GENERAL FEATURES
- 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope;
- Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings;
- Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount;
- 8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects;
- A newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray;
- Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location;
- Star diagonal provides 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 scope.
COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES
- Proven NexStar computer control technology;
- 40,000 object database with over 100 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 stars; solar system 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.
