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PlaneWave CDK17 Telescope

Starting Price: $26,000.00
Price as Configured: $26,000.00

Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-170101Q

The CDK17 from PlaneWave Instruments is a testament to advanced engineering and innovation, specifically designed for astrophotographers and astronomers seeking high-level performance. This telescope integrates PlaneWave’s precision optics and durable construction to provide exceptional image quality across various observational and scientific applications.

The CDK17 stands out with its robust specifications and features:

17-inch (432 mm) aperture
2939 mm focal length
f/6.8 focal ratio
262.33 mm back focus from mounting surface
Perfectly flat field across the entire 70mm image circle
No off-axis coma or astigmatism
Rock-solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion
Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly

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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Recommended Add-ons and Accessories

Product	Price	Quantity
PW-170350 - PlaneWave Solid Aluminum Shroud CDK17 (Factory Installation Required) About This Product Enhance the protection of your telescope’s primary mirror with PlaneWave's Solid Aluminum Shrouds. Specifically designed for OTAs like the CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, and CDK24, these ruggedized shrouds offer debris and light mitigation ensuring optimal optical performance.	$690.00 each
PW-170399 - PlaneWave Visual Adapter - CDK17 About This Product This Visual Adapter for the CDK 17 allows you to attach standard 2″ visual accessories to the Hedrick Focuser. The adapter steps the 3″ opening down to 2″ for standard 2″ accessories. The adapter also adds some additional spacing to optimize the use of a 2″ diagonal so focus is reached with most eyepieces.	$184.00 each
PW-170990 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for CDK17 About This Product Piggyback dovetails for mounting accessories atop an optical tube. These dovetails accept Losmandy D-style accessories. Piggyback Dovetail Assemblies come with mounting brackets and a Losmandy style dovetail for mounting accessories on your CDK14, 17, 20, 24, and 700. Please Note- For CDK17 users: 170990 – is for the current CDK17 design with 10.24” of backfocus	$460.00 each