Introducing the C6-SGT, the newest member of the Advanced Series family. Unparalleled performance, unbeatable value!
The Advanced C6-SGT is CelestronÂ's first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade. Our NEW 6Â" Schmidt-Cassegrain features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 40% more light gathering than a 5Â" telescope.
All C6-SGT models come standard with CelestronÂ's StarBright® XLT coatings at no extra cost.
Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by our proven NexStar® computer control technology the telescope has a 40,000+ object database with 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects. Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms.
Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control, you can control the telescope via a personal computer and our new flash upgradeable hand controls allow you to update your telescope's operating software via the internet. An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.
Features
- 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- StarBright XLT high transmission coatings
- 6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects
- Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount
- Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
- Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
- Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps
- Proven NexStar computer control technology
- 40,000 object database with over 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
- Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms
- DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
- Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
- Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
- Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer
- GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (93966)
Specifications
- OPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain
- APERTURE: 150 mm (5.91 in)
- Focal length: 1500 mm (59.06 in)
- FOCAL RATIO: 10
- EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
- MAGNIFICATION 1: 60 x
- FINDERSCOPE: 6x30
- STAR DIAGONAL: 1.25
- MOUNT: CG-5 Equatorial
- OPTICAL TUBE: Aluminum
- FASTAR COMPATIBLE: No
- ACCESSORY TRAY: Yes
- CD ROM: "The Sky®" Level 1
- HIGHEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 354 x
- LOWEST USEFUL MAGNIFICATION: 21 x
- LIMITING STELLAR MAGNITUDE: 13.4
- RESOLUTION (RAYLEIGH): 0.93 arcsec
- RESOLUTION (DAWES): 0.77 arcsec
- LIGHT GATHERING POWER: 459 x
- Angular field of view: .83 °
- LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 44 ft (13.41 m)
- SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION: 2.2 in (55.88 mm)
- SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY DIAMETER: 37.3 %
- SECONDARY MIRROR OBSTRUCTION BY AREA: 13.9 %
- OPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT
- OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH: 16 in (406.4 mm)
- TELESCOPE WEIGHT: 52 lb (23.59 kg)
- COUNTERWEIGHTS: 1 - 11lb
- AC ADAPTER: Car Battery Adapter
- MOTOR DRIVE: DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
- SLEW SPEEDS: 3°/second max
- TRACKING RATES: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
- TRACKING MODES: EQ North
- ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES: AutoAlign, 2-Star Alignment, Quick Align
- SOFTWARE PRECISION: 24bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation
- COMPUTER HAND CONTROL: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
- COMMUNICATION PORTS: RS-232 communication port on hand control
- MOTOR PORTS: Aux Port, Autoguide Ports
- DATABASE: 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects.Enhanced information on over 200 objects
