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Original 10-inch CPT with clear anodized.
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  The CPT

  • Available with or without primary mirror.
  • Holds collimation extremely well between uses.
  • Fits easily in seat of small cars and most trunks.
  • Fast setup and take down - no tools.
  • Eliminates tube currents, cools quickly.
  • Altitude bearing placement is highly adjustable.
  • OTA extends and retracts in one piece.
  • CNC machined aluminum, flat anodized black.
  • Disassembles easily for travel scope.
  • Includes light baffles.


New Production
Run Beginning On

10" f/5.6
12.5" f/4.5

Limited availability
10" f/5.0 & 12.5" f/4.0


Universal
Mirror
Cells

Now in stock

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This cell takes standard and conical mirrors

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Model
Focal Ratio
Extended
Retracted
Frame Width
Frame Weight
CPT 10
f/5.0
48"
24"
12.6"
21 lbs.
CPT 10
f/5.6
54"
27"
12.6"
23 lbs.
CPT 12.5
f/4.0
48"
24"
15.0"
22 lbs.
CPT 12.5
f/4.5
54"
27"
15.0"
24 lbs.

  Primary mirror selections
Mirror weight
Price 
10"
  Supply your own primary mirror.  
$2650.00
  With Royce standard primary mirror
10 lbs.
$3445.00
  With Royce conical primary mirror.
 7 lbs.
$3475.00

  With Stevens primary mirror.

 9 lbs.
$3475.00
  
12.5"
  Supply your own primary mirror.  
$2650.00
  With Royce standard primary mirror
19 lbs.
$3945.00
  With Royce conical primary mirror.
11 lbs.
$4145.00
  With Stevens primary mirror.
13 lbs.
$4025.00

Included
CPT CNC machined and black anodized collapsible aluminum frame.
CPT Universal Mirror Cell
CPT Elevation bearings - 10.25" x 1.00" (3 lbs.)
Starlight Instruments Feather Touch® Focuser Model FTF2020CR
Upper and lower light baffles.
Protostar 4 vane spider and secondary for:
10"
f/5.0
Pyrex 2.14"
 
10"
f/5.6
Pyrex 1.83"
 
12.5"
f/4.0
Pyrex 3.10"
12.5"
f/4.5
Pyrex 2.60"

Optional
  Replacement solid strut for mounting on GEM. Adds 3 lbs.
$150.00
  1stBase Dobsonian mount. Collapsible (fits in suitcase) or solid.
$275.00
  1stBase Dobsonian mount w/ Sky Commander digital setting circles.
$715.00
  Heavy duty carrying bag for CPT from Cases and Covers.
$150.00
 


CPT Universal Mirror Cell
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  CPT Universal Mirror Cells... $220

  • Accepts standard and conical mirrors.
  • 100% user adjustable for mirrors:
    • diameter from 8" to 13.1".
    • thickness from 0.875" to 2.25"..
    • tubes or mirror boxes from 9.3" to 13.79".
  • Collimation bolts travel range 0.88"
  • Flotation pads allow additional 0.75" adjustment.
  • Flotation pad have four preset radii:
    • 2.466", 2.823", 3.200", 3.594"
  • Open design provides excellent cooling.
  • CNC machined and black anodized black.
  • Weighs 2.1 lbs.