{"product_id":"cdk700-telescope-system","title":"PlaneWave CDK700 Telescope System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_box_padding_20\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"245\"\u003ePlaneWave RC700 – 0.7-Meter Ritchey-Chrétien Observatory Telescope System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eA high-performance Alt-Az telescope engineered for elite astronomical research, laser communication, satellite tracking, and advanced astrophotography.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"427\"\u003ePlaneWave RC700\u003c\/strong\u003e telescope system features a 0.7-meter (700mm) Ritchey-Chrétien optical tube combined with a direct-drive Alt-Az mount—designed to deliver high precision, reliability, and configurability. 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