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CGEM DX 1400 Computerized Telescope

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General Features

14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
New CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount
Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism that moves the primary mirror to adjust focus is supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the "mirror flop" typical of bushing focus mechanisms
Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
Ultra sturdy 2.75 inch steel tripod with Accessory Tray
Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Computerized Mount Features

Secure power plug ensures that the mount's power source is not accidentally disconnected
40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
Proven NexStar computer control technology
New "All-star" Polar alignment uses any bright star for a quick and accurate Polar alignment
Software Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number: the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
Permanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives
Drive Motors - Low Cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation and long life. The motor armatures are skewed to minimize cogging which is required for low speed tracking
Internal Cable wiring for trouble-free setup and transportation
Designated six-pin RJ-12 modular jack, ST-4 compatible guide port
Autoguide port and Auxiliary ports located on the electronic plate for long exposure astrophotography
Double-line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
RS-232 communication port on hand to control the telescope via a personal computer
Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
GPS compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory
Precision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings

Key Technologies

Details

Celestron's CGEM DX 1400 features our high-end 14" Schmidt Cassegrian OTA with XLT coatings mounted on our brand new CGEM DX™ mount. The CGEM DX™ mount is the newest member of our fully computerized Equatorial mount series capable of carrying Celestron’s high-end 11" and 14" optical tubes. The CGE PRO style, 2.75" leg tripod holds even our 14" optics securely while dampening vibration, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 50 lbs of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.

Ergonomic Design - CGEM DX was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.

Innovation - The CGEM DX series has a new innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star™. All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM DX sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.

Performance - For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM DX will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects.

Power Management - Redesigned electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motors making them capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly balanced. This allows the CGEM DX to have the payload capacity of that of much larger mounts without sacrificing smooth tracking motion and pointing accuracy across the entire sky.

Additional Information

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)	356 mm (14 in)
Focal Length (mm)	3910 mm (154 in)
Focal Ratio	11
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	40 mm (1.57 in)
Magnification 1	98 x
Finderscope	9x50
Star Diagonal	1.25"
Mount	New CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial
Optical Tube	Aluminum
Tripod	Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Power Supply	Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification	841 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	51 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	15.3
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.39 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.33 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	2586 x
Angular Field of View (deg)	0.71 °
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	4.5 in (114 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	32 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	10 %
Optical Coatings	Starbright XLT Coatings
Optical Tube Length	24 in (610 mm)
Telescope Weight	185 lbs (84 kg)
Counterweights	2 x 22 lbs
Motor Drive	Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Slew Speeds	Nine slew speeds: 5 °/sec, 2 °/sec, 1 °/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures	2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Software Precision	24 bit, 0.08 calculation
Gear	Steel worm gear and 90 mm pitch diameter brass worm wheel
Computer Hand Control	Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database	40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements	12 VDC 3.5 Amps
GPS	Optional SkySync GPS Accessory
Eyepiece 1 Field of View (deg)	.71 °

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