Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD Telescope

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Schmidt-Cassegrain. Objective lens diameter: 203mm. Focal length: 2032mm

Catadioptric

Optical design

203

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

2032

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	76656
Brand	Celestron
EAN	2400000043898
Optical design	catadioptric
Optical scheme	Schmidt–Cassegrain
Optics coating	StarBright XLT

Description

CGEM II 800 HD combines Celestron's newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount with its acclaimed EdgeHD optical system. With 8 inches of aperture and our premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 800 HD gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye and is the lightest and most portable telescope in its class.

Features:

8” EdgeHD optics
CGEM II computerized equatorial mount
Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
A 9x50 finderscope, 1.25” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and
1.25” 40 mm Plössl eyepiece are all included

Specifications

Product ID	76656
Brand	Celestron
EAN	2400000043898
Optical design	catadioptric
Optical scheme	Schmidt–Cassegrain
Optics coating	StarBright XLT
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), mm	203
Focal length, mm	2032
Aperture ratio	f/10
Tripod	aluminum
Mount	equatorial
User level	experienced users, professionals
Observed object	deep-sky objects

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