Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT)

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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 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 stars; solar system 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

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Specification

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: 19.1 kg with mount

Dovetail: None

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: 19.1 kg with optical tube

Accessory Tray: Yes

Tripod Weight: 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 | SkyPortal App

Total Telescope Kit Weight: 27.6 kg

In The Box

Optical tube

Mount and Tripod

Accessory Tray

40mm Eyepiece

1.25" Star Diagonal

50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket

Instruction Manual

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