For a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-NGT (#31062) comes mounted on the CG-5GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C-8NGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, the Advanced GT series is designed to provide you with years of observing pleasure.
CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability.
Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
The Advanced GT Series telescopes include these high performance features:
GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966)
Proven NexStar computer control technology
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
40,000+ object database with 400 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 -star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.
The Advanced Series C8-NGT Specifications:
200mm (8.0") Newtonian Reflector Optical Design
1000 mm f/5 Focal Length
Adjustable 2" Steel Leg Tripod with Accessory Tray/Leg Brace
Right Ascension and Declination Setting Circles
2" Rack and and Pinion Focuser with 1-1/4" adapter
Telescope Weight: 67 lb.
40,000+ object database, 400 user defined programmable objects.
Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; Hand Control
DC Servo Motors with Encoders on both Axes
4 degree/second Max. Slew Speed
RS-232 communication port on hand control
Auxiliary Port and Autoguider Port on motor drive
The Advanced Series C8-NGT Standard Accessories:
1-1/4" 20mm Plossl Eyepiece (50x)
9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
The Sky Level I CD-ROM
Accessory Tray
