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Celestron C6-SGT Advanced Series 6" SCT Telescope
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The Celestron C6-SGT Advanced Series Telescope features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 40% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.
- The Celestron C6-SGT telescope is a 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain that's coupled to a heavy-duty CG-5GT German equatorial mount made to handle over 35 lbs.
- The C6S-GT comes standard with Celestron's StarBright(R) XLT coatings.
- The Celestron C6 Advanced Series SCT Telescope features a rugged adjustable height 2" steel leg tripod with center brace/accessory tray for superior rigidity and vibration dampening.
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Celestron - C6-SGT XLT Advanced Series Telescope - 6" f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope on CG-5GT Computerized Mount
Introducing the Celestron C6-SGT, the newest member of the Advanced Series family. The Advanced C6-SGT is Celestron's first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade. A totally unique aperture size, the C6-S is available in computerized (GT) and non-computerized models.
We're talking about a full 150 mm (5.91") in aperture and a long focal length of 1500 mm (59.06"). This means an equally long focal ratio of f/10 which allows for use of high magnfication. What's more, the Celestron C6-SGT comes equipped with a 6x30 finderscope, a heavy duty CG-5 Equatorial mount and accepts standard 1.25" eyepieces. What more could you ask from a 52 pound telescope that can reach a limiting stellar magnitude of 13.4 and has a resolution of 0.92 arc seconds? How about including a CD Rom of "The Sky" (Level 1)? Now that's a telescope!
Celestron's new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth movement and great stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs (2" stainless steel!), and the beefy center tray, both of which offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
Celestron is proud to offer the GT version of the Advanced Series on a computerized GoTo version of their sturdy CG-5 mount. Engineers at Celestron have coupled this solid mount with a computerized control system to utilize many of the same functions and features as their most advanced GoTo telescopes, including, among other things, an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography. GoTo models are also upgradeable to GPS with the optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963), allowing your telescope to pinpoint your position on the earth and to upload the date and time, making the alignment process faster and easier than ever before!
GoTo versions of the Advanced Series also come loaded with new software features and over 40,000 database objects. Since the mount is capable of holding over 35 lbs of payload and slewing at 4º per second, you will be able to quickly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.
Celestron - C6-SGT XLT - 6" f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope on CG-5GT Computerized Mount Features....
- GPS-compatible with optional CN16 GPS Accessory (#93963) and proven NexStar(R) computer control technology.
- RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer.
- Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
- 40,000+ object database with 400 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 stars, solar system objects, and asterisms
- Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons and DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes.
- The CG-5 GT computerized mount features Celestron's sleek integrated design.
Celestron Product Number: 11079-XLT
Please Note: If you would like to run your Celestron computerized telescope on AC power, get the Celestron 2.5 Amp AC Adapter for Celestron Computerized Telescopes. The Celestron 18778 Unit will power all Celestron computerized telescopes from a household AC power outlet.
The Celestron DC Adapter will also allow you to run the telescope from your car battery or any 12V DC power supply. OPT has included both of these items and batteries in our "Accessories" tab to the left.
User Reviews
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Review Date: 1/26/2009
Reviewed By: Victor,Naples,Fl
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amazing views ,extraordinarias imagenes
I bought my telescope in december of 2008,after set up and some colimation(always needed the views were amazing I look trought out all my eyepieces 25,20,15,wfo,what ever try was super, the aligment with the two star and tracking work excellent.I recomended,if you use in your house, buy a ac adapter.
Compre mi telescopio en diciembre del 2008,despues de instalarlo y una pequeña alineacion de las lentes ,lo que vi fue impresionante,mire atraves de todas mis piesas oculares 25, 20,15 wfo incluso con algunas de no tan buena calidad sin embargo las imagenes fueron super,el sistema de tracking y alineacion con dos estrellas funcionan excelente. te recomiendo comprar el adaptador de corriente para usarlo en tu casa.
Celestron did a excellent job wiht this product.
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Review Date: 1/3/2008
Reviewed By: Bill Farnum
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Very Satisfied
I bought this C6 in Decmeber 2008. The first clear night (20 degrees F I set it up in our driveway and attempted my first two star alignment. I then told it to go to a nearly full moon. I was astounded to find it perfectly centered in the eyepiece. It tracked almost perfectly. I then mounted my D-40 Nikon prime focus and took a nice shot of the Orion Nebula. This thing is going to be great. Thanks to Chris Hendren who took an innordinate amount of time to answer questions and help us choose this scope. I believe I will be more pleased as time goes by.
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Review Date: 1/2/2008
Reviewed By: Michael Beckage
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Celestron C6 is a winner
Celestron really got it right with this scope. I received the C6 a few days before a planned dark sky outing to watch the Geminids. After one short night working with the scope at home under a light polluted sky, I felt totally ready to use it for a night of serious dark sky astronomy. The pointing accuracy and ease of use are wonderful, but more importantly, the scope is an awesome performer on deep sky objects. Wow! M1 really does look like something through a high quality 6 scope - something I had forgotten. The mount is also surprisingly rugged and stable for being so portable. I have a 30-year old C-14 so I am a bit spoiled, but this new C6 really won me over fast for it's ease of use. |
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