Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25 HD Computerised Tele - Black/White

Product Description ------------------- Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 925HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the tele of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who uses a CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. Celestron’s Best Optics What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our proprietary EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces. All EdgeHD systems include our StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, every EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach a third party lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2. Ultimate Versatility. Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm anchors the tele for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 64.84 lbs and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy. As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe HD, you’ll be guided through our simple SkyAlign procedure. The tele walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects.To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyQ Link 2 WiFi Module and control your tele using a or . With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a tele that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging. Built with Imaging in Mind. Most altazimuth teles are designed primarily for visual use, but not the CPC Deluxe HD. It offers all the same high-end features you’ll find on our German equatorial s. Out of the box, your CPC Deluxe can track accurately for up to 30 seconds without adding a wedge, thanks to a reengineered drive train with a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and both steel and nylon ball bearings. If you’ll be doing longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge turns this tele into an astroimager’s dream setup. With a wedge, you can take advantage of the All Star Polar Alignment procedure, which has you polar aligned in just minutes. You can also train your to be even more accurate with Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. Finally, your CPC tracks smoothly through the meridian without doing a meridian flip, enabling you to capture objects in the best part of the night sky. SPECIFICATIONS: Accessory Tray: Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder Alignment Procedures: SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align Aperture (mm): 235 mm (9.25 in) Apparent Field of View: 0.8 " 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 Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects Finder: 50 mm Finder with quick release bracket Focal Length: 2350 mm (93 in) Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 23 mm (0.91 in) Focal Ratio: 10 GPS: Internal 16 channel Highest Useful Magnification: 555 x Light Gathering Power (Compared to the Human Eye): 1127 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.4 Lowest Useful Magnification: 34 x Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 102 x Info: N.A. Type: Dual Fork Arm Optical Coatings: Starbright XLT Coating Optical Design: EdgeHD Optical Tube Info: N.A. Periodic Error Correction: Permanently Programmable Power Requirements: Car battery adapter Resolution (Dawes): 0.49 arc seconds Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.59 arc seconds Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 13% Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 3.35 in (85 mm) Star Diagonal: 2" w/1.25" adapter Total Tele Kit Weight: 91 lbs (41 kg) Tracking Modes: Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tripod: Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable Box Contains ------------ Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25 HD. 23mm Eyepiece. Heavy Duty Tripod. 50mm Finder. Star Diagonal. CD Rom. Car Battery Adaptor. Handcontrol.

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth tele system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a Favourite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred tele of Stephen Hawking..
• 9.25 inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects..
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database..
• Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge..
• Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25 HD. 23mm Eyepiece. Heavy Duty Tripod. 50mm Finder. Star Diagonal. CD Rom. Car Battery Adaptor. Handcontrol..