 The
NexStar 8GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is part of Celestron’s “Top-of-the-Line” fork-mounted
astronomical telescopes. This telescope is at home as a superb
visual instrument or, with optional CCD cameras, as a serious
scientific research tool. Besides seeing all of the Messier
Catalog objects,  you can also see hundreds of other, less famous,
but equally interesting NGC, IC and Caldwell objects. Turn
this scope to the planets and see amazing detail on the surface
of Jupiter; see Cassini’s Division in the rings of Saturn,
and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are within your reach. Although large
in aperture, with its conveniently located carrying handles
and an instrument weight of only 42lb., this telescope is portable
enough to set up in your backyard or take with you to your
favorite dark sky location.
The NexStar GPS
Series 8GPS Specifications:
- 8" (203.2mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
Optical Design
- 2032mm Focal Length, f/10
- StarBright Multi-Coatings
- Dual Fork Arm
- Carbon Fiber Optical Tube
- Fastar Compatible for f/2 CCD Imaging
- Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19
fiber optic backlit Computer Hand Control
- RS-232 communication port on hand control
- Auxiliary Port and Autoguide Port on Drive Base
- 40,000+
object database
- 16 channel GPS Receiver
- Fork Tine and Optical Tube Weight – 42 lb.
The NexStar GPS
Series 8GPS Standard Accessories:
- 1-1/4" 40mm Eyepieces (51x)
- 1-1/4" Star Diagonal
- 9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
- 1-1/4" Visual Back
- AC Adapter (car battery adapter is included with some
models)
- Heavy Duty Tripod
- NexRemote Telescope Control Software
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