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Celestron CPC 925 GPS (XLT) Computerized Telescope

CPC 925 GPS Unique design, advanced features, GOTO accuracy, and superb optics. You get the picture.

Celestron's 9.25 optical system has enjoyed a loyal following since we first introduced it with our Ultima 9.25 in 1995. Now the 9.25 optical tube is coupled with Celestron's computerized telescope family the CPC GPS series.

The 9.25 was already a favorite among astrophotographers and discerning visual observers, and it offers 33% more light gathering than our 8in model. The CPC 925 GPS was specifically designed for visual infinity focus when using 2in eyepieces and has an optimized baffle system to benefit astrophotography by minimizing vignetting at the edge of the field of view. Its longer primary focal length and lower magnification secondary mirror contribute to a flatter field of view at the focal plane and helps to further reduce optical aberrations.

This feature packed model comes standard with Celestron's renowned StarBright XLT multi-coatings. The CPC 925 GPS is compatible with the complete line of Celestron photographic and visual accessories.

What makes the CPC 925 GPS great for astrophotography?

  • Longer focal length primary and lower magnification secondary - Contributes to a flatter focal plane with less coma and off-axis astigmatism.
  • Baffle design - Optimized for astrophotography. Minimizes vignetting at the edge of the field of view. This reduces light drop off at the corners of your film plane.
  • Hand Figured Optics - Just like all other Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, the CPC 925 GPS optics are individually matched and hand figured to ensure the highest optical quality in every telescope.
  • Focus mechanism - At the heart of Celestron's Schmidt-Cassegrain focus mechanism are pre-loaded ball bearings, not bushings, minimizing focus shift.
  • Heavy-duty die cast aluminum fork arms - For maximum rigidity.
  • Unique roller bearing design bearing and shaft - The telescope base rotates around a wide 9.5 track for maximum stability; especially important when equatorially mounted for imaging.
  • Autoguider port - For interfacing an autoguider or a drive corrector for long exposure imaging or astrophotography.
  • StarBright XLT coatings - High quality multi-layer coatings maximize transmission of light to the film plane.

    Celestron's CPC Series with the revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology re-defines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for: Quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.

    Internal GPS

    The CPC Series' internal GPS receiver automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites and pinpoints its exact location on Earth. This eliminates the need for you to manually enter the date, time, longitude and latitude.

    Celestron's Revolutionary SkyAlign

    Once the CPC's internal GPS has established the telescope's position, aligning the telescope is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply locate and use hand control to manually point the telescope to three bright celestial objects. You do not need to know the names of the stars. You may even pick the Moon or bright planets! Celestron's NexStar software technology will model the night sky to determine the position of every star, planet and celestial object above the horizon. Once aligned, the remote hand control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its user-friendly database.

    Celestial Object Database

    The CPC database contains over 40,000 celestial objects including Messier objects, the Caldwell Catalog, as well as NGC Galaxies, nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. Filter Limits let you filter out objects that are outside of your local horizon.

    Identify feature tells you what you're looking at, but it can also be a very fun way to tour around the sky. Just point the telescope up somewhere, and ask it to identify Messier objects, and it will show you the 5 nearest Messier objects to your position and let you GOTO them. You can keep doing this for different parts of the sky or for different object types -- it is a lot of fun.

    There's also "Solar Sys Align" that lets you align on the Sun or Moon for daytime observing -- it is easy to use this to see planets or bright stars in the day.

    Innovative Features

    The CPC Series telescopes, like our acclaimed Advanced Series and premium CGE Series telescopes, feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems that are manufactured in our facilities in Torrance, California. In addition, all CPC models are available with StarBright XLT High Performance Optical Coatings.

    With the introduction of the CPC Series, Celestron has gone back to the drawing board and re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented a telescope family that provides superior quality, unsurpassed ease of use, and incomparable value. All CPC models ship standard with our NexRemote telescope control software.

    Features:

  • Precision drive base and drive mechanics for quite operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch; Auxillary ports for AutoGuider, PC; easily mounts to tripod
  • Convient hand control holder allows you to view information hands free while using the scope
  • 40,000+ object database
  • Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units
  • Easy to locate over-sized clutching knobs on both axes for manual use
  • Ultra-wide 9.8in bearing track drive base provides smooth stable tracking at any rate
  • Permanent Periodic Error Correction
  • NexRemote inculded
  • Heavy-duty steel leg tripod with accessory tray/centre leg support bracket for rock solid stability; spring-loaded mounting screws and recessed mounting platform for quick setup

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    Specifications

      246N167
    Optical Design/Aperature Schmidt-Cassegrain / 9.25in (235mm)
    Focal Length / Focal Ratio 2350mm / f/10
    Eyepiece 40mm Plossl (59X)
    Tripod / Accessory Tray Heavy Duty Steel Adjustable with Leg Brace and Eyepiece Holder
    Power Supply Car Battery Adapter
    Telescope Control System NexStar Computer Control System
    CD-ROM NexRemote control software w/RS232 cable
    Computerized Hand Control Double line 16 character, LCD, 19 LED backlit buttons
    Hand Control Ports RS-232 communication port on hand control
    Database 40,000 Object Database
    GPS Internal 16 channel
    Usefule Magnification Highest/Lowest 555X / 34X
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14.4
    Resolution: Rayleigh / Dawes Limit .59 arc seconds / .49 arc seconds
    Light Gathering Power 1127X Unaided Eye
    Field of View: Standard Eyepiece .7 deg
    Linear FOV (@1000yds) 38 ft
    Secondary Mirror Obstruction Diameter, Area 3.35in, 36%, 13%
    Optical Tube Length 22 in
    Telescope Weight / Tripod Weight 58lbs / 27lbs

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