Description
#12031
-8” (2032mm) f/10 Edge HD includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
-Edge HD optical design fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field
-Built-in tube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filters allow hot air to be released behind the primary mirror
-Fastar compatible tube comes with removable secondary mirror for fast f/2.8 imaging
-9×50 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
-Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
-Autoguider port for long exposure imaging
-New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
-Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
-New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
-Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude.
-NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
Optical Design: EdgeHD
Aperture: 203 mm
Focal Length: 2032 mm
Focal Ratio: f/10
Eyepiece: 40 mm
Magnification: 51 x
Finderscope: 9×50
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Fastar Compatible: Yes
Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs: 2″
Weight (lbs): 59 lbs (27 kg)
Power Supply: Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification: 480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 841 x
Optical Tube Length: 17″ in (432 mm)
Optical Tube Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
EQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Tripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Counterweight Bar: 12″ Length, 0.75″ Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)
Counterweights: 1 x 11 lbs
Latitude Range: 7-77 deg
Motor Drive: Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum
Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Communication Ports: 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control)
Computer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements: 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)
Internal Clock: Yes
GPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory
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