Premium Ultra Light GoTo Series
All the portability and optical excellence of the UL14, now with a precision GoTo drive system. Built-in WiFi, Smart Hand Controller with 30,000 objects, and telescope encoders for pinpoint accuracy. Fully assembled weight: 59 lbs.
f/4.6: $3,195 USD
Deposit (50% of base system) — $1,597.50 USD
Aperture
356mm (14")
Focal Ratio
f/4.6
Mirror
Sandwich
Weight
59 lbs
The lightweight sandwich mirror design cools dramatically faster than solid mirrors, minimizing thermal gradients and eliminating a major source of image distortion. Unlike fan-based cooling, this passive design achieves rapid and stable thermal equilibrium naturally — without introducing vibration.
Why this matters: One of the primary limitations in large-aperture telescopes is "mirror seeing" — turbulence caused by temperature differences between the mirror and the surrounding air. In changing conditions, a thick solid mirror may never fully reach equilibrium, preventing it from achieving its full optical performance.
The sandwich mirror design minimizes this effect, allowing the system to reach optimal performance quickly and consistently, delivering sharper and more stable views without the need for active cooling.
Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2. Smart Hand Controller with ~30,000 objects. INDI, ASCOM LX200, Sky Safari, and Stellarium compatible. Telescope encoders for precision pointing and tracking. Advanced 1-9 star alignment with sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates.
96% enhanced reflective coatings on both primary and secondary mirrors with precision-controlled dielectric layers. Maximum light throughput for bright, contrast-rich images on deep-sky targets.
CNC-machined 6063-T6 aluminum alloy truss tubes, structural steel mirror cell, and aluminum alloy OTA and mount structure. Finished with environmentally friendly black powder coating.
| Optical Design | Reflector |
| Optical Diameter | 355.6mm |
| Focal Length | 1635mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.6 |
| Eyepiece Height at Zenith | 60" (1525mm) |
| Optics Type | Parabolic |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited++ (Strehl 0.95+, 1/10 lambda PV secondary) |
| Focuser | 2" dual-speed linear bearing Crayford |
| Secondary Obstruction | 70mm / 19.7% diameter / 3.9% area |
| Mirror Coatings | 96% Enhanced on both primary and secondary |
| Tube Material | 6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy, structural steel mirror cell |
| Optical Tube Length | 60.0" |
| Weight (Tube) | 40.0 lbs |
| Weight (Assembled) | 59.0 lbs |
| Connectivity | Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Power Supply | 12-15V 2A, 5.5-2.1mm center positive |
| Dawes Limit | 0.33 arcsec |
| Rayleigh Limit | 0.38 arcsec |
| Limiting Magnitude | 15.2 |
| Max Magnification | 700x |
| Accessories | Red-dot Finder, 8x50 Finder, Shroud, Wheelbarrow, Cushioned Grips (optional) |
| Other Features | Sling lateral support, push-pull brass knob collimation |
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with built-in web interface accessible from any browser. Bluetooth 4.2 for ASCOM connection. Direct wireless support for Sky Safari and Stellarium.
~30,000 objects database. Full control: initialization, configuration, alignment, slewing, and GoTo. iOS and Android Virtual Handpad apps also available. INDI and ASCOM (LX200) driver support.
Telescope encoders for extra pointing and tracking accuracy. Advanced 1-9 star alignment. Sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates. Park/Unpark function and spiral search. Slewing speeds up to 4 degrees/second.
"I've been having a great time with the scope! Going to the Grand Canyon and seeing the distinct spiral arms in M31 and M33 is something I won't forget. I've also been using it for planetary imaging with decent success and even dabbled in some DSO imaging. I love how light and compact the package is, being even more portable than my 10" solid tube dobsonian."
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No fan needed — our sandwich mirror reaches thermal equilibrium without one.
There's a 50% deposit for the base system, and the full payment for the optional accessories at the order time. The rest including shipping will be paid before the delivery (about 60 days after the deposit) via a PayPal invoice.
UL14g will be shipped in 4 boxes: 2 for the main structure, 1 for the truss tubes and 1 for the primary mirror.
| Country | Regular (US$) |
|---|---|
| US | 595 |
| US (Hawaii) | 645 |
| Australia | 578 |
| Austria | 533 |
| Belgium | 533 |
| Brazil | 1590* |
| Canada | 503 |
| Chile | 770 |
| Denmark | 519 |
| France | 530 |
| Germany | 523 |
| Israel | 520 |
| Italy | 520 |
| Japan | 390 |
| Korea, South | 312 |
| Mexico | 535 |
| Netherlands | 515 |
| New Zealand | 550 |
| Norway | 560 |
| Philippines | 300 |
| Poland | 640 |
| Portugal | 635 |
| Romania | 645 |
| Russia | 825 |
| Singapore | 290 |
| South Africa | 610 |
| Spain | 565 |
| Sweden | 565 |
| Switzerland | 522 |
| Taiwan | 315 |
| UK | 522 |
* Shipped via FedEx, the exact cost depends on your specific address.