CELESTRON CPC 925 GPS XLT TELESCOPE

CELESTRON CPC 925 GPS XLT TELESCOPE

# 11074

General Features

    * 9.25" 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:                                                          235mm (9.25 in)
Focal Length:                                                  2350 mm (92.52 in)
Focal Ratio:                                                     10
Finderscope:                                                   50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Mount:                                                               Dual Fork Arm
Eyepiece:                                                         40 mm
Magnification 1:                                               59 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:                      555 x
Lowest Useful Magnification:                       34 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:                           14.4
Resolution (Rayleigh):                                   0.59 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes):                                      0.49 arcsec
Photographic Resolution:                             200 line/mm
Light Gathering Power:                                 1127 x
Angular Field of View:                                    0.7 °
Linear Field of View
(@1000 yds):                                                  38 ft (11.58 m)
Optical Coatings:                                           Starbright Coating
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:                    3.35 in (85.09 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
by Area:                                                            13.1 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
by Diameter:                                                   36.2 %
Telescope Weight:                                        58 lbs (26.31 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:                             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
Software Precision:                                      24bit, 0.08 calculations
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
Bearings:                                                        9.8 azimuth bearing
Communication Ports:                                RS-232 communication port on hand control
Motor Ports:                                                    Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
Database:                                                      40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements:                                 12VDC 1.5A
Power Requirements-
Idle Current:                                                   340 mA
Power Requirements-
Slew one axis:                                               640 mA
Power Requirements-
Slew both axes:                                            1.3A

Cord Management:                                      Cord Wrap Software
GPS:                                                                Internal 16 channel