Celestron CGX-L EQ 1400 HD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
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Offers 14" EdgeHD Optics
Features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55"
Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease
CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers
Offer users 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
Cooling vents allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
Mirror tension locks hold the primary mirror in place and reduce image shift
Optional add-on polar axis finderscope custom designed for CGX and CGX-L
An ergonomic design make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and easier to
transport
With new aplanatic Schmidt telescope design produces aberration-free images
across a wide field of view
Key design goals included larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels which provide
smoother operation
Heavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional
counterweights
With 2" Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing
objects that are high in the sky
Can more accurately drive heavier loads, longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to
support larger optical tubes
Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved
stability under heavy loads
Offers accessory tray that holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an
upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
Supports WiFi and wireless operation accessories such as StarSense AutoAlign and
SkyPortal WiFi Module (not included)
Remote operation friendly features such as home and limit optical sensors,
easier polar alignment adjustments, and better cable management overall
Specifications: Celestron CGX-L EQ 1400 HD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design: EdgeHD
Aperture (mm): 356 mm (14 in)
Focal Length: 3910 mm (154 in)
Focal Ratio: 11
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm): 23 mm (0.91 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 170 x
Finderscope: 9x50
Star Diagonal: 2" with 1.25" adapter
Mount Info:
Mount: German Equatorial
Instrument load capacity: 75 lb
Tripod height adjustment range: 35.75” to 52.75”
Tripod leg diameter: 2.75"
Latitude adjustment range: 3º-65º
Tripod Weight: 46.2 lb
EQ Head Weight w/o Counterweight Shaft: 47 lb
Total EQ Head Weight: 52.6 lb
Max Slew Speed: 4º/second (3º/second is default)
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Number of Auxiliary ports (for hand control and accessories): 4
Autoguide port: Yes
USB Port: Yes
Software: PWI Telescope Control Software
Kit Contents
Celestron CGX-L EQ 1400 HD Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
CGX-L Equatorial Head
CGX-L Tripod
Accessory Tray
3 x 22 lb Counterweight
NexStar+ Hand Control
DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket)
8 mm Allen Wrench (contained in rear carry handle)
User Operating / Instructions Manual
Manufacturers Warranty
