Celestron Advanced Series C8-NGT Newtonian Reflector Telescope 31062

For a completely automated Celestron Telescope GoTo system, the Celestron Advanced Series C8-NGT Newtonian Reflector Telescope (#11026) comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the Celestron Advanced Series C8-NGT Newtonian Reflector allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically. CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability. Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments. Specifications for Celestron Advanced Series C8-NGT Newtonian Reflector Telescope 31062:

Optical Design:		200mm (8.0") Newtonian reflector
Focal Length:		1000 mm f/5
Tripod:		Adjustable 2" Steel Leg Tripod with Accessory Tray/Leg Brace
Weight:		67lb
Objects Database:		40000+ object database, 400 user defined programmable objects, enhanced information on over 200 objects.
Display/Controller:		Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; Hand Control with RS-232 communication port.
Motors:		DC Servo Motors with Encoders on both Axes, 4*/second Max, Slew Speed. Auxiliary Port and Autoguider Port on motor drive.
Incldes:		Right Ascension and Declination Setting Circles

Features of Celestron Advanced Series C8-NGT Newtonian Reflector Telescope 31062:

• GPS compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966)
• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• RS-232 communication port on hand control the telescope via a personal computer
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• 40000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
• Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.

Standard Accessories:

• 1-1/4" 20mm Plossl Eyepiece (50x)
• 9x50 Finderscope and Mounting Bracket
• CG-5 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
• The Sky Level 1 CD-ROM
• Accessory Tray