Closed-Loop Adaptive Optics for High-Resolution Imaging
CIAO VIS significantly enhances telescope performance by reducing atmospheric turbulence and correcting static optical aberrations. It enables the delivery of clear, high-resolution images for astronomy, solar observation, spectrometry, and space situational awareness. The integrated calibration source and straightforward installation simplify setup, while the fast adaptive optics control loop ensures stable and precise correction even under challenging observing conditions. This combination of ease of use, robustness, and professional-grade correction performance makes CIAO VIS an ideal upgrade for both scientific and advanced amateur applications.
High-Speed Wavefront Correction Across a Broad Spectral Range
Equipped with a 13 × 13 microlens HASO wavefront sensor and a 40-actuator piezoelectric deformable mirror, CIAO VIS provides high-speed, high-accuracy wavefront correction across a spectral range of 400–1100 nm. It features an internal 520 nm motorized calibration source and achieves a closed-loop delay below 1.7 ms at loop frequencies of up to 950 Hz, with a rejection bandwidth of at least 45 Hz. Weighing just 3 kg, the add-on integrates easily into telescope systems with apertures from 200 mm to 1 m and f-ratios between f/9 and f/12.
Markets & Applications
- Astronomy and Planetary Observation
- Stellar Interferometry
- High‑Performance Spectrometry
- Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
- Laser Guide Star and Atmospheric Correction Systems
- Free‑Space Optical Communication (FSO)
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Benefits
- Significantly sharper, more stable images even under poor seeing conditions.
- Increased resolution and detail visibility for planetary, solar, and deepsky observations.
- Saves time and ensures consistent AO performance without technical complexity.
Features
- 13×13 microlens HASO wavefront sensor
- 6 nm RMS wavefront accuracy (@ 550 nm, 200 ph/microlens)
- 30 nm RMS repeatability (@ 550 nm, 200 ph/microlens)
- 40 piezo actuators deformable mirror
- 950 Hz maximum closedloop frequency
- < 1.7 ms closedloop delay
- ≥ 45 Hz rejection bandwidth
- 400–1100 nm spectral operating range
- 520 nm internal calibration source with motorized switching
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