Celestron CGE Pro 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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Product Description

The CGE Pro 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 model features our premium StarBright XLT coatings. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure astrophotography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment; it is a serious scientific research tool. German Equatorial mounts are recognized as being th esuperior choice for astrophotography because of their rock-solid stability, simple balancing and easy accessibility for attaching equipment. With sophisiticated software features like Hibernate function, the CGE Pro 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 Pro 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 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. In addition to being fully computerized with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, the CGE Pro German Equatorial mount has been completely redesigned to offer numerous design advantages.

Technical Details

Large aperture14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with premium StarBright XLT coatings
Sturdy and elegant CGE Pro equatorial mount provides rock-solid foundation
Enjoy stunning views of the planets, Moon, nebulae, star clusters, and more!
High payload capacity of 90 pounds allows use of heavy imaging accessories without compromising stability
Computerized database of over 40,000 celestial objects to explore