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Celestron CPC 800 Computerized Telescope Bundle

with Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit, Portable Power Supply and AC Adapter

• This Celestron computerized telescope bundle comes with a selection of key accessories that will help you make the most of your time under the stars, including extra eyepieces, a 2″ SCT diagonal, a self-contained battery pack, and an AC adapter!

• The Celestron 8″ CPC computerized telescope will show you the Universe for many years to come. It is large enough to capture the light of faint galaxies and nebulae millions of light-years away, but is still portable enough for an adult to set up alone. That is why the Celestron 8″ CPC is one of the most popular telescopes in the world.

• With a database of over 40,000 objects, awesome pointing accuracy, and an easy-to-use lighted keypad, you’ll be gazing at a wide array of celestial objects the very first night out with the Celestron 8″ CPC!

• The Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit included in this special package comes with 4 extra eyepieces, 2″ to 1.25″ adapter, a 2″ SCT diagonal, and an aluminum carry case.

• We have also included a Apertura Portable Power Supply and an AC Adapter. These important accessories allow you to power your telescope from a standard AC wall outlet or, with the addition of the included DC Adapter, from anywhere your heart desires. Just plug the DC Adapter into the telescope on one end, and the charged Power Tank on the other, and you are good to go!

About the Celestron CPC 800 Computerized Telescope…

Celestron’s CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for – quick and simple alignment, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability. Learn more about the Celestron CPC Telescope and its impressive features in the video below!

Celestron 8″ CPC Features:

• Includes Starbright XLT High Performance Optical System – Celestron’s finest optical coatings provide sharp, bright clear views.
• SkyAlign Alignment Technology – Fast, easy alignment. Simply choose three bright stars. The telescope does the rest.
• Convenient remote hand control holder – Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope. 40,000+ object database.
• Ergonomic design – Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location.
• Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics – Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch; Auxiliary ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to tripod.
• Mount is NexRemote compatible, Includes Permanent PEC
• Newly – designed heavy-duty tripod.

Celestron CPC 800 Specifications

• 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Design

• Focal Length – 2032 mm, F/10

• 50 mm Finderscope w/quick release bracket

• Dual Fork Arm Mount

• Aluminum Optical Tube

• 40 mm Plossl (51x) Eyepiece

• 1.25″ Star Diagonal

• Accessory tray Leg Brace/ Eyepiece holder

• Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable Tripod

• Car battery power adapter

• NexStar Computer Control System

• Hand control port

• Aux Port, Autoguide Ports

Optical Specifications:

• Highest Useful Magnification – 480x

• Lowest Useful Magnification – 29x

• Limiting Stellar Magnitude – 14

• Resolution – Rayleigh 0.68 arcsec

• Dawes Limit – 0.57 arcsec

• Photographic Resolution – 200 line/mm

• Light Gathering Power – 843x unaided eye

• Field of View – standard eyepiece 0.8°

• Linear FOV (@1000 yds) – 42 ft

• Starbright XLT Coatings

• Secondary Mirror Obstruction – 2.7″

• by Area – 11%

• by Diameter – 34%

• Optical tube length – 17 inches

Software Specifications:

• DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes

• Resolution 0.1406 arcsec

• Nine slew speeds – 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 0.5°/sec, 64x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 1x, 0.5x

• Software Precision 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculations

• Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar tracking rates

• 40,000 Object Database

• Altazimuth, Equatorial North and South tracking modes

• SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Align, One-Star Align, EQ Align, Solar System Align

• Periodic Error Correction Permanently Programmable

Mechanical Specifications:

• Dual fork arm, cast aluminum w/ detachable HC cradle

• 5.625″ hard anodized gear in both axes, 180 tooth, brass worm

• 9.8″ azimuth bearing

• Telescope Weight – 42 lb

• Tripod/Mount Weight – 19 lb

Electronic Specifications:

• Power Requirements – 12VDC at 1.5A

• Cord Management – Software Managed

About the Apertura Wide Angle Kit…

Apertura’s Super Wide Angle eyepieces are now available in a kit! Buying this kit from High Point Scientific provides observers with four eyepieces and one SCT diagonal. This Apertura kit includes:

• 2″ SCT Twist Lock Carbon Dielectric Mirror Diagonal with a 2″ to 1.25″ Adapter

• 10 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 15 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 20 mm Super Wide Angle 1.25″ Eyepiece

• 32 mm Super Wide Angle 2″ Eyepiece

• Storage Case

2″ SCT Diagonal: The body of the 2″ diagonal, which is carbon fiber plated, comes complete with a 2″ to 1.25″ adapter which has a non-marring brass compression ring to hold your 1.25″ eyepieces firmly in place. The adapter is threaded for 2″ filters. The nose piece of the diagonal has an SCT thread so you can easily attach the diagonal to your SCT scope. Apertura has designed this diagonal with a twist lock mechanism and set screws, that can be utilized when the adapter is not in place, to firmly hold your 2″ eyepiece. The dielectric coatings on the 1/12th wave BK7 mirror have 99% reflectivity across the visible spectrum.

Apertura Wide Angle Eyepieces: Amateur astronomers know how important eyepieces are for their telescope set up. The telescope is the lock and the eyepiece is the key which unlocks the wonders of the night sky. The Super Wide Angle eyepieces from Apertura are high performing and aesthetically pleasing eyepieces that you will be happy to take on your night sky adventures.

The eyepieces are fitted with twist up eyecups, blackened edges, and anti-reflection threads that will boost contrast. The metal eyepiece barrels are threaded to accept filters (not included).

Apertura 10 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 10 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 10 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.02″

• Width: 1.38″

• Weight: 2.9 oz

Apertura 15 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 15 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 13 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.36″

• Width: 1.39″

• Weight: 3.6 oz

Apertura 20 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 20 mm

• Barrel Size: 1.25″

• Eye Relief: 16 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Height: 2.73″

• Width: 1.39″

• Weight: 4.2 oz

Apertura 32 mm Eyepiece Specifications

• Focal Length: 32mm

• Barrel Size: 2″

• Eye Relief: 24 mm

• Apparent Field of View: 70°

• Lens Elements: 5

• Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated with Blackened Edges

• Weight: 14.4 oz

Apertura Aluminum Carrying Case: This Apertura Wide Angle Eyepiece Kit comes with a heavy-duty, aluminum case. This case is perfect for storage and transport, so you can rest assured that your eyepieces and diagonal are safe on the way to star parties or when not in use. The case comes with two sturdy latches and a strong handle for easy carrying. The interior of the case comes with custom-cut foam to hold all four eyepieces and the diagonal with 2″ to 1.25″ adapter. This foam is an excellent way to protect your accessories when you’re on the move.

About the Apertura Portable Telescope Power Supply

The Apertura Portable Telescope Power supply uses lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 155Wh to provide power to various observation accessories. Weighing in at about 3.5 lb., this power supply is extremely lightweight and easy to take on the road so you can observe the night sky anywhere without worrying about finding an external power source. The body of the Apertura power tank comes with both LED status indicators and an LED red-light flashlight. The flashlight has standard and strobe-light settings.

The Apertura portable power supply has many fantastic features that set it apart from the competition. Not only is this supply easy to use, but it comes with three additional power adapters, dual mode charging, and several ports that will make connecting your astronomy gear a breeze!

About the AC Adapter…

This AC adapter is a plug-in power supply that can be powered off any standard USA type 110-120 volt single-phase AC wall outlet, and provides +12 volts DC at 2 amperes for your telescope.