Celestron NexStar 76 LCM Telescope
Celestron Nexstar 76LCM 76mm (3.0") Reflector Telescope 31151
SKU: CNN76LCM MFR: 31151
What's Included
What's Included With This Item:
- Celestron Nexstar 76LCM 76mm (3.0 inch) Reflector Telescope
- Sturdy Aluminum Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- CD-ROM The Sky Astronomy Software
- Celestron 2 Years Limited Warranty
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Simple and friendly to use, the 76LCM telescope is up and running after locating just three bright celestial objects. It's the perfect combination of power and portability. If you are new to astronomy, you may wish to start off by using the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the LCM to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. Or if you are more experienced, you will appreciate the comprehensive database of over 4,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, planets, bright double stars. No matter at what level you are starting out, the LCM will unfold for you and your friends all the wonders of the Universe.
- Celestron Nexstar 76LCM 76mm (3.0 inch) Reflector Telescope
- Sturdy Aluminum Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- CD-ROM The Sky Astronomy Software
- Celestron 2 Years Limited Warranty
- High quality 76mm Newtonian reflector
- Lightweight Computerized Mount
- Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
- Includes CD-ROM The Sky Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects
- 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
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
| Optical Design |
Newtonian reflector |
| Aperture |
76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Focal Length |
700 mm (27.56 in) |
| Focal Ratio |
9.21 |
| Finderscope |
Built-on StarPointer |
| Mount |
Motorized Altazimuth |
| Eyepiece 1 |
25 mm (0.98 in) |
| Magnification 1 |
28x |
| Eyepiece 2 |
9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Magnification 2 |
78x |
| Accessory Tray |
No Tool, Quick release |
| Tripod |
Aluminum |
| CD ROM |
The Sky X |
| Highest Useful Magnification |
180x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11.9 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) |
1.83 arcsec |
| Resolution (Dawes) |
1.53 arcsec |
| Light Gathering Power |
118 x |
| Angular Field of View |
1.5 deg. |
| Linear Field of View (at 1000 yds) |
79 ft (24.08 m) |
| Optical Coatings |
Fully-Coated |
| Computer Hand Control |
Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable |
| Slew Speeds |
Nine slew speeds: 3 deg./sec, 2 deg./sec, 1 deg./sec, .64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x |
| Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes |
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align |
| Database |
4,000 Object Database |
| Weight |
13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
