Celestron NexStar 8 User Manual

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Celestron NexStar 8 Specifications

General

Focal Ratio	f/10
Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Highest Useful Magnification	480x
Computerized	Yes
Lowest Useful Magnification	29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power	843x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter	31%
Power Supply	12V DC
Database	40, 000+ objects
Tracking Rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Communication Ports	RS-232
Aperture	203.2 mm (8 inches)
Focal Length	2032 mm (80 inches)
Star Diagonal	1.25 inch
Eyepiece	25 mm
Tracking Modes	Altazimuth, EQ North, EQ South
GPS	Optional SkySync GPS Accessory
Tripod	Steel, adjustable
Mount Type	Computerized Altazimuth
Finderscope	StarPointer finderscope