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Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope

Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope

by Celestron
SKU CEL-11073-XLT
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Features

  • 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
  • 9x50 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

    Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope

    General Features

    • 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
    • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
    • Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
    • 9x50 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

      Specifications

      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 9x50 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 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual