Description
- 9.25″ HD Optical Tube Assembly
- CGX EQ Mount and Tripod
- Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
- A 9×50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23mm Luminos 2″ eyepiece are all included
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | EdgeHD |
| Aperture: | 235mm (9.25″) |
| Focal Length: | 2350mm (93″) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 23mm (0.91″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 102x |
| Finderscope: | 9×50 |
| Star Diagonal: | 2″ with 1.25″ adapter |
| 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: | 21 lbs (9.53 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CGE Dovetail Bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type: | Computerized Equatorial |
| Instrument load capacity: | 55 lbs (25 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 1200.15mm – 1968.5mm (47.25″ – 77.5″) |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 50.8mm (2″) Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section |
| Latitude adjustment range: | 3° – 65° |
| Mount Head Weight: | 44 lbs (20 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) |
| Weight of Counterweights: | 2 x 11 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: | 2 AUX Ports (Hand Control can use either AUX Port) |
| Autoguide Port: | Yes |
| USB Port: | Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control |
| Power Requirements: | 12V DC, 4 amps |
| 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: | CPWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software, and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 106.2 lbs (48.17 kg) |
| Included Items: | CGX Equatorial Head CGX Tripod Accessory Tray 2 x 11 lbs counterweights NexStar+ Hand Control 8mm Allen Wrench 12V DC Power Cable Hand Control Holster |
| Additional Information | |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Prop 65 |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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