|
Model Range
SEARCH
Specification |
AG14 |
Primary mirror diameter |
350mm |
Focal length |
1330mm |
Focal Ratio |
f3.8 |
Focus Distance |
79mm |
*Tube Weight |
approximately 24kg |
Tube Diameter |
400mm |
TubeLength |
1203mm |
Tube Material |
Carbon fibre sandwich |
Secondary Size |
120mm |
Mirror Cell |
CNC Machined alum. |
Focuser * |
3" Add on Option |
Corrector Design |
4 lens ED |
Flat Field Size |
>50mm |
Spot Size on Axis |
3.4 microns |
Spot Size at Field Edge |
4.7 microns |
Mirror / Tube Cooling |
3 Controllable fans. |
Attachment Method |
CNC machined alum. |
The AG14 requires a heavier mounting than the AG12 but, once set up, it will give you remarkable images. A Paramount is recommended for this telescope because of it’s weight (24kg), anything with a capacity of 30kg or less will not be able to get the best from this model.
Once set up correctly, you will have an instrument capable of giving images of the highest quality, for it’s aperture, we know of no other telescopes on the market that can outperform the AG14 for Deep Sky imaging.
Many options are available for the AG14 and, as most of our current users have quite heavy equipment fitted and have utilised our focuser upgrade attachments.
The excellent Starlight Instruments - Feather Touch FTF3235B-A 3 inch dual speed focuser is vailable as an add on (see below right) to offer excellent stability over a wide range of camera loads.
Heaters are available for the AG14 as with all the AG models and, from the AG12 upwards, a great majority of our sales have heaters fitted. They add the piece of mind that any possibility of image spoiling dew can be avoided during an imaging session. They also can keep frost off the tube, especially the tube end around the secondary holder and mirror. These heaters are, in virtually all cases, added at the point of purchase of the telescope. It is possible to add them later but it necessitates the return to us of the tube assembly as fitting is sometimes complicated. Our advice, get them at the outset and be Dew Free, you will appreciate the difference the first night when you are trouble free.
Contact us if you would like further information on any aspect of the AG14 or in the choice of any options.
Back to previous page
*The weights shown on each model refer to the standard optical tube with no additional equipment added.
AG14 CHARTS |
Optics
AG tube shown with Upgrade kit to increase stability of focuser
Starlight Instruments - Feather Touch FTF3235B-A 3 inch dual speed focuser.
Note: All USA AG 'scopes are supplied with adapters to connect to Starlight Instruments FTF3235B-A 3 inch focuser. Focusers are not supplied with the telescope but are available as an 'add on'. Images used are for aesthetic appearance only.