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Celestron 8" CPC 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope # 11073-XLT

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Brand Celestron
Part Number 11073-XLT
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Manufacturer Description

General Features
  • 8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
  • 8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
  • Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
  • Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope

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 stars; solar system objects and asterisms
  • Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch
  • SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
  • Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
  • Permanent PEC
  • Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
  • NexRemote telescope control software and RS-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer

Product carries full 2 year Celestron factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

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      Review by greg of Long Island, NY.
      1391904000
      Feb 8, 2014

      5.0 I heard good things about Agena, reviews

      Pros:

      Easy to Use,Strong Construction

      Cons:

      Hand Control Position,Heavy

      Comments:

      Purchased Nov. 2013 and it's been cloudy and or cold constantly since then. I did attach my nex5n camera and shoot the moon from the garage door and tried a mock allinement which seemed to work ok. This is a very nice scope, shipping was quick and it arrived in perfect condition, I would buy again. Two cons, 1)has to be separated to move around because of it's weight (I built a 3 wheel dolly, now no problem ). 2) Left off hand control bracket and attached a 3M removable coat hook on back flat surface, it holds the control at perfect angle and not in the way of alt. lock knob.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

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      Specifications

      Telescope Aperture 8" (203.20mm)
      Manufacturer Celestron
      Telescope Aperture 5in - 8in
      Telescope Series Celestron CPC