CDK600 (24-inch) Telescope System
PlaneWave
From $92,000.00
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The PlaneWave CDK600 features a 24-inch aperture and 3974 mm focal length at f/6.5, ideal for detailed deep-sky imaging and wide field observations. The Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism, achieving a perfectly flat field across a 70 mm image circle, which translates to exceptionally sharp images across the entire viewing area. Equipped with direct-drive motors on each axis and high-resolution optical encoders on both axes, the system ensures smooth, rapid tracking with zero backlash and zero periodic error, critical for top-tier astrophotography. Can be installed in either equatorial or alt/az configurations, providing flexibility based on observational needs and site requirements.
Specifications
| Power Supply | 12 V |
| Power Input | 120 V |
| Optical Tube Weight | 109 kg |
| Cooling Fans (Primary Mirror) | 7 |
| Mount Payload Capacity | 136 kg |
| Primary Mirror Material | Fused Silica |
| Optical design | Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) Astrograph |
| Field of View (Flat Field) | 70 mm |
| Control Software | PWI4 (ASCOM Compatible) |
| Aperture | 610 mm |
| Maximum Slew Speed | 50° |
| Focal ratio | f/6.5 |
| System Weight (Crated) | 226.8 kg |
| Tracking Accuracy | 0.30′ |
| Mount type | L-600 Direct Drive Alt/Az or Equatorial |
| Optical Tube Construction | Dual Carbon Fiber Truss |
| Focal length | 3974 mm |
| Encoder Resolution | 0.069″ |