PlaneWave CDK350 Observatory System — CDK14 / L-350 The CDK350 pairs PlaneWave's CDK14 f/7.2 Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical tube with the L-350 direct-drive mount. The telescope gives a flat field free of off-axis coma and astigmatism, while the mount's direct-drive motors provide zero backlash, zero periodic error and slews of up to 50° per second in…
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave CDK350 (CDK14 f/7.2 / L-350) · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The CDK350 pairs PlaneWave's CDK14 f/7.2 Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical tube with the L-350 direct-drive mount. The telescope gives a flat field free of off-axis coma and astigmatism, while the mount's direct-drive motors provide zero backlash, zero periodic error and slews of up to 50° per second in alt-azimuth or equatorial orientation.
The fork base is a welded stainless steel torsion box. Control is through PlaneWave's PWI4 software with PointXP mount modelling, ASCOM compatible, and equipment cables can be routed through the mount.
| Optical tube | CDK14 f/7.2, Corrected Dall-Kirkham |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 356 mm (14") |
| Focal length | 2563 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/7.2 |
| Central obstruction | 48.5% by diameter |
| Image circle | 52 mm (spec table; 70 mm in features) |
| Back focus | 282 mm from mounting surface |
| OTA weight | 22 kg |
| Mount | L-350 direct-drive, alt-az / equatorial |
|---|---|
| Fork base | Welded stainless steel torsion box |
| Mount weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Maximum load | 45 kg (100 lb) |
| Swing-through length | 571.5 mm from altitude axis |
| Encoders | 18,880,000 counts/rev (0.069") |
| Slew rate | 20°/s standard; 50°/s maximum |
| Latitude range | 0–90°, both hemispheres |
| Power | 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Saddle | Keller EZ-Saddle |
PlaneWave CDK350 system · CDK14 OTA · L-350 mount
CDK350 = CDK14 f/7.2 + L-350. Piers, wedges and focus accessories sold separately.
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PlaneWave CDK350 Observatory System — CDK14 / L-350 The CDK350 pairs PlaneWave's CDK14 f/7.2 Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical tube with the L-350 direct-drive mount. The telescope gives a flat field free of off-axis coma and astigmatism, while the mount's direct-drive motors provide zero backlash, zero periodic error and slews of up to 50° per second in…
Manufacturer model: PlaneWave CDK350 (CDK14 f/7.2 / L-350) · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
