Celestron - CGX-L Equatorial 1400 14" Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope - 12072

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CEL-12072
$9,799.00
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  • The CGX-L has built-in physical hard stops and optical hard stops eliminating the chance that the counterweight shaft will strike the leg.
  • Designed for easy remote control, home sensors allow you to start in the index position no matter what position the mount was in when it was powered off.
  • Includes a USB 2.0 Nexstar+ hand controller equipped with Celestron's PWI telescope control software designed in partnership with PlaneWave Instruments, featuring multi-point mount modeling for precision pointing accuracy.
  • Includes Celestron's All Star Polar Alignment for incredibly accurate guided polar alignment allowing you to align with any bright fixed object in the night sky. There's no need for additional polar finders or accessories.
  • The head of the Celestron CGX-L is fully adjustable allowing you to slide the telescope perfectly over the center of gravity and take full advantage of the 3º-65º latitude range.
  • Includes a dual saddle plate to accommodate both D and V series dovetail plates.
  • +20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side
  • The 14" SCT optical tube is the largest of the series, getting the best light gathering power!

Celestron - CGX-L Equatorial 1400 14" Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope - 12072

Celestron - C14-AF XLT - 14" SCT Optical Tube Assembly for CGE/CGX - 91038-XLT

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.

Celestron CGX-L Mount

Part of the next generation of equatorial mounts from Celestron, the CGX-L features a robust load capacity of 75 pounds with an excellent load to weight ratio. Designed with imaging in mind, you will find additional auxiliary ports and an autoguiding port on the dec for improved cable management. Worm gears have been upgraded to a larger (compared to previous models) 144mm gear for excellent tracking and slewing with heavy loads and smart design improvements like a longer saddle plate and 2.75" provide a highly stable and secure platform for your large aperture telescope.

With a shorter, more compact mount head and built in handles, the CGX-L is surprisingly easy to carry and assemble. As part of it's ergonomic design, the adjustment knobs are designed for reduced friction and a stationary latitude knob with a newly-designed linkage system greatly reduces the amount of friction when polar aligning the mount. Teflon bearings on the azimuth adjustment allow you to adjust even with a full load on the mount and an the latitude scale is large, clear and easy to read

CGX-L Features:

  • 75 pound load capacity
  • A shortened mount profile creates a more compact mount that is easier to carry and assemble but also improves the mounts central gravity boosting load capacity.
  • High torque motors with better slewing and tracking ability.
  • A belt driven motor minimizes backlash but remains smooth even when handling a large telescope. A clear window allows you to easily monitor the motor.
  • Spring loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear. By spring loading the motor worm and gear, gear friction is greatly reduced and optimal gear mesh is maintained.
  • Internal cabling keeps your mount free from cable clutter and reduces the chance of snagging wiring. The power input port and accessory ports stay in one position at all times.
  • The CGX-L has built-in physical hard stops and optical hard stops eliminating the chance that the counterweight shaft will strike the leg.
  • Designed for easy remote control, home sensors allow you to start in the index position no matter what position the mount was in when it was powered off.
  • Includes a USB 2.0 Nexstar+ hand controller equipped with Celestron's PWI telescope control software designed in partnership with PlaneWave Instruments, featuring multi-point mount modeling for precision pointing accuracy.
  • Includes Celestron's All Star Polar Alignment for incredibly accurate guided polar alignment allowing you to align with any bright fixed object in the night sky. There's no need for additional polar finders or accessories.
  • The head of the Celestron CGX-L is fully adjustable allowing you to slide the telescope perfectly over the center of gravity and take full advantage of the 3º-65º latitude range.
  • Includes a dual saddle plate to accommodate both D and V series dovetail plates.
  • +20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side
  • The 2.75" steel tripod has been newly designed for the CGX-L with a wider stance and a lower minimum height than it's predecessors.
  • 2 autoguider ports for better cable management.
  • PEC sensor and PPEC ready.
  • A threaded power connector to ensure your mount never comes disconnected at the base.
  • A red lit on/ off switch makes it easy to find in the dark.
  • Internal Real Time Clock.

Celestron - 22 lb. Counterweight for CGE Pro, CGEM DX, CGE or CGX-L 

Plan on viewing or imaging with an equatorial mount, you'll need to balance and compensate for the weight of the OTA and accessories. Counterweights are not an option! Failure to do so could cause OTA damage, and issues with the mount motors and tracking. Luckily, the Celestron 22 lb counterweight is exactly what you'll need! It works with the CGX-L, CGE Pro and CGEM DX Mounts!

Features:

  • Fits with 32mm counterweight shafts
  • Sturdy lock knobs
More Information
UPC 050234120722
Brand Celestron
Free Shipping Free Shipping Available
Aperture 355.5mm (14")
Case Included No
Focal Length 3910mm (154")
Focal Ratio f/11
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 40mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 98x
Finderscope Included 9x50
Diagonal Included 2" with 1.25" adapter
Optical Tube Material Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification 840x
Lowest Useful Magnification 51x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 15.3
Resolution - Rayleigh 0.39 arc seconds
Resolution - Dawes 0.33 arc seconds
LIght Gathering Power (Compared to the Human Eye) 2581x
Size of Secondary Obstruction 114mm (4.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Diameter 32%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Area 10%
Optical Coatings Starbright XLT
Optical Tube Length 787mm (31")
Optical Tube Diameter 400.5mm (15.77")
Optical Tube Weight 46 lbs (21 kg)
Included Dovetail CGE Dovetail Bar
Mount Load Capacity 75 lbs (34 kg)
Accessory Tray Included? Yes
Counterweights Included 3 x 22 lbs
Adjustable Legs? No
Tripod Leg Diameter 69.85mm (2.75") Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section
Tripod Weight 46.2 lbs (21 kg)
Mount Head Weight 52.6 lbs (23.8 kg)
Slew Speeds 9 slew speeds - max speed 3°/second
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes EQ North & EQ South
Mount Motor Drive DC Servo Motors
GPS No
Number of Auxiliary Ports 4 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any Aux port, 2 are located near dovetail saddle)
Includes Autoguide Port Yes
USB Port Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control
Power Requirements 12V DC, 3 amps
Computerized Hand Controller Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection
Alignment Procedures 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align
Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Included Software CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Periodic Error Correction Yes
Total System Weight 210.8 lbs (95.61 kg)
Warranty 2 Years
In The Box
  • Celestron 14" SCT Optical Tube Assembly
  • CGX-L Equatorial Head
  • CGX-L Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • 3 x 22 lbs counterweights
  • NexStar + Hand Control
  • DC Power Cable (item# 18769)
  • 8mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
  • Celestron 14" SCT Optical Tube Assembly
  • CGX-L Equatorial Head
  • CGX-L Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • 3 x 22 lbs counterweights
  • NexStar + Hand Control
  • DC Power Cable (item# 18769)
  • 8mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
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