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Features
General Features
- EdgeHD Optics
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 50 mm finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2"; stainless steel legs and aluminum accessory tray
- 23 mm, 82 degree Luminos Eyepiece - 2"
- Ergonomic design allows you to comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
- Star diagonal provides a more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Convenient remote hand control holder holder allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
- Mirror Support Knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging
Computerized Mount Features
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, providing a fast and easy alignment process
- 40,000 object database with over 100 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 stars; solar system objects and asterisms
- Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics with spring loaded RA worm block with enveloping brass teeth
- Re-designed electronics deliver constant regulated power to the motors making them capable of driving the telescope even when not perfectly balanced
- Computer assisted All-Star polar-alignment
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Permanent PEC
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider
- NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Additional Information
| Optical Design |
EdgeHD |
| Aperture (mm) |
280 mm (11 in) |
| Focal Length (mm) |
2800 mm (110 in) |
| Focal Ratio |
10 |
| Eyepiece 1 (mm) |
23 mm (0.91 in) |
| Magnification 1 |
122 x |
| Finderscope |
50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket |
| Star Diagonal |
2" w/ 1.25" adapter |
| Mount |
Dual Fork Arm |
| Optical Tube |
Aluminum |
| Accessory Tray |
Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
| Tripod |
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable |
| Power Supply |
Car battery adapter |
| Highest Useful Magnification |
661 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification |
40 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
14.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) |
0.5 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) |
0.41 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power |
1600 x |
| Angular Field of View (deg) |
0.67 ° |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction |
3.75 in (95 mm) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter |
34 % |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area |
12 % |
| Optical Coatings |
Starbright XLT Coating |
| Telescope Weight |
66 lbs (30 kg) |
| Tripod and Mount Weight |
27 lbs (12 kg) |
| Motor Drive |
DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
| Motor Resolution |
0.1406 |
| Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes |
Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures |
SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align |
| Software Precision |
24 bit, 0.08 calculations |
| Periodic Error Correction |
Permanently Programmable |
| Fork Arm |
Dual fork arm, cast Aluminum with detachable HC cradle |
| Gear |
5.78" Brass RA gear, 180 tooth |
| Bearings |
9.8 azimuth bearing |
| Motor Ports |
Aux Port, Autoguide Ports |
| Communication Ports |
RS-232 communication port on hand control |
| Computer Hand Control |
Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| Database |
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Power Requirements |
12V DC 2.5A |
| Cord Management |
Cord Wrap Software |
| GPS |
Internal 16 channel |
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