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14 inch telescope for sale12/24/2023 ![]() ![]() This was the year that Celestron joined forces with the Santa Barbara Instruments Group (SBIG) to produce Fastar, a revolutionary add-on to Celestron’s hugely popular Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) optical system. In 1997, CCDs were making a name for themselves in the astrophotography world, quickly supplanting traditional film photography thanks to their speed and convenience. It’s sure to take your visual observing and imaging to the next level. This flagship OTA can be mounted on a multitude of computerized telescope mounts thanks to its CGEM-style dovetail bar. You can also pair it with the f/6.3 focal reducer for even more astroimaging options. ![]() The tube offers a focal ratio of f/11 with the added versatility of Fastar (see below). ![]() It is equipped with Celestron’s patented StarBright® XLT optical coatings, which visibly increase contrast and light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times. It’s an ideal instrument for serious astrophotography, providing high-contrast views even at very high magnifications. The C14 packs serious light gathering ability into its durable aluminum optical tube. With this OTA, 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, and even the distant planets of Uranus and Neptune. This observatory-ready instrument the largest in its class with over three times the light gathering power of an 8" telescope. The Celestron C14-AF XLT optical tube is a world-class instrument that delivers a level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. ![]()
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