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