Celestron C14AF-XLT - 14" Aluminum SCT Fastar-Compatible Optical Tube with CGE Dovetail - 91038-XLT

• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Telescope Aperture: 355.6mm (14")
• Focal Ratio: f/10
• Telescope Mount Type: No Mount - OTA Only
• Type of Electronics: OTA Only - No Electronics

Celestron C14 Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA is a world class instrument. All optical surfaces are coated with StarBright XLT coatings for maximum performance. Equipped with a 9x50 finderscope and a star diagonal. This OTA is FASTAR compatible and includes a dovetail rail compatible with CGE style mounts. The Celestron C14-XLT Schmidt Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly features a precision optical system with 3910 mm focal length (f/11) and provides great imaging performance.

The C14-XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA is sold individually so it can be used on your favorite mount. Each OTA is constructed to the same exacting standards as those used on all their high quality telescopes. The assemblies on these tubes are equipped with the same dovetail mounting bar as used on CGE series. This allows for easy attachment to a variety of popular mounts.

This observatory-class instrument is Celestron's largest optical system in its class with over three times the light gathering power of an 8" telescope. The 14" delivers a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. With this scope you can see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter, resolve details on the surface of Mars, see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, or even the distant planets of Uranus and Neptune. Celestron also offers a guarantee of uncompromising quality backed up with a two year warranty.

Features:

• 14" Aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
• 3910 mm focal length (f/11)
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• FASTAR-compatible
• 40 mm 1.25" eyepiece included (98x)
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately identify objects
• 2" mirror diagonal for a comfortable viewing position when observing, and compatible with Celestron's line of high-quality 2" eyepieces and accessories
• Includes dovetail rail compatible with the CGE mount