USED CPC 800 GPS SCT

CelestronSKU: U-CPC8

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Sale price$2,800.00 CAD
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Only 1 unit left
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USED CPC800 SCT System

Taken on Consignment, this CPC 800 is in excellent condition.  Tested and cleaned.  Ready for the night sky.  Updated to the latest firmware. Compatible with Celestron CPWI control software. 

Pickup is preferred as we do not have the original shipping box.

 

Overview

  • The telescope design that put Celestron on the map is fully computerized with internal GPS
  • SkyAlign technology, which simplifies setup and use of computerized telescopes
  • Telescope automatically tracks each object as it moves through the night sky
  • Easy operation for beginners as well as advanced features experienced amateur astronomers demand
  • Fastar compatible optical tube for f/2 imaging
  • Best warranty in the business (2 year)

Specifications

Optical Design

Schmidt-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm)

203.2 mm (8 in)

Focal Length

2032 mm (80 in)

Formula:Focal Ratio

10

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)

32 mm (1.26 in)

Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1

64 x

Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm)

4 mm (0.16 in)

Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 2

508 x

Finderscope

9x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket

Star Diagonal

1.25

Mount Type

Dual Fork Arm

Optical Tube

Carbon Fiber

Accessory Tray

Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder

Tripod

Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable

Power Requirements

Car battery adapter

Formula:Highest Useful Magnification

480 x

Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification

29 x

Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude

14

Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh)

0.69 arc seconds

Formula:Resolution (Dawes)

0.57 arc seconds

Photographic Resolution

200 line/mm

Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)

843 x

Apparent Field of View

0.8 °

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)

42 ft (13 m)

Secondary Mirror Obstruction

2.5 in (64 mm)

Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter

31%

Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area

9.77%

Optical Coatings

Starbright XLT Coating

Total Telescope Kit Weight

42 lbs (19 kg)

Tripod and Mount Weight

27 lbs (12 kg)

Motor Drive

DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes

Motor Resolution

0.1406

Tracking Rates

Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

Tracking Modes

Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South

Alignment Procedures

SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align

Software Precision

24 bit, 0.08 calculations

Periodic Error Correction

Permanently Programmable

Fork Arm

Dual fork arm, cast Aluminum with detachable HC cradle

Gear

5.625 hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm

Bearings

9.8 azimuth bearing

Motor Ports

Aux Port, Autoguide Ports

 

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