Celestron CGX Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

General Features 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly Aluminum Optical Tube Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings 2032 mm focal length (f/10) 25 mm eyepiece included (81x) Visual back allows for use with 1.25″ accessories 6×30 finderscope to help accurately find objects Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount Computerized Mount Features All-new design. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time Increased load capacity to 55 lbs. Improved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags Internal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation Home sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset Limit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe Brand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging Software includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging Wider tripod stance for improved stability Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range Dual-fit CG-5/Vixen and CGE/Losmandy dovetail saddle Improved tripod includes: 2″ steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling “Jack of all trays” can hold three 1.25″ eyepieces, two 2″ eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories +20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side Tripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport Improved ergonomics: Two handles for easy pickup and transport All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs Innovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads Optional add-on polar axis finderscope – coming soon Electronics: All-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port Two AUX accessory ports to support wireless/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately) USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software Autoguider port PPEC ready Threaded 12VDC power input barrel connector Internal Real Time Clock (keeps time and site information saved) Specifications for Celestron CGX Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope: Manufacturer: Celestron Magnification Type: Variable Package Contents: Celestron CGX Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope