Out of all the SCT optical tubes by Celestron, the 14" SCT is where the real action and detail is. With over three times more light gather power than its 8" cousin, it renders incredible detail of the planets and deep sky objects that would ordinarily be less visible in smaller optical tubes.

For astrophotographers, the 14" SCT is a must have! The high contrast views generated with the StarBright XLT coatings increase contrast and light transmission, making shorter exposure times more possible.

The OTA normally has an f/11 focal ratio but also has Fastar compatibility for faster focal ratio imaging capabilities. It can also be used with the f/6.3 focal reducer which is listed below.

• The Celestron 14" SCT Optical Tube assembly is the the largest optical tube of the StarBright XLT series.
• Three times more light gathering power than its 8" counterpart; more than enough to create a superior imaging application.
• The StarBright XLT coatings provide remarkable light transmission further increasing the possibility of shorter exposure times.
• The Celestron 14" SCT normally has an f/11 focal ratio, but with the Fastar system it becomes an f/2 creating the ultimate specs needed for short exposure imaging.