PlaneWave CDK14 - 14" f/7.2 CDK Telescope Series-5 Optical Tube Assembly
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Shipped directly from the PlaneWave factory in Adrian, Michigan. $350 Crating Fee and shipping charges to be billed separately.
- Large aperture with moderate focal ratio: with a 14″ (356 mm) aperture and f/7.2 focal ratio, this telescope gathers substantial light while maintaining a versatile field of view ideal for deep-sky imaging.
- Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optical design: the advanced CDK optical system delivers a perfectly flat field across a large image circle and eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism for sharp, uniform imaging performance.
- High-precision mechanical construction: with fused silica mirrors (low thermal expansion) and a rigid carbon-fiber optical tube assembly, the system offers thermal stability and mechanical durability for long sessions under variable conditions.
- Integrated thermal & dew management: equipped with cooling fans, a “Delta-T ready” system, and built-in heating pads, the package is designed to rapidly reach thermal equilibrium and avoid condensation for consistent imaging.
CDK14 Series 5 Package with Low Profile Focuser and Controller
Discover the Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) 14 f/7.2 S-5 Package, a premium astronomy instrument refined for the passionate astrophotographer and serious observer. With its 14″ (356 mm) aperture, f/7.2 focal ratio, and advanced optics built on the CDK design, this system delivers effortlessly clean, distortion-free images across a large image field. Backed by a carbon-fiber tube structure, fused-silica mirrors and the added value of the low-profile Series-5 focuser and controller, this package is ready to elevate your imaging performance from day one. Let your observatory stand out with a tool that brings professional-grade optics into a refined, turnkey solution. *Price excludes shipping and crating*
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Back Focus - 282 mm back focus from mounting surface
- Percision Optical Performance - Perfectly flat field across the entire 70 mm image circle
- Edge-to-Edge Clarity - No off-axis coma or astigmatism
- Thermally Stable Fused Silica Mirrors - Rock-solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion
- Carbon Fiber Construction - Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly
- Integrated Dew Control - Keep your mirrors images clear and consistent all night with condensation control
- Low-Profile Series‑5 Focuser: comes integrated with the CDK14 S‑5 package, offering precise, smooth focusing while minimizing back-focus requirements.
About the CDK14 f/7.2 S-5 Package
Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a substantial 356 mm aperture and a moderate f/7.2 focal ratio. This setup enhances its capability to capture deep-sky objects with remarkable detail, providing excellent light-gathering efficiency and a broad field of view for research and imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system, the CDK14 offers exceptional image clarity. Its design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and delivers a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are sharp and detailed across the entire field of view with minimal post-processing adjustments.
Robust Mechanical Structure
Constructed with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and durable. Its thermal expansion coefficient ensures minimal focus shift as temperatures change, making it ideal for prolonged observing sessions under varying environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Utilizing fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy, even with temperature fluctuations. Its high-quality coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing performance for specialized observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 is equipped with cooling fans and a Delta-T ready system to achieve thermal equilibrium swiftly. These features help to minimize air turbulence within the tube, thus reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
The telescope incorporates advanced dew prevention technology with heater pads controlled by PlaneWave’s software. This ensures that optical surfaces remain clear of condensation during humid conditions, thus maintaining clear and consistent imaging performance.
Application-Specific Benefits
The CDK14 from PlaneWave Instruments delivers exceptional performance across a wide range of applications, making it a versatile choice for both imaging and observational astronomy. Astrophotographers will appreciate its precise optical system and stable performance, creating stunning, high-detail images. Academic institutions and observatories can rely on the CDK14 for research purposes, including stellar photometry, minor planet tracking, and other detailed astronomical studies. Its large aperture and high-quality optics also make it ideal for visual observation, providing vibrant, clear views of planetary, lunar, and deep-sky objects that enhance star parties and serious visual astronomy. The CDK14 also supports Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness efforts, offering the detailed observations necessary to track satellites and monitor space debris, contributing valuable data for space traffic management and safety initiatives!
Specifications
Optical Systems
- Aperture: 356 mm (14 in)
- Focal Length: 2563 mm (101 in)
- Focal Ratio: f/7.2
- Central Obstruction: 23.5% by surface area; 48.5% by diameter
- Back Focus from Mounting Surface: 282 mm (11.09 in)
- Weight: 48 lb (22 kg)
- OTA Length: 889 mm (35 in)
- Optical Design Performance: 3.1 micron RMS at 13 mm off-axis; 6 micron RMS at 35 mm off-axis
- Upper Cage: Carbon fiber truss
- Lower Cage: Carbon fiber truss and light shroud
- Image Circle Size: 52 mm
Lens Group
- Diameter: 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Coating: Broadband AR Coatings (less than .5% reflected from 400 to 700 nm)
Secondary Mirror
- Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Material: Fused Silica
- Shape: Spherical
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
Primary Mirror
- Optical Diameter: 355.6 mm (14 in)
- Outer Diameter: 468.3 mm (14.5 in)
- Shape: Prolate ellipsoid
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: United States
CDK14 Series 5 Package with Low Profile Focuser and Controller
Discover the Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) 14 f/7.2 S-5 Package, a premium astronomy instrument refined for the passionate astrophotographer and serious observer. With its 14″ (356 mm) aperture, f/7.2 focal ratio, and advanced optics built on the CDK design, this system delivers effortlessly clean, distortion-free images across a large image field. Backed by a carbon-fiber tube structure, fused-silica mirrors and the added value of the low-profile Series-5 focuser and controller, this package is ready to elevate your imaging performance from day one. Let your observatory stand out with a tool that brings professional-grade optics into a refined, turnkey solution. *Price excludes shipping and crating*
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Back Focus - 282 mm back focus from mounting surface
- Percision Optical Performance - Perfectly flat field across the entire 70 mm image circle
- Edge-to-Edge Clarity - No off-axis coma or astigmatism
- Thermally Stable Fused Silica Mirrors - Rock-solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion
- Carbon Fiber Construction - Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly
- Integrated Dew Control - Keep your mirrors images clear and consistent all night with condensation control
- Low-Profile Series‑5 Focuser: comes integrated with the CDK14 S‑5 package, offering precise, smooth focusing while minimizing back-focus requirements.
About the CDK14 f/7.2 S-5 Package
Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a substantial 356 mm aperture and a moderate f/7.2 focal ratio. This setup enhances its capability to capture deep-sky objects with remarkable detail, providing excellent light-gathering efficiency and a broad field of view for research and imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system, the CDK14 offers exceptional image clarity. Its design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and delivers a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are sharp and detailed across the entire field of view with minimal post-processing adjustments.
Robust Mechanical Structure
Constructed with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and durable. Its thermal expansion coefficient ensures minimal focus shift as temperatures change, making it ideal for prolonged observing sessions under varying environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Utilizing fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy, even with temperature fluctuations. Its high-quality coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing performance for specialized observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 is equipped with cooling fans and a Delta-T ready system to achieve thermal equilibrium swiftly. These features help to minimize air turbulence within the tube, thus reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
The telescope incorporates advanced dew prevention technology with heater pads controlled by PlaneWave’s software. This ensures that optical surfaces remain clear of condensation during humid conditions, thus maintaining clear and consistent imaging performance.
Application-Specific Benefits
The CDK14 from PlaneWave Instruments delivers exceptional performance across a wide range of applications, making it a versatile choice for both imaging and observational astronomy. Astrophotographers will appreciate its precise optical system and stable performance, creating stunning, high-detail images. Academic institutions and observatories can rely on the CDK14 for research purposes, including stellar photometry, minor planet tracking, and other detailed astronomical studies. Its large aperture and high-quality optics also make it ideal for visual observation, providing vibrant, clear views of planetary, lunar, and deep-sky objects that enhance star parties and serious visual astronomy. The CDK14 also supports Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness efforts, offering the detailed observations necessary to track satellites and monitor space debris, contributing valuable data for space traffic management and safety initiatives!
Specifications
Optical Systems
- Aperture: 356 mm (14 in)
- Focal Length: 2563 mm (101 in)
- Focal Ratio: f/7.2
- Central Obstruction: 23.5% by surface area; 48.5% by diameter
- Back Focus from Mounting Surface: 282 mm (11.09 in)
- Weight: 48 lb (22 kg)
- OTA Length: 889 mm (35 in)
- Optical Design Performance: 3.1 micron RMS at 13 mm off-axis; 6 micron RMS at 35 mm off-axis
- Upper Cage: Carbon fiber truss
- Lower Cage: Carbon fiber truss and light shroud
- Image Circle Size: 52 mm
Lens Group
- Diameter: 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Coating: Broadband AR Coatings (less than .5% reflected from 400 to 700 nm)
Secondary Mirror
- Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Material: Fused Silica
- Shape: Spherical
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
Primary Mirror
- Optical Diameter: 355.6 mm (14 in)
- Outer Diameter: 468.3 mm (14.5 in)
- Shape: Prolate ellipsoid
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
| Manufacturer | PlaneWave Instruments |
|---|---|
| Telescope Focal Length | 2501 - 3000m |
- 14" CDK OTA
- Low-Profile Series‑5 Focuser: Supports up to 40 lbs (18 kg) with 0.6″ travel while occupying just 1.675″ of back focus; stackable with the Series‑5 Rotator for a complete focusing/rotator solution.
- Series‑5 Controller: Operates the focuser and rotator, and powers fans for thermal control and built-in anti-dew heating pads.
- Heating Elements for Dew Prevention: Built-in pads for primary and secondary mirrors (requires optional 600195 Delta-T controller).
- OTA Cover: Protects the primary mirror and optical tube interior during storage and transport.
- Wrench Set (5812A35): Standard hex wrenches for assembly and adjustments (included with European orders).
Shipped directly from the PlaneWave factory in Adrian, Michigan. $350 Crating Fee and shipping charges to be billed separately.
- Large aperture with moderate focal ratio: with a 14″ (356 mm) aperture and f/7.2 focal ratio, this telescope gathers substantial light while maintaining a versatile field of view ideal for deep-sky imaging.
- Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optical design: the advanced CDK optical system delivers a perfectly flat field across a large image circle and eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism for sharp, uniform imaging performance.
- High-precision mechanical construction: with fused silica mirrors (low thermal expansion) and a rigid carbon-fiber optical tube assembly, the system offers thermal stability and mechanical durability for long sessions under variable conditions.
- Integrated thermal & dew management: equipped with cooling fans, a “Delta-T ready” system, and built-in heating pads, the package is designed to rapidly reach thermal equilibrium and avoid condensation for consistent imaging.
CDK14 Series 5 Package with Low Profile Focuser and Controller
Discover the Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) 14 f/7.2 S-5 Package, a premium astronomy instrument refined for the passionate astrophotographer and serious observer. With its 14″ (356 mm) aperture, f/7.2 focal ratio, and advanced optics built on the CDK design, this system delivers effortlessly clean, distortion-free images across a large image field. Backed by a carbon-fiber tube structure, fused-silica mirrors and the added value of the low-profile Series-5 focuser and controller, this package is ready to elevate your imaging performance from day one. Let your observatory stand out with a tool that brings professional-grade optics into a refined, turnkey solution. *Price excludes shipping and crating*
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Back Focus - 282 mm back focus from mounting surface
- Percision Optical Performance - Perfectly flat field across the entire 70 mm image circle
- Edge-to-Edge Clarity - No off-axis coma or astigmatism
- Thermally Stable Fused Silica Mirrors - Rock-solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion
- Carbon Fiber Construction - Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly
- Integrated Dew Control - Keep your mirrors images clear and consistent all night with condensation control
- Low-Profile Series‑5 Focuser: comes integrated with the CDK14 S‑5 package, offering precise, smooth focusing while minimizing back-focus requirements.
About the CDK14 f/7.2 S-5 Package
Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a substantial 356 mm aperture and a moderate f/7.2 focal ratio. This setup enhances its capability to capture deep-sky objects with remarkable detail, providing excellent light-gathering efficiency and a broad field of view for research and imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system, the CDK14 offers exceptional image clarity. Its design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and delivers a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are sharp and detailed across the entire field of view with minimal post-processing adjustments.
Robust Mechanical Structure
Constructed with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and durable. Its thermal expansion coefficient ensures minimal focus shift as temperatures change, making it ideal for prolonged observing sessions under varying environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Utilizing fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy, even with temperature fluctuations. Its high-quality coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing performance for specialized observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 is equipped with cooling fans and a Delta-T ready system to achieve thermal equilibrium swiftly. These features help to minimize air turbulence within the tube, thus reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
The telescope incorporates advanced dew prevention technology with heater pads controlled by PlaneWave’s software. This ensures that optical surfaces remain clear of condensation during humid conditions, thus maintaining clear and consistent imaging performance.
Application-Specific Benefits
The CDK14 from PlaneWave Instruments delivers exceptional performance across a wide range of applications, making it a versatile choice for both imaging and observational astronomy. Astrophotographers will appreciate its precise optical system and stable performance, creating stunning, high-detail images. Academic institutions and observatories can rely on the CDK14 for research purposes, including stellar photometry, minor planet tracking, and other detailed astronomical studies. Its large aperture and high-quality optics also make it ideal for visual observation, providing vibrant, clear views of planetary, lunar, and deep-sky objects that enhance star parties and serious visual astronomy. The CDK14 also supports Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness efforts, offering the detailed observations necessary to track satellites and monitor space debris, contributing valuable data for space traffic management and safety initiatives!
Specifications
Optical Systems
- Aperture: 356 mm (14 in)
- Focal Length: 2563 mm (101 in)
- Focal Ratio: f/7.2
- Central Obstruction: 23.5% by surface area; 48.5% by diameter
- Back Focus from Mounting Surface: 282 mm (11.09 in)
- Weight: 48 lb (22 kg)
- OTA Length: 889 mm (35 in)
- Optical Design Performance: 3.1 micron RMS at 13 mm off-axis; 6 micron RMS at 35 mm off-axis
- Upper Cage: Carbon fiber truss
- Lower Cage: Carbon fiber truss and light shroud
- Image Circle Size: 52 mm
Lens Group
- Diameter: 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Coating: Broadband AR Coatings (less than .5% reflected from 400 to 700 nm)
Secondary Mirror
- Diameter: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Material: Fused Silica
- Shape: Spherical
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
Primary Mirror
- Optical Diameter: 355.6 mm (14 in)
- Outer Diameter: 468.3 mm (14.5 in)
- Shape: Prolate ellipsoid
- Coating: Enhanced aluminum – 96%
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: United States
| Manufacturer | PlaneWave Instruments |
|---|---|
| Telescope Focal Length | 2501 - 3000m |
- 14" CDK OTA
- Low-Profile Series‑5 Focuser: Supports up to 40 lbs (18 kg) with 0.6″ travel while occupying just 1.675″ of back focus; stackable with the Series‑5 Rotator for a complete focusing/rotator solution.
- Series‑5 Controller: Operates the focuser and rotator, and powers fans for thermal control and built-in anti-dew heating pads.
- Heating Elements for Dew Prevention: Built-in pads for primary and secondary mirrors (requires optional 600195 Delta-T controller).
- OTA Cover: Protects the primary mirror and optical tube interior during storage and transport.
- Wrench Set (5812A35): Standard hex wrenches for assembly and adjustments (included with European orders).
PlaneWave CDK14 - 14" f/7.2 CDK Telescope Series-5 Optical Tube Assembly