Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT Computerised Telescope

Description

CELESTRON CPC 800 GPS XLT COMPUTERISED TELESCOPE

Combining power and ease-of-use, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT 8″ f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope provides users with a complete rig for near and deep-space observation and astrophotography. Optically, it features a Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system consisting of a corrector plate, a spherical primary mirror, and a secondary mirror.

Complementing the optical system is the proprietary StarBright XLT optical coating system that improves light transmission and reflectivity across the entire visual spectrum. The combination of optical components and the StarBright XLT system produces bright and clear high-resolution images with true color rendition across the entire field of view with minimal distortion, aberrations, or off-axis comas.

FEATURES

• 8″ diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings
• Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
• 9×50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• 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 accessory tray
• Ergonomic design – Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
• Star diagonal: provides 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Accessory Tray: Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
• Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ, South Align, One-Star Align
• Aperture (mm): 203.2 mm (8 in)
• Apparent Field of View: 0.8 “
• Communication Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control
• Computer Hand Control: Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
• Finderscope: 8×50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
• Focal Length: 2032 mm (80 in)
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40 mm (1.57 in)
• Focal Ratio: 10
• GPS: Internal 16 channel
• Highest Useful Magnification: 480 x
• Light Gathering Power: 843 x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
• Linear Field of View: 42 ft (13 m)
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 29 x
• Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 51 x
• Mount Type: Dual Fork Arm
• Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT Coating
• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Periodic Error Correction: Permanently Programmable
• Power Requirements: Car battery adapter with a Powertank lithium (Purchased seperately)
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 9.77%
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.5 in (64 mm)
• Star Diagonal: 1.25
• Total Telescope Kit Weight: 74 lbs (34 kg)
• Tracking Modes: Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• Tripod: Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable
• Warranty: 2-year Telescope Warranty