General Features
- 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
- 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
- Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
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Q:
What is the heaviest recommend load for mounting a camera in the Fastar / HyperStar configuraton?
What is the heaviest recommend load for mounting a camera in the Fastar / HyperStar configuraton?
A:
We recommend a load of no more than 20 lbs. at 4.5 inches away from the 8" Schmidt corrector.
| Manuals: | |
|---|---|
| NexStar Plus Hand Control Manual | Download |
| CPC Manual | Download |
| Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics Manual | Download |
| Software & Firmware: | |
| CPWI Software | Download |
| Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) Software | Download |
| NexRemote Telescope Control Software | Download |
| Drawings: | |
| CPC 800 GPS Fork Mount and OTA Dimensional Drawing | Download |
| CPC Tripod Dimensional Drawing | Download |
| CPC 800 GPS Full System Dimensional Drawing | Download |
| Other Product Files: | |
| SCT & EdgeHD Collimation Guide | Download |
| CPC Additional Specifications | Download |
| How to Align a Red Dot Finder to Your Telescope Video | Download |
| Solar Safety Warning | Download |
| What are the Sizes of Collimation Screws | View |
| Celestron NexStar+ Hand Control Troubleshooting Guide | Download |