PlaneWave CDK14 - 14 in f/7.2 CDK Telescope OTA
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Shipped directly from the PlaneWave factory in Adrian, Michigan. $350 Crating Fee and shipping charges to be billed separately.
- Corrected Dall-Kirkham: Optical design with flat field delivers no off-axis coma or astigmatism across a 70 mm image circle, ensuring extremely sharp edge-to-edge images.
- High-quality fused-silica mirrors & carbon fiber structure: mirrors with low thermal expansion plus a rigid, lightweight carbon-fiber tube help maintain optical performance across temperature variations.
- Robust optical parameters: 356 mm aperture, 2563 mm focal length (f/7.2), 282 mm back-focus from mounting surface, and image quality tolerances of ~2.8 microns RMS on-axis.
PlaneWave Instruments 14 in f/7.2 CDK OTA
The PlaneWave CDK14 blends precision engineering with advanced optical innovation, built for both astrophotographers and research astronomers. Its Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optics deliver sharp, flat, distortion-free images across a wide field, ideal for deep-sky imaging and scientific observation. With a fast f/7.2 focal ratio, the CDK14 captures bright, detailed images quickly, while its sturdy construction ensures stability and reliability under all conditions. Experience professional-grade performance for imaging, research, or exploring the night sky. Please note: Price excludes shipping and crating.
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Focal Ratio - f/7.2
- 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
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!
A Closer Look at the CDK14" Key Features:
Large Aperture and Extended Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a 356mm (14") aperture paired with an f/7.2 focal ratio. This combination provides superb depth of field and excellent resolution, making it highly effective for detailed lunar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
The state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system offers outstanding image clarity. This design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and achieves a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are consistently sharp and detailed across the entire field with minimal post-processing adjustments
Robust Mechanical Structure
Built with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and highly durable. Its design accounts for minimal thermal expansion, which ensures stable focus across a range of temperatures which is ideal for extended observing sessions in diverse environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Featuring fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy under temperature shifts. The superior coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing the telescope’s performance for demanding observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 includes cooling fans and a system ready for Delta-T control to reach thermal equilibrium rapidly. This setup minimizes air turbulence inside the tube, reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
This telescope integrates sophisticated dew prevention technology with heating pads managed through PlaneWave’s software. This system ensures that optical surfaces remain clear from condensation under varying humidity levels, maintaining clarity and performance during observational sessions.
Specifications
Optical System
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Aperture: 356 mm (14 in)
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Focal Length: 2563 mm (101 in)
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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 (<0.5% reflected from 400–700 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
PlaneWave Instruments 14 in f/7.2 CDK OTA
The PlaneWave CDK14 blends precision engineering with advanced optical innovation, built for both astrophotographers and research astronomers. Its Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optics deliver sharp, flat, distortion-free images across a wide field, ideal for deep-sky imaging and scientific observation. With a fast f/7.2 focal ratio, the CDK14 captures bright, detailed images quickly, while its sturdy construction ensures stability and reliability under all conditions. Experience professional-grade performance for imaging, research, or exploring the night sky. Please note: Price excludes shipping and crating.
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Focal Ratio - f/7.2
- 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
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!
A Closer Look at the CDK14" Key Features:
Large Aperture and Extended Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a 356mm (14") aperture paired with an f/7.2 focal ratio. This combination provides superb depth of field and excellent resolution, making it highly effective for detailed lunar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
The state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system offers outstanding image clarity. This design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and achieves a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are consistently sharp and detailed across the entire field with minimal post-processing adjustments
Robust Mechanical Structure
Built with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and highly durable. Its design accounts for minimal thermal expansion, which ensures stable focus across a range of temperatures which is ideal for extended observing sessions in diverse environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Featuring fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy under temperature shifts. The superior coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing the telescope’s performance for demanding observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 includes cooling fans and a system ready for Delta-T control to reach thermal equilibrium rapidly. This setup minimizes air turbulence inside the tube, reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
This telescope integrates sophisticated dew prevention technology with heating pads managed through PlaneWave’s software. This system ensures that optical surfaces remain clear from condensation under varying humidity levels, maintaining clarity and performance during observational sessions.
Specifications
Optical System
-
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 (<0.5% reflected from 400–700 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 in CDK OTA
- 1x Dew heating elements kit, pads on primary and secondary mirrors; require Delta-T 600195 controller (sold separately)
- 1x OTA Cover
- 1x Wrench Set (5812A35) - Standard hex wrenches (European orders only)
Shipped directly from the PlaneWave factory in Adrian, Michigan. $350 Crating Fee and shipping charges to be billed separately.
- Corrected Dall-Kirkham: Optical design with flat field delivers no off-axis coma or astigmatism across a 70 mm image circle, ensuring extremely sharp edge-to-edge images.
- High-quality fused-silica mirrors & carbon fiber structure: mirrors with low thermal expansion plus a rigid, lightweight carbon-fiber tube help maintain optical performance across temperature variations.
- Robust optical parameters: 356 mm aperture, 2563 mm focal length (f/7.2), 282 mm back-focus from mounting surface, and image quality tolerances of ~2.8 microns RMS on-axis.
PlaneWave Instruments 14 in f/7.2 CDK OTA
The PlaneWave CDK14 blends precision engineering with advanced optical innovation, built for both astrophotographers and research astronomers. Its Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optics deliver sharp, flat, distortion-free images across a wide field, ideal for deep-sky imaging and scientific observation. With a fast f/7.2 focal ratio, the CDK14 captures bright, detailed images quickly, while its sturdy construction ensures stability and reliability under all conditions. Experience professional-grade performance for imaging, research, or exploring the night sky. Please note: Price excludes shipping and crating.
Specification Spotlight
- Large Aperture - 14 in (356 mm)
- Focal Ratio - f/7.2
- 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
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!
A Closer Look at the CDK14" Key Features:
Large Aperture and Extended Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a 356mm (14") aperture paired with an f/7.2 focal ratio. This combination provides superb depth of field and excellent resolution, making it highly effective for detailed lunar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging.
Advanced Optical Design
The state-of-the-art Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system offers outstanding image clarity. This design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism and achieves a perfectly flat field, ensuring images are consistently sharp and detailed across the entire field with minimal post-processing adjustments
Robust Mechanical Structure
Built with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and highly durable. Its design accounts for minimal thermal expansion, which ensures stable focus across a range of temperatures which is ideal for extended observing sessions in diverse environmental conditions.
High-Performance Mirrors and Coatings
Featuring fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy under temperature shifts. The superior coatings enhance light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing the telescope’s performance for demanding observational tasks.
Thermal Management
The CDK14 includes cooling fans and a system ready for Delta-T control to reach thermal equilibrium rapidly. This setup minimizes air turbulence inside the tube, reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent imaging quality.
Integrated Dew Control
This telescope integrates sophisticated dew prevention technology with heating pads managed through PlaneWave’s software. This system ensures that optical surfaces remain clear from condensation under varying humidity levels, maintaining clarity and performance during observational sessions.
Specifications
Optical System
-
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 (<0.5% reflected from 400–700 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 in CDK OTA
- 1x Dew heating elements kit, pads on primary and secondary mirrors; require Delta-T 600195 controller (sold separately)
- 1x OTA Cover
- 1x Wrench Set (5812A35) - Standard hex wrenches (European orders only)
PlaneWave CDK14 - 14 in f/7.2 CDK Telescope OTA