Celestron C9 1/4 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope w/ StarBright XLT coatings #11046-XLT is a powerful, 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 its large aperture. 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 C9 1/4 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope #11046-XLT please make sure to check out the Celestron C9 1/4 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope Manual in PDF format (~4.79KB).

Specifications for Celestron C9 1/4 S-GT Schmidt Cassegrain Advanced Computerized Telescope #11046-XLT:

Optical Design:		Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Diameter:		235mm (9.25")
Focal Length:		92.5" (2350mm)
Focal Ratio:		f/10
Maximum Useful Magnification:		555x
Resolving Power (arc seconds):		0.59
Optical Coatings:		Starbright coatings
Optical Tube Dimensions:		22.0 x 10.5" (559 x 267mm) LxW
Mount Type:		German-type equatorial
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter:		1.25"
Finderscope:		6x30mm
Tripod:		Steel with 2" (51mm) maximum tube diameter
Motor:		DC Servo with dual axis encoding
Weight:		62.00 lb (28.12 kg)

Features of Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain C9 1/4 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope #11046-XLT:

• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• 40,000+ object database with 400 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
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.

Package Contents:

• Celestron C9 1/4 S-GT Advanced Computerized Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope w/ StarBright XLT coatings #11046-XLT
• 1-1/4" 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (94x)
• 6x30 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
• CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
• Star Diagonal - 1-1/4"
• The Sky Level I CD-ROM
• Accessory Tray

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