Optical Tube Info: | |
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Optical Design: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture: | 235mm (9.25") |
Focal Length: | 2350mm (93") |
Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (.98") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 94x |
Finderscope: | 6x30 |
Star Diagonal: | 1.25" Star Diagonal |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 555x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 34x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 14.4 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | .59 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | .49 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 1127x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 85mm (3.35") |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 36% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 13% |
Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT |
Optical Tube Length: | 559mm (22") |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 271.78mm (10.7") |
Optical Tube Weight: | 20 lbs (9.07 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Mount Info: | |
Mount Type: | Computerized Equatorial |
Instrument load capacity: | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 1118mm - 1626mm (44" – 64") |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
Latitude adjustment range: | 7° - 77° |
Mount Head Weight: | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Tripod Weight: | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Weight of Counterweights: | 2 x 12 lbs |
Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes: | EQ North and EQ South |
GPS: | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility: | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 3 AUX Ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX Ports for optional accessories |
Autoguide Port: | Yes |
USB Port: | Yes, input on Hand Control |
Power Requirements: | 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
Motor Drive: | DC servo motors |
Alignment Procedures: | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
Periodic Error Correction: | Yes |
Computerized Hand Control: | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection |
NexStar+ Database: | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
Software: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight: | 79 lbs (35.83 kg) |
Included Items: | Advanced VX Equatorial Head and tripod Accessory Tray 2 x 12 lbs counterweights NexStar+ Hand Control DC Power Cable (item# 18769) Hand Control Holster |
Solar Warning |
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