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PlaneWave IRDK14 Telescope (Infrared Optimized)

Starting Price: $21,500.00
Price as Configured: $21,500.00

Brand: PlaneWave Instruments / SKU: PW-140120Q

The IRDK14 from PlaneWave Instruments is a precisely engineered optical system designed for high performance in infrared wavelengths. It is an excellent tool for advanced astronomical research and remote sensing applications, offering superior performance for infrared imaging.

The IRDK14 comes with impressive specifications tailored for infrared optimization:

Gold-coated mirrors optimized for high reflectivity in infrared wavelengths (ultraviolet optimization available)
14-inch (356 mm) aperture
2563 mm focal length
f/7.2 focal ratio
282mm back focus from mounting surface
70mm image circle
Rock-solid fused silica mirrors with low thermal expansion
Lightweight and rigid carbon fiber optical tube assembly

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Recommended Add-ons and Accessories

Product	Price	Quantity
PW-140350 - PlaneWave Solid Aluminum Shroud CDK14 (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. *Factory installation required for all OTAs	$690.00 each
PW-140970 - PlaneWave Fabric Light Shroud About This Product This is a spandex fabric light shroud that blocks out stray light and minimizes dust on the primary mirror.	$160.00 each
PW-140990 - PlaneWave Piggyback Dovetail Bar for CDK14 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
PW-600182 - PlaneWave Keller EZ Saddle About This Product The Keller EZ Saddle (600182) accepts Losmandy D-style dovetail rails such as the CDK12.5, CDK14, and DeltaRho 350. This saddle comes standard with the L-350 mount and can also be attached to the outside arm of any L-series mount for dual-mounted OTA configurations. The PlaneWave Wide Saddle (200919) comes standard with L-500, L-550, and L-600 mounts for securing CDK17, CDK 20, CDK24, and DeltaRho 500 telescopes.	$460.00 each