| 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 |
Celestron, Celestron Telescope Series, CGX, Equatorial, Maksutov-Cassegrain, Tripod
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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