8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope C798087
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Optical DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain Aperture (mm)203.2 mm (8 in) Focal Length2032 mm (80 in) Focal Ratio10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)25 mm (0.98 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 181 x Finderscope6x30 Star Diagonal1.25 Highest Useful Magnification480 x Lowest Useful Magnification29 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude14 Resolution (Rayleigh)0.69 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes)0.57 arc seconds Light Gathering Power843 x Secondary Mirror Obstruction2.5 in (64 mm) Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter31% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area9.77% Optical CoatingsStarbright XLT Coating Optical Tube Length17 in (432 mm) Optical Tube Weight12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) Dovetail CompatibilityCGE / CGX Mount Mount TypeComputerized Equatorial Tripod2" Steel tripod with graduated markings on lower section Dovetail MountDirectly connects to both CG-5 & CGE dovetail bars Payload capacity40 lbs. Latitude Adjustment Range15 to 70 Degree Power Requirements12 VDC, 3.2 amps Ports1x Hand control port, 1x Auxiliary Port, 1x Auto guider port, 1 USB 2.0 port (on hand control) Motor DriveLow cog DC servo motors Slew Speed9 Slew Speeds Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking ModesEQ North and EQ South Alignment ProceduresAutoAlign, 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align Computerized Hand ControlDouble line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC c onnection DatabaseDatabase 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. En hanced information on over 200 objects Mount Weight40 pounds Tripod Weight20 pounds Weight of Counterweight17 Pounds Total Weight of Mount Kit77 Pounds
8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope C798087
Sale price
$39.90
Regular price $2,999.00
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