CGX 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - 12049
Celestron
From $3,499.00
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Designed to give amateur astronomers and astrophotographers a near-research quality rig, the Celestron CGX 700 is a powerful astronomical platform for stargazing and imaging needs. This specialized instrument is designed for detailed, high contrast views of smaller celestial objects like planets, and with the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube and sturdy equatorial mount and tripod, it provides unparalleled views of the planets and up-close views of the lunar surface including craters and maria. The Maksutov design utilizes a "secondary spot" rather than a secondary mirror, which is a highly reflective coating applied within the corrector lens and much smaller than secondary mirrors found within Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.
Specifications
| Payload Capacity | 55 lb |
| Optical Coating Type | StarBright XLT Multi-Coated |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction Percentage by Area | 5% |
| Mount Control | GoTo Computerized |
| Finderscope | 8x50 |
| Complete Mount Weight | 36.7 lb |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction Percentage by Diameter | 22% |
| Focal length | 2700 mm |
| Tripod Weight | 9.1 kg |
| Resolution Rayleigh | 0.64″ |
| Visual Back Size | 2 in |
| Optical Tube Weight | 19 kg |
| Power Supply Required | 3.5 |
| Primary Eyepiece | 28 mm |
| Aperture | 7 mm |
| Mount Head Weight | 19.9 kg |
| Power Supply Voltage | 12 V |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Focal ratio | f/15 |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction Diameter | 40 mm |
| Resolution Dawes | 0.52″ |
| Star Diagonal Size | 2 in |