- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
- Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch
- SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Permanent PEC
- Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory
- NexRemote telescope control software and rs-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer
Optical Design :
Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture :
235 mm (9.25 in)
Focal Length
:
2350 mm (92.52 in)
Finderscope
:
8x50 Finderscope with quick release bracket
Eyepiece 1
:
40 mm (1.57 in)
Accessory Tray
:
Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod
:
Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable
CD ROM
:
NexRemote control software with RS232 cable
Power Supply
:
Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification
:
555 x
Lowest Useful Magnification
:
33.57 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
:
14.4
Resolution (Rayleigh)
:
0.59 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes)
:
0.49 arcsec
Photographic Resolution
:
200 line/mm
Light Gathering Power
:
1127 x
Angular Field of View
:
0.7 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)
:
38 ft (11.58 m)
Optical Coatings
:
Starbright XLT Coating
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
:
3.35 in (85.09 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area
:
13.1 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter
:
36.2 %
Telescope Weight
:
58 lb (26.31kg)
Tripod and Mount Weight
:
19 lb (8.62 kg)
Motor Drive
:
DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Motor Resolution
:
0.14 arc seconds
Computer Hand Control :
Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Tracking Rates
:
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes
:
Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures
:
SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align
Software Precision :
24bit, 0.08 calculations
Periodic Error Correction
:
Permanently Programmable
Fork Arm :
Dual fork arm, cast Aluminum with detachable HC cradle
Gear :
5.625 hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm
Bearings :
9.8 azimuth bearing
Communication Ports
: RS-232 communication port on hand control
Motor Ports :
Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
Database :
40,000+ objects, 400 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements
: 12VDC 1.5A
Power Requirements - Idle Current:
340 mA
Power Requirements - Slew one axis
:
640 mA
Power Requirements - Slew both axes
:
900 mA
Cord Management :
Cord Wrap Software
GPS : Internal 16 channel