Telescope Pack Celestron CGX 800 EDGE HD SC 12055 with personalized astrophotography course
IN TELESCOPIOMANIA WE OFFER YOU NOW TOGETHER WITH YOUR TELESCOPE, OUR PERSONALIZED COURSE OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY INITIATION.
Optical tubes Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain 8" EDGE HD tubes are manufactured to the same standards applied to the higher end tubes.
Each optical surface of the optical tubes Celestron is coated with the highly efficient StarBright XLT® multi-layer treatment. All tubes are equipped with the same dovetail fitting platform used in the Advanced GT and CGEM series so that it is easy to fit them into a variety of mounts.
See the universe in a telescope Celestron CGX EdgeHD. It is a fantastic Schmidt Aplanatic designed to provide aberration-free images over a wide field of view and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce not only the off-axis coma effect, but also to provide a totally uniform photographic focal plane over the entire field of view.
True astrographic quality. Many self-described "astrographic" quality optical designs actually produce point stars along a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable in visual observations, stars will appear out of focus at the edges when using flat CCD sensors from digital cameras. The telescope's EdgeHD optics Celestron produce a focal plane three times more uniform than that offered by classic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and radically flatter than other coma-free designs. This ensures that the user will obtain perfectly sharp images across the entire field of the largest CCD sensors currently available.
Even when the object is perfectly defined in the center of the field of view, a curved focal plane will produce out-of-focus images at the edges. The wider the field of view the more pronounced the defects.
The performance of the EdgeHD design not only delivers timely and pleasing images, but also improves resolution and magnitude limit relative to other telescopes of similar apertures. The high-definition optics of Celestron allow small angular sizes to be resolved over the entire field, revealing fine details and high contrasts.
The telescope's EdgeHD optics Celestron provide smaller (more concentrated) stars that create brighter images and allow fainter magnitudes to be achieved relative to other telescopes of similar size. Poor image quality at the edges can widely scatter the starlight to match the brightness of the sky background, making the stars undetectable to the eye or a camera. With EdgeHD optics the user will be able to capture the faintest galaxies across the entire sensor field of their camera.
Each optical surface of the telescopes Celestron is coated with the XLT coating. EdgeHD series models offer maximum light transmission across the entire field of view and photographic spectrum.
In addition to the new optimized optical design, the EdgeHD series tubes have been redesigned to offer the highest possible performance in every observation thanks to:
Mirror holder - Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in position and reduce image wobble as the tube rotates around the mount. The flexible rods hold the mirror in position without exerting any pressure or force on the holder, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or chip).
Tube vents - Two vents located at the rear of the tube allow hot air to be expelled from the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 60-micron micro-mesh filter that allows the air to be expelled without dropping dust particles inside.
Fastar Versatility - The EdgeHD series includes the most versatile telescopes available today. With the classic f/10 the user can obtain the image scale needed to capture the smallest deep sky objects. With an optional dedicated reducer it is possible to increase the field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A barlow lens provides the added magnification needed for high planetary, lunar and solar imaging resolutions. And all EdgeHD optical tubes are compatible with the Fastar system for ultra-fast wide-field imaging - f/2. Each tube is supplied with a removable secondary mirror and is opto-mechanically aligned on a laser optical bench to ensure they are axially symmetrical in any configuration.
Easy collimation - With their precision manufactured mechanical parts and spherical secondary mirror, EdgeHD optics can be easily and accurately collimated so that the user can take advantage of the tremendous potential these instruments possess.
The new flat Schmidt optical design produces aberration-free images over the entire field of view. The tube incorporates tension knobs that hold the primary mirror in position preventing image shift effect.
The telescope Celestron CGX 800 EDGE HD features StarBright XLT coated optics of Celestron and the newly designed CGX computerized mount. This is the most compact of the SC models from Celestron EDGE HD equipped with CGX. This telescope is specially designed for fantastic planetary observations and also performs extraordinarily well in the deep sky. With its 8-inch aperture and premium StarBright XLT treatments, the CGX 800 EDGE HD gives you more than 800 times the light gathering power of the unaided eye.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PIPE:
- Optical design: Flat Schmidt-Cassegrain Schmidt-Cassegrain Retro-reflector
- Aperture: 203mm
- Focal length: 2032mm
- Focal ratio: f/10
- Seeker: 9x50mm
- Frame: CGX computerized
- Optical tube: Aluminum
- Optical treatment: Starbright XLT
- Eyepieces: 40mm (51x) - 31.8mm Ø
- Zenith prism: 31.8mm Ø
- Tripod: stainless steel, adjustable height
- Power supply: 12V DC transformer and car cigarette lighter adapter cable
- Maximum useful magnification: 480x
- Minimum useful magnification: 29x
- Stellar magnitude limit: 14
- Field of view (with standard eyepiece): 0.84°
- Light gathering power: 843x
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc sec
- GPS: SkySync optional
- Counterweights: 1 x 7.7kg
- Weight: 12 kg
CELESTRON CGX EQUATORIAL MOUNT.
For eight years, CGEM's CGEM mounts from Celestron have been the backbone of German equatorial mounts for telescopes ranging from 6 to 11 inches in aperture. Since that time, astronomical and especially astrophotographic observing technology has evolved tremendously. So the engineering team at Celestron has applied its years of experience in German equatorial frame design to the new CGX EQ, a culmination of all the recent advances in technology, ergonomics, attractive design and ease of use.
The new Celestron The CGX telescope we offer at Telescopiomania has been designed to better support your telescope in both visual and astrophotographic configurations. Key objectives of the new design include a lower profile equatorial head, which provides a much more compact and therefore more stable configuration; an improved drive system; secure remote operation through stable "home" positions and visual limits; easier adjustments for polar alignment; and improved cable management. In addition to all this, many mechanical and ergonomic improvements have been introduced to make the mount much more robust, easier to use, and more agile in transport. The CGX mount is the new equatorial backbone to support a wide range of telescopes.
ITS MAIN NOVELTIES ARE:
Completely new design. More robust and stiffer with faster damping time.
Load capacity increased to 25 kg.
Improved motors provide more torque, better operation and tracking under heavy loads.
The belt drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads.
Improved cushioning.
Stainless steel helical gears reduce friction and provide optimum meshing.
Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power and accessory input ports remain stationary while the mount moves smoothly.
Internal stops for both axes prevent cable and tripod strain.
Mechanical movement stops.
Internal optical sensors on both axes for simple and safe remote operation.
Sensors for home position and observation limits. The "home" sensors allow the mount to always start working at the reference position regardless of orientation before a power restart. Limit sensors automatically turn off the slewing or tracking before the safe stop is reached.
New control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level imaging and control operation.
The software includes multipoint mount modeling for extremely accurate pointing precision and many additional features for remote astrophotography.
Wider tripod position for improved equipment stability.
Adjustable position of the mount head to optimize the center of gravity on the tripod and take full advantage of the latitude range from 3° to 65°.
Head with double dovetail, for dovetail CG-5 / Vixen and CGE / Losmandy.
UPGRADED TRIPOD INCLUDES:
2" steel feet with height index marks for quick leveling.
Accessory tray that can hold three 1.25" eyepieces, two 2" eyepieces, your smartphone or other accessories.
+ 20º of additional tracking beyond the meridian on both sides.
The tripod legs can be collapsed with the accessory tray installed for faster setup and transport.
IMPROVED ERGONOMICS:
Two ergonomic carrying handles for easy pick-up, operation and transport.
New ergonomically designed dovetail clamping handles.
Innovative, simplified and improved polar alignment adjustment system.
New ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under heavy loads.
Optional polar finder (available soon).
ELECTRONICS:
New NexStar+ control unit with USB port.
Two AUX auxiliary ports to support wireless and WiFi alignment and operation with StarSense AutoAlign and SkyPortal WiFi accessories (sold separately).
USB 2.0 port, used to connect directly to the PC with the included software.
Self-guiding port, prepared for PPEC.
Threaded 12VDC power input connector.
Internal real time clock (stores the time and information of your observation site).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- German equatorial mount
- Load capacity: 25 kg
- Tripod height adjustment range: from 120 to 196 cm including EQ head
- Diameter of tripod legs: 2"
- Latitude adjustment range: 3º to 65º
- Tripod weight: 8.71 kg
- Weight of EQ head: 19.96 kg
- Maximum rotation speed: 5º / second (4º / second is the default value)
- Tracking speeds: sidereal, solar and lunar
- Number of auxiliary ports (for manual control and accessories): 2
- Self-guided port: Yes
- USB port: Yes
- New telescope control software for PCs
- Multi-purpose accessory tray
- Counterweight of 2 x 5 kg
- Controller: NexStar +
- DC power cable (car cigarette lighter connector)
COURSE OFFER DETAIL:
You will learn the following concepts:
- Basic concepts in astronomy, know the sky, objects and movements
- Get to know all the parts of the telescope
- How to increase telescope performance with accessories
- Collimation and optical testing of your equipment
- How to organize an observation night
- Astrophotography of bright night objects: Moon and planets. Learn the techniques to obtain the best planetary images. Learn how to make the most of the photographic capabilities of your SLR or CCD planetary camera.
- Astrophotography of stars and deep sky objects. We will enter the fascinating world of astrophotography of faint objects such as nebulae and galaxies. Learn how to use your reflex or CCD camera to obtain amazing results.
- Get to know books, processing applications and apps
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This course will be personalized for all attendees and will be conducted via zoom or in person at our headquarters in Girona with the possibility of making all the necessary consultations to expand the knowledge acquired, these courses are done with a certain frequency in time where we offer different dates so you can adapt to the one that best suits your needs, we will inform you in advance of the calendar to make the reservation.
The people teaching the course are experts in Astronomy and Astrophotography with more than 30 years of experience using astronomy equipment and performing outreach activities where they can share with you their experiences with their equipment and the night skies.
ALL THE TRAINING WE OFFER IS PROVIDED LIVE BYwww.astroxperiences.comWITHOUT ANY MEANS OF RECORDING WHERE YOU CAN INTERACT WITH THE EXPERT TO SOLVE YOUR DOUBTS
Duration 2,5h
Via zoom or live in person at our Girona store
It is recommended that you have your own equipment to start practicing
This training can be extended with field observation practices (not included in this course)
