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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