OVERVIEW
General Features
- 9.25" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
 - Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
 - Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
 - 8x50 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
 - NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
 
SPECIFICATIONS
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain | 
| Aperture (mm) | 235.0 mm (9.25 in) | 
| Focal Length | 2350 mm (92.5 in) | 
| Formula:Focal Ratio | 10 | 
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 40 mm (1.57 in) | 
| Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 59 x | 
| Finderscope | 8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket | 
| Star Diagonal | 1.25 | 
| Mount Type | Dual Fork Arm | 
| Accessory Tray | Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder | 
| Tripod | Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable | 
| Power Requirements | Car battery adapter | 
| Formula:Highest Useful Magnification | 555 x | 
| Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification | 34 x | 
| Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 | 
| Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59 arc seconds | 
| Formula:Resolution (Dawes) | 0.49 arc seconds | 
| Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1127 x | 
| Apparent Field of View | 0.8° | 
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 42 ft (13 m) | 
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.5 in (64 mm) | 
| Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 36% | 
| Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13% | 
| Optical Coatings | Starbright XLT Coating | 
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 59 lbs (27 kg) | 
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar | 
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South | 
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align | 
| Periodic Error Correction | Permanently Programmable | 
| Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control | 
| Computer Hand Control | Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons | 
| Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects | 
| GPS | Internal 16 channel | 
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty | 
      
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