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NexStar ^TM 8 GPS -- Item #11052
Fresh on the heels of one of the most successful new product launches in years, Celestron is proud to announce the NexStar 8™ GPS (Global Positioning System). 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 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.

Leading technology highlights: ·

• Integrated Global Positioning System 
• Internal Electronic Compass 
• Auto guider Port 
• Two Auxiliary ports for expandable accessories
• PC Port/RS232 compatible
• GPS align mode 

Optical Specifications: 

• 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain ·
• 2000mm focal length (f/10)·
• 5 step multi layer StarBright® coatings
• 40mm NexStar Plossl (50x)
• 9x50 Finderscope
• Fastar Compatible

Electrical Specifications:

• External 12v DC
• AC adapter included as standard

Mechanical Specifications:

• All aluminum dual fork tine with carrying handles
• 5.625" precision worm gear on both axes
• 9.5" roller bearing track
• Adjustable height, heavy duty tripod
• Fork tine and optical tube weight – 42 lbs.

Software Specifications:

• Programmable periodic error correction
• 16 bit, 20 arc second resolution
• NexStar™ hand control with alpha numeric backlit display
• 9 slew speeds
• 40,000+ object database
• Alt-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 and contact Astrotec   

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