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Astro Fi 5 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Astro Fi 5 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Item #: 22204

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  • Control your telescope via integrated WiFi using the free Celestron SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices
  • The Astro Fi 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coated optics provides outstanding views of the Moon and planets, as well as bright deep space objects beyond our Solar System.
  • Accessory tray holds 2 x 1.25” eyepieces, miscellaneous accessories, including a rubber-lined area for a smart phone or small tablet.
  • Includes a StarPointer finderscope, 2 Kellner eyepieces, and mirror star diagonal.

Specifications

Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 125mm (4.92")
Focal Length: 1250mm (49.2")
Focal Ratio: f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 50x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (0.39")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 125x
Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: 1.25"
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 295x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.11 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 329x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 50mm (1.96")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 16%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 40%
Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length: 355.6mm (14")
Optical Tube Diameter: 180mm (17")
Optical Tube Weight: 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg)
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Mount Info:
Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 863.6mm - 1371.6mm (34" - 54")
Tripod leg diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") Aluminum
Mount Head Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Accessory Tray: Yes. Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder
Tripod Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Slew Speeds: max slew rate is 3°/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS: N/A
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail
Number of Auxiliary ports: 2x AUX port for optional accessories
Autoguider port: No
USB Port: No (only with optional Nexstar+ remote)
Power Requirements: 12V DC, 1A (Tip positive)
Motor Drive: DC servo motor
Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align
Periodic Error Correction: No
Computerized Hand Control: Hand control not included (optional)
NexStar+ Database: Optional Nexstar+ hand remote provides over 40,000 objects in the computer's database
Software: Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App. Each provide over 100,00 objects in their database
Total Kit Weight: 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Mount and tripod
Accessory tray
25mm and 10mm eyepieces
StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Battery pouch
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