PlaneWave CDK17 Telescope

Starting Price: $22,500.00
Price as Configured: $22,500.00
Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-170101Q
PlaneWave manufactures your telescope of choice for unsurpassed astroimaging, research, or satellite tracking. Here are the basics of the PlaneWave CDK17:

  • f/6.8 and 2939mm 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.
NOTE: Shipping cost will be determined after the order is made and must be paid before the telescope will ship. A shipping quote can be obtained on request.
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PW-170398 - PlaneWave Counterweight Bracket for CDK17
PW-170398 - PlaneWave Counterweight Bracket for CDK17
$70.00
PW-125166 - PlaneWave Reducer 0.66X CDK12.5/14/17
PW-125166 - PlaneWave Reducer 0.66X CDK12.5/14/17
$1,400.00
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PW-125166 - PlaneWave Reducer 0.66X CDK12.5/14/17
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This is a reducer designed specifically for flat field telescopes like the CDK. This reduces the f ratio of the CDK telescope 66%. The CDK12.5 f/8 telescope will be reduced down to f/5.3. The CDK14 will be f/4.8  and for CDK17 f/6.8 will be reduced to f/4.5

**NOTE – 125166 adapter is compatible with CDK17 that have 10.24″ back focus.   CDK17 with 8.81″ back focus will use the 200166 focal reducer. See instruction manual for details.

PW-170915 - PlaneWave Ronchi Eyepiece and Adapter Kit for CDK17
PW-170915 - PlaneWave Ronchi Eyepiece and Adapter Kit for CDK17
$290.00
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PW-170915 - PlaneWave Ronchi Eyepiece and Adapter Kit for CDK17
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INCLUDES: CDK BACKPLATE ADAPTER, RONCHI EYEPIECE, and RONCHI EYEPIECE SPACERS (CDK17WF SPECIFIC SPACER + CDK14-CDK24 STandARD SPACER)
PW-170970-KIT - PlaneWave CDK17 Spandex Shroud and Spacer SET
PW-170970-KIT - PlaneWave CDK17 Spandex Shroud and Spacer SET
$650.00
PW-170970 - PlaneWave CDK17 Upper Cage Light Shroud
PW-170970 - PlaneWave CDK17 Upper Cage Light Shroud
$180.00
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PW-170970 - PlaneWave CDK17 Upper Cage Light Shroud
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This is a spandex fabric light shroud that blocks out stray light and minimizes dust on the primary mirror.
PW-170350 - PlaneWave Solid Aluminum Shroud CDK17 (Factory Installation Required)
PW-170350 - PlaneWave Solid Aluminum Shroud CDK17 (Factory Installation Required)
$600.00
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PW-170350 - PlaneWave Solid Aluminum Shroud CDK17 (Factory Installation Required)
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NOTE: Shipping cost will be determined after the order is made and must be paid for before the item will ship. A shipping quote can be obtained on request.
PW-1702103 - PlaneWave Sliding Counterweight System Rail & Brackets for CDK17
PW-1702103 - PlaneWave Sliding Counterweight System Rail & Brackets for CDK17
$600.00
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PW-1702103 - PlaneWave Sliding Counterweight System Rail & Brackets for CDK17
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Requires sliding weight system counterweights, not included.
PW-170150 - PlaneWave Counterweight Accessory for CDK17
PW-170150 - PlaneWave Counterweight Accessory for CDK17
$230.00
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PW-170150 - PlaneWave Counterweight Accessory for CDK17
About This Product
This PlaneWave counterweight accessory mounts to the front ring of the CDK17 for critical balance in declination. The kit comes with a mounting bracket and three 0.5lb weights. Additional weights (PW-125382) can be purchased separately.
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Heating elements for dew prevention The heating pads on the primary and secondary mirror require the 600195 Delta-T controller sold separately
OTA Cover To protect the primary mirror and inside of the optical tube
Flashdrive Contains software and instructions for collimation and spacing the primary to secondary mirror