80LCM Computerized Telescope
Item #: 22051- High quality 80mm refractor
- Lightweight Computerized Mount
- Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
- Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included
- Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Overview
- High quality 80mm refractor
- Lightweight Computerized Mount
- Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
- Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
- Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included
- Good for terrestrial and celestial observing
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Description
Automatically Locates The Wonders Of The Universe With Its Motorized System & On Board Computer!
All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button.
Technology
Computerized Mount Features
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- Database allows telescope to locate over 40,000 celestial objects
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Specifications
Optical Tube Info: | |
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Optical Design: | Refractor |
Aperture: | 80mm (3.15") |
Focal Length: | 900mm (35") |
Focal Ratio: | f/11 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (0.98") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 36x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 9mm (0.35") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 100x |
Finderscope: | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Star Diagonal: | 1.25 Erect Image |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 189x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 11x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.74 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.45 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 131x |
Apparent Field of View: | 1.6° |
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): | 84 ft (26 m) |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Motorized Altazimuth |
Accessory Tray: | No Tool, Quick release |
Tripod: | Aluminum |
Slew Speeds: | Nine slew speeds |
Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes: | Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
Alignment Procedures: | SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align |
Computer Hand Control: | Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable |
NexStar+ Database: | 40,000 Object Database |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
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