CGX Equatorial 800 HD Telescope
Celestron
The Celestron CGX Equatorial 800 HD combines an advanced 8-inch aplanatic EdgeHD optical system with Celestron's precision CGX computerized German equatorial mount, making it an exceptional choice for both visual observation and astrophotography. Featuring StarBright XLT premium coatings and a flat field design optimized for imaging on modern CMOS and DSLR sensors, the EdgeHD optics deliver aberration-free images across the entire field of view with pinpoint stars from corner to corner. The CGX mount features a 55-pound payload capacity, dual-axis tracking motors, internal cable management for remote operation, and built-in optical sensors for simplified setup, while the lightweight optical tube design makes this comprehensive system highly portable and practical for backyard observers and field astrophotographers alike.
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Specifications
| Focal Ratio Options | Native f/10 or ultra-fast f/2 with Fastar accessories |
| Hand Controller Database | 40000 |
| Programmable Objects | 100 |
| Mirror Support | Flexible tension clutches to reduce image shift |
| Optical Tube Weight | 14 kg |
| Optical design | EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Motor Drive Speeds | 9 |
| Tube Vents | Integrated 95-micron mesh filter |
| Focal length | 2032 mm |
| Counterweight | 11 kg |
| Image Circle | 42 mm |
| Mount type | CGX computerized German equatorial |
| Mount Head Weight | 44 kg |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Tracking Rates | 3 |
| Aperture | 8 mm |
| Tripod Weight | 19 kg |
| Field Flattener | Dual-element |
| Included Eyepiece | 1.25 inch 40mm Plossl |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Payload Capacity | 55 lb |
| Finderscope | 9x50 straight-through achromatic |
| Meridian Tracking Range | 20° |