UVEX is a cross Czerny-Turner spectrograph optimized for wavelengths from near UV (<400nm) to near IR (1µm).
We recommend to use an ASI 183MM pro camera with the UVEX spectrograph
In this article you will find a lot of additional information about UVEX.
It’s particularly dedicated to be used on Ritchey-Chretien type telescopes with a diameter up to 12 or 14 inches (at F/8)
The settings are precise and easily accessible:
- A multi-turn knob adjusts the focus of the M2 internal mirror precisely.
- An index os used to adjust the wavelength center of the spectrum on the camera sensor. A vernier (available for each type of grating) makes it possible to precisely position the grating at the desired wavelength.
The UVEX is delivered with a 600 gr/mm grating blazed at 500nm as well as adapter ring for ZWO cameras (others rings for QHY and ATIK cameras are also available in option).
The spectrograph slit has 5 positions that can be easily changed using a Phillips screwdriver (supplied with the UVEX). The slit position are for 25 µm, 50 µm, 100µm, 300 µm and a hole of 25µm. Other slits are available as an option and Alpy slits are compatible with UVEX.
A carrying case shockproof is delivered with the UVEX. It has pre-cut locations to safely transport the spectrograph with its camera as well as various accessories (additional networks, order filter, tools, etc..)
The UVEX is delivered with:
- A 600 gr/mm grating blazed at 500nm
- A tool kit including a Phillips screwdriver, a hexagonal screwdriver (2mm), hexagonal wrenchs (1.5, 2.5 and 3mm)
- A bag of spare screws as well as 4 screws for fixing the autoguiding module on the UVEX.
- An adapter ring for ZWO cameras
- A cardboard sheet of the various verniers printed.
- A plastic vernier for the 600 gr/mm grating.
- A rigid carrying case
- Cross Czerny-Turner spectrograph optical design
- Spectral range : 350 nm to 1µm
- Spectral resolution with a 600 gr/mm grating R=1700 @ 650nm
- Multi position slit : 25µm, 50µm, 100µm, 300µm and a hole of 25µm
- Optimal telescope F/d ratio : f/8
- Compatible with ZWO, QHY et ATIK camera with a backfocus <14mm
- Dimensions : 145 x 140 mm Height = 120mm
- Weight : 1,2 Kg (without camera)
- UVEX weight+ carrying case : 3,2 Kg
- The UVEX technical brochure
- The User manual
- UVEX diagram and dimensions
- Vernier board for all the gratings
- Article about the first light of the UVEX by Shelyak
• Beta version of Demetra UVEX V 7.0.5.0 of April 20th 2021