Celestron Telescopes

Celestron CPC Series

New alignment technology, advanced engineering, and bold new design at a lower price that is out of this world! The new Celestron Professional Computerized (CPC) Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for — quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.

Introducing Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign Aligning your telescope is easier and faster than ever. Simply input the date, time and your location (the CPC has a built-in GPS that does this for you) and then align the telescope to three bright stars of your choosing. You do not need to know the names of the stars — you could even pick the moon or bright planets! The NexStar Computer system will automatically figure out which stars were chosen and then align the telescope.

There is no need to point the telescope North or to level the optical tube — the initial position of the telescope is irrelevant. This makes for a fast and very easy method for aligning the telescope.

The NexStar® software with SkyAlign calculates the angles measured between the objects and then compares them to the known angles between objects. Using this method, the telescope determines what objects were chosen. The display will tell you which three objects you aligned to for confirmation.

Only two of the alignment objects will actually be used for calculating the model of the sky. The third object is needed to provide a positive identification of the other two. Therefore you should make sure that at least two of the three alignment objects are widely spaced in the sky by at least 60 degrees if possible. And select a third object that does not fall in a straight line between the first two alignment stars.

NexRemote Control Software Celestron has been in the forefront of computerized telescope technology for over two decades. We have taken this expertise in telescope technology one step further by introducing the NexRemote™ Telescope Control Software. NexRemote allows the user to control their Celestron computerized telescope from their personal computer. Everything that is done using the telescope's hand control can now be done remotely from a PC or laptop.

NexRemote provides full emulation of every aspect of the Celestron Computerized Hand Control including:

* Alignment in any tracking mode
* Database of objects
* User objects
* Hibernation
* Connect to popular planetarium programs

In addition to emulating the NexStar Hand Control, NexRemote adds powerful new features including:

* NexRemote talks - Keep your eyes on the stars instead of the LCD by enabling speech support
* Control the objects you want to see and the order that you see them
* Create and save custom tours by launching NexTour
* Use Night Vision Mode to reduce the effect of the laptop screen on your eyes
* Wireless control of the telescope with Optional Gamepad Support
* Connect to your personal GPS device to NexRemote with NexGPS
* Download NexRemote updates online to use the latest features

Celestron CPC Features:

* Available with optional Starbright® XLT High Performance Optical System — Celestron's finest optical coatings provide sharp, bright clear views.
* SkyAlign Alignment Technology — Fast, easy alignment. Simply choose three bright stars. The telescope does the rest.
* 8", 9.25", and 11"models.
* Convenient remote hand control holder — Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope.
* 40,000+ object database.
* NexRemote Telescope Control Software Included
* Ergonomic design — Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location.
* Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics — Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch; Auxiliary ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to tripod.NexRemote™- compatible.
* Permanent PEC
* Newly - designed heavy-duty tripod.

Standard Accessories :

* Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable Tripod with Eyepiece Holder
* NexStar Hand Controller
* 1.25" Star Diagonal
* 1.25" 40mm Eyepiece (51x)
* 50mm Finderscope with quick release bracket
* Car battery adapter

Celestron NexStar 8i Special Edition

Introducing Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign Aligning your telescope is easier and faster than ever. Simply input the date, time and your location and then align the telescope to three bright stars of your choosing. You do not need to know the names of the stars — you could even pick the moon or bright planets! The NexStar Computer system will automatically figure out which stars were chosen and then align the telescope.

There is no need to point the telescope North or to level the optical tube — the initial position of the telescope is irrelevant. This makes for a fast and very easy method for aligning the telescope.

The NexStar® software with SkyAlign calculates the angles measured between the objects and then compares them to the known angles between objects. Using this method, the telescope determines what objects were chosen. The display will tell you which three objects you aligned to for confirmation.

Only two of the alignment objects will actually be used for calculating the model of the sky. The third object is needed to provide a positive identification of the other two. Therefore you should make sure that at least two of the three alignment objects are widely spaced in the sky by at least 60 degrees if possible. And select a third object that does not fall in a straight line between the first two alignment stars.

Celestron NexStar 8i SE Features:

* Celestron orange tube with special edition logo.
* StarBright XLT High Performance Optical System.
* New! Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign technology – Using Celestron's patented SkyAlign, simply input the date, time and location into the hand control then slew the telescope to any three bright celestial objects in the sky. You do not need to know the names of the stars — you could even pick the moon or bright planets!
* New! Flash Upgradeable Hand Control – conveniently upgrade your 8i SE operating software via the Internet.
* 40,000+ object database – The expanded, programmable user database includes the complete Messier, NGC, IC and Caldwell catalogs. Customized lists of all the best galaxies, nebulae and other deep-sky objects. Room for hundreds of user defined objects.
* Database Filter Limits – User-defined so that only objects visible above the horizon are displayed on the hand control.
* User-Defined Slew Limits – Prevents the telescope from slewing beyond the user-defined horizon in altazimuth and equatorial mode.
* Hibernate – This power saving device allows you to power down the telescope without losing your alignment. All you have to do is enter the correct time. Hibernate allows you to look for planets in the daytime after having used the telescope the night before or to observe night after night without having to re-align.
* Wedge Align Algorithm – Automatically aligns the telescope to the celestial pole. Essential when you are performing a polar alignment on an equatorial wedge.
* Anti Cord Wrap – Prevents the telescope from wrapping its cords when attaching optional accessories.
* Patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle.
* Only weighing 24 lbs. the NexStar 8i is the perfect combination of power and portability
* Dozens of Other Powerful Features

Specifications and Standard Accessories:

* 203mm (8") diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain
* 1.25" - 25mm Plössl (81x ) eyepiece
* 90° 1.25" Star Diagonal
* Starpointer Finderscope
* Focal Length of 2032mm
* Focal Ratio of f/10
* Six slew speeds: 6º /sec, 2º /sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x
* Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes
* Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm
* Designated AutoGuider port
* Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories
* Battery Compartment for 8 (user supplied) AA batteries
* Weight: 24 lbs
* Tripod

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"I just received the MaxView™ 40 I ordered earlier this week. I am using it with an ETX-90 and Sony DSC-F707 digital camera. I am blown away with the quality of this eyepiece. Here's a shot of the Moon taken with the MaxView™ 40. Great eyepiece, I recommend it to anyone who is in the market for a good eyepiece to use with their digital camera. Thanks for the great service as well."

– Dwight