Celestron CGE-1400 14" BIG Telescope Observatory Class FREE 2" Diagonal and FREE 2" EYEPIECE Start Price USD 6,134.00 Current Price USD 6,134.00 Time Left 18 days 14 hours 9 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Location Damascus, Maryland See more about 'Celestron CGE-1400 14" BIG Telescope Observatory Class' Description FREE 2" Diagoanl and 2" Eyepiece ($250 Value) Full, New Factory Warranty Free Shipping within the USA   To get size and scale, please note the CGE1400 in the store picture. Yea, its that big!   General 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope Observatory-class computerized German Equatorial mount 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 Cold rolled carbon steel tripod legs provide extremely stable platform Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky Computerized 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects Proven NexStar computer control technology GoTo system is precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes Software Features include: Compass Calibration, Polar Alignment routine, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, Auto North and Level, Quick Align, and user-defined slew limits 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 star; solar systems; objects and asterisms Permanent programmable periodic error correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives Precision Bronze Worm Gear - 32 pitch, 5.625" pitch diameter, 180 tooth bronze gear manufactured in the U.S.A. by W. M. Berg, Inc. Manufactured to AGMA Quality Class 10 standard, which minimizes total composite error and backlash. Drive Motors - Made in the U.S.A., Pittman® LO-COGT brush-commutated DC motors offer smooth, quiet operation and long life. The motor armatures are skewed to minimize cogging which is required for low speed tracking. Bearing and Shaft - Stainless steel worm shaft has 0.4375 pitch diameter and is preloaded with two ball bearings. The worm is made from a single piece of steel (rather than a two-piece worm-and-shaft assembly) to minimize run-out, which is a source of PE 12VDC Servo Motors with integrated optical encoders with 0.11 arcsecond resolution No-slip clutch system for pointing precision Autoguide port, PC port and auxiliary ports located on the electronic pier 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 control 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 CN16 GPS Accessory (93967)   Check out my other items!          Be sure to add me to your favorites list!            Hands on Optics Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or FAX (301) 482-1779 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run by Astronomers and Birders for Amateur Astronomers and Birders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Optical Design  Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture  356 mm (14.02 in) Focal Length 3910 mm (153.94 in) Focal Ratio  10.98 Finderscope  9x50 Mount  Computerized Equatorial Optical Tube  Aluminum Eyepiece 1  40 mm (1.57 in) Magnification 1  98 x Star Diagonal  1.25" Tripod  Adjustable, Carbon Steel CD ROM  NexRemote control software with RS232 cable Power Supply  Car battery adapter Highest Useful Magnification 841 x Lowest Useful Magnification  50.86 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude  15.3 Resolution (Rayleigh)  0.39 arcsec Resolution (Dawes)  0.33 arcsec Photographic Resolution  165 line/mm Light Gathering Power  2586 x Angular Field of View  0.51 ° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 27 ft (8.23 m) Optical Coatings  Starbright XLT Coating Secondary Mirror Obstruction 4.5 in (114.3 mm) Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area  10.30% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter  32.10% Optical Tube Length  31 in (787.4 mm) Optical Tube Weight  45 lb (20.41 kg) Tripod and Pier Weight  41.5 lb (18.82 kg) EQ Mount Weight  42 lb (19.05 kg) Counterweight Bar  5 lb (2.27 kg) Counterweights  2 x 25 lb Motor Drive  DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes Computer Hand Control  Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Slew Speeds  Nine slew speeds: 4°/sec, 2°/sec, .5°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x Tracking Rates  Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes  EQ North and EQ South Alignment Procedures  AutoAlign, 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Recall Last Alignment, 3-Star Align Software Precision  24bit, 0.08 calculation Database  40,000+ objects, 400 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects Power Requirements: 12 VDC 2.0A Power Requirements - Idle Current  215 mA Power Requirements - Slew one axis  600 mA Power Requirements - Slew both axes 850 mA Internal Clock  Yes GPS  Optional CN-16 GPS Accessory     Who are we ? Hands on  Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house.  Warranty problem, call us first.     Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned professional. For questions on anything se sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com     Warranty & Condition       Hands on Optics is an authorized dealer for ALL the items it sells. All items offered on eBay are NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY unless otherwise clearly noted.          Hands on Optics does open and TEST many of the new items in stock. This testing may be at additional cost to all except eBay bidders. The item is tested, a signed certification is included with the item and resealed.  For questions on this service, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics does sell from time to time floor models or show items and state so clearly in our auctions. All these items are discounted and have a NEW with a full FACTORY WARRANTY         Hands on Optics is one of the largest used telescope and accessories dealer in the USA. All items offered on eBay are used are clearly noted and sold as is.  A complete list of over 400 items is available on our commercial webpage.   Shipping  Information       Ship within 2 business days after payment is cleared.          Hands on Optics ships by USPS, Federal Express and DHL, our choice unless otherwise directed by the customer.  For special handling issues or questions, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com             Hands on Optics will ship to the USA and Canada, we accept PayPal only and only to the bidders confirmed PayPal address.  Foreign buyers are responsible for their customs tax & brokerage fees.         APO address welcome.         Local Pick is welcome   Payment Information We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal.  Paypal e-check normally takes 5 business days to clear.     Terms and Conditions By Bidding on the item, the bidder agrees to make payment within 3 days of the end of the auction. Non-payment will result in a negative feedback   Hands on Optics is a retail store and many of the items offered on eBay are also for sale in our showroom. We reserve the right to cancel the auction early if sold.   The bidder pays for the return shipping cost. All returns must be authorized in advance   Place a Bid!