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Indigo OAG 09-Oct-2024 VERSION HISTORY Version # Implemented By Revision Reason Date George Karantzalos 17-Oct-24 Initial document Page 2 of 14 Pegasus Astro – Indigo OAG...
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OAG CONNECTION TO 6x OR 4x SCREW PATTERN IMAGING TRAINS ........7 OAG CONNECTION TO THREAD PATTERN IMAGING TRAINS ..........9 3.2 INDIGO OAG CONNECTION WITH FALCON V2 ROTATOR ..........10 3.3 PRISM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ..................11 3.4 GUIDE CAMERA CONNECTION ..................12 3.5 FOCUSING ........................
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Thank you for purchasing Pegasus Astro Indigo OAG 1.1 PURPOSE Our thin and solid design OAG can easily bond with our Indigo Filter Wheel. The OAG supports through holes (M2.5 and M3) in its body for direct connection with the latest CMOS cameras and other Filter Wheels.
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When the device is not in use for extended periods, it is advisable to store it indoors within a ▪ dry room to prevent any potential moisture-related issues. Page 5 of 14 Pegasus Astro – Indigo OAG...
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Indigo OAG is compatible with 6 x and 4 x screw hole pattern filter wheels (62mm diameter pattern) • Place Indigo OAG on the telescope side of your filter wheel. Use six M3 bolts if you have a FW that supports the 6 x circular pattern or use four M2.5 bolts if the filter wheel supports the 4 x square pattern.
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Indigo OAG We recommend using Indigo FW. The Indigo OAG can be directly mounted onto the Indigo Filter Wheel. Combining both products sums 19 mm + 14 mm (33 mm total) of back-focus optical distance. Indigo Filter Wheel • Place the M48F or M54F adapter on Indigo OAG, set the desired rotation angle and tighten the three (3) M3 bolts.
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OAG CONNECTION TO THREAD PATTERN IMAGING TRAINS • Place the M54 female and M48 female adapters on the telescope and camera side of Indigo OAG, rotate it to the desired orientation and secure it using 3 x M3 bolts on each side.
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To connect the imaging train with Falcon V2 rotator an adapter (PEG-ADAPT-M68M-M54M-20) must be installed between the rotator and Indigo OAG to leave enough clearance for the helical focuser. Make sure the back focus requirements of the imaging setup are met.
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(gently by moving It with your fingers). Tighten again the set screw to lock the prism position. Warning: Loosening the set screw forces the prism housing to slide off. Indigo OAG side view Page 11 of 14 Pegasus Astro – Indigo OAG...
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Indigo OAG 3.4 GUIDE CAMERA CONNECTION Indigo OAG is compatible with 1.25” (31.75mm) guide cameras • Loosen the helical focuser camera lock thumb screw (1) • Insert the guide camera into the helical focuser • Fix the camera orientation •...
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Indigo OAG INDIGO OAG UPGRADE If you already own an Indigo OAG and you want to upgrade it, you can easily install the helical focuser SKU: PEG-INDIGO-OAGHF. Remove the two M2 bolts holding the 1.25” barrel and remove it. Place the helical focuser on top of the OAG body and tighten the two M2 bolts.
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Indigo OAG MAINTENANCE The Indigo OAG requires no maintenance. Grease or dirt on the prism can be cleaned with medical- grade cotton and optical cleaning liquid. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Material airplane 6061 aluminum alloy Thickness 10.0mm (18.0mm if both adapters are used)
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