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PlaneWave CDK20 f/7.77 Lens Group

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CDK20 F/7.77 Lens Group (Converts CDK20 F/6.8 model to F/7.77) is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

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PlaneWave CDK20 f/7.77 Lens Group

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Specifications

Optics

Optical design
Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph
Aperture
508 mm (20 in)
Focal length
to 3951 mm, which is an additional 497 mm of
Focal ratio
f/7.77

Imaging

Image circle
70 mm corrected field
Full-frame coverage
Yes

Astrophotography Fit

Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

CDK20 F/7.77 Lens Group (Converts CDK20 F/6.8 model to F/7.77) 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

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Updated 5/15/2026
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