The Takahashi CN-212 is a uniquely designed telescope, combining both the Cassegrain and Newtonian optical configurations.

The CN-212 is a two telescope in one. One is an f/12.4 Cassegrain and the other is a wide field f/3.9 Newtonian. This telescope is the ultimate choice for observers who want an instrument that can perform superbly for high power planetary observations and photography and an instrument that can capture wide field views of the deep sky objects at the same time.