CELESTRON CGEM DX 1400 EDG.HD

The CGEM DX 1400 HD combines Celestron's newly designed CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial mount with its new EdgeHD optical system.  With more than 60% more light gathering power than the 11" telescope, the CGEM DX 1400 is Celestron’s largest optical system in its class.  Featuring our premium StarBright XLT coatings and 14" of aperture, this telescope gives you the brightest, clearest views whether observing planetary or deep-sky objects.

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.

General Features include: 

• 14" EdgeHD Optics
• New CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Ultra sturdy 2.75" steel tripod with Accessory Tray
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

HD Features include:

• New aplanatic Schmidt telescope design produces aberration-free images across a wide field of view
• Mirror tension locks hold the primary mirror in place and reduce image shift
• Cooling vents allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
• Fastar compatible for fast f/2 imaging