Celestron CGX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope
The Celestron 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain CGX Telescope (CGX 700 Mak) is a specialized optical system designed for astronomers who want detailed, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, and other smaller celestial targets. Combining a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube with a sturdy equatorial mount and tripod, this telescope delivers an impressive platform for exploring fine lunar and planetary details. The CGX 700 Mak excels at bringing the planets into sharp focus, revealing intricate surface features and providing close-up views of the Moon, including its prominent craters and maria. Its optical design is also well suited for observing smaller, fainter deep-sky objects such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae, giving observers plenty of targets to explore beyond the Solar System. Astronomers observing from urban and light-polluted locations will appreciate the Maksutov-Cassegrain design's ability to provide strong contrast, helping celestial objects stand out against brighter skies. For even darker and more rewarding views, the entire system can also be transported to a dark-sky site with ease. Designed with portability in mind, the CGX 700 Mak can be broken down into separate, manageable components without requiring tools. The optical tube, mount head, tripod, counterweight bar, and counterweight can all be disassembled for easier transportation and setup.
Features
- 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with f/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes, perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers.
- Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.
- The CGX, with its 55 lb load capacity, is Celestron’s most innovative, state-of-the art, computerized equatorial mount to date, and provides a very sturdy and rigid platform.
- The drive system utilizes low cog DC Servo motors with integrated optical encoders, belt and pulley motor connection, spring-loaded steel worm gears supported by precision sealed bearings, and brass worm wheels for smooth, accurate slewing and tracking performance with little backlash.
- Accessories included: 2” Visual Back, 2” Star Diagonal with 1.25” adapter, 28mm eyepiece (2”), 8x50 finderscope
Standard shipping
Estimated delivery time: 7-10 days, unless otherwise noted
