Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope w/ StarBright XLT coatings #11026-XLT is a fully-loaded scope with an automated GoTo system all ready for your disposal. It has the CG-5 EQ mount for supreme imagery free of jitters which would make even the best of resolving power irrelevant. This combination of aperture, automation and price is terribly impressive. After a quick alignment procedure, you'll have an impressive database of 40,000 objects at your disposal: just tell the computerized hand control what you want to observe and the scope will do the rest with the light-gathering power of 843x a human eye. There's an optional accessory which aligns the scope with GPS information for the utmost in accuracy; even tiny stars invisible in the finderscope will be nailed the first time!

For more information on Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope w/ StarBright XLT coatings #11026-XLT please make sure to check out the Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope Manual in PDF format (~4.79KB).

Specifications for Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope #11026:

Optical Design:		Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Diameter:		203mm (8")
Focal Length:		80.0" (2032mm)
Focal Ratio:		f/10
Maximum Useful Magnification:		480x
Resolving Power (arc seconds):		0.68
Optical Coatings:		Starbright coatings
Optical Tube Dimensions:		17.0 x 9.2" (432 x 234mm) LxW
Mount Type:		German-type equatorial
Eyepiece Barrel:		Diameter 1.25"
Finderscope:		6x30mm
Tripod:		Steel with 2" (51mm) maximum tube diameter
Moto:		r DC Servo with dual axis encoding
Weight:		55.00 lb (24.94 kg)

Features of Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope #11026:

• Multicoated optics in a powerful Schmidt-Cassegrain design
• Heavy-duty German equatorial mount
• Remote slewing at up to 4° per second
• Easy photo adaptation
• Limiting stellar magnitude of 14 with 10% mirror obstruction
• RS-232 Port upon hand controller links your personal computer and telescope

Package Contents:

• Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope w/ StarBright XLT coatings #11026-XLT
• 25mm (81x) Plossl Eyepiece (1.25")
• 6x30mm Finderscope
• Sky Level I CD-ROM
• Star Diagonal (1.25")
• Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 2-Year Warranty

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