Optical Design | : | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph |
Aperture | : | 203mm (8") |
Focal Length | : | 400mm (15.74") |
Focal Ratio | : | f/2.0 |
Central Obstruction Diameter | : | 93mm (3.66") |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | : | 843x |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | : | 0.68 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | : | 0.57 arc seconds |
Image Circle | : | 22mm (.86") Ø |
Useable field | : | 32mm (1.26") Ø, 4.6° |
Wavelength range | : | 390 - 800 nm |
Spot size | : | < 4.6 µm RMS Across Image Circle |
Optical Coatings | : | StarBright XLT |
Off-axis Illumination | : | 93% at 11mm (.43") off-axis |
Optical Window | : | 46mm (1.81") Ø |
Back focus with included camera adapter | : | 25mm (.98") |
Back focus from top of threaded collar | : | 29mm (1.14") |
Optical Tube | : | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Length | : | 628mm (24.7") |
Optical Tube Diameter | : | 235mm (9.3") |
Focuser | : | Ultra-Stable Focusing System |
Optical Tube Weight | : | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
Other Features | : | Air-cooling System, Integrated Filter Mount |
Included items | : | M42 Camera Adapter, C-thread Camera Adapter, Fan bBattery Pack |
Dovetail | : | CGE Dovetail Bar |
Mount Type | : | Computerized Equatorial |
Height Adjustment Range | : | 1200.15mm - 1968.5mm (47.25" - 77.5") |
Tripod Leg Diameter | : | 50.8mm (2") |
Latitude Adjustment Range | : | 3° - 65° |
Mount Head Weight | : | 44 lbs (20 kg) |
Tripod Weight | : | 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) |
Slew Speeds | : | 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
Tracking Rates | : | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | : | EQ North & EQ South |
Dovetail Compatibility | : | Dual saddle plates (Vixen and CGE saddle) |
Number of Auxiliary ports | : | 2 Aux ports |
Autoguide port | : | Yes |
USB Port | : | Yes, input for Mount and Hand Control |
Power Requirements | : | 12V DC, 4 amps |
Motor Drive | : | DC servo motors |
Alignment Procedures | : | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
Periodic Error Correction | : | Yes |
Computerized Hand Control | : | 2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 port for PC connection |
NexStar+ Database | : | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
Software | : | PWI Telescope Control Software, Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight | : | 124.2 lbs (56.3 kg) |