Optical Design: 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain
Focal Length: 2032mm f/10
Finderscope: StarPointer
Mount: Altazimuth, Fork Arm
Motor Drive: Integrated Dual Axis Servo
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Eyepiece: 1-1/4" 25mm Pl?ssl (81x)
Star Diagonal: 1-1/4"
Slew Speeds: 6?/sec, 2?/sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x
Tracking Modes: Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South, Off
Hand Control: Computerized Hand Control
NexRemote Telescope Control Software: Included
AutoAlign Two-Star Alignment: Yes
Database: 40,000 + objects; 400 user defined programmable objects; enhanced information on over 200 objects
Optical Tube Length: 17"
Power Requirements: 12VDC 1.5A
Telescope Weight: 24 lb.
Features of Celestron 8" NexStar i Series Telescopes:
Celestron GO TO Computerized Hand Control - included
Easy AutoAlign Two-Star Alignment
40,000+ object database
Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes
Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm
StarBright Multi-Coating
Designated AutoGuider port
Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories, including CN-16 GPS module