Celestron 9.25 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain

Catalog description

Celestron 9.25 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain, part number CELE028, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $2248.00.

Out of this World!

Celestron's new 9.25-inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offers new alignment technology advanced engineering and bold new design at a low price! In fact Celestron's Professional Computerized (CPC) Series scopes with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefine everything that amateur astronomers are looking for. They offer quick and simple alignment GPS unsurpassed optical quality ease of setup and use advanced ergonomics enhanced computerization and most important affordability. The 9.25-inch CPC truly has it all! Internal GPSThe CPC Series internal GPS receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints its exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to enter the date time longitude and latitude manually.

SkyAlign alignment systemOnce the CPC's internal GPS has established the telescope's position alignment is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and manually point the telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the stars; you can even pick the moon or bright planets! Celestron's NexStar software technology will then model the night sky to determine the position of every star planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once aligned the remote hand control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its user-friendly database.

Celestial-object databaseThe CPC's database contains more than 40000 celestial objects including Messier objects the Caldwell Catalog as well as NGC Galaxies nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. When using the "filter limits" feature only those objects that are above the horizon at your exact time date and location will be displayed.

Enhanced opticsThe new CPC Series telescopes like the acclaimed Advanced Series and premium CGE Series telescopes feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems manufacturered in Celestron's facilities in Torrance California. In addition the CPC is available with optional StarBright XLT high-performance optical coatings. With the introduction of the CPC series Celestron has produced a telescope family that provides superior quality to go with unsurpassed ease of use and high value. Operate from a PCThe CPC series telescopes include the NexRemote software so the telescope can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote duplicates all of the functions and features of the NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more!

Other high-performance featuresNexRemote talks - speech support; Specify the objects you want to see and viewing order; Create and save custom tours in NexTour; Use Night Vision Mode to preserve night vision;Wireless control of the telescopeDownload NexRemote updates. CPC highlightsRe-designed drive base and drive mechanics including large drive gears quick release clutch; auxiliary ports for AutoGuider PC; easy tripod mounting.

SkyAlign Alignment Technology - simply choose three bright celestial objects; the telescope does the rest;Convenient remote hand control holder - allows information-viewing hands-free; 40000-plus-object database;Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units;Easy-to-locate oversize clutching knobs on both axes for manual use;All metal quick-release finderscope bracket with spring-loaded pivot and easy-to-use adjustment screws;Ultra-wide 9.8-inch bearing track base for smooth stable tracking at any rate;Ergonomic design - comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to locationPermanent periodic error correction (PEC);NexRemote software for easy PC connection;DC Cigarette-Lighter Power Cord IncludedNew heavy-duty steel tripod with accessory tray center leg support bracket for rock-solid stability spring-loaded mounting screws and recessed mounting platform for quick setup.

Includes50mm finderscope with quick-release bracket;40mm Plossl eyepiece (70X)NexRemote software CD with license; RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or Laptop Car Battery AdapterImprove the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit.

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