Celestron Nexstar 8i Telescope Kit w/XLT Coatings

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SKU: 11022-XLT

Sales Rank: 10597

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Product Description

With 2.5 times the light gathering of the 5" model, the NexStar 8i will enable you to see deeper into the Universe than ever before. The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to Celestron's classic 8" optics. The NexStar 8i features Schmidt-Cassegrain 8" aperture optics with StarBright" multi-coating, powerful 2,032mm focal length and f/10 focal ratio. The NexStar 8i has all the same feature as Celestron's most advanced computerized GoTo telescopes, including AutoAlign two-star alignment, a sky tour feature, a database of over 40,000 celestial objects and easy to use hand control. Plug the optional CN-16 GPS Accessory into NexStar's auxiliary port and download data from orbiting GPS satellites for truly hands-free alignments. The universe may be full of mysteries, but using the NexStar 8i isn't one of them.

Product Specification

Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Celestron
EAN:: 0050234102216
Feature:: 203mm (8-inch) diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain refractor
Compass calibration, enabling you to point to true north more accurately
Electronic controls allows you to move the telescope at six different rates
40,000 object database
XLT coatings
Label:: Celestron
Manufacturer:: Celestron
Model:: 11022-XLT
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Celestron
SpecialFeatures:: 203mm (8 inch) diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain
Focal Length of 2032mm
Focal Ratio of f/10
Six slew speeds: 6º /sec, 2º /sec, 128x, 64x, 16x, 8x
Fully enclosed high speed motors on both axes
Integrated hand controller built into the side of the fork arm
StarBright XLT Multi-Coating
Designated AutoGuider port
Auxiliary Port for optional Accessories, including CN-16 GPS module
Battery Compartment for 8 (user supplied) AA batteries
Studio:: Celestron
Title:: Celestron Nexstar 8i Telescope Kit w/XLT Coatings
UPC:: 050234102216
MPN:: 11022-XLT

Customer Reviews

a portable telescope

I just bought a Nextstar 8i a week ago and I owe a Meade ETX 125.Comparing the Celestron with the Meade, I have the following conclusions. Meade's computer hand control is much better than Celestron's.To set up the Meade telescope, all I need to know is where north is.After pointing the telescope to north, entering the time, selecting my location from a list (only once), the telescope automatically goes to two bright stars for setting the alignment.With the Celestron, I need to enter the time, the...

4/20/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

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