Description
- 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- A newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and an accessory tray
- Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
- Star diagonal provides a more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Convenient remote hand control holder - allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
Computerized Mount Features
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple, and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms
- Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Permanent PEC
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 203.2mm (8") |
| Focal Length | 2032mm (80") |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 40mm (1.57") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 51x |
| Finderscope | 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 843x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64mm (2.5") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Optical Coatings | Starbright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 432mm (17") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 238mm (9.37") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with mount |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 1295.4mm - 1422.4mm (51" - 66") |
| Tripod leg diameter | 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
| Mount Head Weight | 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with optical tube |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| Slew Speed | 9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS | Internal 16 channel |
| Dovetail Compatibility | none |
| Number of Auxiliary ports | 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports) |
| Autoguide port | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes, on hand control |
| Power Requirements | 12 VDC-1.5A (Tip positive) |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures | Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align & EQ South Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software | Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 61 lbs (27.6 kg) |
| Included Items | Mount/OTA | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 40mm Eyepiece | 1.25" Star Diagonal | 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual |
