Celestron CPC 800 XLT SCT 8" GoTo GPS Telescope
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CPC 800 GPS XLT Computerized Telescope
A favorite among experienced visual observers. The computerized altazimuth mount provides outstanding tracking accuracy while the 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube delivers sharp views.
GPS Technology
Forget about entering your latitude and longitude manually. The GPS automatically determines the date, time, and your telescope’s exact coordinates—even in remote locations. No cell service needed.
Ergonomic Design
Don’t let its sturdy design and large aperture fool you. Our engineers designed the CPC to go wherever you want to observe. Ergonomic carrying handles make set up manageable by one person.
A rock-solid dual Fork arm mount and large aperture At an affordable price: that’s what makes the CPC telescope series a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers. Celestron’s revolutionary sky align plus an internal GPS make alignment a snap. Use the Computerized hand control to quickly slew to over 40, 000 celestial objects, then track your target precisely as it moves across the night sky. Imagers can place the CPC dual Fork arm mount on an optional HD Pro wedge to polar align it for long-exposure astrophotography. Thoughtful ergonomic design makes setting up and breaking down your CPC quick and painless.
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Specifications:
- 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 & 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's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App
- Total Telescope Kit Weight 61 lbs (27.6 kg)
- Included Items Mount/OTA | Tripod | Accessory Tray | 40mm Eyepiece | 1.25" Star Diagonal | 50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket | Instruction Manual
