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CGE 1400 |
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$7125.USD

The
CGE-1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is part of Celestron’s “Top-of-the-Line”
German Equatorial mounted astronomical telescopes. With over three times the
light gathering power of an 8” telescope, this observatory-class instrument is
Celestron’s largest optical system in its class. This telescope is especially at
home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras
or photographic equipment; it is a serious scientific research tool. German
Equatorial mounts are recognized as being the superior choice for
astrophotography because of their rock solid stability, simple balancing easy
accessibility for attaching equipment. With sophisticated software features like
Hibernate function, the CGE can maintain its star alignment night after night
without needing to be re-aligned, making it an ideal instrument for a permanent
observatory facility. The CGE 1400 takes full advantage of its vast database of
thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies as well as delivering a new level of detail
to all your favorite deep sky objects. Turn this scope to the planets and see
amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter; see Cassini’s Division in the rings of
Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus,
Neptune and Pluto are within your reach.
The CGE Series 1400 Specifications:
- 14" (356mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
- 3910mm Focal Length, f/11
- StarBright Multi-Coating
- Computerized Equatorial Mount
- Super HD Tripod
- Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit
Computerized Hand Control
- RS-232 communication port on hand control
- Optical Tube Weight - 45 lb.
- Tripod/Mount Weight - 139 lb.
Electronic and Software Features
- GPS Compatible with optional CN 16 GPS Accessory(#93967)
- GoTo system is precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes
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40,000+ object database with 400 user-defined objects. Features include:
Compass Calibration, Polar Alignment routine, Database Filter Limits,
Hibernate, Auto North and Level, Quick Align, and user-defined slew limits.
- Hibernate - maintains alignment even while powered down.
- Polar alignment routines for Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- Filter limits - displays only objects above the horizon.
- Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) - corrects for
periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives.
- Smooth ramping of slew motors to reduce wear on the drive train.
- Home sensors on R.A. and Dec axes.
- Fail-safe slew limit switches in R.A.
- Real-time clock - maintains time even when powered down.
- 12VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders with 0.11 arcsecond
resolution.
The CGE Series 1400 Standard Accessories:
- 2" - 40mm Eyepiece (98x)
- 2" Diagonal with 1.25" Adapter
- 9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
- Car Battery Adapter
- NexRemote Telescope Control Software
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Features
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Optics
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CGE-800
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CGE-925
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CGE-1100
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CGE-1400
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Focal length
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2023mm;
f/10 |
2350mm;
f/10 |
2800mm;
f/10 |
3910mm;
f/10 |
Secondary
Obstruction
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2.7" |
3.35" |
3.75" |
4.5" |
Resolution
(Rayleigh)
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.68
arcseconds |
.59
arcseconds |
.50
arcseconds |
.39
arcseconds |
Coatings
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StarBright* |
StarBright* |
StarBright* |
StarBright* |
Optical Tube
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Carbon Fiber |
Aluminum |
Carbon Fiber |
Aluminum |
Fastar
Compatible |
Yes; f/1.95 |
No |
No |
No |
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*Starbright Coatings
additional Cost
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Accessories
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Standard
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CGE-800
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CGE-925
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CGE-1100
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CGE-1400
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| Eyepiece |
25mm Plossl |
25mm Plossl |
40mm Plossl |
2" 40mm Barrel |
| Star Diagonal |
Prism Diagonal |
Prism Diagonal |
Prism Diagonal |
2" Mirror Diag. w/1 1/4" Adapter |
| Finderscope |
6x30 |
6x30 |
9x50 |
9x50 |
| Power Supply |
Car Battery Adapter |
Car Battery Adapter |
Car Battery Adapter |
Car Battery Adapter |
| Counter Weights |
1-11 Lb |
1-25 Lb |
1-25 Lb |
2-25 Lbs |
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Optional Accessories
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| •12V DC Rechargeable Power Supply
(#18774) • 2" - 70° Apparent Field, Axiom Eyepieces• Reducer
Corrector, f/6.3 (#94175) • CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963) |
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