Product Details

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• Specifications
• Included Items
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• Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A  

  A History of Excellence

  Built from the world-renowned foundation of the PW-1000 1 meter telescope, PlaneWave has now combined that revolutionary optical system with the innovative and revered L-Series Direct Drive mount, creating a higher standard in observatory setups.

  The PlaneWave 24-Inch (0.61-meter) Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph Telescope has a dual truss design with 3 cooling fans for the back of the primary mirror and 4 fans for the front surface of the primary mirror. Coming in with an impressive focal ratio of f/6.5, the CDK 24 covers a 70 mm field of view without any field curvature, off-axis coma, or astigmatism. The instrument weight is 240 lbs (109 kg) and comes standard with a backplate retaining ring ready to accept the focuser of your choice.

  

  L-Series Mount Features:

  • Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
  • Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
  • High-resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
  • Zero backlash
  • Zero periodic error
  • PointXP mount modeling software
  • Enclosed electronics

  The L-Series mount combines versatility, simplicity, and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration, it is considerably more compact than its German equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure.  Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

  PlaneWave CDK600 Main Features:

  Direct drive motors and encoders	Direct Drive motors and on-axis encoders eliminate the need for gears, thereby eliminating backlash and periodic error. With high-resolution encoders providing the feedback for the direct drive motors, not only will the telescope track without periodic error and backlash, but the mount will also counter wind gusts with precise servo feedback.
  Incredible Slew Speed	The direct-drive motors can move the telescope at speeds up to 50 degrees per second for tracking satellites or just to minimize target acquisition time.
  Dual mounting bracket	PlaneWave style mounting bracket to hold CDK17/20 onto inside of fork arm with the additional option of mounting a scope on the outside of the fork arm. Optional dovetail clamp required.
  Azimuth dovetail balance system	For precise center of gravity balance whether in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration
  Through the mount cabling	Access panels in the fork arm and azimuth axis allow for camera equipment cabling through the inside of the mount.
  Proven CDK700/PW1000 Technology	The L-Series uses the same proven technology as the CDK700 and 1-Meter PW1000 which are being used in Universities around the world.

• specifications

  Aperture	610 mm (24")
  Back Focus	358mm
  Camera/Eyepiece Connection	PlaneWave Blot Pattern
  Computerized	Computerized
  Corrected Image Circle	85mm
  Database	42000 Objects
  Dawes Limit	0.19 arcseconds
  Drive Type	Flux Torque Motors
  Encoder Resolution	0.069 arcsecond resolution
  Focal Length	3962 mm
  Focal Ratio	f/6.5
  Glass Type	Fused Silica
  Head Design	Altitude Azimuth
  Highest Magnification	1220x
  Instrument Capacity	300 lbs
  Latitude Range	0 to 90 Degrees
  Light Gathering Power	7594x
  Limiting Magnitude	17.7
  Optical Design	Corrected Dall Kirkham
  Pointing Accuracy	10 Arcseconds
  Mount Head Weight	338lbs
  Reflectivity	96%
  RMS Spot Size	6 microns
  Secondary Obstruction	286.7mm
  Slew Speed	50
  Telescope Connection	Not Included
  Tracking Accuracy	0.3 Arcseconds
  Tube Diameter	889mm
  Tube Length	1422mm
  Tube Weight	240 lb

• included items

  This product is delivered via Freight. Shipping costs and crating fees will be determined after the order is placed.

  • Full system weight: 480 lbs.
  • Max load capacity: 300 lbs.
  • Focal length: 3974 mm (156 inches)
  • Focal ratio: f/6.5
  • Aperture: 610 mm (24 inches)
  • Image circle: 70 mm
  • Please note: wedge featured in the image is SOLD SEPARATELY