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Observable Space’s CDK 14 Can Capture Your Cosmos

Observable Space’s CDK 14 is a 14‑inch Corrected Dall‑Kirkham telescope that delivers observatory‑class imaging in a compact, 48‑lb package. It features a fused‑silica primary, carbon‑fiber tube, and a fast f/7.2 focal ratio with a 2,563 mm focal length, providing a flat, coma‑free 52 mm image circle. The system includes proprietary software for automated cooling, heating, and precise focusing, and its robust collimation holds even when the scope is inverted. Priced at $18,500, the CDK 14 targets serious amateurs and small research facilities seeking high‑performance optics without a large footprint.