C8 S-GT (XLT)

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Celestron's C8 has been a best-selling optical system for decades. Combining a repuation for optical excellence with lightweight portability and great value, the C8-S is the perfect choice if you’re looking for an advanced first telescope or want to upgrade to a larger aperture telescope.

An adjustable counterweight makes it easy to point, balance and use. This C8 optical system comes with our premium StarBright® XLT coatings and its large aperture offers light gathering power 843 times that of the human eye. Included are setting circles on both axes, slow-motion controls and latitude scale. An optional polar alignment scope for quick alignment is available.

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 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 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 operationg 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.

8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
Proven NexStar computer control technology
40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
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
6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects
DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German equatorial mount
Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
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
Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)
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8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
2032mm focal length (f/10)
6x30 finderscope,
25mm E-LUX eyepiece (81x) - 1-1/4"
star diagonal -1-1/4"
visual back - 1-1/4"
Heavy Duty (CG-5) German equatorial mount with RA and DEC slow-motion controls and setting circles,
"The Sky Level 1" CD ROM
Rugged adjustable height 2" steel leg tripod with center brace/accessory tray,
One 11# counterweight. Plus Dual-Axis slew motors and Computerized Hand Control with 40,000+ object database w/StarBright XLT coatings and car battery adapter.