More than 40,000 wonders in the night sky await your observation with this CPC 925 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope. The kit includes a powerful but portable SCT optical tube assembly, an alt-azimuth mount with the NexStar computer controller and catalog of 40,000+ celestial objects, and a sturdy aluminum tripod.
The Celestron CPC 925 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope is outfitted with one of the widest apertures widely available that, when paired with its highly precise dual-fork alt-azimuth motorized GoTo mount, the iconic NexStar computer hand controller, is able to find, track, and resolve dim deep sky objects invisible to most optical tubes. The NexStar is packed with over 40,000 images in its database with multiple assisted alignment procedures, guided tours of the night sky, and expanded information on 200 of the most popular celestial objects, new and experienced astronomers will be able to use the CPC 925 and get years of enjoyment out of it.
- 9.25" (235mm) f/10 aperture strikes a balance between power and portability
- 2350mm effective focal length
- Schmidt-Cassegrain optical path produces a long focal length despite its short tube length with limited diffraction for clearer views and tack-sharp star fields
- Fine-annealed Pyrex glass reduces internal light loss to improve color, clarity, and sharpness
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Internal focusing mechanism moves the primary mirror forward and back to achieve tack-sharp views
- Resolution: 0.59 arcsec (Rayleigh); 0.49 arcsec (Dawes)
- Secondary mirror obstruction: 3.35" (64mm); 36% by diameter; 13% by area
- Fastar compatibility allows you to remove the secondary mirror and replace it with an imaging system to greatly reduce the focal ratio for shorter exposure times and a wider field of view
- Maximizes light transmission through optical path
- Improves color rendition, contrast, sharpness, resolution, and brightness
- Broadband system provides flat wavelength transmission across the entire visual spectrum
- Multilayer mirror coatings with layers of aluminum, SiO2 (quartz), and TiO2 (titanium dioxide)
- Multilayer anti-reflective corrector plate coatings with layers of MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide); hafnium has a wider band-pass than the commonly used titanium
- High-transmission water white glass corrector plate limits light loss due to internal absorption
- Solid and stead dual fork alt-azimuth design
- DC servo motors provide accurate tracking with little noise or vibration
- Dual axis clutch system allows you to move the telescope without power
- Internal 16-channel GPS antenna collects accurate day, date, location information and sends it to the hand controller for more precise alignment with little input from the user
- Two auxiliary ports for hand controller and other optional peripherals
- Autoguider port
- 12 VDC power adapter included
- 2-line, 16-character LCD display
- 19 fiber optic backlit red LED buttons
- Database of over 40,000 celestial objects plus 100 user defined
- Enhanced information on over 200 objects offers a better understanding of the universe
- Automatically slew to planets, stars, constellations, and a variety of catalogs after proper alignment
- Camera control: For piggyback wide-field or conventional astrophotography through the optical tube assembly, the controller can automatically trigger the shutter release to capture the image
- Anti-backlash compensation programs out play between gears for more precise tracking
- Tour Mode: Shows a selection of the most popular objects for the time and date you are observing
- Constellation Tour: Allows you to take a tour of all the best objects within a particular constellation
- Identify Mode will search any of the CPC database catalogs or lists and display the name and offset distances to the nearest matching objects
- Alignment procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star Align, Two-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North Align & EQ South Align
- SkyAlign alignment: Takes minutes, with minimal effort or experience-point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope does the rest
- Nine slew speeds: 5°/sec, 3°/sec, 1°/sec, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, and 64x
- Sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates for observing the fast-moving moon to slower-moving deep-space subjects
- Tracking modes: Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South, Off (no tracking when using as a terrestrial spotting scope)
- RS-232 communication port allows for computer control
- Flash updatable via the Celestron website
- Solar system objects including the sun, moon, and planets
- A compiled list of the brightest stars from the SAO catalog
- Caldwell catalog: A combination of the best NGC and IC objects
- Complete list of all Messier objects
- Complete list of all the deep-sky objects in the Revised New General Catalog (NGC)
- SAO catalog
- Constellations
- Screws directly onto the back of the OTA for a solid and secure connection
- 1.25" eyepiece/accessory holder accepts the most common sized accessories
- 1.25" barrel diameter
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 40mm focal length produces 59x power
- 90° angle places head in comfortable viewing position
- 1.25" holder accepts the most common sized eyepieces and accessories
- Star configuration corrects view horizontally, but not vertically
- Low 9x magnification ensures a wide field of view for easier alignment
- 50mm objective allows users to see dimmer objects for more alignment star choices
- Includes quick release bracket
The Celestron Heavy Duty for CPC, Nextar GPS is a full size, aluminum tripod with adjustable legs designed to provide great stability for your telescope. It comes with a metal accessory tray and eyepiece storage capability. This tripod features mounting holes for alt-az mounting and is also suitable to be used with a wedge.
