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Model: C8nGTBrand: Celestron
The C8-N uses a parabolic primary mirror for sharp star images across a wide field of view.
Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized CG-5 mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by proven NexStar® computer control technology the telescope has a 40,000+ 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 catalogue number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms.
Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control, you can control the telescope via a personal computer and the new flash-upgradeable hand control allow you to update your telescope's operating software via the internet. An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography.
CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability.
The new CG-5 German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes and a new heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs for improved damping characteristics and more stable views.
The mount also includes a counterweight, latitude scale, setting circles, and slow motion controls on both axes, a 9x50 finderscope, 20mm Plössl eyepiece, 2" focuser, accessory tray and more, so you have a fully loaded telescope right from the start.
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