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Celestron CPC 800 SCT Computerized Telescope

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SKU: CEL-11073-XLT
$2,599.00 $2,349.00

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Celestron CPC 800 XLT 8" Computerized Telescope

The Celestron CPC 800 XLT comes with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology that 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. Learn more about the Celestron CPC 800 XLT and it's impressive features in the video below.


 
 

Celestron CPC 800 XLT 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 Celestron CPC 800 XLT. 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:

  • 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Design

  • Focal Length - 2032 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, Auxiliary, and Autoguide Ports

Optical Specifications:

  • Highest Useful Magnification - 480x

  • Lowest Useful Magnification - 29x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude - 14

  • Resolution - Rayleigh 0.68 arcsec

  • Dawes Limit - 0.57 arcsec

  • Photographic Resolution - 200 line/mm

  • Light Gathering Power - 843x unaided eye

  • Field of View - standard eyepiece 0.8°

  • Linear FOV (@1000 yds) - 42 ft

  • Starbright XLT Coatings

  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction - 2.7"

  • by Area - 11%

  • by Diameter - 34%

  • Optical tube length - 17"

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 24bit, 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

  • Cord Management - Software Managed

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