- 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with f/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes, perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers.
- Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.
- Advanced VX, the most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts, offers a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb with the same rigidity as our larger mounts and minimal flexure.
- Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.
- NEW dual saddle plate accommodates both the narrow CG-5 and larger CGE dovetail.
- Accessories included: 2” Visual Back, 2” Star Diagonal with 1.25” adapter, 28mm eyepiece (2”), 8x50 finderscope.
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 180mm (7.08") |
| Focal Length | 2700mm (106.3") |
| Focal Ratio | f/15 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 28mm (1.1") 2" eyepiece |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 96x |
| Finderscope | 8x50 Straight Through |
| Star Diagonal | 2" Star Diagonal with 1.25" adapter |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 420x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 67x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.9 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.64 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.52 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 661x |
| Central Obstruction Diameter | 42mm (1.65") (5.45% of aperture area; 23.3% by diameter) |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 571.5mm (22.5") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 222.25mm (8.75") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) |
| Dovetail | CGE Dovetail Bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Computerized Equatorial |
| Instrument load capacity | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 1118mm - 1626mm (44" – 64") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 50.8mm (2") Stainless Steel |
| Latitude adjustment range | 7° - 77° |
| Mount Head Weight | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 12 lbs |
| Slew Speeds | 9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North & EQ South |
| GPS | N/A |
| Dovetail Compatibility | Dual saddle plate (CG-5 and CGE saddle) |
| Number of Auxiliary ports | 3 Aux ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories) |
| Autoguide port | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes, input on Hand Control |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
| Motor Drive | DC servo motors |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Yes |
| Computerized Hand Control | NexStar+ hand control with LCD display, 19 fiber-optic backlit LED buttons |
| NexStar+ Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Software | Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight | 47 lbs (21.31 kg) |
| Included Items | Advanced VX Equatorial Head| Tripod| Accessory Tray|1 x 12 lbs counterweight| NexStar+ Hand Control| DC Power Cable (plugs into cigarette lighter socket) |