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CPC800
with integrated GPS
Computerised Telescope

8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope

Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings

Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount

9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects

Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray

Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location

Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky

Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the sc

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
  • Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Aperture: 203.2mm (8")
  • Focal Length: 2032mm (80")
  • Focal Ratio: f/10
  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57")
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 51x
  • Finderscope: 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
  • Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal
  • Optical Tube: Aluminum
  • Highest Useful Magnification: 480x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification: 29x
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 843x
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 64mm (2.5")
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 31%
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 9.77%
  • Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT
  • Optical Tube Length: 432mm (17")
  • Optical Tube Diameter: 238mm (9.37")
  • Optical Tube Weight: 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with mount
  • Dovetail: None
MOUNT INFO:
  • Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm
  • Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1295.4mm - 1422.4mm (51" - 66")
  • Tripod leg diameter: 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
  • Mount Head Weight: 42 lbs (19.1 kg) with optical tube
  • Accessory Tray: Yes
  • Tripod Weight: 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
  • Slew Speed: 9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Tracking Modes: Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
  • GPS: Internal 16 channel
  • Dovetail Compatibility: none
  • Number of Auxiliary ports: 2 Aux ports (Hand Control can use any of the Aux ports)
  • Autoguide port: Yes
  • USB Port: Yes, on hand control
  • Power Requirements: 12 VDC-1.5A (Tip positive)
  • Motor Drive: DC servo motors
  • Alignment Procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align and EQ South Align
  • Periodic Error Correction: Yes
  • Computerized Hand Control: 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection
  • NexStar+ Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
  • Software: Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
  • Total Telescope Kit Weight: 61 lbs (27.6 kg)
Included Items
  • Mount/OTA
  • Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • 40mm Eyepiece
  • 1.25" Star Diagonal
  • 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket
  • Instruction Manual
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