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Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain 2032mm f/10 Telescope with NexStar Computer Control & SKyAlign Technology
Mfr. Part: 11073XLT SKU: CNCPC8XLT
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Item Includes
8" XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain with Aluminum Optical Tube - Dual Fork Arm Mount - 50mm Finderscope - Quick Release Bracket - 40mm Plossl (51x) Eyepiece - 1.25" Star Diagonal - Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable Tripod w/Accessory Tray Leg Brace / Eyepiece Holder - 12v Car Battery Adapter for Power Supply -Built-in NexStar Computer Control System - Hand Controller with RS-232 Communication Port - Internal 16 Channel GPS - 40,000 Object Database - Software
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Description
Tomorrow's next generation 8, 9.25, and 11 computerized GPS SCT's are here now!
New alignment technology, advanced engineering, and bold new design at a lower price that is out of this world!
Celestron's new CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for: quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.
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Features
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Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings |
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Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount |
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8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects |
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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 |
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Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location |
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Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objectsthat are high in the sky |
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Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope |
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CPC 800 GPS (XLT) - Computerized Mount Features |
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Proven NexStar computer control technology |
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40,000 object database with over 100 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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Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch |
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SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process |
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Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloadingproduct updates over the Internet |
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Permanent PEC |
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Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory |
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NexRemote telescope control software and rs-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer |
Specifications
| Optical Design | 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Focal Length | 2032mm F/10 |
| Finderscope | 50mm Finderscope w/ quick release bracket |
| Mount | Dual Fork Arm |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Eyepiece | 40mm Plossl (51x) |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
| Accessory tray | Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
| Tripod | Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable |
| Power Supply | Car battery adapter |
| Telescope Control System | NexStar Computer Control System |
| Hand Control Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control |
| Motor Ports | Aux Port, Autoguide Ports |
| Database | 40,000 Object Database |
| GPS | Internal 16 channel |
| Software Specs: Motor: Type | DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
| Resolution | .1406 arcsecond |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds: 3º /sec, 2º /sec, .5º/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x |
| Software Precision | 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align, Solar System Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Permanently Programmable |
| Mechanical Specs: Fork Arm | Dual fork arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle |
| Gear | 5.625" hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm |
| Bearings | 9.8" azimuth bearing |
| Optical Specs:Highest Useful Magnificatn | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnication | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution: Rayleigh | .68 arc seconds |
| Dawes Limit | .57 arc seconds |
| Photographic Resolution | 200 line/mm |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x unaided eye |
| Field of View : Standard Eyepiece | .8º |
| Linear FOV (@1000 yds) | 42 ft. |
| Optical Coatings | XLT Starbright Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.7" |
| by Area | 11% |
| by Diameter | 34% |
| Optical tube length | 23 inches |
| Telescope Weight | 42 lbs |
| Tripod/Mount Weight | 19 lbs |
| Electronic Specs: Power Requirements | 12VDC 1.5A |
| Cord Management | Software |
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