8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - 11073-XLT
Celestron
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The Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT) features an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with a 2032 mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio, delivering superior planetary observation and fine detail while excelling on deep-sky objects with higher surface brightness. Equipped with Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings that ensure maximum light transmission and sharp, bright views, this fully computerized telescope incorporates GPS technology and revolutionary SkyAlign technology that eliminates the guesswork from alignment. With an instrument weight of only 42 lbs and convenient carrying handles, this telescope is portable enough for backyard observing or dark-sky expeditions, making it ideal for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky visual observing as well as DSLR astrophotography and CCD imaging.
Specifications
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Gears - Teeth | 180 |
| GPS | ✓ |
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Light Transmission | 97.4% |
| Focuser Eyepiece Diameter | 1.25 in |
| Recommended Payload Capacity | 20 lb |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Mount type | Computerized Dual Fork Arm Alt-Az |
| GoTo Database | 40000 |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Aperture | 8 mm |
| Gears - Worm | 5.625 in |
| Focal length | 2032 mm |
| Telescope OTA and Mount Weight | 42 lb |