C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)
C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)
C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)
C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)
C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)

Celestron

C14-AF XLT Optical Tube Assembly (91038-XLT)

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$ 6,499.95
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$ 6,499.95
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Overview

  • 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
  • Aluminum Optical Tube
  • Fastar Compatible
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 3910 mm focal length (f/11)
  • 40 mm 1.25" eyepiece included (98x)
  • Visual back allows for use with 2" accessories
  • 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • 2" mirror diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount

Description

  • 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
  • Aluminum Optical Tube
  • Fastar Compatible
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 3910 mm focal length (f/11)
  • 40 mm 1.25" eyepiece included (98x)
  • Visual back allows for use with 2" accessories
  • 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • 2" mirror diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount

Specifications

Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm) 355.6 mm (14")
Focal Length 3910 mm (154")
Focal Ratio 11
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 40 mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 98x
Finderscope 9x50
Star Diagonal 1.25
Optical Tube Aluminum
Fastar Compatible Yes
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 human eye) 2581x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 114 mm (4.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 32%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 10%
Optical Coatings StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length 787 mm (31")
Optical Tube Weight 45 lbs (20 kg)
Dovetail Compatibility CGE Mount

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