
accessories!!
DAR Astro's goal is to provide astronomers with affordable high quality astronomical products that will last a lifetime. Highlighted below are a few of our products' features which exemplify that goal:
1. When mechanical surfaces are present, bronze runs against aluminum, resulting in extremely smooth and precise movements that will continue for decades.
2. Component weight and dimensions are greatly minimized (without sacrificing performance) giving YOU more control over optimizing the design of your telescopes. A DAR Astro 2 inch focuser is a perfect example of this optimization: It stands only 1.6 inches above the tube when fully racked in, yet provides 2.3 inches of travel and weighs no more than a 2 inch eyepiece!!!!!!
We think you'll agree that the products listed below possess features, capabilities, and performance at prices not available in competing models. Take a look for yourself.
Note: Shipping & Handling charges are not included in the prices.
ATM Supplies
6 & 8 INCH MIRROR
CELLS
"MC6, MC8 "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Cast Aluminum |
| Centering screws | stainless steel with nylon inserts |
| Mirror support | 3-point (0.5 inch Teflon pads) |
| Weight | 6 inch= 0.8 lbs. 8 inch= 1.75 lbs. |
| Price | MC6 $110 CDN MC8 $160 CDN |
10 and 12.5 INCH
MIRROR CELLS
"MC10 and MC12 "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Cast Aluminum |
| Centering screws | stainless steel with nylon inserts |
| Mirror support | 9-point (0.5 inch Teflon pads) |
| Weight | MC10 = 3 lbs. MC12 = 5lbs |
| Price | MC10 = $210 CDN MC12 = $260 CDN |
16 INCH MIRROR CELL
FOR EQUATORIAL TELESCOPES
"MC16E "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Cast Aluminum |
| Centering screws | stainless steel with nylon inserts |
| Mirror support | 18-point (0.5 inch Teflon pads) 3 stainless steel straps |
| Weight | MC16E = 14 lbs. |
| Price | MC16E = $770 CDN |
16 INCH MIRROR CELL
FOR DOBSONIAN MOUNTED TELESCOPES
"Barn Door Design "MC16D "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Cast Aluminum |
| Centering screws | stainless steel with nylon inserts |
| Mounting | tubuler steel frame tailgate design |
| Mirror support | 18-point (0.5 inch Teflon pads) 1 stainless steel strap |
| Weight | MC16D = 14 lbs. |
| Price | MC16E = $770 CDN |
Note:eyepiece not included
Larger size image available
1 1/4" DOUBLE
HELICAL FOCUSER
"DHF125 "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum and Bronze |
| Fine focus / Coarse Focus | 20 Threads per inch / 5 Threads per inch (4-Start Thread) |
| Focuser Height | Min:1.25 inch above tube....Max: 3 inch above tube |
| Mounting | 4, 10-24 Stainless Socket head cap screws |
| Tube diameter | min. 8 inch OD round tube (flat base version also available) |
| Eyepiece lock | 2, 4-40 Brass thumb screws |
| Weight | 6 oz. |
| Price | $160 CDN |
Note:eyepiece not included
Larger size image available
2" DOUBLE HELICAL
FOCUSER
"DHF200 "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum and Bronze |
| Fine focus / Coarse Focus | 20 Threads per inch / 5 Threads per inch (4-Start Thread) |
| Focuser Height | Min: 1.6 inch above tube....Max: 3.9 inch above tube |
| Mounting | 4, 10-24 Stainless Socket head cap screws |
| Tube diameter | min. 10 inch OD round tube (flat base version also available) |
| Eyepiece lock | 2, 4-40 Brass thumb screws |
| Weight | 15 oz. |
| Price | $210 CDN |
2 INCH / 1 1/4 INCH HELICAL ADAPTER
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum & Bronze |
| Thread | 20 Threads Per Inch |
| Price | $80 CDN |
2 INCH / 1.25
INCH ADAPTER
"Threaded for filter "
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum & Bronze |
| Thread | 20 Threads Per Inch |
| Price | $100 CDN |
1.25 INCH VIDEO CAMERA ADAPTER
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Price | $60 CDN |
Note:eyepiece not included
Larger size image available
1 1/4 INCH AND 2 INCH PARFOCAL RINGS
| FEATURES | DESCRIPTION |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Eyepiece clamps | 2, stainless set screws With nylon inserts |
| Price | 1.25 inch = $7 CDN 2 inch = $9 CDN |
If you have questions about any of the products listed above contact Dave Rubenhagen , at DAR Astro Machining.
Please visit O'Neil Photo & Optical Inc. to order any of the above astronomy products securely online, or via telephone at (519) 679-8840.
©2001 DAR Astro
