OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture: | 150mm (6″) |
Focal Length: | 750mm (30″) |
Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.8″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 38x |
Finderscope: | 6×30 |
Star Diagonal: | N/A |
Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 354x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 21x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13.4 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | .93 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | .77 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 459x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 44mm (1.75″) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 30% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 8.78% |
Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
Optical Tube Length: | 686mm (27″) |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 184.15mm (7.25″) |
Optical Tube Weight: | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
MOUNT INFO: | |
Mount Type: | Computerized Equatorial |
Instrument load capacity: | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 1118mm – 1626mm (44″ – 64″) |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 50.8mm (2″) Stainless Steel |
Latitude adjustment range: | 7° – 77° |
Mount Head Weight: | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Tripod Weight: | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Weight of Counterweights: | 1 x 12 lbs |
Slew Speeds: | 9 slew speeds – max speed 4°/second |
Tracking Rates: | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes: | EQ North and EQ South |
GPS: | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility: | Dual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
Number of Auxiliary Ports: | 3 AUX Ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX Ports for optional accessories) |
Autoguide Port: | Yes |
USB Port: | Yes, input on Hand Control |
Power Requirements: | 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
Motor Drive: | DC servo motors with encoders on both axes |
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: | Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
Total Kit Weight: | 57 lbs (25.85 kg) |
Included Items: | Advanced VX Equatorial Head and tripod Accessory Tray 1 x 12 lbs counterweight NexStar+ Hand Control DC Power Cable (item# 18769) Hand Control Holster |
Solar Warning |
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