Celestron Advanced Series C6-NGT Reflector Telescope

Catalog description

Celestron Advanced Series C6-NGT Reflector Telescope, part number CELE114, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $799.00, down from a high of $801.00.

The popular 6 Newtonian in the Advanced series is now available on our heavy-duty CG-5 computerized mount. The C6-NGT Newtonian scope uses diffraction-limited parabolic primary mirrors for razor sharp star images across a wide field of view. The optics of these heavyduty telescopes are manufactured to Celestron's uncompromising standards with star images that are classic textbook Airy disks.

Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by our proven NexStar computer control technology the telescope has a 40000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects. Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms. Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control you can control the telescope via a personal computer and our new flash upgradeable hand controls allow you to update your telescope's operating software via the internet. An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography. No matter at what level you are starting out this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically. Celestron CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability. Our new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments. FEATURESHigh quality 6 reflectorProven NexStar computer control technology40000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objectsCustom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objectsDC Servo motors with encoders on both axes Rack and Pinion Focuser - 1-1/4Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mountAutoguider port for long exposure astrophotography Ultra sturdy 2 diameter steel tripod with accessory trayDouble line 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto featuresIncludes CD-ROM The Sky Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky mapsCompatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computer RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)

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