{"product_id":"cdk600-telescope-system","title":"PlaneWave CDK600 Telescope System","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"331\"\u003ePlaneWave CDK600 – 0.61-Meter Observatory Telescope System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eA professional-grade system for advanced astrophotography and astronomical research.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eThe PlaneWave CDK600 Observatory System is a high-performance solution designed for astrophotographers and researchers requiring precision, power, and reliability. 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