Brand and Model: | Celestron CI-700 |
Price ($USD): | $1399.95 |
Type: | Equatorial |
Attributes: | Motorized PEC Goto |
Electric Power: | 12V |
Weight (lbs.): | 90lbs total |
Description: | Manufactured by Celestron using modern CNC machining technology, the CI-700 Equatorial mount is the very same mount that supports our CM-1100 and CM-1400 telescopes. With a standard dovetailed mounting plate and dual-axis drive system, the CI-700 will provide maximum strength and rigidity essential for quality telescope performance both visually and photographically. The CI-700 includes many exceptional features.
Product Specifications:
1" solid, centerless ground shafts in both axes 180 tooth gear (5.625" dia.) maintains minimum error for long exposure photography .4375" dia. precision 303 stainless steel worm High torque motors resulting in fast slew rates up to 20x Preloaded bearings in both axes for smooth axis rotation and gear mesh Slow motion controls in both axes for smooth manual motions Built-in polar axis finderscope is standard PEC (periodic error correction) included BC (backlash compensation) in declination included Sidereal, solar, lunar and King tracking rates .3x and .5x guiding rates Car battery adapter included 22 lb. counterweights included Machined aluminum and stainless steel Maximum capacity of 60 lbs. Weighs 90 lbs.
60lbs Max Capacity.
Celestron's Mounts Page Cloudy Nights' CI700 Modifications Ed Ting's Review of the CM-1400 with blurb on the CI-700 |