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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.
Features
- Available with 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 ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to tripod. NexRemotecompatible, Permanent PECNewly - designed heavy-duty tripod.
Technical Specs
- 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
- Focal Length: 2032mm F/10
- 50mm Finderscope w/ quick release bracket
- Dual Fork Arm Mount
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- 40mm Plossl (51x) Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- Accessory tray Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
- Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable Tripod
- Car battery power adapter
- NexStar Computer Control System
- RS-232 communication port on hand control
- Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
- 40,000 Object Database
- Internal 16 channel GPS
Software Specifications
- Type DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
- Resolution .1406 arcsecond
- Nine slew speeds: 3 degrees /sec, 2 degrees /sec, .5 degrees/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x
- Software Precision 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
- Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar tracking rates
- Altazimuth, EQ North and and EQ South tracking modes
- SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align, Solar System Align
- Periodic Error Correction Permanently Programmable
Mechanical Specifications
- Dual fork arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle
- 5.625" hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm
- 9.8" azimuth bearing
Optical Specifications
- Highest Useful Magnification: 480x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 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 degree
- Linear FOV (@1000 yds): 42 ft.
- Starbright XLT Coatings
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.7"
- by Area: 11%
- by Diameter: 34%
- Optical tube length: 17 inches
- Telescope Weight: 42 lbs
- Tripod/Mount Weight: 19 lbs
Electronic Specifications:
- Power Requirements: 12VDC 1.5A
- Cord Management: Software
Note: The Celestron CPC is an oversized package. Shipping rates range from $75.00 - $105.00 depending on your location.
