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Celestron CGX 800, 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
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- Superior Optics: Features an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design with premium StarBright XLT coated optics, providing over 800 times greater light gathering power than the unaided eye for exceptional clarity.
- Stable Tracking: Equipped with a CGX computerized equatorial mount, featuring a lower profile EQ head, improved drive system, and remote operation-friendly design for smooth, accurate tracking and minimal vibrations.
- Advanced Control: Includes a NexStar+ hand controller with GoTo functionality for automatically locating and tracking over 40,000 celestial objects, plus a USB port and two AUX accessory ports.
- Enhanced Portability: The optical tube is relatively lightweight at 12.5 lbs, making it easier to transport to dark sky locations, supported by a durable and portable design.
- Robust Stability: Boasts a wider tripod stance with 2" steel legs and height index marks, along with an adjustable EQ head position, ensuring improved stability and quick leveling.
- Precision Accessories: Comes with a 6x30 finderscope for accurate object location and a star diagonal for more comfortable viewing of high-altitude objects.
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- Lens diameter0 mm
- Maximum focal length2032 mm
- BrandCelestron
- Maximum magnification81x
- Skill levelAdvanced
- Focal ratiof/10
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Just imagine the celestial wonders you can explore with the high-quality CGX 800, 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. This advanced telescope is equipped with Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics, offering superior light gathering power, over 800 times greater than the unaided eye. This makes it an ideal choice for both amateur astronomers and professional astrophotographers.The innovative CGX 800 is not just a telescope, but a complete astronomical observation system. It features a state-of-the-art CGX computerized equatorial mount, designed with a lower profile EQ head for a more compact and stable setup. The improved drive system and remote operation-friendly design with home and limit optical sensors make tracking celestial objects a breeze. This durable telescope is the most lightweight and portable model in its category, making it easy to transport and set up wherever your stargazing adventures take you. It's designed to support a wide range of telescopes and is equipped with a heavy-duty belt-drive system that minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads.The CGX 800 also boasts an adjustable EQ head position to optimize the center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3 Degree-65 Degree latitude range. The wider tripod stance and 2" steel legs with height index marks ensure improved stability and quick leveling.For the tech-savvy astronomer, the CGX 800 comes with brand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments. This software offers professional-level control operation and imaging, including multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy.The telescope also features an all-new NexStar+ hand control with a USB port, two AUX accessory ports, and a USB 2.0 port for direct PC connection. These features make the CGX 800 a sophisticated tool for wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately).In summary, the CGX 800, 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is a high-quality, durable, and advanced piece of equipment that offers sophisticated features for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a beginner stargazer, this telescope is designed to elevate your astronomical observation experience.
- ACHIEVE SUPERIOR VIEWS - Featuring an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical design this telescope delivers exceptional clarity and detail perfect for observing celestial objects with stunning precision.
- ENHANCED STABILITY - The CGX motorized equatorial mount provides a rock-solid platform ensuring smooth and accurate tracking of celestial objects minimizing vibrations for clear observations.
- CAPTURE MORE LIGHT - With a large 203.2mm aperture this telescope gathers ample light revealing faint and distant celestial objects with remarkable brightness and clarity for detailed viewing.
- EXPERIENCE HIGH MAGNIFICATION - Explore the cosmos with up to 480x magnification bringing planets stars and galaxies into sharp focus allowing for detailed examination of celestial wonders.
- PRECISION TRACKING - The NexStar+ hand controller offers precise GoTo functionality automatically locating and tracking over 40000 celestial objects making stargazing effortless and enjoyable.
- ULTIMATE PORTABILITY - Despite its robust features the telescope's optical tube is relatively lightweight at 12.5 lbs making it easier to transport to dark sky locations for optimal viewing conditions.
- 6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount
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Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
Maximum focal length
2032 mm
Brand
Celestron
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