The world’s most beloved telescope! The classic, 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970s. Now, the iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster.
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.
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):
965.2mm - 1422.4mm (38" - 56")
Tripod leg diameter:
38.1mm (1.5") Stainless Steel
Mount Head Weight:
11 lbs (5 kg)
Accessory Tray:
Yes
Tripod Weight:
9 lbs (4.08 kg)
Slew Speeds:
9 slew speeds - max speed 5°/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:
1x AUX Port
Autoguide Port:
Yes
USB Port:
Yes, Hand Control input
Power Requirements:
8-AA batteries (not included) and 12 VDC-750 mA (Tip positive)
Motor Drive:
DC servo motors
Alignment Procedures:
SkyAlign, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Auto 2-Star Align, Solar System Align, EQ North / EQ South Alignment (EQ align requires an equatorial wedge)
Periodic Error Correction:
No
Computerized Hand Control:
Double line, 18 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
NexStar+ Database:
40,000 objects, 200 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Software:
Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:
24 lbs (10.88 kg)
Included Items:
Optical tube
Single Fork Arm Mount and Tripod
Accessory Tray
Star Pointer Finderscope
NexStar+ Hand Control
25mm eyepiece
Star Diagonal
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.
Align and control your telescope wirelessly using your smartphone or tablet and Celestron’s free SkyPortal app for iOS and Android devices
Tap any celestial object you see in the sky to identify it instantly. Tap again and your telescope slews to that object, centering it perfectly in the eyepiece.
Explore 100,000+ objects in SkyPortal’s database. While you observe, view astroimages and listen to audio descriptions for hundreds of the most popular objects including the planets, Orion Nebula, Hercules Globular Star Cluster, and more.
Sky Tour feature generates a list of all the best stars, galaxies and nebulae to view based on your exact time and location
WiFi module is compatible with all current Celestron computerized telescopes and select older models. Unit does not require batteries or external power.
Consists of Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV, 8-24mm eyepiece and Hyperion Barlow lens 2.25x
This combination of Hyperion Zoom and Hyperion Barlow creates an all-in-one astro quality grade zoom providing a focal length range (with and without Barlow) from 3.6 to 24mm
Includes all accessories that is delivered in the standard outfit of the Hyperion Zoom and Barlow
Full field sharpness: The ultra-sharp 76° undistorted flat field is unsurpassed by any other modern wide field eyepiece. Also on-axis sharpness and contrast rivals our best, ever released planetary eyepieces, the Zeiss Abbe ZAO I & II.
Long Eye Relief and optimized for bino-viewing: ~ 20mm of eye relief provides that famous spacewalk feeling, incredibly impressive with bino and both eyes.
Hard aluminium alloy with industrial quality UV-stabilized anodizing surrounds a set of 8 lenses with one ED- and two Lanthanum elements.
2" and 1¼" nosepiece: integrated into one eyepiece of 55mm max outer diameter, supports bino-viewing even for kids.
Photo-Video Adaption: Like their Hyperion siblings, all Morpheus eyepieces make superb imaging projection optics with the M43 photo/video-thread
These eyepieces deliver a pure-white image with outstanding sharpness and contrast, 50° field of view, sharp field-stops, and true High-Transmission- (HT) and Multi-Coating on all glass-air-surfaces. The eyepieces are parfocal
highest comfort and (in combination with the Barlow-lens) many focal lengths with just one set of eyepieces: 2,7mm, 4,6mm, 6mm, 8mm, 14mm, 18mm, 32mm
Baader Q-Turret eyepiece-revolver set - selected as Hot Product in 2014 by Sky&Telescope
Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV: fourth generation of Baader-Zoom, 68° Widefield eyepiece with five magnifications - focal lenghts 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24mm clearly defined with "smoothed-out" improved Clickstop Action (a must for effortless binoviewing)
Long eye relief, perfectly matched to the human eye. Flatfield design – sharp right to the edge of field
High Quality Phantom Coating™ Group Multicoatings! For faintest objects, maximum contrast and total freedom from reflections
Large adjustable rubber eyecup, smaller straight rubber eyecup and winged, foldable eyecup included, to fit over M43 photo/video-thread
M43-Video-Photo thread for afocal and classical projection photography, permits optional adaptation of practically any camera with optional accessories
Includes 2" and 1¼" barrel, usable for all 1¼" binoculars with detachable eye-rest and spotting scope with 1 3/8" thread (Celestron / Sky-Watcher and others)
Baader Q-Barlow lense 2.25x, 1¼" barrel
dual factor lens assy (1.3x/ 2.25x)
Modern High-Transmission Multi-Coating all air-glass surfaces delivers a remarkably brilliant image with extremely low internal reflections
Extends the possible focal lengths of the Q-Turret eyepiece set