The CGX 800 Telescope by Celestron is a 203 mm (8-inch) Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope capable of gathering 843X more light than the human eye and the precise f/10 optics of the Celestron C8 SCT offer up an incredible .57 arc seconds of resolution spread out over a 0.62-degree angular field of view. With a limiting magnitude factor of 14 and a practical magnification limit of 480X, it delivers remarkable planetary and lunar views.

Features of the CGX 800 Telescope by Celestron

• Large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy procedures and adjustments.
• The intuitive All-Star system allows users to choose any bright star from the NexStar hand control, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. 
• The CGEM-800 database will provide over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects for your celestial viewing pleasure.
• Spring-loaded worm gears and belt drives minimize backlash. Internal cabling means power and accessory ports do not move with the mount, and there are also home and limit switches, as well as internal hard stops for both RA and Dec to prevent cable wrap and tripod strike.
• There is a clear window built into the motor covers, letting you keep an eye on the pulleys and belts.

Celestron CGX 800 for Astrophotography

Attach a camera and experience its astrophotography features. Not only will it track well past the meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky, but the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.

Autoguide port and auxiliary ports are conveniently located on the electronic plate for long exposure astrophotography and include a designated six-pin RJ-12 modular jack and ST-4 compatible guide port.

NexRemote telescope control software provides advanced control of your telescope through the RS-232 communication port on the hand controller. Software features include mount calibration, database filter limits, hibernate, five alignment procedures, and user-defined slew limits.

Upgradeable flash is accessible by going online to update your hand control software and motor control units. You can even add an optional Celestron GPS unit!

• An 8-inch Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope.
• German Equatorial Mount.
• StarBright XLT Optical Coatings.
• NexStar+ Hand Controller.
• Internal Cable Wiring.

• 203 mm (8-inch) Schmidt Cassegrain OTA.
• Celestron CGX Mount.
• CGX Computerized Equatorial Mount.
• CGX Tripod with 2-inch Adjustable Steel Legs.
• Accessory Tray.
• NexStar+ Hand Controller.
• 6x30 Optical Finder.
• 1.25-inch Star Diagonal.
• 1.25-inch 25 mm Eyepiece.
• 2 Counterweights, 11-pounds each.
• DC Power Cord/ Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
• NexRemote CD ROM Software.
• 2 Year Warranty.