Celestron 60LCM Computerised Telescope

Features

Description

All glass, fully coated optics reveal the depths of our solar system and the wonders of the Universe. Fully adjustable tripod features a convenient accessory tray. Easy to use computerized hand control allows user to locate objects at the touch of a button. General Features:

High quality 60 mm refractor

Lightweight Computerized Mount

Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects

Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up

Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included

Good for terrestrial and celestial observing

Includes CD-ROM The SkyX Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps Computerized Mount Features:

Proven NexStar computer control technology

Database allows telescope to locate over 4,000 celestial objects

SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process

Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet

Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use

Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer Specifications:

Optical Design : Refractor

Aperture : 60 mm (2.36 in)

Focal Length : 700 mm (27.56 in)

Focal Ratio : 11.67

Finderscope : Built-on StarPointer

Mount : Motorized Altazimuth

Eyepiece 1 : 25 mm (0.98 in)

Magnification 1 : 28 x

Eyepiece 2 : 9 mm (0.35 in)

Magnification 2 : 78 x

Star Diagonal : 1.25 Erect Image

Accessory Tray : No Tool, Quick release

Tripod : Aluminum

CD ROM : "The Sky" X

Highest Useful Magnification : 142 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 11.4

Resolution (Rayleigh) : 2.32 arcsec

Resolution (Dawes) : 1.93 arcsec

Light Gathering Power : 73 x

Angular Field of View : 1.6 °

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) : 84 ft (25.6 m)

Optical Coatings : Fully-Coated

Computer Hand Control : Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable

Slew Speeds : Nine slew speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x

Tracking Rates : Sidereal, Solar and Lunar

Tracking Modes : Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South

Alignment Procedures : SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align

Database : 4,000 Object Database