Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain - Open Box

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Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain - Open Box #11073XLT 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: 3° /sec, 2° /sec, .5°/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

    .8°

  • 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

8 Accessories for Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain - Open Box

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  • Eyepieces & Accessories (2)
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  • Guides & Tutorials (1)

About Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain - Open Box #11073XLT

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.

Celestron CPC800 XLT Starbright H.P. 8" Schmidt Cassegrain - Open Box #11073XLT 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.

What's in the box:

  • 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