Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerised Telescope

Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerised Telescope
(Celestron 11073XLT)

We Think You Should Know

• Australian Celestron Warranty
• Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain, 2032mm f/10
• StarBright XLT coatings
• Dual fork arm GoTo with GPS
• 40,000+ object database

Overview

The Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) pairs an 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with a dual fork arm computerised mount and internal GPS. The 2032mm focal length at f/10 and StarBright XLT coatings deliver sharp, bright views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects, with 843x light gathering compared to the human eye. The internal 16-channel GPS downloads date, time, and location automatically, then SkyAlign aligns the telescope on any three bright objects. The NexStar+ hand control locates and tracks from a 40,000+ object database, and the heavy-duty tripod with 2" stainless steel legs provides a stable platform.

Key Features

• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics – The 203.2mm aperture with StarBright XLT coatings gathers 843x more light than the human eye, resolving planetary detail and deep-sky objects with 0.69 arcsecond Rayleigh resolution.
• Dual Fork Arm GoTo Mount – A computerised altitude-azimuth dual fork arm mount with DC servo motors and 9 slew speeds (max 5°/sec) provides stable tracking and pointing, with a redesigned drive base and quick-release clutch.
• Internal GPS and SkyAlign – The 16-channel GPS downloads date, time, and location automatically, then SkyAlign aligns on any three bright objects without needing to know their names.
• 40,000+ Object Database – The NexStar+ hand control locates and tracks from a database of over 40,000 objects, with enhanced information on more than 200 and 100 user-defined slots.
• Periodic Error Correction – Permanent programmable PEC counteracts minor tracking errors during long-exposure imaging, keeping objects centred over extended sessions.
• Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tripod – The tripod features 50.8mm (2") stainless steel legs and an accessory tray, providing a rigid platform for the 19.1 kg mount and optical tube.
• Autoguide and USB Ports – An autoguide port supports guided astrophotography, and the hand control's USB 2.0 port allows PC connection and firmware updates.
• 2-Year Celestron Warranty – Backed by Celestron's 2-year warranty for confidence in the field.

Ideal For

• Visual observers wanting a stable, large-aperture GoTo telescope
• Astrophotographers planning guided imaging with an optional wedge
• Users wanting GPS-assisted alignment and a 40,000+ object database
• Observers wanting a rock-solid dual fork arm mount with minimal vibration
• Those with a permanent or semi-permanent observing location

Celestron

Celestron has been an optics industry leader for decades, ever since Tom Johnson unveiled the game-changing C8 multi-use telescope. As the world’s number one telescope maker, Celestron employs nearly 100 people worldwide, including a robust product development team at their headquarters in Torrance, California, and their world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology.

• 1 x CPC 800 optical tube and dual fork arm mount
• 1 x Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
• 1 x 40mm eyepiece (51x)
• 1 x 9x50 finderscope with quick-release bracket
• 1 x 1.25" star diagonal
• 1 x NexStar+ hand control
• 1 x Documentation