Celestron CPC Series User Manual

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Appendix D - RS-232 Connection
Using the included NexRemote software you can control your CPC telescope with a computer via the RS-232 port
located on the computerized hand control and using the RS-232 cable (#93920). For information about using
NexRemote to control your telescope, refer to the instruction sheet that came with the NexRemote CD and the help
files located on the disk. In addition to NexRemote, the CPC can be controlled using other popular astronomy software
programs. For detailed information about controlling the CPC via the RS-232 port, Communication protocols and the
RS-232 cable, refer to the CPC section of the Celestron web site at: http://www.celestron.com/cpc.

Celestron CPC Series Specifications

General

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Mount Type	Computerized Altazimuth
Tripod	Heavy-duty stainless steel
GoTo Database	40, 000+ objects
Motorized Tracking	Yes
Focal Length	2032mm (8-inch), 2350mm (9.25-inch), 2800mm (11-inch)
Focal Ratio	f/10
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Highest Useful Magnification	480x (8-inch), 555x (9.25-inch), 660x (11-inch)
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.5 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arcseconds (8-inch), 0.42 arcseconds (11-inch)
GPS	Yes
Power Supply	12V DC
Aperture	8 in (203.2 mm) / 9.25 in (235 mm) / 11 in (279.4 mm)
Lowest Useful Magnification	29x (8-inch), 40x (11-inch)