TELESCOPES

PlaneWave CDK600 (24-inch) Telescope System

The PlaneWave CDK600 (24-inch) Telescope System is a popular telescope for amateur astronomers.

Approx price:	$92,000*
Optical design:	Corrected Dall Kirkham
Aperture:	610 mm (24")
Focal Length:	3962 mm
Focal Ratio:	f/6.5
Back Focus:	358mm
Secondary Obstruction:	286.7mm
Limiting Magnitude:	17.7
Dawes Limit:	0.19 arcseconds
Database Objects:	42000 Objects
OTA Weight:	240 lb
Mount:	Motorized Alt-azimuth
Drive Type:	Flux Torque Motors
Latitude Range:	0 to 90 Degrees
Suitable for astrophotography:	yes