ADVANCED SERIES C8S GT XLT STARBRIGHT

$1965.USD

For a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-SGT (#11026) comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C8-SGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.

CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability.

Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.

The Advanced GT Series telescopes include these high performance features:

• GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966)
• Proven NexStar® computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• 40,000+ object database with 400 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 star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.

The Advanced Series C8-SGT Specifications:

• 203mm (8.0") Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
• 2032mm f/10 Focal Length
• Adjustable 2" Steel Leg Tripod with Accessory Tray/Leg Brace
• Right Ascension and Declination Setting Circles
• Telescope Weight: 54 lb.
• 40,000+ object database, 400 user defined programmable objects.
• Enhanced information on over 200 objects
• Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; Hand Control
• DC Servo Motors with Encoders on both Axes
• 4º/second Max. Slew Speed
• RS-232 communication port on hand control
• Auxiliary Port and Autoguider Port on motor drive

The Advanced Series C8-SGT Standard Accessories:

• 1-1/4" 25mm Plössl Eyepiece (81x)
• 6x30 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
• CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
• Star Diagonal - 1-1/4"
• The Sky Level I CD-ROM
• Accessory Tray
  
  StarBright XLT & Our Commitment to Quality
  
  We strive to design and engineer products with quality components using a state of the art manufacturing process that is followed up with uncompromising quality assurance. You can see it in the design and quality of our entire product line. And our new StarBright XLT coating system is no exception.

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