
The Polaris Ø1” Mirror Mount, model POLARIS-K1E2, is a kinematic optic mount manufactured by Thorlabs, a renowned brand in the optical industry. This mount is constructed from stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an excellent choice for various applications.
The mount is designed to accommodate circular optics with a diameter of up to 25.4 mm, and it features a monolithic optic retention system that securely holds the optic in place. The POLARIS-K1E2 offers tip-tilt adjustments, allowing for precise alignment of the optic. The adjusters are low-profile, reducing the overall height of the mount, which is particularly beneficial when space is a constraint.
The adjuster thread is 3/16”, and each revolution provides an adjustment of 7.7 degrees, offering a fine tilt angular range of 4 degrees. The mount is compatible with 8-32 post mounting screws, providing flexibility in integration with other optical components.
The POLARIS-K1E2 boasts a high pointing stability of 5, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. It is vacuum compatible, with a vacuum compatibility torr of 1e-09, making it suitable for high-vacuum applications.
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