CELESTRON CPC 800 XLT TELESCOPE

CELESTRON CPC 800 XLT TELESCOPE

 General Features

    * 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
    * Celestron's standard StarBright coatings
    * Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
    * 8x50 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 scope

Computerized Mount Features

    * Proven NexStar computer control technology
    * 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
    * Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
    * Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch
    * SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
    * Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
    * Permanent PEC
    * Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
    * NexRemote telescope control software and rs-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer

Specifications:

Optical Design:                                             Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture:                                                         203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length :                                                2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio :                                                  10
Finderscope  :                                               50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Mount :                                                            Dual Fork Arm
Optical Tube :                                                Aluminum
Eyepiece 1:                                                    40 mm (1.57 in)
Magnification 1 :                                            51 x
Star Diagonal :                                              1.25
Accessory Tray:                                             Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod :                                                           Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable
CD ROM:                                                        NexRemote control software with RS232 cable
Power Supply:                                               Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification :                   480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification :                    29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude  :                       14
Resolution (Rayleigh) :                                0.69 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes):                                    0.57 arcsec
Photographic Resolution  :                         200 line/mm
Light Gathering Power :                               843 x
Angular Field of View:                                  0.8 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds):            42 ft (12.8 m)
Optical Coatings Learn More :                   Starbright Coating
Secondary Mirror Obstruction :                  2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area :    9.8 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Dia:       31.3 %
Telescope Weight Learn More :                42 lbs (19.05 kg)
Tripod and Mount Weight :                         19 lbs (8.62 kg)
Motor Drive  :                                                 DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Motor Resolution :                                        0.14 arc seconds
Computer Hand Control :                           Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Tracking Rates :                                           Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes  :                                        Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures :                              SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align
Periodic Error Correction :                          Permanently Programmable
Fork Arm  :                                                      Dual fork arm, cast Aluminum with detachable HC cradle
Gear:                                                               5.625 hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm
Bearings:                                                       9.8 azimuth bearing
Communication Ports:                                RS-232 communication port on hand control
Motor Ports :                                                  Aux Port