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CGX-L Equatorial 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

CGX-L Equatorial 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

12072-CGL

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£11,999.99
£11,999.99
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  • 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
  • Celestron premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • CGX-L computerized Equatorial mount
  • Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism that moves the primary mirror to adjust focus is supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the "mirror flop" typical of bushing focus mechanisms
  • Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55"
  • 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Specifications

Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 355.5mm (14")
Focal Length: 3910mm (154")
Focal Ratio: f/11
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 98x
Finderscope: 9x50
Star Diagonal: 2" with 1.25" adapter
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 840x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 51x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 15.3
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.39 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.33 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 2581x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 114mm (4.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 32%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 10%
Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length: 787mm (31")
Optical Tube Diameter: 400.5mm (15.77")
Optical Tube Weight: 46 lbs (21 kg)
Dovetail: CGE Dovetail Bar
Mount Info:
Mount Type: Computerized Equatorial
Instrument load capacity: 75 lbs (34 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1524mm - 1955.8mm (60" - 77")
Tripod adjustment range (tripod only): 838.2mm - 1397mm (33" - 55")
Equatorial height alone: 609.6mm (24")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 69.85mm (2.75") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
Latitude adjustment range: 3° - 65°
Mount Head Weight: 52.6 lbs (23.8 kg)
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 46.2 lbs (21 kg)
Weight of Counterweights: 3 x 22 lbs
Slew Speeds: 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South
GPS: N/A
Dovetail Compatibility: Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)
Number of Auxiliary Ports: 4 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any AUX Port, 2 are located near dovetail saddle)
Autoguide Port: Yes, 2 Ports (one is located near the dovetail saddle)
USB Port: Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control
Power Requirements: 12V DC, 3 amps
Motor Drive: DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
Periodic Error Correction: Yes
Computerized Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection
NexStar+ Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software: CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: 210.8 lbs (95.61 kg)
Included Items: CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
3 x 22 lbs counterweights
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (item# 18769)
8mm Allen wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
Additional Information
Solar Warning
  • Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
  • Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
  • Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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