Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerised Telescope
Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerised Telescope
(Celestron 11073-XLT)
We Think You Should Know
- Australian Celestron Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 8'' Diffration Limited Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Celestron's Premium StarBright XLT Coatings
- Fully Computerised Dual Fork Arm Altazimuth Mount
- Ergonomic Design for Comfortabley Lift & Move
- Star Diagonal Provides More Comfortable Viewing Position
- Convenient Remote Hand Control Holder
Why buy the Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) Computerised Telescope
Introducing the Celestron CPC 800 XLT Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, a pinnacle of portability among Celestron's fork-mounted astronomical telescopes, equipped with the esteemed StarBright XLT coatings. This versatile telescope excels both as a remarkable visual instrument and, when paired with optional wedges and CCD cameras, as an essential tool for dedicated astrophotographers.
Features
- Experience the power of Proven NexStar computer control technology.
- Access an extensive 40,000 object database, featuring over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on more than 200 objects.
- Enjoy the convenience of custom database lists, allowing you to easily locate famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number, as well as stunning double, triple, and quadruple stars, variable stars, solar system objects, and asterisms.
- Discover the re-designed drive base and drive mechanics, delivering quiet operation, large drive gears, and a quick release clutch for enhanced performance.
- Effortlessly align your telescope using SkyAlign, a feature that enables you to align on any three bright celestial objects, streamlining the alignment process.
- Stay up-to-date with flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units, facilitating easy product updates via the Internet.
- Benefit from Permanent PEC (Periodic Error Correction), ensuring precise tracking performance.
- Expand your telescope's capabilities with the auxiliary port, allowing for the integration of additional accessories such as an Autoguider or GPS accessory.
- Take advantage of the included NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable, providing advanced control of your telescope through a computer interface.
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.
| 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 Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 61 lbs (27.6 kg) |
- Mount/OTA
- Tripod
- Accessory Tray
- 40mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket
- Instruction Manual
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Celestron Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Celestron Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Celestron Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Celestron Australia.
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