CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope
Description 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope Celestrons premium StarBright XLT coatings Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount 9x50 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 Technology 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 OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 279.4mm (11") Focal Length: 2800mm (110") Focal Ratio: f/10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 70x Finderscope: 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal Optical Tube: Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification: 660x Lowest Useful Magnification: 40x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.7 Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.5 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.42 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 1593x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 95mm (3.75") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 12% Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT Optical Tube Length: 610mm (24") Optical Tube Diameter: 312.42mm (12.3") Optical Tube Weight: 65 lbs (29.5 kg) with mount Dovetail: None MOUNT INFO: Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1397mm- 1778mm (55"- 70") Tripod leg diameter: 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel Mount Head Weight: 65 lbs (29.5 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: 84 lbs (38.1 kg) Included Items: Mount/OTA | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 40mm Eyepiece | 1.25" Star Diagonal | 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual Solar Warning Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. Downloads CPC Manual NexStar Plus Hand Control Manual Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics Manual Celestron PWI Telescope Control Software Manual Solar Safety Warning How to Align a Red Dot Finder to Your Telescope Video SCT & EdgeHD Collimation Guide