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Celestron CGE PRO 1400 HD review
14" EdgeHD Optics
Celestron premium StarBright XLT coatings
CGE PRO computerized Equatorial mount
9x50 finderscope with quick release bracket to help accurately find objects
2" Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when
observing objects that are high in the sky
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
Proven NexStar computer control technology
40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded
information on over 200 objects
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for
downloading product updates over the Internet
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit
LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
Bearing and Shaft - Main shafts are made from 1.57" diameter steel
tubing with .40" wall thickness with two preloaded 2.68" O.D.
tapered roller bearings on each axes
4 point RA and DEC clutch system for no-slip pointing precision
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a
personal computer
Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your
telescope via computer
EdgeHD Optics Manual (1.72 MB)
CGE Pro Series Manual (3.77 MB)
Heavy Duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55
Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and
catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars;
variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
Permanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) - corrects for
periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives
Autoguide port, PC port and Auxiliary ports located on the electronic pier
for long exposure astrophotography
Latitude range: 10° to 65° Northern or Southern Hemispheres
GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory (93969)
New All-Star Polar Alignment routine for both Northern and Southern
Hemispheres
Software Features include: Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five
alignment methods and user-defined slew limits
12 VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders
Drive Motors - High quality motors with seven slot skewed armature to
minimize magnetic cogging for quiet operation and long life. Precision made
cut-steel gears in gearbox for improved tracking precision
Precision worm drive system - .75
Spring loaded DEC worm to minimize backlash and make guiding easy
Custom Rate 9 feature allows you set maximum slew rate
Tandem mode allows you to star align the mount even when positioned for
tandem scope use
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