{"product_id":"planewave-cdk300-observatory-system-125130q","title":"PlaneWave CDK300 Observatory System (125130Q)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlaneWave CDK300 Observatory System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PlaneWave Instruments CDK12.5 is a 12.5-inch (318 mm) f\/8 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph telescope. The CDK12.5 has a dual carbon-fiber truss design, with 3 cooling fans ejecting air from the back of the telescope, and 4 fans blowing across the boundary layer of the mirror’s surface. The CDK12.5 covers a 52 mm field of view without any field curvature, off-axis coma, or astigmatism. The instrument weight is 46 lbs (20.9 kg) and comes standard with a backplate retaining ring ready to accept the focuser of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAll CDK12.5 telescopes come with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fused-silica-CDK.png\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fused-silica-CDK.png\"\u003efused silica\u003c\/a\u003e primary and secondary mirrors. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L-Series 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 equatorial counterpart, allowing a larger telescope to fit in a smaller enclosure. The mass it takes to make a rigid alt\/az mount is substantially less, leading to cost savings. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eL-Series Mount Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-drive motors on each axis for smooth, fast, and virtually silent movement of the telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlew speeds up to 50 degrees per second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution encoders on each axis for precise positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero backlash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero periodic error\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointXP mount modeling software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosed electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough the mount cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy exceptional optical and tracking performance for astrophotography, or research, with the CDK350 package! Includes a CDK12.5 optical tube and L-350 mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCDK12.5 optical tube:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/8 and 2541mm focal length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo coma, no off-axis astigmatism, and no field curvature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinpoint stars across a 52mm image circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber optical tube assembly for rigidity and fast cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple secondary mirror collimation thanks to the fixed primary mirror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-350 direct drive mount:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero periodic error, zero backlash, and minimal maintenance due to the lack of gears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlew speeds up to 50 degrees\/sec for satellite tracking and fast target acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidereal tracking accuracy of \u0026lt; 0.30 arcseconds RMS over 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution optical encoders on both axes for precision feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be installed in either equatorial or alt\/az configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes PWI4 software (ASCOM compliant) for mount control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: separate; background-color: #ffffff; width: 1078px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; border-radius: 3px; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: separate; background-color: #ffffff; width: 1078px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; border-radius: 3px; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" width=\"780\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eDirect drive motors and encoders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDirect Drive motors and on-axis encoders eliminate the need for gears, thereby eliminating backlash and periodic error. With high-resolution encoders providing the feedback for the direct drive motors, not only will the telescope track without periodic error and backlash, the mount will also counter wind gusts with precise servo feedback.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L-series-direct-drive.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L-series-direct-drive.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L-series-direct-drive-450x300.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4102\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L-series-direct-drive-450x300.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eIncredible Slew Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003eThe direct drive motors can move the telescope at speeds up to 50 degrees per second for tracking satellites or just to minimize target acquisition time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_400-sunset-crop.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_400-sunset-crop.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_400-sunset-crop-295x200.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4111\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_400-sunset-crop-295x200.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"226\" height=\"153\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eDual mounting bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003ePlaneWave style mounting bracket to hold CDK17\/20 onto the inside of fork arm with additional option of mounting a scope on the outside of the fork arm. Optional dovetail clamp required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/L500-W_CDK17-and-12_5.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/L500-W_CDK17-and-12_5.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/L500-W_CDK17-and-12_5-295x200.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4095\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/L500-W_CDK17-and-12_5-295x200.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"225\" height=\"152\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eAzimuth dovetail balance system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003eFor precise center of gravity balance whether in Alt-Az or Equatorial configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Azimuth-adjustment.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Azimuth-adjustment.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Azimuth-adjustment-295x186.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4109\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Azimuth-adjustment-295x186.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"225\" height=\"142\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eThrough the mount cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAccess panels in the fork arm and azimuth axis allow for camera equipment cabling through the inside of the mount.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_Series-wire-cabling.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_Series-wire-cabling.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_Series-wire-cabling-295x200.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-small-product-thumbnail wp-image-4107\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/L_Series-wire-cabling-295x200.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"242\" height=\"163\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"208\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: inherit; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.5em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold; color: #1c1c1c;\"\u003eProven CDK700\/PW1000 Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"374\" valign=\"top\"\u003eThe L-Series uses the same proven technology as the CDK700 and 1-Meter PW1000 which are being used in Universities around the world.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"198\" valign=\"top\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mt-Hopkins-CDK700-Minerva.jpg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mt-Hopkins-CDK700-Minerva.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; color: #00b7f3; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mt-Hopkins-CDK700-Minerva-295x200.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-small-product-thumbnail wp-image-3696\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/planewave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mt-Hopkins-CDK700-Minerva-295x200.jpg\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;\" width=\"256\" height=\"173\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Azimuth \/ Equatorial Direct-Drive Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 lbs (50kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eComponent Weights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAzimuth Base – 40 lbs, Fork Arm – 70 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eMax. Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 lbs (45 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eLatitude Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 90 degrees, Northern and Southern hemispheres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eCable Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquipment cables can be wired through mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eControl Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaneWave Interface dual axis telescope control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eUser Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eHoming Sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome position sensors are included allowing the mount to find its home position on power up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eSlew Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 degrees per second (standard); 50 degrees per second (maximum), both axes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts 120 to 240 VAC. Supplied with 120 VAC 15A IEC Type B Regulated Power Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 inch (356mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2563 mm (101 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF\/7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eCentral Obstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5% by surface area; 48.5% of the Primary Mirror Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eBack Focus from Mounting Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.09 in. (282 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 lbs (22 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eOptimal Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 mm Image Circle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eMotor Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial grade brushless motor control system and built in electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eMotor – Azimuth and Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Drive 3 Phase Axial-Flux Torque Motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eEncoder – Azimuth and Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152mm stainless steel encoder ring with reader built into the azimuth and altitude axes. 18,880,000 counts per revolution (0.069 arcsecond resolution).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eMotor Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20 ft-lbs continuous; 50 ft-lbs peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eDrive Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial grade, off-the-shelf brushless motor drives for each axis with custom designed interface card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eTelescope Control Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaneWave Interface (PWI4). Incorporates PointXP mount modeling software by Dave Rowe. Provides HTTP and ASCOM control interfaces. MaxIm DL is required for camera control when building a pointing model within our PWI4 software.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003ePointing Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;10 arcsecond RMS with PointXP Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003ePointing Precision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e2 arcseconds at sidereal velocity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eTracking Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e0.3 arcseconds over a 5-minute period at sidereal velocity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003eSystem Natural Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Hz or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneWave CDK300 Observatory System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: separate; background-color: #ffffff; width: 1078px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; border-radius: 3px; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; height: 153px;\" width=\"848\" cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eHeating elements for dew prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eThe heating pads on the primary and secondary mirror require the 600195 Delta-T controller sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eOTA Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eTo protect the primary mirror and inside of the optical tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eFlashdrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eContains software and instructions for collimation and spacing the primary to secondary mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: separate; background-color: #ffffff; width: 1078px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; border-radius: 3px; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; height: 153px;\" width=\"848\" cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eSix 3\/8-16 x 1\/4″ socket head cap screws to bolt the mount to the pier, or wedge\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eSix 3\/8-16 x 1\/4″ washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003eOne extended length shoulder bolt for RA axis to EQ wedge alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eOne 16′ USB cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eTo connect the mount to the observatory control computer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eOne 120VAC power cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eTo provide power to the mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eStandard Allen Key set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eFor tightening bolts used on the mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eFlashdrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eContains PWI4 software for mount control and instructions for installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\" width=\"40%\"\u003eGamepad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 2px 5px;\"\u003eUsed for control of the mount tracking speeds for visual observing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/planewave-warranty\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/pages\/planewave-warranty\"\u003ePlanewave Warranty (1\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e year for optical coatings and 2 years mechanics and electronics from the date of delivery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDrawings and Diagrams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/L350-PIER-INTERFACE.pdf?v=1689780254\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eL-350 Pier Interface Drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/PWI4_Manual_V15_1.7.2021.pdf?v=1689780202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eL-350 Mount Dimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/PWI4_Manual_V15_1.7.2021.pdf?v=1689780202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlaneWave Interface 4 Software User Manual_V15 1.7.2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/L-350_Installation_Guide_Rev.2.pdf?v=1689780120\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eL-350 Mechanical Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planewave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44152204427493,"sku":"PW-125130Q","price":47570.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/planewave-cdk300-observatory-system-140130q-1-astronomy-plus.webp?v=1690492127","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/planewave-cdk300-observatory-system-125130q","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}