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CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

387,056.00 excl. 18% GST

  • 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with f/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes, perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers.
  • Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.
  • The CGX, with its 55 lb. load capacity, is Celestron’s most innovative, state-of-the art, computerized Equatorial mount to date, and provides a very sturdy and rigid platform.
  • The drive system utilizes low cog DC Servo motors with integrated optical encoders, belt and pulley motor connection, spring-loaded steel worm gears supported by precision sealed bearings, and brass worm wheels for smooth, accurate slewing and tracking performance with little backlash.
  • Accessories included: 2” Visual Back, 2” Star Diagonal with 1.25” adapter, 28 mm eyepiece (2”), 8×50 finderscope

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OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design Maksutov-Cassegrain
Aperture 180mm (7.08″)
Focal Length 2700mm (106.3″)
Focal Ratio f/15
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 28mm (1.1″) 2″ eyepiece
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 96x
Finderscope 8×50 Straight Through
Star Diagonal 2″ with 1.25″ adapter
Optical Tube Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification 420x
Lowest Useful Magnification 67x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 13.9
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.64 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 0.52 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 661x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 40mm (1.57″)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 22%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 5%
Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length 571.5mm (22.5″)
Optical Tube Diameter 222.25mm (8.75″)
Optical Tube Weight 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
Dovetail CGE Dovetail Bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type Computerized Equatorial
Instrument load capacity 55 lbs (25 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1200.15mm – 1968.5mm (47.25″ – 77.5″)
Tripod Leg Diameter 50.8mm (2″) Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
Latitude adjustment range 3° – 65°
Mount Head Weight 44 lbs (20 kg)
Accessory Tray Yes
Tripod Weight 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg)
Weight of Counterweights 2 x 11 lbs
Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds – max speed 4°/second
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes EQ North & EQ South
GPS N/A
Dovetail Compatibility Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)
Number of Auxiliary ports 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use either Aux port)
Autoguide port Yes
USB Port Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control
Power Requirements 12V DC, 4 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 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit 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, SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight 104.2 lbs (47.26 kg)
Included Items 700 Maksutov Cassegrain OTA | CGX Equatorial Head | CGX Tripod | Accessory Tray | 2 x 11 lbs counterweights | NexStar+ Hand Control | 8mm Allen Wrench | 12V DC Power Cable | Hand Control Holster

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