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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-SGT is the perfect choice
if you’re looking for an advanced computerized telescope or want to upgrade to a larger aperture
telescope.
An adjustable counterweight makes it easy to point, balance and use. The C8-S optical system
comes with StarBright® 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 features including an autoguider port for astrophotography.
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.
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.
Advance Series Computerized (GOTO) Mounts
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