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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
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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
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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. |
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Includes NexRemote Telescope Control Software: which allows you to control the Telescope from a personal computer |
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GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963) |
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Proven NexStar® computer control technology |
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RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer |
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Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography |
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40,000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects |
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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 |
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Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
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DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes |
| Eyepiece | 1-1/4" 20mm (50x) |
| Optical tube | 200mm (8.0") reflector |
| Focal Length / F# | 1000mm f/5 |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Mount | CG-5 German Equatorial
Database: 40,000+ objects, 400 user defined programmable objects |
| Motor Drive | DC 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 Diagonal | na |
| Accessory Tray | yes |
| Tripod | Stainless Steel 2" leg diameter |
| CD ROM | The Sky Level 1 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Resolution: Rayleigh | .69 arc seconds |
| Dawes Limit | .58 arc seconds |
| Photographic Resolution | 400 lines/mm |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x unaided eye |
| Field of View: standard eyepiece | 1.0° |
| Linear FOV (@1000 yds) | 52.5 ft |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.2" - 8.0% by area - 28% by diameter |
| Optical Tube Length | 37 inches |
| Telescope Weight | 67 lbs |
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