10MICRON FOR

ASTRONOMY

Manifesto of Astronomical Excellence

Astronomy is where the 10Micron journey began. It is more than just a market; it is our very foundation, supported by a deep, enduring passion. Our commitment was shaped by the hands-on experience of our Founder Mariotti Ivan and core team as amateur astronomers. This personal knowledge allows us to connect deeply with our clients and address the specific, unique challenges faced by dedicated enthusiasts and professional astronomers alike.

At the heart of the 10Micron philosophy is the fundamental principle that your time, creativity, and pursuit of discovery are invaluable. We recognize that every minute saved in setup and every operation eliminated leads to better nights and possible successes. This is why we design premium products that maximize your time for visual observations, education and public outreach, or the expression of astrophotography.

Astro-Photography

Deep-sky clarity and efficiency, eliminating Autoguiding

  • Astrophotography is where art meets engineering. The challenge lies in capturing the faintest details of distant cosmic objects over long exposure times while compensating for the Earth's rotation with flawless accuracy.

    For deep-sky imaging, lunar and planetary video captures, or high-resolution work, the slightest mechanical instability or tracking error can result in blurred stars, ruined data, and wasted nights.

    The ambition of the serious astrophotographer is to eliminate these variables, seeking true sub-arcsecond tracking that allows the telescope's optics to perform at their absolute theoretical limit.

  • The GM HPS Series is the industry standard for high-end amateur and public observatory astrophotography, specifically designed to address these critical needs by integrating revolutionary technology with reliable mechanics. Our mounts represent a point of arrival for the astronomers.

    We even provide high-end high payloads mounts for the extreme astronomers out there, looking for performances, innovation and precision, in particular with our DDS series.

Education and Public Outreach

Share the universe's wonders through inspiring experiences

  • The primary goal of astronomical education and public outreach is to engage, inspire, and clearly demonstrate the beauty and the mechanics of the cosmos. This often involves dynamic public guided tours and visual astronomical observations using various instruments.

    The right mount must be a quiet, reliable, and effortless partner, allowing the educator or guide to focus entirely on the audience and the object being viewed, rather than managing technical issues. The ability to rapidly and accurately move between targets is critical for maintaining audience attention and maximizing the number of objects viewed during a limited session.

  • Both 10Micron’s Equatorial mounts and Alt-Azimuth mounts are highly recommended for public observatories: their combination of Go-To capabilities, slewing speed and precision translates directly into superior educational delivery.

    Both in mobile use and permanently mounted, our mounts allow for efficient work and results on a professional level. The reliability and ease of use ensure sessions run smoothly and professionally.

    The control unit includes all necessary functions for field use, meaning no PC is required. This simplifies the setup, reduces equipment complexity, and allows the mount to be controlled via an intuitive and robust dedicated Keypad.

Visual Astronomy

Effortless stability for maximum eyepiece time

  • Visual astronomy focuses on the profound personal experience of directly viewing celestial objects through the eyepiece. For the visual observer, stability, pointing accuracy and the ability to find targets quickly are essential.

    There is an immediate need for the mount to be a silent, vibration-free, and highly intuitive partner. Any time spent struggling with alignment, searching for objects, or dealing with mechanical noise detracts significantly from the brief, perfect moments of observation.

  • The 10Micron HPS Series provides visual astronomers with a premium, reliable platform that prioritizes flawless pointing and operational simplicity.

    Our mounts utilize a precise multistar pointing model that ensures immediate, high-precision Go-To accuracy, guaranteeing that your target is always centered in the eyepiece.

    The integrated control unit includes all necessary functions for field use, eliminating the need for a PC. This is supported by a large, dimmable graphic display.

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