Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain C14 XLT CGE optical tube
Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain C14" XLT CGE optical tube (OTA) features 355.6 mm mirror, F/11 focal ratio. 40 mm Plössl eyepiece and 9x50 finder view included.
Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain C14" XLT CGE optical tube (OTA) features 355.6 mm mirror, F/11 focal ratio. 40 mm Plössl eyepiece and 9x50 finder view included.
OVERVIEW
- 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- Fastar Compatible
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- 3910 mm focal length (f/11)
- 40 mm 1.25" eyepiece included (98x)
- Visual back allows for use with 2" accessories
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- 2" mirror diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL FEATURES
14" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
Aluminum Optical Tube
Fastar Compatible
Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
3910 mm focal length (f/11)
40 mm 1.25" eyepiece included (98x)
Visual back allows for use with 2" accessories
9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
2" mirror diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount
SPECIFICATIONS
|
Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
|
Aperture (mm) |
355.6 mm (14 in) |
|
Focal Length |
3910 mm (154 in) |
|
Focal Ratio |
11 |
|
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
|
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
98 x |
|
Finderscope |
9x50 |
|
Star Diagonal |
1.25 |
|
Optical Tube |
Aluminum |
|
Fastar Compatible |
Yes |
|
Highest Useful Magnification |
840 x |
|
Lowest Useful Magnification |
51 x |
|
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
15.3 |
|
Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.39 arc seconds |
|
Resolution (Dawes) |
0.33 arc seconds |
|
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
2581 x |
|
Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
4.5 in (114 mm) |
|
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
32% |
|
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
10% |
|
Optical Coatings |
StarBright XLT |
|
Optical Tube Length |
31 in (787 mm) |
|
Optical Tube Weight |
45 lbs (20 kg) |
|
Dovetail Compatibility |
CGE Mount |
| Product Status | New |
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