PlaneWave CDK600 0.6-Meter Telescope System

The CDK24 (0.61 m) f/6.5 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph telescope has a dual truss design, with 3 cooling fans for the back of the primary mirror and 4 fans for the front surface of the primary mirror. The CDK24 covers a 70 mm field of view without any field curvature, off-axis coma, or astigmatism. The instrument weight is 240 lbs (109 kg) and comes standard with a back plate retaining ring ready to accept the focuser of your choice.

All CDK24 telescopes come with fused silica primary and secondary mirrors.
The L-Series mount combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a compact stand-alone mount. In its Alt/Az configuration it is considerably more compact than its German equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. Unlike German Equatorial mounts, there are no meridian flips to deal with, and no large protruding counterweights to create a dangerous hazard in a public observatory. Alt/Az is more intuitive to use and no polar alignment is needed. Besides, it is the way the pros do it!

L-Series Mount Features:

• Direct-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees per second
• High resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning
• Zero backlash
• Zero periodic error
• PointXP mount modeling software
• Enclosed electronics
• Through the mount cabling

Enjoy exceptional optical and tracking performance for astrophotography, or research, with the CDK600 package! Includes a CDK24 optical tube and L-600 mount.

• CDK24 optical tube:
• f/6.5 and 3974 mm focal length
• No coma, no off-axis astigmatism, and no field curvature.
• Pinpoint stars across a 70mm image circle.
• Rock solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion.
• Carbon fiber optical tube assembly for rigidity and fast cooling.
• Simple secondary mirror collimation thanks to the fixed primary mirror.
• L-600 direct drive mount:
• Zero periodic error, zero backlash, and minimal maintenance due to the lack of gears.
• Slew speeds up to 50 degrees/sec for satellite tracking and fast target acquisition.
• Sidereal tracking accuracy of < 0.30 arcseconds RMS over 5 minutes.
• High resolution optical encoders on both axes for precision feedback.
• Can be installed in either equatorial, or alt/az configuration.
• Includes PWI4 software (ASCOM compliant) for mount control.

Technical Specifications

Mount System

Control System

Optical System

Motion Control

System Performance

In the Box

Manuals & Warranty

1-Year Coatings & 2-Year Mechanics & Electronics Warranty