Celestron CGEM DX 1400 FASTAR Computerized Telescope
Celestron's CGEM DX 1400 features our high-end 14"
Schmidt Cassegrian OTA with XLT coatings mounted on our brand new 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.
Ergonomic Design
- CGEM DX was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude
and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment
adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look
and an easy and trouble free set up.
Innovation -
The CGEM DX series has a new innovative Polar alignment procedure
called All-Star™. All-Star allows users to choose any bright star,
while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another
great feature of the CGEM DX sure to please astroimagers, is the
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to
train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the
PEC recordings.
Performance - For objects near
the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM DX
will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the
most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM mount has a robust database with
over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced
information on over 200 objects.
Power Management
- Redesigned electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motors
making them capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly
balanced. This allows the CGEM DX to have the payload capacity of that
of much larger mounts without sacrificing smooth tracking motion and
pointing accuracy across the entire sky.
- 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- New CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial Mount
- FASTAR compatible optical tube for f/2 imaging
- Schmidt-Cassegrain mechanism that moves the primary mirror to adjust
focus is supported by two pre-loaded ball bearings, minimizing the
"mirror flop" typical of bushing focus mechanisms
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Ultra sturdy 2.75 inch steel tripod with Accessory Tray
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
Computerized Mount Features
- Secure power plug ensures that the mount's power source is not accidentally disconnected
- 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- New "All-star" Polar alignment uses any bright star for a quick and accurate Polar alignment
- Software Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- 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
- Drive Motors - Low Cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical
encoders offer smooth, quiet operation and long life. The motor
armatures are skewed to minimize cogging which is required for low speed
tracking
- Internal Cable wiring for trouble-free setup and transportation
- Designated six-pin RJ-12 modular jack, ST-4 compatible guide port
- Autoguide port and Auxiliary ports located on the electronic plate for long exposure astrophotography
- Double-line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- RS-232 communication port on hand to control the telescope via a personal computer
- Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- GPS compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory
- Precision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings
Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture (mm) |
356 mm (14 in) |
Focal Length (mm) |
3910 mm (154 in) |
Focal Ratio |
11 |
Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
Magnification 1 |
98 x |
Finderscope |
9x50 |
Star Diagonal |
1.25" |
Mount |
New CGEM DX Computerized Equatorial |
Optical Tube |
Aluminum |
Fastar Compatible |
Yes |
Tripod |
Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
Power Supply |
Car battery adapter |
Highest Useful Magnification |
841 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification |
51 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
15.3 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.39 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) |
0.33 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
2586 x |
Angular Field of View (deg) |
0.71 ° |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
4.5 in (114 mm) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
32 % |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
10 % |
Optical Coatings |
Starbright XLT Coatings |
Optical Tube Length |
24 in (610 mm) |
Telescope Weight |
185 lbs (84 kg) |
Counterweights |
2 x 22 lbs |
Motor Drive |
Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
Slew Speeds |
Nine slew speeds: 5 °/sec, 2 °/sec, 1 °/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x |
Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes |
EQ North and EQ South |
Alignment Procedures |
2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align |
Software Precision |
24 bit, 0.08 calculation |
Gear |
Steel worm gear and 90 mm pitch diameter brass worm wheel |
Computer Hand Control |
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
Database |
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
Power Requirements |
12 VDC 3.5 Amps |
GPS |
Optional SkySync GPS Accessory |
Eyepiece 1 Field of View (deg) |
.71 ° |