Key features of the CDK14 f/7.2 S-5
Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio
The CDK14 features a substantial 356 mm aperture and a moderate focal ratio of f/7.2. This configuration enhances its ability to capture deep sky objects with exceptional detail, providing excellent light gathering efficiency and a wide field of view for research and imaging.
Advanced optical design
Equipped with a state-of-the-art corrected Dall-Kirkham optical system, the CDK14 offers exceptional image clarity. Its design eliminates off-axis coma and astigmatism, and provides a perfectly flat field, ensuring sharp, detailed images across the entire field of view with minimal post-processing adjustments.
Robust mechanical structure
Manufactured with a carbon fiber optical tube, the CDK14 is lightweight and durable. Its thermal expansion coefficient ensures minimal focus drift with temperature changes, making it ideal for extended observing sessions in varying environmental conditions.
High-performance mirrors and coatings
Thanks to its fused silica mirrors, the CDK14 maintains precise optical alignment and surface accuracy, even with temperature fluctuations. Its high-quality coatings improve light transmission and reduce stray light, optimizing its performance for specialized observation tasks.
Thermal management
The CDK14 is equipped with cooling fans and a Delta-T compatible system to quickly reach thermal equilibrium. These features help minimize air turbulence inside the tube, thereby reducing image distortion and maintaining consistent image quality.
Integrated dew control
The telescope incorporates advanced condensation prevention technology with thermal pads controlled by PlaneWave software. This ensures that the optical surfaces remain condensation-free in humid conditions, thus maintaining a sharp and uniform image.
Astrophotography
With its large image circle and exquisite field flatness, the CDK14 enables astrophotographers to capture wide, breathtaking views of the cosmos with incredible detail and clarity.
Astronomical Research
The CDK14's accurate and stable imaging capabilities make it an invaluable tool for academic institutions and observatories engaged in complex astronomical research, including deep-sky surveys and detailed photometric studies.
Visual Observations
The CDK14 excels in visual observation, providing bright, sharp images ideal for star parties and professional visual astronomy. Its large aperture and superior optical quality provide stunning views of planetary, lunar and deep sky objects, making every observing session an unforgettable experience.
Satellite and Space Debris Monitoring (SSA and SDA)
The CDK14 is also ideal for Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain applications. Its ability to provide detailed observations can be essential for tracking and monitoring satellites and other space debris, providing valuable data for space traffic management and safety initiatives.
