
USED GEAR INFORMATION
This scope is in great condition. Optics are clean and mechanics on the mount feel smooth. Comes with Celestron X-Cel 25mm and 9mm eyepieces ($220 value), and a Celestron carrying bag for the OTA ($290 value). Also comes with a smartphone adapter so you can begin your astrophotography journey with the camera in your phone. All accessories are in great shape as well!
This is a bulky and heavy telescope, so an in person pickup is strongly recommended.
OVERVIEW
- High quality optics start with each lens and(or) mirror being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used
- StarBright XLT coatings provide maximized light transmission
- 25 mm multi-coated eyepiece - 20 mm eye relief, 50° FOV
- 1.25" star diagonal
- CG-4 German Equatorial mount with setting circles and slow motion controls - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Ball bearings in both axis of the mount for smooth performance
- Heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75" legs, accessory tray and bubble level
- Easy no-tool setup
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture (mm) | 127 mm (5 in) |
Focal Length | 1250 mm (49 in) |
Formula:Focal Ratio | 9.84 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 25 mm (0.98 in) |
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 50 x |
Finderscope | 6x30 |
Mount Type | Omni CG-4 Equatorial |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.75" Stainless |
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification | 300 x |
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification | 18 x |
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13 |
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.1 arc seconds |
Formula:Resolution (Dawes) | 0.91 arc seconds |
Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 329 x |
Apparent Field of View | 1 ° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 53 ft (16 m) |
Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
Optical Tube Length | 11 in (279 mm) |
Optical Tube Weight | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
Tripod Weight | 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) |
Weight of Counterweights | 7 lbs (3.2 kg) and 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |

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