{"product_id":"celestron-cgx-800-sct-8-schmidt-cassegrain-on-cgx-goto-equatorial-mount-12050","title":"Celestron CGX 800 SCT - 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain on CGX GoTo Equatorial Mount - 12050","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe CGX 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope on CGX Mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGX 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the all-new state of the art CGX computerized equatorial mount. It is the most lightweight and portable of the three size models. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment.  At 8 inches of aperture with our premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGX 800 gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCGX MOUNT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron’s workhorse CGEM mount lineup has been the German Equatorial backbone for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches of aperture. Since that time, many more astro-imagers and planetarium controlled setups have emerged as backyard telescope technology has evolved. Celestron’s engineering team applied their years of experience designing German Equatorial mounts to the all-new CGX EQ, a culmination of all the advancements made to our technologies, value, and ease-of-use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Celestron CGX was designed to better support your telescope for both visual and astro-imaging pursuits.  Key design goals included a lower profile EQ head, which provides a more compact and therefore more stable setup; a better drive system; remote operation-friendly with home and limit optical sensors; easier polar alignment adjustments; and better cable management. In addition to that, we’ve made mechanical and ergonomic improvements throughout to make the mount sturdier, easier to use, and transport. The CGX is Celestron's new Equatorial backbone to support a wide range of telescopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum Optical Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2032 mm focal length (f\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mm eyepiece included (81x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual back allows for use with 1.25\" accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new design. Sturdier and more rigid with quicker dampening time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased load capacity to 55 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved motors provide more torque, better slewing and tracking under heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal hard stops for both axes prevents cable tension and tripod strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome sensors allow the mount to always start in the index position regardless of orientation before a power reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit sensors automatically shut off slewing or tracking before reaching the hard stop fail safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware includes multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy and many more additional features for remote astroimaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWider tripod stance for improved stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3º-65º latitude range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-fit CG-5\/Vixen and CGE\/Losmandy dovetail saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPROVED TRIPOD INCLUDES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Jack of all trays\" can hold three 1.25\" eyepieces, two 2\" eyepieces, your smartphone, or other accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+20º of additional tracking past the meridian on either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod legs can be collapsed with accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPROVED ERGONOMICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo handles for easy pickup and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative and improved polar alignment adjustment system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional add-on polar axis finderscope - coming soon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELECTRONICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new NexStar+ hand control with USB port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo AUX accessory ports to support wireless\/WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi Module accessories (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to PC with included software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPEC ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded 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