The optics of the C8-NGT telescope are manufactured to Celestron's
uncompromising standards. The C8-N uses diffraction-limited parabolic
primary mirrors for razor sharp star images across a wide field of
view. These telescopes are mounted on the very rigid computerized CG-5
German Equatorial mount.
A counterweight, latitude scale, setting circles,
and slow motion controls on both axes are standard. Includes premium
accessories includinont
screws and a spring loaded pivot support, 20mm Plossl 1-1/4" eyepiece,
2" focuser, accessory tray and more, so you have a fully loaded
telescope right from the start.
Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features.
Operated by our proven NexStar®
computer control technology the telescope has a 40,000+ object database
with 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 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 our new flash
upgradeable hand controls 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.
Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes
for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system
the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger
and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics
for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale
for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the
ultimate in precision alignments.
C8-NGT - General Features- High quality 8" reflector
- 9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot support
- 2" focuser allows for use with 2" or 1.25" eyepieces
- Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount
- Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
- Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
C8-NGT - 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 star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
- DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
- GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)
