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General| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8 in) |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Magnification | 81x |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 843x |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Database | 40, 000+ objects |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Tripod | Steel |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm |
| Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
| Power Supply | 8 x AA batteries or 12V DC |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North, EQ South |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 |
| GPS | Optional |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64 mm |
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