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Celestron NexStar 8 GPS
Description
Currently there are 2 requests to borrow this.
8-inch diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Fully computerized dual fork arm altazimuth mount
- Ergonomic design--Comfortably move the telescope from location to location
- Proven NexStar computer control technology; GPS alignment
- 200 mm aperture, 2000 mm focal length
Details
Comes with:
- Celestron NexStar GPS Tube
- 2” Mirror Star Diagonal #93519
- Instruction Manual
- Meade 3x Barlow
- Meade eye pieces: 40mm, 32mm, 26mm, 20mm, 15mm, 12.4mm, 9.7mm, , 6.4
- Meade Series 4000 filters: 82A, 25A, 47, 11
- Tripod
- Computer
- Battery pack
- Red flashlight
Note: This is a heavy and bulky telescope. It may require 2 people to lift it. Your vehicle must accomodate three large boxes (32x20x14, 24x18x12, and 30x10x10 inches) to transport it. The optical tube assembly is about 45 lbs. This is not a beginner telescope.
Currently Loaned out
Requests to Borrow
There are 2 other members with requests to borrow this equipment.