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Celestron - C8-SGT Advanced Series with STARBRIGHT XLT Coatings

Model#: 11026XLT

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Celestron - C8-SGT Advanced Series with STARBRIGHT XLT Coatings

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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.

Product Series

CG-5 Computerized - GoTo convenience and GPS compatibility for precision accuracy

We are proud to offer a computerized GoTo version of Celestron's sturdy CG-5 mount. Couple this solid mount with the included computerized control system to utilize many of the same functions and features - like the NexStarcomputer control system and an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography - as Celestron's most advanced GoTo telescopes.

GoTo models are also upgradeable to GPS with the optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93966) allowing your telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth, the date and

Additional Information

Model 11026XLT
Weight 147.0000
Accessory Tray Yes
Alignment Procedures AutoAlign, 2-Star Alignment, Quick Align
Angular Field of View 0.64 °
Aperture 203.2 mm (8 in)
CD ROM "The Sky®" Level 1
Communication Ports RS-232 communication port on hand control
Computer Hand Control Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Counterweights 1-11 lbs
Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Eyepiece 1 25 mm (0.98 in)
Finderscope 6x30
Focal Length 2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio 10
Magnification 1 81 x
Mount CG-5 Equatorial
Optical Tube Length 17 in (431.8 mm)
Power Supply Car Battery Adapter
Resolution (Dawes) 0.57 arcsec
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.69 arcsec
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 2.7 in (68.58 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 11.4 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 33.8 %
Software Precision 24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation
Star Diagonal 1.25
Tracking Modes EQ North and EQ South
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tripod 2 inch Stainless Steel

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