Description
Includes the following:
Celestron 60 LCM Computerized Telescope, 25mm eyepiece, 9mm eyepiece, computerized altazmuth mount, LCM hand controller, aluminium tripod with accessory tray, StarPointer finderscope and the Sky X student edition astronomy software.
Features:
2.36" / 60mm Refractor
Focal Length: 700mm f/11.7
9.0mm Eyepiece
25mm Eyepiece
Erect Image Star Diagonal
Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray
Computerized Altazimuth Mount with LCM Hand-Controller
StarPointer Finderscope
The Sky X Astronomy Software CD-ROM
NexStar Computer Control technology
Specifications:
Optical Design:Refractor
Aperture (mm):60 mm (2.36 in)
Focal Length:700 mm (28 in)
Focal Ratio:12
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm):25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:28 x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm):9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 2;78 x
Finderscope:Built-on StarPointer
Star Diagonal:1.25 Erect Image
Mount Type:Motorized Altazimuth
Accessory Tray:No Tool, Quick release
Tripod;Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification:142 x
Lowest Useful Magnification:8.57 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:11.4
Resolution (Rayleigh):2.32 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):1.93 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):73 x
Apparent Field of View :1.6
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds):84 ft (26 m)
Optical Coatings:Fully-Coated
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 Computer Hand Control:Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable
Database:4,000 Object Database
Dedicated to unfolding the wonders of the Universe, the60LCM Computerized TelescopefromCelestronfeatures an excellent combination of power and portability. With its computer-automated technology, the LCM is up and running after locating 3 bright celestial objects.
The 60LCM is a high-quality refractor with a 60 mm aperture and a focal length of 700mm. The optical system is fully coated for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Two eyepieces are included - one 25 mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminum tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount.
New observers will make great use of the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature - simply pressing a button on the LCM computerized hand-controller activates the system to locate and slew to the sky's most interesting objects. Experienced observers will appreciate the comprehensive database of 4000+ objects, along with the customized lists of the most intriguing deep-sky objects, planets, and double stars.
The LCM combines a powerhouse feature-set with Celestron's legendary optical standards to provide amateur astronomers with a sophisticated and easy-to-use telescope. The computerized hand-control provides simple on-screen instructions that guide the observer through the alignment procedures. Each step, helpful hints, and valuable reference materials are easily accessible to ensure a simple and pleasurable viewing experience.
60LCM Telescope
High-quality refractor
Aperture: 60 mm/2.36"
Focal Length: 700 mm, f/11.7
Optical system: all-glass, fully-coated
2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 28x, 9.0 mm - 78x
StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and object location
Erect image diagonal: accepts 1.25" eyepieces, excellent for terrestrial and astronomical viewing
Tripod with Motorized Altazimuth Mount
Fully adjustable sturdy aluminum tripod
Lightweight computerized altazimuth mount
Flash upgradeable fully computerized hand control
Hand control and motors are powered by 8 user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
Quick-release base, OTA, accessory tray with rapid no-tool set up
Educational astronomy software CD-ROM "The Sky X" offers sky info and printable sky maps
Computerized LCM hand-controller with NexStar computer control offers 4,000 object database and storage for programmable user defined objects
Tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar. Tracking modes: alt-az, EQ north/south. Slew speeds: 1,2,3/sec
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