| Optical Design: |
Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: |
130mm (5.19") |
| Focal Length: |
650mm (25.59") |
| Focal Ratio: |
f/5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: |
25mm (.98") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: |
26x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: |
10mm (.39") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: |
65x |
| Finderscope: |
StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: |
None |
| Optical Tube: |
Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: |
307x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: |
19x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: |
13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): |
1.07 arc seconds arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): |
.89 arc seconds arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): |
345x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: |
38mm (1.5") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: |
29% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: |
9% |
| Optical Coatings: |
Aluminium with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length: |
635mm (25") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: |
162mm (6.37") |
| Optical Tube Weight: |
8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Dovetail |
CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Mount Type: |
Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
| Instrument load capacity: |
8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): |
863.6mm - 1371.6mm (34" - 54") |
| Tripod leg diameter: |
31.75mm (1.25") aluminium |
| Mount Head Weight: |
5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Accessory Tray: |
Yes. Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder |
| Tripod Weight: |
5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: |
Up to 3° second |
| Tracking Rates: |
Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes: |
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South |
| GPS: |
N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility: |
CG-5 dovetail |
| Number of Auxiliary Ports: |
2x AUX Port for optional accessories |
| Autoguide Port: |
No |
| USB Port: |
No (only with optional Nexstar+ remote) |
| Power Requirements: |
12V DC, 1A (Tip positive) |
| Motor Drive: |
DC servo motor |
| Alignment Procedures: |
SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align |
| Periodic Error Correction: |
No |
| Computerized Hand Control: |
Hand control not included (optional) |
| NexStar+ Database: |
Optional Nexstar+ hand remote provides over 40,000 objects in the computer's database |
| Software: |
Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App. Each provide over 100,00 objects in their database |
| Total Kit Weight: |
18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
| Included Items: |
Optical tube Mount and tripod Accessory tray 2x eyepieces StarPointer™ red dot finderscope Battery pouch |
| Solar Warning |
- Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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