Celestron CPC 800 XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
Celestron CPC 800 XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope features 203 mm diameter F/10, GoTo altazimuth mount, integrated GPS, 40 mm eyepiece, 8x50 finderscope, diagonal, AC adapter, software and cables.
220V mains power supply and HD wedge equatorial head included!
Celestron CPC 800 XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope features 203 mm diameter F/10, GoTo altazimuth mount, integrated GPS, 40 mm eyepiece, 8x50 finderscope, diagonal, AC adapter, software and cables.
8" Diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope featuring Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings. Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount. It includes 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.
Computerized Mount Features
Proven NexStar computer control technology features 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects. Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable stars; solar system objects and asterisms. Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch. SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process. Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet. Permanent PEC is available. Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory. NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer.
220V mains power supply and HD wedge equatorial head included!
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Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
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Aperture (mm) |
203.2 mm (8 in) |
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Focal Length |
2032 mm (80 in) |
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Focal Ratio |
10 |
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Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
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Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
51 x |
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Finderscope |
8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket |
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Star Diagonal |
1.25 |
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Mount Type |
Dual Fork Arm |
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Accessory Tray |
Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
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Tripod |
Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable |
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Power Requirements |
Car battery adapter |
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Highest Useful Magnification |
480 x |
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Lowest Useful Magnification |
29 x |
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Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
14 |
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Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.69 arc seconds |
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Resolution (Dawes) |
0.57 arc seconds |
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Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) |
843 x |
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Apparent Field of View |
0.8 ° |
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Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) |
42 ft (13 m) |
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Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
2.5 in (64 mm) |
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Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
31% |
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Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
9.77% |
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Optical Coatings |
Starbright XLT Coating |
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Total Telescope Kit Weight |
74 lbs (34 kg) |
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Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
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Tracking Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
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Alignment Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align |
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Periodic Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
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Communication Ports |
RS-232 communication port on hand control |
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Computer Hand Control |
Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
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Database |
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
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GPS |
Internal 16 channel |
| Product Status | New |
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| Package width | 92 cm |
| Package height | 49 cm |
| Package depth | 102 cm |
| No. of parcels | 2 |