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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

Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain 2032mm f/10 Telescope with NexStar Computer Control & SKyAlign Technology
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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

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.

Features

8 inch, 9.25 inch, and 11 inch models
Available with Standard Starbright or optional Starbright XLT High Performance Optical System —
Celestron's finest optical coatings provide sharp, bright clear views
SkyAlign Alignment Technology Fast, Easy Alignment
Simply Choose Three Bright Stars, the Telescope Does the Rest
Convenient remote hand control holder,— Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
40,000+ Object Database
Ergonomic Design,— Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
Re-designed Drive Base and Drive Mechanics
Quiet Operation; Large Drive Gears, Quick Release Clutch;
Auxiliary Oorts for AutoGuider, PC; Easily Mounts to Tripod. NexRemote- Compatible.
Permanent PEC
Newly Designed Heavy-Duty Tripod.

Specifications

Optical Design8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
Focal Length2032mm F/10
Finderscope50mm Finderscope w/ quick release bracket
MountDual Fork Arm
Optical TubeAluminum
Eyepiece40mm Plossl (51x)
Star Diagonal1.25"
Accessory trayLeg Brace / Eyepiece holder
TripodHeavy Duty Steel Adjustable
Power SupplyCar battery adapter
Telescope Control SystemNexStar Computer Control System
Hand Control PortsRS-232 communication port on hand control
Motor PortsAux Port, Autoguide Ports
Database40,000 Object Database
GPSInternal 16 channel
Software Specs: Motor: TypeDC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Resolution.1406 arcsecond
Slew SpeedsNine slew speeds: 3º /sec, 2º /sec, .5º/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
Software Precision24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking ModesAltazimuth, EQ North & EQ South
Alignment ProceduresSkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align, Solar System Align
Periodic Error CorrectionPermanently Programmable
Mechanical Specs: Fork ArmDual fork arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle
Gear5.625" hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm
Bearings9.8" azimuth bearing
Optical Specs:Highest Useful Magnificatn480x
Lowest Useful Magnication29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude14
Resolution: Rayleigh.68 arc seconds
Dawes Limit.57 arc seconds
Photographic Resolution200 line/mm
Light Gathering Power843x unaided eye
Field of View : Standard Eyepiece.8º
Linear FOV (@1000 yds)42 ft.
Optical CoatingsXLT Starbright Coatings
Secondary Mirror Obstruction2.7"
by Area11%
by Diameter34%
Optical tube length23 inches
Telescope Weight42 lbs
Tripod/Mount Weight19 lbs
Electronic Specs: Power Requirements12VDC 1.5A
Cord ManagementSoftware
  
 
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