| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
| Optical Design | EdgeHD |
| Aperture | 234.95mm (9.25″) |
| Focal Length | 2350mm (93″) |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 23mm (.91″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 102x |
| Finderscope | 9×50 |
| Star Diagonal | 2″ with 1.25″ adapter |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 555x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 34x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.49 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1127x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 85mm (3.35″) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 36% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 559mm (22″) |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 271.78mm (10.7″) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 21 lbs (9.53 kg) |
| Dovetail | CGE Dovetail Bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Equatorial |
| Instrument load capacity | 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 908.05mm – 1339.85mm (35.75″ – 52.75″) |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 69.85mm (2.75″) Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
| Latitude adjustment range | 3° – 65° |
| Mount Head Weight | 52.6 lbs (23.8 kg) |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 46.2 lbs (21 kg) |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 22 lbs |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds – max speed 3°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North & EQ South |
| GPS | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
| Number of Auxiliary ports | 4 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any Aux port, 2 are located near the dovetail saddle for optional accessories) |
| Autoguide port | Yes, 2 ports (one is located near the dovetail saddle) |
| USB Port | Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3 amps |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
| NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software | CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight | 141.8 lbs ( |
| Included Item | CGX-L Equatorial Head | CGX-L Tripod | Accessory Tray | 1 x 22 lbs counterweight | NexStar+ Hand Control | DC Power Cable (item# 18769) | 8mm Allen wrench (contained in rear carry handle) |
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