{"product_id":"primaluce-lab-giotto-560-with-alto-3l-motorized-telescope-cover-giotto560alto3l","title":"PrimaLuce Lab GIOTTO 560 with ALTO-3L Telescope Cover Motor - GIOTTO560ALTO3L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the GIOTTO 560...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PrimaLuceLab GIOTTO 560 Smart Flat Field Generator is designed to help you capture flat calibration frames for telescopes with aperture \u003cem\u003eup to\u003c\/em\u003e 560mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GIOTTO uses many LED lights at a color temperature similar to the Sun with a specially designed light diffuser. GIOTTO has integrated electronics that allow you adjust its light intensity by 100 steps (0 to 100%).  A USB-C port to let you connect to your EAGLE or any standard Windows computer for remote control with PLAY or an ASCOM driver.  WiFi connectivity allows you to wirelessly control the Flat Field Generator using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad and 12V power port!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/GIOTTO-560mm-smart-flat-field-generator-description1-EN.png?v=1791753082\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eCalibration is important in astrophotography because results are greatly improved by capturing special calibration frames called \u003cem\u003eflat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003edark\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ebias\u003c\/em\u003e and using them during processing. In particular, flat frames are recorded by pointing your telescope at a white surface and it allows to mitigate effect of vignetting and shadows created by dust on the optical system. GIOTTO is the smart flat field generator that helps you capturing flat calibration frames for your astrophotography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIOTTO 560 flat field generator has a maximum illuminated diameter of 560mm: when you choose a flat field generator, we suggest you to choose a model with illuminated panel larger than telescope optics. Diameter of your telescope external tube should be lower than the flat field generator maximum illuminated diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGIOTTO 560 Smart Flat Field Generator M\u003cspanain span=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/spanain\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for telescopes with \u003cstrong\u003eaperture up to 560mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED lights at color temperature similar to sunlight, to provide a \u003cstrong\u003eneutral color tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial designed \u003cstrong\u003elight diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e for an even illumination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable light intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e by 100 steps (0 to 100%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt natively runs off of a \u003cstrong\u003e12V power source\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid the need for external power units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or Windows computer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can wirelessly control it using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl and capture flat frames with \u003cstrong\u003ePLAY astrophotography software\u003c\/strong\u003e for EAGLE or Windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM driver\u003c\/strong\u003e to let you control it through third party softwares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional \u003cstrong\u003eALTO telescope cover motor\u003c\/strong\u003e to convert GIOTTO in a remotely controlled motorized cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lb)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?si=c_2mrErreG_wud5O\u0026amp;list=PL4GXgTVpnROPGO0y1k3Oq2OyNT9XuZxDk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGIOTTO includes electronics for \u003cspan\u003eUSB or wireless remote control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottom part of GIOTTO you find the control panel with USB-C port to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or standard Windows computer. It also comes with WiFi connectivity so you can wirelessly control it using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad! In order to power GIOTTO, you don't need a separate power unit, since it natively runs off of a 12V power source so it's easy to power together with your astrophotography telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/GIOTTO-560mm-smart-flat-field-generator-description2-EN.jpg?v=1791753579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGIOTTO 560 is designed for telescopes with aperture \u003cspan\u003eup to 560mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing GIOTTO 560 is very simple: when you want to record your flat frames, you can simply set GIOTTO 560 in front of your telescope. This  version of GIOTTO is not provided with thumbscrews. Differently from the smaller GIOTTO models, central part of GIOTTO 560 is not illuminated since it's used to keep the light diffuser in position. This part is 150mm in diameter and it doesn't create any problem in reflector telescopes with secondary mirror larger than 150mm in diameter but please note that GIOTTO 560 can't be used with refractors since they have no obstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/GIOTTO-560mm-smart-flat-field-generator-description3-EN.png?v=1791753579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGIOTTO is \u003cspan\u003eeasy to use\u003c\/span\u003e and it helps you in recording flat frames\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can control GIOTTO with PLAY astrophotography software that we designed not only to control PrimaLuceLab devices but also to let you do astrophotography in the easiest way. In fact PLAY comes also with a special wizard that allows you to easily record calibration files for your images. And if you want to use your preferred Windows astrophotography software, you can also control GIOTTO by using other softwares thanks to the dedicated ASCOM driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/GIOTTO-smart-flat-field-generator-PLAY-1-9-flat-capture.png?v=1791753579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the \u003cspan\u003eVirtual HandPad\u003c\/span\u003e to control GIOTTO even without a computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even control GIOTTO without a computer by connecting your smartphone or tablet to GIOTTO WiFi network and by using the included Virtual HandPad. Here you can turn the light on and set brightness. You can also save your preferred settings and recall them very easily, for example by saving different values when you use different filters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/GIOTTO-430mm-smart-flat-field-generator-description4-EN.jpg?v=1791753579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout the ALTO-3L...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/Screenshot_2026-10-11_at_1.46.26_PM.png?v=1791751619\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Primaluce Lab ALTO-3L is a telescope cover motor designed to let you use  on the GIOTTO 560 mm as a controlled motorized cap. Now you can remotely open and close your telescope allowing you to use GIOTTO to record flat calibration frames without having to be at your telescope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALTO provides a USB-C port to connect to your EAGLE or standard Windows computer that you choose to control it with our PLAY astrophotography software, or via a third party astronomy software using the ASCOM CoverCalibrator driver. You can also control ALTO by connecting to its WiFi network from your smartphone or tablet and use the included Virtual HandPad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe provided USB and 12V power passthrough plugs (to directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO) and the included Cable Locking Clips (CLC) allows you to improve cables management and simplify your telescope setup. ALTO natively runs off of a 12V power source to avoid the need for external power units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-description1.jpg?v=1791751619\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMain Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to let you use GIOTTO 560 model as a remotely controlled motorized cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatively runs off of a 12V power source (sold separately) to avoid the need to external power units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB \u0026amp; 12V power passthrough plugs directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO, improving cable management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C port lets you easily connect the ALTO to your EAGLE or a Windows computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi connectivity allows you to wirelessly control the motorized cap with your smartphone or tablet via included Virtual HandPad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl with PLAY astrophotography software for EAGLE or Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl through third-party software that supports ASCOM CoverCalibration with included ASCOM driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:  1.8 kg (4 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-description2.jpg?v=1791751719\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eALTO Provides USB-C Port \u0026amp; WiFi Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlto integrated control electronics has a USB-C port on board to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or standard Windows computer and control it with PLAY or third-party astrophotography software that supports ASCOM CoverCalibrator.  It also comes with WiFi connectivity so you can wirelessly control ALTO using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad!  In order to power ALTO, you don't need a separate power unit, since it natively runs off of a 12V power source so its easy to power together with your telescope and other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-description3.jpg?v=1791751759\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eALTO with passthrough ports to connect GIOTTO) and improve cable management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to connect ALTO \u0026amp; GIOTTO to your control computer, you do not have to connect USB \u0026amp; power cables to each device.  Instead, ALTO offers USB \u0026amp; 12V power passthrough plugs to improve cable management.  Connect short USB \u0026amp; power cables from GIOTTO directly to ALTO and then you will connect a USB \u0026amp; 12V power cable to your computer.  The computer will recognize GIOTTO and ALTO as separate devices in the device manager. This way, you will always be able to control them individually from your software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eALTO-3L is Designed for the GIOTTO 550 mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the bottom part of ALTO-3L body you can find different M6 threaded holes that allow you to attach the ALTO to your telescope by adding a custom adapter (not included with ALTO-3L). Note: since GIOTTO with ALTO can't seal the telescope front opening, we do not suggest to use GIOTTO with ALTO to record dark calibration frames; we suggest you to record a dark library instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-description5.png?v=1791751949\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eALTO is Easy to Use with PLAY Software or ASCOM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can control ALTO with PLAY astrophotography software that we designed not only to control PrimaLuceLab devices but also to let you do astrophotography in the easiest way. In fact PLAY comes also with a special wizard that allows you to easily calibrate the opening and closing position of ALTO and GIOTTO installed on your telescope. Then with a simple mouse click you will be able to remotely open or close your telescope. And if you want to use your preferred Windows astrophotography software, you can also control ALTO by using third party software that supports the ASCOM CoverCalibrator driver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/ALTO-1-telescope-cover-motor-description6-PLAY-1-9_3336f9b1-32af-4f99-b632-9b3cdffe04c0.png?v=1791744259\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse the Virtual HandPad to Control ALTO Even Without a Computer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also control ALTO without a computer by connecting your smartphone or tablet to ALTO's WiFi network, then access the controls via the built-in Virtual HandPad.  On the HandPad, you can open or close your telescope caps without the need for a computer, like using your smartphone as an additional handmade.  It will also allow you to save your preferred settings and recall them very easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat's Included with the ALTO-3L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTO-3L telescope cover motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-B cable to USB-C to connect ALTO to GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 120 cm, 47inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V cable to power ALTO through GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 120 cm, 47inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuce Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67618189672561,"sku":"PLL-GIOTTO560ALTO3L","price":3703.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/giotto-560-with-alto-3l-telescope-cover-motor.jpg?v=1791747224","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/fr\/products\/primaluce-lab-giotto-560-with-alto-3l-motorized-telescope-cover-giotto560alto3l","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}