Celestron CGEM II Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope w/ Free Shipping and Handling — 3 models

Celestron CGEM II Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Product Info OPTICAL TUBE FEATURES 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings 2032 mm focal length (f/10) 6x30 finderscope to help accurately center alignment objects Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky Includes large CGE style dovetail mounting bar COMPUTERIZED MOUNT FEATURES 40 lbs payload capacity Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software. 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation Able to track past the meridian allowing seamless imaging Permanent periodic error corrections allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors once, while the mount retains the PEC recordings. Software Features include: Mount Calibration, Database Filter Limits, Hibernate, five Alignment Procedures, and user-defined slew limits Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky Longer clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number Solar System alignment method allows to view the moon and planets during the day Permanent Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PEC) corrects periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives Custom Rate 9 feature allows to set maximum slew rate Tandem mode allows to star align the mount even when positioned for tandem scope use USB hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer Includes NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of telescope via computer Precision machined 40 mm diameter steel Polar shafts supported by multiple tapered roller bearings and ball bearings GPS-compatible with optional SkySync GPS Accessory Package Contents: Celestron CGEM II Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Celestron 12010: CGEM II 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, 8in Celestron 12011: CGEM II 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, 9.25in Celestron 12012: CGEM II 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, 11in