Celestron 925 CPC SCT Computerized Telescope
Celestron CPC 925 9.25" Computerized Telescope
Celestron's CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for - quick and simple alignment, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability. So if you are looking for a great overall workhorse of a telescope, the Celestron CPC is for you! Learn more about the Celestron CPC in the comprehensive video below!
Celestron CPC 925 Features:
- Available with 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.
- Built in GPS
- 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.
- Mount is NexRemote compatible, Includes Permanent PEC
- Newly - designed heavy-duty tripod.
Technical Specifications:
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Design
- Focal Length - 2350 mm, F/10
- 50 mm Finderscope w/quick release bracket
- Dual Fork Arm Mount
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- 40 mm 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
- Hand Control Port
- Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
Optical Specifications:
- Highest Useful Magnification - 555x
- Lowest Useful Magnification - 34x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude - 14.4
- Resolution - Rayleigh 0.59 arcsec
- Dawes Limit - 0.49 arcsec
- Photographic Resolution - 200 line/mm
- Light Gathering Power - 1127x unaided eye
- Field of View - standard eyepiece 0.7°
- Linear FOV (@1000 yds) - 38 ft
- Starbright XLT Coatings
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction - 3.35"
- by Area - 13%
- by Diameter - 36%
- Optical tube length - 22"
Software Specifications:
- DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
- Resolution 0.1406 arcsec
- Nine slew speeds - 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 0.5°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x
- Software Precision 24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations
- Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar tracking rates
- 40,000 Object Database
- Altazimuth, Equatorial North and 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
- Telescope Weight - 42 lb
- Tripod/Mount Weight - 19 lb
Electronic Specifications:
- Power Requirements - 12VDC at 1.5A
- Idle Current - 340 mA
- Slew Current Both Axes - 900 mA
- Cord Management - Software Managed