Optics

• 11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• Fully computerized dual fork arm Altazimuth mount
• 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray
• Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of the late Stephen Hawking
• 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database
• Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors anchors the telescope for superior tracking and pointing accuracy
• Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron-Technologies:

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of the late Stephen Hawking
• 9.25-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database
• Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors anchors the telescope for superior tracking and pointing accuracy
• Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

• Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of the late Stephen Hawking
• 11-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects
• NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database
• Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors anchors the telescope for superior tracking and pointing accuracy
• Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

• Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike
• 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor
• Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you
• SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

• 4" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope
• classic orange tube with modern features
• StarBright™ XLT multi-coating for maximum light transmission and an absolutely clear image
• StarPointer™ red-dot finder for easy and precise alignment
• integrated flip mirror for comfortable straight-through viewing (with optional zenith mirror) or 90° viewing angle
• dovetail quick-release clamp; tube and accessory plate can be mounted without tools
• stable alt-azimuth mount with computer control
• internal battery compartment - top-accessible - no cable clutter during operation
• stable height-adjustable tripod (with integrated equatorial wedge on 4-SE and 5-SE)
• proven NexStar computer control
• over 40,000 objects, 100 user-defined objects, detailed information on over 200 objects
• SkyAlign technology: simply point at any three objects to align the telescope
• flash-updatable control software, motor controller, and hand controller software; updates via the internet
• with camera control and remote shutter cable, allowing remote control of your connected DSLR camera
• special database of the most popular deep-sky objects by name and catalog number: the most beautiful double and multiple stars; variable stars; solar system; star patterns
• DC servo motors with encoders on both axes
• double-line, 16-character LCD hand controller with backlit LED buttons
• includes NexRemote™ telescope control software for computer operation of your telescope
• GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS receiver
• Service by Baader Planetarium GmbH, Mammendorf
• Made by Celestron, USA

• Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
• Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
• SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

• Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
• Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
• SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron-Technologies:

• A nice beginner’s set of 1.25” planetary filters for any telescope.
• See features on the Moon & planets in a whole new light.
• The aluminum cell is threaded on top and bottom for stacking.
• Includes Wratten #12 Deep Yellow, #21 Orange, #80A Light Blue, and a #ND-96-0.3 Neutral Density Filter with 50% transmission.
• Manufactured by CELESTRON, USA

• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 40 lbs payload capacity
• Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
• 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
• Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
• Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging
• USB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron-Technologies:

  

• 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 40 lbs payload capacity
• Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
• 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
• Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
• Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging
• USB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

  

• 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 40 lbs payload capacity
• Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
• 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
• Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
• Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging
• USB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

    

• 8” EdgeHD optics
• CGEM II computerized equatorial mount
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
• A 9x50 finderscope, 1.25” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and 1.25” 40 mm Plössl eyepiece are all included
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

    

• 9.25” EdgeHD optics
• CGEM II computerized equatorial mount
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
• A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

  

• 11“ EdgeHD optics
• CGEM II computerized equatorial mount
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
• A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies:

    

• Flat field free of optical aberrations like field curvature, coma, astigmatism and chromatic aberration across an entire APS-C sensor.
• Unlike the larger RASAs that work with DSLR and large CCD cameras, the 8” model was designed with color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras in mind. The telescope does not work with standard DSLR cameras.
• NEW Ultra-Stable Focus System – six precision sealed ball bearings virtually eliminate image shift.
• Internal filter mount – seamlessly accommodates a Light Pollution Imaging Filter into the optical path.
• Performs over a wider spectral range than most telescopes, from 390 - 800 nm, so more of the light passing through the astrograph is in sharp focus.
• The CGEM II, with its 40 lbs load capacity, is the latest update to the venerable CGEM mount and provides a sturdy and rigid platform for the fully-loaded RASA 8.
• The drive system, consisting of low cog DC Servo motors with integrated optical encoders, steel worm gears supported by precision sealed bearings, and brass worm wheels, ensures smooth and accurate slewing and tracking.
• Proven NexStar+ computerized telescope control technology supports functions to address imagers’ needs, such as All-Star Polar Alignment, Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC), and adjustable tracking through meridian.
• Made by Celestron, USA

Includes or respectively is compatible with the following Celestron Technologies: