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Celestron CPC 800 GPS (XLT)

£2,659.00

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About this product

Model: cpc800gps
Part Number: 11073-XLT-CGL

The CPC 8 GPS XLT is the most portable of Celestron's fork-mounted CPC astronomical telescopes and features their premium StarBright XLT optical coatings.

Turn this scope to planets and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter. See the Cassini Division in the rings of Saturn, and resolve details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are within reach.

Although large in aperture, with its conveniently located carrying handles and an instrument weight of only 42 lb., this telescope is portable enough to set up in your backyard or transport to your favourite dark sky location.

Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment

Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for — quick and simple alignment, GPS, superb optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerisation and, most important, affordability.

General features

8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
Fully computerised dual fork arm altazimuth mount
8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
The heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; it also features sturdy 2" steel legs and an accessory tray
Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
The Star Diagonal provides a 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 telescope

Computerised

Proven NexStar computer control technology
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 stars; solar systems; objects and asterisms
Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation, large drive gears & quick release clutch
SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Permanent PEC
Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
NexRemote telescope control software and rs-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer

Specifications

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture (mm)	203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length	2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio	10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)	40 mm (1.57 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	51 x
Finderscope	8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal	1.25
Mount Type	Dual Fork Arm
Accessory Tray	Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod	Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable
Power Requirements	Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification	480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	843 x
Apparent Field of View	0.8 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	42 ft (13 m)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	2.5 in (64 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area	9.77%
Optical Coatings	Starbright XLT Coating
Total Telescope Kit Weight	42 lbs (19 kg)
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes	Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures	SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align
Periodic Error Correction	Permanently Programmable
Communication Ports	RS-232 communication port on hand control
Computer Hand Control	Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database	40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
GPS	Internal 16 channel
Warranty	2-year Telescope Warranty

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Great scope of a reasonable size and weight

27 April 2018 | Alan

I have owned both CPC800 and CPC1100. The CPC800 is half the size of its bigger brother and has all the same great usability features. If you are worried about the weight of these scopes then dont, its easy to pick up (with well designed carrying handles provided) and takes no time to get setup outside. This scope will provide years of great nightime viewing!

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Celestron CPC GPS – Wonderful telescope

07 June 2011 | GUY

This was my first real telescope, what I remember about it was its sheer size not to mention the two near cubic meter boxes it arrived in. Don’t be under any illusion that because it’s the baby of the CPC GPS range it is in some way lesser and not in the same league as the world renowned 9.25” optical tube or the planetary imagers dream 11” optical tube because it is in every respect the same thing, only dimensionally slightly smaller.
The base downwards is the same as the 11” CPC so the mechanics are the same as what holds up the leviathan 11” OTA, its well over engineered and will last a life time I have no doupt.
If you live in an apartment or home that has no secure outside building then carrying this scope requires you take great care, its heavy and you will need to take it outside in two stages.
Once reading through the instructions I familiarized myself with the basic alignment, the GPS signal after a few minutes pin pointed it and we proceeded to align it via on pad instructions, it really was that simple.
The scope came with an X-Cell 40mm eyepiece and reasonable good quality diagonal. The views of Saturn blew my friends and family away; neighbours also queued up to peep through its huge 8” mirror, the Moon was blinding. I recommend it’s the last object to view on a moonlit sky. The Moon showed sights I had seen in text books but no binoculars would ever get near.
I wish I’d kept my CPC 800 and invested in eyepieces, imaging became my passion but as time has passed my interest is back to the beginning of the journey I’d set out… will I buy another?… You bet!