Celestron Advanced Series C6-RGT Refractor Telescope

An excellent choice for the serious astronomer the C6-R is the largest telescope in its class with over 6 times the light gathering ability of a 60mm. This deluxe quality 1200mm focal length f/8 German Equatorial mounted achromatic refractor is an incredible value and offers outstanding light gathering ability and stability. It features premium accessories such as a heavy duty CG-5 German Equatorial mount 9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot support 20mm Plössl 1-1/4 eyepiece 2 focuser 2x Barlow with photo adapter accessory tray and much more.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.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 refractorProven NexStar computer control technologyHeavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount40000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot supportCustom 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 asterisms2 focuser allows for use with 2 or 1.25 eyepiecesDC Servo motors with encoders on both axes Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the skyFlash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the InternetUltra sturdy 2 diameter steel tripod with accessory trayAutoguider port for long exposure astrophotographyDouble 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 maps Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software for advanced control of your telescope via computerRS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computerGPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966) About Celestron Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960 Celestron has grown to become one of the world’s leading telescope makers enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics outstanding design and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer manufacturer and importer of other high-quality optical products including binoculars spotting scopes and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader’s Digest Popular Science PC Magazine Popular Mechanics the Consumer Electronics Association and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance Calif.

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