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Celestron C8 SGT StarBright XLT ® Advanced Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
 
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Celestron C8 SGT StarBright XLT ® Advanced Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Technical Details

  • Fully computerized 8" Celestron GoTo telescope with NexStar hand controller containing a 40,000-object database
  • Big 203mm (8.0") Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with 2032mm focal length (f/10)
  • StarBright XLT high-performance optical coatings for enhanced image brightness
  • Computerized CG-5 equatorial mount has dual DC servo motors, autoguider and auxilliary ports
  • Includes 25mm (81x) eyepiece, 6x30 finder scope, star diagonal, and 2-year limited warranty
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Product Details

Product Manual [5.03mb PDF]
  • Item Weight: 49 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 67 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B00013D2MY
  • Item model number: 147414
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,547 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: November 20, 2003

Product Description

Celestron has paired its vaunted 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with the Advanced series computerized GoTo mount and NexStar hand controller, producing a telescope that will take you as far as you want to go in the hobby of amateur astronomy. Equipped with the NexStar computerized control system, the C8 S-GT automatically slews to any of 40,000+ celestial objects, then tracks it while you observe. The heavy-duty equatorial mount has ultra-sturdy 2" stainless steel legs and responsive dual-axis motors. It also has an autoguider port for astrophotography. This telescope features StarBright XLT enhanced optical coatings. Standard accessories include a 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (81x), 6x30 finder scope, star diagonal (1.25"), and TheSky Level I CD-ROM. Two-year limited warranty.


 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent telescope, November 9, 2011
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Celestron C8 SGT StarBright XLT ® Advanced Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain TelescopeThis Celetron is a very good one.Its computerized guidance is very helpfull
ans easy to operate.
To operate it on southern hemisfere I had to modify it a little.
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