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The Hedrick focuser designed by PlaneWave is a heavy duty no-slip focuser capable of handling an imaging payload of up to 20lbs. Occupies 3″ of ba...

Large Aperture and Optimized Focal Ratio The IRDK24 features a generous 610 mm aperture paired with an f/6.5 focal ratio, enhancing its ability to ...

CDK24’s Key Features Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio The CDK24 features a substantial 610 mm aperture and a moderate f/6.5 focal ratio. Thi...

IRDK20’s Key Features Large Aperture and Optimized Focal Ratio The IRDK20 features a substantial 508 mm aperture and an f/6.8 focal ratio, enhancin...

Add to the versatility of your L500/600 Direct Drive Mount with PlaneWave’s Equatorial Wedge for precise polar alignment and tracking accuracy. Ea...

Create a rock-solid foundation for your PlaneWave Direct-Drive mount by using a PlaneWave heavy-duty steel pier. Our piers come in standard 12″ in...

Create a rock-solid foundation for your PlaneWave Direct-Drive mount by using a PlaneWave heavy-duty steel pier. Our piers come in standard 12″ in...

CDK17’s Key Features Large Aperture and Moderate Focal Ratio The CDK17 features a 432 mm aperture and an f/6.8 focal ratio. This combination enha...

IRDK12.5’s Key Features Large Aperture and Optimized Focal Ratio The IRDK12.5 features a significant 318 mm aperture and an f/8 focal ratio, enh...

The IRDK14 from PlaneWave Instruments is a precisely engineered optical system designed for high performance in infrared wavelengths. It is an exce...

The Paramount ME II Large Dovetail is an optional accessory that enables the Paramount ME II’s Versa-Plate to accept optical tube assemblies that u...

Capturing the most stunning astrophotographs possible is something our team is passionate about. From design to manufacture, our goal with the Corr...

The Delta T controller is an optional accessory for dew prevention on CDK14 through CDK24 OTAs and the CDK700 system. CDK12.5 to CDK24 and CDK700 ...

The CDK400 Observatory System from PlaneWave Instruments is designed for the sophisticated astrophotographer and dedicated astronomy researcher. Th...

IRDK17’s Key Features Large Aperture and Optimized Focal Ratio The IRDK17 features a considerable 432 mm aperture and an f/6.8 focal ratio, enhanci...

PlaneWave CDK 12.5 Fused Silica Capturing the most stunning astrophotographs possible is something our team is passionate about. From design to man...

PlaneWave CDK 14" Fused Silica The CDK (Corrected Dall-Kirkham) Optical Design is an innovative solution for unsurpassed astroimaging quality at an...

The PlaneWave L500 combines versatility, simplicity and affordability by combining all the technology of our Observatory class telescopes into a co...