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Celestron Advanced Series C8N-GT 200mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with CG-5 GT Computerized EQ Mount

Mfr. Part: 31062     SKU: CNC8NGT

Celestron Advanced Series C8N-GT 200mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with CG-5 GT Computerized EQ Mount
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200mm (8") F5 Newtonian reflector, Heavy Duty (CG-5) German equatorial Computerized GT Mount, 9x50 finderscope, 20mm Plossl eyepiece (50x) - 1-1/4", focuser 2", rugged adjustable height 2" steel leg tripod, The Sky Level 1 CD ROM. Glossy black tube color
Description
For a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-NGT (#31062) comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C-8NGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, the Advanced GT series is designed to provide you with years of observing pleasure.

CG-5 Mount, Precision engineered for stability.The German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the 2" Stainless Steel heavy-duty tripod legs with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
Features
Includes NexRemote Telescope Control Software: which allows you to control the Telescope from a personal computer
GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963)
Proven NexStar® computer control technology
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
40,000+ object database with 400 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 star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes

Specifications
Eyepiece1-1/4" 20mm (50x)
Optical tube200mm (8.0") reflector
Focal Length / F#1000mm f/5
Finderscope9x50
MountCG-5 German Equatorial

Database: 40,000+ objects, 400 user defined programmable objects
Motor DriveDC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Max Slew Speed; 4°/second
Software Precision; 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation
Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Hand Control Ports: RS-232 communication port on hand control
Motor Ports: Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: EQ North & EQ South
Alignment Procedures: AutoAlign, 2-Star Alignment,Quick Align
Star Diagonalna
Accessory Trayyes
TripodStainless Steel 2" leg diameter
CD ROMThe Sky Level 1
Highest Useful Magnification480x
Lowest Useful Magnification29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude14.0
Resolution: Rayleigh.69 arc seconds
Dawes Limit.58 arc seconds
Photographic Resolution400 lines/mm
Light Gathering Power843x unaided eye
Field of View: standard eyepiece1.0°
Linear FOV (@1000 yds)52.5 ft
Optical CoatingsAluminum
Secondary Mirror Obstruction2.2" - 8.0% by area - 28% by diameter
Optical Tube Length37 inches
Telescope Weight67 lbs
  
 
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