PlaneWave CDK14 f/7.2
PlaneWave
14" CDK f/7.2 OTA with Fused Silica Optics is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph
- Aperture
- 356 mm (14 in)
- Focal length
- 2563 mm (101 inch)
- Focal ratio
- f/7.2
- Dawes limit
- 0.33"
- Lens design
- Enhanced Aluminum - 96%
- Central obstruction
- 23.5% by surface area; 48.5% by diameter
Imaging
- Image circle
- 52 mm corrected field
- Field of view
- 70 mm Image Circle
- Full-frame coverage
- Yes
- Back focus
- from Mounting Surface 11.09 inch (282 mm)
Mechanical
- Tube length
- 35 inch (889 mm)
- Interface
- PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4) Control Software with integrated PointXP mount modeling software
- Weight
- 48 lb (22 kg)
Astrophotography Fit
Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.
14" CDK f/7.2 OTA with Fused Silica Optics sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The important buying question is whether the optical design, focal length, and mount demands match the targets you actually shoot.
Treat it as a system component rather than a standalone tube: the mount, corrector, camera, and focusing hardware decide how good the final data can be.
Best paired with
- Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
- Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
- Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin
Not recommended for
- Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
- Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
- Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
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| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $18,500.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $18,500.00 |