Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Telescope
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SKU
CEL-12017
$6,749.00
Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Telescope
The Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Computerized Telescope features a high-end 8” EdgeHD optical tube assembly mounted on a CGEM II mount. Its optics are XLT coated to provide users the brightest and sharpest images possible, while the CGEM II mount is designed for ease of control and quick, smooth adjustments.
The brand new EdgeHD optical design is guaranteed to please the user. With the improved and advanced high definition optical system, astrophotographers are sure to love the image quality even in wide field. With the EdgeHD, you will experience little or no distortion to your images when coupling it with your favourite CCD or DSLR camera.
This 8” EdgeHD optical tube is equipped with a removable secondary mirror. This additional feature allows for exposure time that are up to 25 times faster than normal, all the while still yielding a field of view that is five times wider than normal. To use this function, a third party lens assembly is required to take over and replace the secondary mirror. But this handy attribute lets the user capture wide field images in a short amount of time!
CGEM II Mount Features:Industry and Consumer proven NexStar computer control technology
Computer database of over 40,000 objects
Quick and accurate Polar alignment
Meridian preference for slewing
Solar System alignment method
Permanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC
Low Cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation and long life
Internal Cable wiring for trouble-free setup and transportation
Autoguide port and Auxiliary ports located on the electronic plate for long exposure astrophotography
NexRemote telescope control software included
GPS compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory
The Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Computerized Telescope features a high-end 8” EdgeHD optical tube assembly mounted on a CGEM II mount. Its optics are XLT coated to provide users the brightest and sharpest images possible, while the CGEM II mount is designed for ease of control and quick, smooth adjustments.
The brand new EdgeHD optical design is guaranteed to please the user. With the improved and advanced high definition optical system, astrophotographers are sure to love the image quality even in wide field. With the EdgeHD, you will experience little or no distortion to your images when coupling it with your favourite CCD or DSLR camera.
This 8” EdgeHD optical tube is equipped with a removable secondary mirror. This additional feature allows for exposure time that are up to 25 times faster than normal, all the while still yielding a field of view that is five times wider than normal. To use this function, a third party lens assembly is required to take over and replace the secondary mirror. But this handy attribute lets the user capture wide field images in a short amount of time!
CGEM II Mount Features:
| Product Weight (KG) | 41.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Brand | Celestron | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barcode | 050234120173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Telescope Type | Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain (EdgeHD) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aperture Size | 203mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focal Length | 2032mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Focal Ratio | f/10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest Practical Magnification | 480x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finderscope | 9x50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eyepieces | 40mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mount Type | Computerized Mount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tripod | Steel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty | 2 Years Limited Warranty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User Level | For Advanced |
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