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CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope

229,917.00 excl. 18% GST

  • 8″ diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
  • Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • Fully Computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
  • 9×50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • 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
  • Ergonomic design – Comfortably lift and move the Telescope from location to location
  • Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Convenient remote hand control holder – Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope

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OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture 203.2mm (8″)
Focal Length 2032mm (80″)
Focal Ratio f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 40mm (1.57″)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 51x
Finderscope 9×50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal 1.25″ Star Diagonal
Optical Tube Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification 480x
Lowest Useful Magnification 29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 843x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 64mm (2.5″)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 9.77%
Optical Coatings Starbright XLT
Optical Tube Length 432mm (17″)
Optical Tube Diameter 238mm (9.37″)
Optical Tube Weight 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with mount
Dovetail None
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) 1295.4mm – 1422.4mm (51″ – 66″)
Tripod leg diameter 50.8mm (2″) Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with optical tube
Accessory Tray Yes
Tripod Weight 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
Slew Speed 9 slew speeds – max speed 5°/second
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
GPS Internal 16 channel
Dovetail Compatibility none
Number of Auxiliary ports 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports)
Autoguide port Yes
USB Port Yes, on hand control
Power Requirements 12 VDC-1.5A (Tip positive)
Motor Drive DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align & EQ South 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 Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
Total Telescope Kit Weight 61 lbs (27.6 kg)
Included Items Mount/OTA | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 40mm Eyepiece | 1.25″ Star Diagonal | 50mm 9×50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual

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