Celestron CGE 1400 (XLT) Schmidt-Cassegrain Computerized Telescope

The Celestron CGE-1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is part of Celestron 's "Top-of-the-Line" German Equatorial mounted astronomical Telescopes. With over three times the light gathering power of an 8" telescope, this observatory-class CGE1400 instrument is Celestron largest optical system in its class.

Celestron CGE 1400 Telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment; it is a serious scientific research tool. German Equatorial mounts are recognized as being the superior choice for astrophotography because of their rock solid stability, simple balancing easy accessibility for attaching equipment.

With sophisticated software features like Hibernate function, the CGE can maintain its star alignment night after night without needing to be re-aligned, making it an ideal instrument for a permanent observatory facility. CGE-series 1400 Telescope takes full advantage of its vast database of thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies as well as delivering a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. Turn Celestron CGE1400 to the planets and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter; see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are within your reach.

In addition to being fully computerized with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, the CGE German Equatorial mount offers numerous design advantages.