CPC Deluxe 800 EdgeHD

Celestron’s top-performing altazimuth telescope system, the CPC Deluxe HD is a favorite among experienced amateur astronomers and the preferred telescope of Stephen Hawking 8-inch EdgeHD optical tube provides stunning views and sharp astroimages free of visual defects NexStar+ hand control and internal GPS guides users through the simple SkyAlign setup and features a 40,000+ object database Sturdy dual fork arm mount with upgraded gears and motors anchors the telescope for superior tracking and pointing accuracy Ready for serious astroimaging, CPC Deluxe HD features All-Star Polar Alignment and Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction when equipped with the HD Pro Wedge Features Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the CPC Deluxe 800HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who uses a CPC Deluxe 1100HD at his home in Cambridge, UK. Celestron’s Best Optics What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with our proprietary EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces. Read more about how EdgeHD outperforms competing optical systems by downloading the EdgeHD whitepaper in the Support and Download tab. All EdgeHD systems include our StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, every EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach a third party lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2. Ultimate Versatility Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm mount anchors the telescope for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 43 lbs and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy. As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe HD, you’ll be guided through our simple SkyAlign procedure. The telescope walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects. To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyQ Link 2 WiFi Module and control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet. With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a telescope that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging.   Specifications OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design EdgeHD Aperture (mm) 203.2 mm (8") Focal Length 2032 mm (80") Focal Ratio 10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 40 mm (1.57") Magnification of Eyepiece 1 51x Finderscope 50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket Star Diagonal 1.25 MOUNT INFO: Mount Type Dual Fork Arm Accessory Tray Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder Tripod Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable Power Requirements Car battery adapter 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 (Compared to human eye) 843x Apparent Field of View 0.8° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 42 ft (13 m) Secondary Mirror Obstruction 64 mm (2.5") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 31% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 9.77% Optical Coatings Starbright XLT Coating Total Telescope Kit Weight 78 lbs (36 kg) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align Periodic Error Correction Permanently Programmable Communication Ports RS-232 communication port on hand control Computer Hand Control Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons Database 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects GPS Internal 16 channel