Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope Beige

Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope Beige. With the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube and sturdy equatorial mount and tripod this kit will provide unparalleled views of the planets and up-close views of the lunar surface including craters and maria Maks are also well suited to hunting smaller fainter deep sky objects such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae. Astronomers located in urban astronomers will appreciate the Maks ability to bring out more contrast in celestial objects. Transporting the entire system to a dark site is not a problem either. The optical tube mount head tripod counterweight bar and counterweight all disassemble with no tools required into separate manageable pieces. Specifications for Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope: Manufacturer: Celestron Color: Beige Magnification: 67 - 420 x Objective Lens Diameter: 222.25 mm Objective Aperture: 180 mm Focal Length: 2700 mm Focal Ratio: f/15 Finderscope: 8x50 Straight Through Optical Coating: StarBright XLT Magnification Type: Variable Features of Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope: 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with f/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers. Celestrons premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission. The CGX with its 55 lb load capacity is Celestrons most innovative state-of-the art computerized equatorial mount to date and provides a very sturdy and rigid platform. The drive system utilizes low cog DC Servo motors with integrated optical encoders belt and pulley motor connection spring-loaded steel worm gears supported by precision sealed bearings and brass worm wheels for smooth accurate slewing and tracking performance with little backlash. Included Accessories: The CGX 700 Mak comes complete with a 2in Visual Back a 2in Star Diagonal with 1.25in adapter a 28 mm wide-field 2in eyepiece and a large 8x50 straight-through finderscope The optical tube accommodates the larger 2in accessories such as 2in Barlow lenses the 2in eyepiece and filter kit and larger wide-field eyepieces. Package Contents: Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope The 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain CGX telescope (CGX 700 Mak) is a specialized instrument designed for detailed high contrast views of smaller celestial objects like the planets. With the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube and sturdy equatorial mount and tripod this kit will provide unparalleled views of the planets and up-close views of the lunar surface including craters and maria Maks are also well suited to hunting smaller fainter deep sky objects such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae. Astronomers located in urban astronomers will appreciate the Maks ability to bring out more contrast in celestial objects. Transporting the entire system to a dark site is not a problem either. The optical tube mount head tripod counterweight bar and counterweight all disassemble with no tools required into separate manageable pieces.Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical DesignThe Mak is a catadioptric telescope which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a Mak passes through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits your eyepiece. Images are bright sharp and virtually free of chromatic aberration.The Maksutov-Cassegrains optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror the Mak features a secondary spot of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this the telescope does not require frequent collimation like a Schmidt-Cassegrain. Also the secondary spot is significantly smaller than a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain secondary mirror giving the Mak its signature high-contrast views.One important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes is that the larger heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain of the same aperture.CGX Mount TripodThe CGX is the culmination of Celestron engineers decades of experience in equatorial mount design incorporating feedback from imagers worldwide. Combined with the 700 Mak it is a state-of-the-art deep-sky astronomical imaging system.The CGX is an incredibly sturdy equatorial mount which rigidly supports the 700 Mak. The mount was designed more compactly so the instrument load is held closer to the R.A. axis thus reducing torque from the load. It was also designed using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software which helped to optimize the stout structure of the mount. As a result the CGX can support more weight than other mounts with similar mass. With its 55 lbs load capacity it can easily handle the 700 Mak which weighs only 17 lbs along with a camera and any accessories. Expect a vibration-free setup even in somewhat windy conditions. The 700 Mak connects