For
a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-NGT (#31062) comes
mounted on the CG-5GT 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 C-8NGT allows
you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly
and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting
out,
the Advanced GT series is designed to provide you with years
of observing pleasure.
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-NGT Specifications:
- 200mm (8.0") Newtonian Reflector
Optical Design
- 1000 mm f/5 Focal Length
- Adjustable 2" Steel Leg Tripod with Accessory Tray/Leg
Brace
- Right Ascension and Declination Setting Circles
- 2" Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1-1/4" adapter
- Telescope Weight: 67 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-NGT
Standard Accessories:
- 1-1/4" 20mm Plössl Eyepiece (50x)
- 9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
- CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
- The Sky Level I CD-ROM
- Accessory Tray
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