Description
General Features
9.25" 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
Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 235mm (9.25")
Focal Length: 2350mm (93")
Focal Ratio: f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 40mm (1.57")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 59x
Finderscope: 9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 555x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 34x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.4
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.59 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.49 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: 58 lbs (26.3 kg) with mount
Dovetail: None
Mount Info:
Mount Type: Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Dual Fork Arm
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1397mm - 1778mm (55" - 70")
Tripod leg diameter: 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight: 58 lbs (26.3 kg) with optical tube
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
Slew Speed: 9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/second
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
GPS: Internal 16 channel
Dovetail Compatibility: none
Number of Auxiliary ports: 2 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use any of the AUX Ports)
Autoguide Port: Yes
USB Port: Yes, on hand control
Power Requirements: 12 VDC-1.5A (Tip positive)
Motor Drive: DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align and EQ South 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 Telescope Kit Weight: 77 lbs ( 34.9 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Mount and Tripod
Accessory Tray
40mm eyepiece
1.25" Star Diagonal
50mm 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket
Instruction Manual
Solar Warning
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.