Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT
Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT Product Info
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Celestron offers tomorrow's next generation of 8" Computerized GPS SCT Telescopes now! New alignment
technology, advanced engineering, and bold new design at a lower price that is out of this world!
New Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT with revolutionary Celestron SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for " quick and simple alignment, GPS , unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.
Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescopes 11073/11073-XLT offer Internal GPS:
Celestron CPC-800 Telescopes Internal Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints Celestron CPC 8" Telescope 's exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to manually enter the date, time, longitude and latitude.
Celestron proud to introduce revolutionary Celestron SkyAlign Alignment Technology:
Once Celestron CPC Telescope 's internal GPS has established Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescope 's position, aligning your Celestron CPC - 800 Telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and manually point (slew) Celestron 8" Professional Computerized Telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the planets! Celestron NexStar Software Technology will model the night sky to determine the position of every star, planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once aligned, Celestron Remote Hand Control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its user-friendly database.
Celestron 8" CPC Scopes ' 40,000+ Celestrial Object Database:
CPC800 Celestron 8" Computerized Telescope 's database contains over 40,000 Celestial Objects including Messier objects, the Caldwell Catalog, as well as NGC Galaxies, nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. When using the "filter limits" feature, only those objects that are above the horizon are displayed for your exact date, time and location.
Celestron CPC Telescopes Innovative Features:
New Celstron CPC Series Telescopes, like Celestron Advanced Series Telescopes and premium Celestron CGE Series Telescopes feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems that are manufactured in Celestron facilities in Torrance, California. In addition, all Celestron Proffessional Computerzed Telescopes models are available with optional StarBright XLT High Performance Optical Coatings (model 11073-XLT for Celestron CPC 800 Telescopes). With the introduction of CPC Series Telescopes , Celesron has "gone back to the drawing board" and re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented a Telescope family that provides superior quality, unsurpassed ease of use, and incomparable value.
All Celestron CPC Telescopes ship standard with Celestron NexRemote Control Software.
Specifications for Celestron CPC 800 Telescope:
Features of Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescope:
New Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT with revolutionary Celestron SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for " quick and simple alignment, GPS , unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.
Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescopes 11073/11073-XLT offer Internal GPS:
Celestron CPC-800 Telescopes Internal Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints Celestron CPC 8" Telescope 's exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to manually enter the date, time, longitude and latitude.
Celestron proud to introduce revolutionary Celestron SkyAlign Alignment Technology:
Once Celestron CPC Telescope 's internal GPS has established Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescope 's position, aligning your Celestron CPC - 800 Telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and manually point (slew) Celestron 8" Professional Computerized Telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the planets! Celestron NexStar Software Technology will model the night sky to determine the position of every star, planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once aligned, Celestron Remote Hand Control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its user-friendly database.
Celestron 8" CPC Scopes ' 40,000+ Celestrial Object Database:
CPC800 Celestron 8" Computerized Telescope 's database contains over 40,000 Celestial Objects including Messier objects, the Caldwell Catalog, as well as NGC Galaxies, nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. When using the "filter limits" feature, only those objects that are above the horizon are displayed for your exact date, time and location.
Celestron CPC Telescopes Innovative Features:
New Celstron CPC Series Telescopes, like Celestron Advanced Series Telescopes and premium Celestron CGE Series Telescopes feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems that are manufactured in Celestron facilities in Torrance, California. In addition, all Celestron Proffessional Computerzed Telescopes models are available with optional StarBright XLT High Performance Optical Coatings (model 11073-XLT for Celestron CPC 800 Telescopes). With the introduction of CPC Series Telescopes , Celesron has "gone back to the drawing board" and re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented a Telescope family that provides superior quality, unsurpassed ease of use, and incomparable value.
All Celestron CPC Telescopes ship standard with Celestron NexRemote Control Software.
Specifications for Celestron CPC 800 Telescope:
| Technical Specifications: | ||
| Optical Design: | 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain | |
| Focal Length: | 2032mm F/10 | |
| Finderscope: | 50mm Finderscope w/ quick release bracket | |
| Mount Dual: | Fork Arm | |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum | |
| Eyepiece: | 40mm Plossl (51x) | |
| Star Diagonal: | 1.25" | |
| Accessory tray: | Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder | |
| Tripod: | Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable | |
| Power Supply: | Car battery adapter | |
| Telescope Control System: | NexStar Computer Control System | |
| Hand Control Ports: | RS-232 communication port on hand control | |
| Motor Ports: | Aux Port, Autoguide Ports | |
| Database: | 40,000 Object Database | |
| GPS: | Internal 16 channel | |
| Software Specifications: | ||
| Motor Type: | DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes | |
| Resolution: | .1406 arcsecond | |
| Slew Speeds: | Nine slew speeds: 3° /sec, 2° /sec, .5°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, .5x | |
| Software Precision: | 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations | |
| Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar | |
| Tracking Modes: | Altazimuth, EQ North & EQ South | |
| Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, Auto Two Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align, Solar System Align | |
| Periodic Error Correction: | Permanently Programmable | |
| Mechanical Specifications: | ||
| Fork Arm: | Dual fork arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle | |
| Gear: | 5.625" hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm | |
| Bearings: | 9.8" azimuth bearing | |
| Optical Specifications: | ||
| Highest Useful Magnication: | 480x | |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 29x | |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 14 | |
| Resolution: | Rayleigh: .68 arc seconds Dawes Limit: .57 arc seconds | |
| Photographic Resolution: | 200 line/mm | |
| Light Gathering Power: | 843x unaided eye | |
| Field of View (standard eyepiece): | .8° | |
| Linear FOV (@1000 yds): | 42 ft. | |
| Optical Coatings: | model 11073: StarBright Coatings model 11073-XLT: StarBright XLT Coatings | |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 2.7" by Area: 11% by Diameter: 34% | |
| Optical tube length: | 17 inches | |
| Telescope Weight: | 42 lbs | |
| Tripod/Mount Weight: | 19 lbs | |
| Electronic Specifications: | ||
| Power Requirements: | 12VDC 1.5A | |
| Cord Management: | Software | |
Features of Celestron CPC 8" Computerized Telescope:
- SkyAlign Alignment Technology - Fast, easy alignment. Simply choose three bright celestial objects. The telescope does the rest.
- Internal GPS Receiver - automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints telescope's exact location on Earth.
- Available with optional Starbright XLT High Performance Optical System - Celestron's finest optical coatings provide sharp, bright clear views.
- Flash upgradeable Hand Control Software and Motor Control units
- NexStar Computer Control System
- Permanent Periodic Error (PEC)
- NexRemote Telescope Control Software included
- Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope.
- Re-designed Drive Base and Drive Mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch; Auxiliary ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to tripod.NexRemote - compatible.
- Newly - Designed Tripod: heavy-duty steel leg tripod w/accessory tray/center leg suppot bracket for rock solid stability; spring-loaded mounting screws and recessed mounting platform for quick setup.
- Ergonomic Design " Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location.
- Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT
- 40mm 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece (51x)
- 8x50mm Finderscope
- DC Adapter
- NexStar Hand Controller
- NexRemote Telescope Control Software
- RS-232 Computer Interface Cable
- 1.25" Star Diagonal 1.25")
- Adjustable height Tripod
| Celestron has discovered a problem with the Celestron CPC 800 Telescope. Some GPS antennas have problems with the reception. Not all Celestron CPC 800 Telescope owners whose scope shipped prior to 6/6/05 will experience difficulty in GPS linking. Those who do may contact the Celestron Technical Support department to receive a prepaid shipping label to return their telescope for warranty repair. Individuals, who would prefer not to send in their telescopes, can request a replacement antenna mounting bracket and installation instruction sheet to be shipped directly to them. |
Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/ StarBright XLT Coatings 11073-XLT Rating & Reviews
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Celestron CPC 800 Professional Computerized Options
| Product Code | UPC | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| CI-TS-CPC-8-11073-XLT | 050234107310 | 11073XLT |
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