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NexStar 8 GPS  11052  55 lbs $2,499


The NexStar 8™ GPS is the culmination of years of engineering research and development to deliver the ultimate instrument in “go to” technology and astro-imaging. This 8 inch SCT boasts an integrated Global Positioning System and electronic compass, combined with the NexStar™ system, which makes this, along with the NexStar 11™ GPS, the most advanced telescope on the market. It’s so advanced that as you turn it on, the integrated GPS and compass system automatically points to your first alignment star, with no need to input data.

NexStar 8 GPS #11052 with Carbon Tube

NexStar 8 GPS Specifications:

bulletCelestron Part Number for NexStar 8 GPS:
bulletCarbon Fiber Optical Tube
bulletIntegrated Global Positioning System
bulletInternal Electronic Compass
bulletAuto Guider Port
bulletTwo Auxiliary Ports for Expandable Accessories
bulletPC Port/RS232 Compatible
bulletGPS Align Mode

Additional Technical Specifications>>>

Optical:

bullet8" Diameter Schmidt-Cassegrain
bullet2000mmFocal Length (f/10)
bullet5 Step Multi Layer StarBright® Coatings
bullet40mm NexStar Plössl (50x)
bullet9x50 Finderscope
bulletFastar Compatible

Electrical Specifications:

bulletExternal 12v DC
bulletAC Adapter Included as Standard

Mechanical Specifications:

bulletAll Aluminum Dual Fork Tine with Carrying Handles
bullet5.625" Precision Bronze Gear on Both Axes
bullet9.5" Roller Bearing Track
bulletAdjustable Height, Heavy Duty Tripod
bulletFork Tine and Optical Tube Weight--42 lbs.

Software Specifications:

bulletProgrammable Periodic Error Correction
bullet16 bit, 20 arc Second Resolution
bulletNexStar™Hand Control with Alpha Numeric Backlit Display
bullet9 Slew Speeds
bullet40,000+ Object Database
bulletAlt-AZ and EQ Alignment/Tracking Modes

These are just a few of the reasons why the NexStar™ 8 GPS will fast become the telescope of choice for the advanced astronomer. Find out for yourself.

NexStar 11 Data Ports
The NexStar 8 GPS  has multiple Data Ports for communication with personal computers and future smart accessories.
Equatorial Heavy Duty Wedge
Reducer/Corrector F/6.3
Solar Filter
Car Battery Adapter
Eyepiece Filters
Photo Adapters
Dew Shield / Lens Shade

For other high quality Celestron accessories, please visit our Accessories Page.

 

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