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Peak performer!This special version of the CGE 14 XLT is FASTAR compatible for FASTAR CCD Imaging. For more information on FASTAR visit www.celestron.comThe CGE 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron's "top-of-the-Line" astronomical instruments. When it's used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. Used in the Fastar configuration for f/2 CCD imaging the CGE 1400 can display the faint detail of a telescope twice its aperture used visually. That means you'll capture stunning images of the Moon planets star clusters galaxies and nebulae for viewing later or for printing and display.Versatile instrumentThe optical tube assembly of the CGE 1400 weighs only 27.5 pounds meaning the telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. It also boasts more than three times the light-gathering power of an 8-inch telescope allowing you to see farther and fainter even in urban areas. This telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photgraphy with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for college astronomy programs or amateur astronomers alike. With sophisticated software features like Hibernate function too the CGE 1400 can maintain its star alignment night after night without needing to be re-aligned. That makes it an ideal instrument for a permanent observatory.High-performance featuresGerman equatorial provides superior stability; Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignments.XLT coatingsThe CGE 1400 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard accessories2-inch 40mm Plossl eyepiece (98X);2-inch star diagonal;9x50 finderscope and mounting bracketCar battery adapter.Operate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You'll find a GoTo system that's precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there's a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit includes: NexRemote Software CD with license; RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or Laptop Serial-To-USB adapter. Shoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

Peak performer!The CGE 1400 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron's "top-of-the-line" astronomical instruments. When it's used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. Used in the Fastar configuration for f/2 CCD imaging the CGE 1400 can display the faint detail of a telescope twice its aperture used visually. That means you'll capture stunning images of the moon planets star clusters galaxies and nebulae for viewing later or for printing and display.Versatile instrumentThe optical tube assembly of the CGE 1400 weighs only 27.5 pounds meaning the telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. It also boasts more than three times the light-gathering power of an 8-inch telescope allowing you to see farther and fainter even in urban areas. This telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photgraphy with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for college astronomy programs or amateur astronomers alike. With sophisticated software features like Hibernate function too the CGE 1400 can maintain its star alignment night after night without needing to be re-aligned. That makes it an ideal instrument for a permanent observatory.High-performance featuresGerman equatorial provides superior stability Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignmentsXLT coatingsThe CGE 1400 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard accessories2-inch 40mm Plossl eyepiece (98X)2-inch star diagonal9x50 finderscope and mounting bracketCar battery adapterOperate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You'll find a GoTo system that's precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there's a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit includes: NexRemote Software CD with license RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or laptop Serial-To-USB adapterShoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

Peak performer!The CGE 1100 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron's "top-of-the-line" astronomical instruments. When it's used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. And you can turn the scope to the planets too and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn and details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus Neptune and Pluto are within your reach.With an f/6.3 focal reducer the CGE 1100 also can use a wide variety of CCD or film cameras. And that means you can capture stunning images of the stars and planets for later viewing or exhibiting and for printing to share with friends. Versatile instrumentThe optical tube assembly of the CGE 1100 weighs only 27.5 pounds meaning the telescope is still portable enough to be taken to dark skies. It also boasts 89 percent more light-gathering power than an eight-inch telescope allowing you to see farther and fainter even in urban areas. This telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for college astronomy programs or amateur astronomers alike. High-performance featuresGerman equatorial provides superior stability Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignmentsXLT coatingsThe CGE 1100 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard Accessories1.25-inch 40mm Plossl eyepiece (70X)1.25-inch star diagonal9x50 finderscope and mounting bracket1.25-inch visual backCar battery adapterOperate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You'll find a GoTo system is precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there's a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit includes: NexRemote Software CD with license RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or laptop Serial-To-USB adapterShoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

Performance plus!The CGE 925 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron's "top-of-the-line" astronomical instruments. This 9.25-inch scope is small and light enough that you can take it with you to most places. Still when it's used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. And you can turn the scope to the planets too and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn and details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus Neptune and Pluto are within your reach.With an f6.3 focal reducer or Fastar accessory the CGE 925 also can use a wide variety of CCD or film cameras. And that means you can capture stunning images of the stars and planets for later viewing or exhibiting and for printing to share with friends. Versatile instrumentThe CGE 925's 9.25-inch aperture has 25 percent more light-gathering ability than an eight-inch model allowing you to see farther and fainter even when you're in light-polluted urban areas. And the telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for amateur astronomers. High-performance featuresGerman equatorial mount to provide superior stability Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignmentsXLT coatingsThe CGE 925 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard Accessories1.25-inch 25mm Plossl eyepiece (94X)1.25-inch star diagonal6x30 finderscope and mounting bracket1.25-inch visual backCar battery adapterOperate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You'll find a GoTo system that's precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there's a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit Includes: NexRemote Software CD with license RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or laptop Serial-To-USB adapter Ships in four boxes:1) 30x17x18 inches 34 pounds;2) 29x19x11 inches 63 pounds;3) 12x10x7 inches 25 pounds;4) 47x15x17 inches 47 pounds.Shoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

Great performer!The CGE 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of Celestron's "top-of-the-line" astronomical instruments. This eight-inch scope is the most portable of the four CGE models. Still when it's used in visual mode you can see all Messier Catalog NGC IC and Caldwell objects. And you can turn the scope to the planets too and see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn and details on the surface of Mars. Even the distant Uranus Neptune and Pluto are within your reach.With an f6.3 focal reducer or Fastar accessory the CGE 800 also can use a wide variety of CCD or film cameras. And that means you can capture stunning images of the stars and planets for later viewing or exhibiting and for printing to share with friends. Versatile instrumentThe CGE 800's eight-inch aperture allows you to see far and faint even in urban areas. And the telescope is especially useful as a solid platform for long-exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment making it a serious scientific research tool for amateur astronomers. High-performance featuresGerman equatorial provides superior stability Autoguider portPermanent periodic error correction and equatorial alignmentsXLT coatingsThe CGE 800 comes with premium XLT coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Standard Accessories1.25-inch 25mm Plossl eyepiece (81X)1.25-inch star diagonal6x30 finderscope and mounting bracket1.25-inch visual backCar battery adapterOperate from a PCNow Celestron Advanced CGE Series telescopes can be set up and operated remotely from a PC or laptop! NexRemote software duplicates all of the functions and features of our NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control plus much more! You'll find a GoTo system that's precision accurate to 1.5 arcminutes and there's a 40000-object database that includes 400 user-defined objects.Kit Includes: NexRemote Software CD with license RS-232 Cable to connect telescope to PC or laptop Serial-To-USB adapterShoot the planets with the Celestron NexImage Solar System Imager

The VMC200L is a unique design that employs a meniscus corrector lens along with two high-precision spherical mirrors to help eliminate spherical aberration and yield a sharp image with no hint of false color. The VMC200L offers excellent performance for both visual and photographic use. The open tube design eliminates the dew problem that is common with conventional Schmidt-Cassegrain systems and its compact size makes it very easy to handle. The rack and pinion focuser accepts 2" eyepieces and accessories with an adapter.The Vixen VMC200L is a telescope suitable for observation of all types of celestial objects. It benefits from a new lighter-weight optical tube with improved anti reflection coatings a metal carrying handle and a 7x50 finderscope.The SPHINX equatorial mount and STARBOOK controller have been intelligently engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with greater ease and stability. The SPHINX comes standard with built in motors and the world's first star chart go-to controller STARBOOK with a large full color LCD display. The Sphinx’s design is exceptional and the exterior styling is equally attractive.Features of the SPHINX equatorial mount: 180-tooth worm gears for fine full circle motion. 22lbs. recommended loading capacity for a wide range of optical tubes. Built in DC motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation and reduce the need for heavy counterweights.A retractable counterweight shaft enables easy storage and transportation. The mount is available with the SX-HAL130 heavy duty aluminum tripod. An optional illuminated polar axis scope can be easily added to the mount body. The mount utilizes the standard Vixen dovetail bracket for attachment of telescopes. Power: 12V center pin positive. Main features of the STAR BOOK controller: Large color liquid crystal display. (4.7 inch 320x420 pixels STN 4096 colors) High Speed Internal CPU (32 bit RISC processor 75MHz 8MB SDRAM 4MB Flash ROM upgradeable) Zoom-In/Out buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. As you zoom in closer to an object on the display the motor speed becomes finer and as you zoom out the motor speed increases to cover larger distances.Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen and are navigated with simple buttons on the controller. The STARBOOK is easy to use and makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels. A large astronomical database with 22725 celestial objects is stored. A LAN Port within the controller allows for computer control and network connectivity. The STARBOOK is also compatible with an auto guider (including SBIG ST). The auto-guider port comes standard on all controllers.The STARBOOK controller can be used as a stand alone star atlas from anywhere anytime. VMC200L-SXW "SPHINX" Includes: VMC200L Optical Tube - 200mm Catadioptric SXW Sphinx Mount with Star Book Hand Controller Aluminum Tripod SX-HAL110 - 20mm & 9mm LV Eyepieces 7x50 Finderscope Flip Mirror Diagonal Model # TS-PC-2735 Weight: 21.9 kg

Meade 12-Inch LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC Go high-tech and explore the universe with the Meade 12-Inch LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC. This scope does more than track satellites; it communicates with them. Once turned on the built-in Sony GPS sensor immediately determines the scope's precise date time and location. AutoAlign technology then uses this info to align the scope for a tour of the most spectacular sights in the universe. This amazing feature combined with the legendary LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain's superb design and industry-leading American-made optics makes it an ideal choice for serious stargazers.AUTOALIGNFor added ease of use this telescope model comes pre-aligned through AutoAlign technology. AutoAlign works by choosing two fail-proof alignment stars and placing them directly in the viewfinder. These can then be centered for fine-tuning and specific viewing.DIFFRACTION-LIMITED MEADE SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS - Individually figured water-white corrector lenses and Pyrex primary and secondary mirrors offer superior light transmission temperature stability smoothness and correction.OVERSIZED PRIMARY MIRROR - The LX90-ACF's primary mirror is slightly larger than its listed aperture. This extra size yields a wider fully illuminated field of view and allows you to see the light other telescopes leave behind.SLEW SPEED - The LX90GPS slews (moves) from star to star at 7 degrees per second. That is more than twice as fast as the competition. This means that over the course of an evening a Meade LX90GPS will show you two to three times more objects.RIGID CAST ALUMINUM FORK MOUNT - The Meade LX90GPS's Optical Tube Assembly is mounted on two sturdy fork arms. This allows for a rock-solid platform for astrophotography.LX200 - SERIES TRIPOD - The LX90GPS comes standard with the same sturdy field tripod as the LX200R series telescope.SMART DRIVE - Meade's AutoStar provides Periodic Error Correction (in polar mode). Over the course of one or more training periods your LX90GPS will minimize guiding corrections during long-exposure astrophotography.AUTOSTAR CONTROLLER - Meade's AutoStar can be updated after purchase. Log on to www.meade.com to download software upgrades guided tours and timely objects like comets satellites and new discoveries at no charge.SMARTFINDER(RED DOT) & 8 X 50 VIEWFINDER - This state-of-the-art feature allows for quick and easy location of deep-sky objects.

With the largest aperture of the Celestron CPC GPS line the CPC 1100 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope delivers the most light gathering power and a limiting magnitude of nearly 15. The CPC 1100 GPS takes full advantage of its vast database of thousands of NGC and Abell galaxies and provides a new level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects.?Celestron CPC Telescopes are available in three aperture size choices:8 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope9.25 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope11 Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain TelescopeThe Celestron 11-Inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT Coatings offers innovative technology that will allow you to look deep into space. This scope combines new SkyAlign alignment technology advanced engineering and a bold new design all at an affordable price.In fact Celestron's Professional Computerized (CPC) Series with revolutionary SkyAlign alignment technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are seeking. They offer quick and simple alignment GPS unsurpassed optical quality ease of setup and use advanced ergonomics enhanced computerization and value for money. The 11-inch CPC truly has it all.The Celestron CPC Series includes an internal GPS receiver that automatically downloads the date and time from orbiting satellites pinpointing the telescope's precise location. This eliminates the need for you to input the date time longitude and latitude manually.Thanks to SkyAlign alignment is a breeze. Simply locate and manually point the telescope towards three bright celestial objects - even the moon and bright planets will work. Celestron's NexStar software technology will then model the night sky to determine the position of every star planet and celestial object above the horizon.Once aligned the remote hand control allows direct access to each of the celestial catalogs in its remarkably user-friendly database. The CPC's database contains more than 40000 celestial objects including Messier objects the Caldwell Catalog as well as NGC Galaxies nebulae and planets. User-definable filter limits make navigating through this expansive database quicker and easier. When using the "filter limits" feature only those objects that are above the horizon at your exact time date and location will be displayed.The new CPC Series telescopes feature meticulously matched and hand-figured optical systems manufactured in Celestron's facilities in Torrance California. In addition the CPC is available with StarBright XLT high-performance optical coatings. These use state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. The result is image clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed.This telescope includes the NexRemote software enabling you to operate it remotely from a PC or laptop. NexRemote supplicates all of the functions and features of the NexStar software on the standard NexStar Hand Control. It also offers speech support allows you to create and save custom tours and uses Night Vision Mode to preserve night vision. The drive base and mechanics have been redesigned with larger gears and a quick-release clutch. It includes a new heavy-duty steel tripod with accessory tray and center leg support bracket to ensure stability.Includes:50mm finderscope with quick-release bracket40mm Plossl eyepiece (70x)NexRemote software CD with licenseRS-232 cable to connect telescope to PC or laptopCar battery adapter

Meade 10-Inch LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC The Meade 10-Inch LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC does more than track satellites; it communicates with them. Once turned on the built-in Sony GPS sensor immediately determines the scope's precise date time and location. AutoAlign technology then uses this info to align the scope for a tour of the most spectacular sights in the universe. This amazing feature combined with the legendary LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain's superb design and industry-leading American-made optics makes it an ideal choice for serious stargazers.AUTOALIGNFor added ease of use this telescope model comes pre-aligned through AutoAlign technology. AutoAlign works by choosing two fail-proof alignment stars and placing them directly in the viewfinder. These can then be centered for fine-tuning and specific viewing.DIFFRACTION-LIMITED MEADE SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN OPTICS - Individually figured water-white corrector lenses and Pyrex primary and secondary mirrors offer superior light transmission temperature stability smoothness and correction.OVERSIZED PRIMARY MIRROR - The LX90-ACF's primary mirror is slightly larger than its listed aperture. This extra size yields a wider fully illuminated field of view and allows you to see the light other telescopes leave behind.SLEW SPEED - The LX90GPS slews (moves) from star to star at 7 degrees per second. That is more than twice as fast as the competition. This means that over the course of an evening a Meade LX90GPS will show you two to three times more objects.RIGID CAST ALUMINUM FORK MOUNT - The Meade LX90GPS's Optical Tube Assembly is mounted on two sturdy fork arms. This allows for a rock-solid platform for astrophotography.LX200 - SERIES TRIPOD - The LX90GPS comes standard with the same sturdy field tripod as the LX200R series telescope.SMART DRIVE - Meade's AutoStar provides Periodic Error Correction (in polar mode). Over the course of one or more training periods your LX90GPS will minimize guiding corrections during long-exposure astrophotography.AUTOSTAR CONTROLLER - Meade's AutoStar can be updated after purchase. Log on to www.meade.com to download software upgrades guided tours and timely objects like comets satellites and new discoveries at no charge.SMARTFINDER(RED DOT) & 8 X 50 VIEWFINDER - This state-of-the-art feature allows for quick and easy location of deep-sky objects.

Turn on to the stars!The C11-SGT 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is the largest member of Celestron's Advanced telescope series. Celestron Advanced scopes combine state-of-the-art technology easy-to-use features and ready-to-use components to produce instruments of unparalleled quality and utility. The C11-SGT comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized equatorial mount that allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to more than 40000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand controller the CG-5 GT allows you to slew your telescope remotely to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter whether you're a beginner an imtermediate viewer or an advanced amateur astronomer this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.Precision-engineered CG-5 mount This new German equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth tracking motion. The heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs offers excellent damping characteristics for more stable views. In fact the CG-5 is the most stable mount in its class. The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments. XLT coatingsCelestron's XLT coating process uses state-of-the-art thin-film vacuum-deposition technology. To ensure consistent optical coatings of the highest quality the process is tightly monitored and controlled by highly trained technicians. Prior to coating each optical element is thoroughly cleaned and inspected to ensure proper adhesion of the films during the coating process. Materials used in our reflective and anti-reflective coatings including aluminum hafnium oxide titanium dioxide silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride are the purest available exceeding 99.99 percent. The result is image-clarity so stunning it must be seen to be believed. Specifications Proven NexStar? computer-control technology; RS-232 communication port on hand controller to control the telescope via personal computer; Autoguider port for long-exposure astrophotography; 40000-plus-object database with 400 user-definable objects;Expanded information on more than 200 objects; Custom database that lists 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; Double line 16-character liquid crystal display hand control with 19 fiber-optic backlit LED buttons; DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes The CG-5 GT computerized mount with Celestron's sleek integrated design. Standard Accessories1-1/4" 40mm Pl?ssl Eyepiece (70X); 9x50 finderscope and mounting bracket: CG-5 equatorial mount and tripod; Three 11-pound counterweights; Star diagonal - 1.25-inch; The Sky Level I CD-ROM Accessory tray Car Battery AdapterImprove the versatility of your telescope with the Celestron eyepiece and filter kit.

The VC 200L is an 8" f/9.0 highly-corrected highly-specialized telescope for astro imaging. With its elaborate aspherical optical design it achieves an excellent image correction throughout the large illuminated field. (42-mm diameter fully illuminated)Astro ImagingThe VC200L is designed around Astro Imaging. Even at the edge of the 35 mm film format (larger CCD chips) stars are sharp (smaller than 15 micrometers). This is smaller than the resolution of fine quality CCD cameras which means that the telescope does not limit the image quality. With the recommended f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times.The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can then take photos both through the telescope and using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument or you can use the VC200L for guiding while the camera sits on top.The GP2 equatorial mount comes standard with tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. The declination and right-ascension functions with 144-tooth aluminum worm gears allowing accurate tracking. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0-degrees to 62-degrees in altitude.

Meade 8-Inch LX90-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with UHTC The LX90GPS can locate over 30000 objects including itself. Turn it on and the built-in Sony GPS receiver immediately determines your precise date time and location. In just minutes your scope is ready to give you a tour of the most spectacular sights in the universe with GPS precision. With all the features of a legendary LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain plus the ability to track satellites Meade's new LX90 GPS has it all.When you consider competing methods of alignment (synchronizing your telescope's computer with the night sky) nothing is easier than Meade's AutoAlign. Not even competing three-object alignment methods. That's because LX90GPS telescopes are smart scopes that know the night sky right out of the box. When it comes to industry leading optics oversized primary mirrors depth of features and value for your dollar the LX90GPS is the best Schmidt-Cassegrains on the market. Choosing the LX90GPS- an easy decision.If you're considering a telescope in this price range you may know there are other Schmidt-Cassegrains out there. Feel free to shop the market but make no mistake; the Meade LX90GPS is the top Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on the market today. Its accurate drive system and world-class optics annihilate competing scopes. If you don't feel like shopping forever before you buy just decide on the LX90GPS today. Choose an aperture that suits your needs purchase a DSI Imager for astrophotography and you're good to go. If you'd like to see what else is out there here are some things to consider:Diffraction-limited Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain opticsStar parties all over the world are raving about Meade optics. Dr. P Clay Sherrod of the Arkansas Sky Observatory says "I have to say that Meade optics have reached an amazingly sophisticated and consistent level of quality these past few years. I test optics so Ive noticed. Sadly some companies out there are cutting corners on optics."Sky & Telescope called LX90 GPS optics "diffraction-limited" giving them "high marks on the optical bench" calling them "smooth and well corrected." You're buying a real instrument here. Buy the Meade LX90GPS and you won't be sorry.Accurate pointing and trackingAutoStar is the standard among sky navigation systems. Sky & Telescope magazine called the LX90's tracking "excellent" and the pointing "100 percent accurate."Astrophotographer Steve Hamiliton says his LX90 performed "flawlessly out-of-the box" adding "the well-built mount also supports added accessories like guide scopes and counterweights without compromising the rock-solid stability required for long exposure astrophotography."Larger mirrors faster motors easier alignmentOnly Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains have oversized primary mirrors which are larger than the scope's listed aperture to capture all of the light. Further Mead's faster slew speeds mean you'll spend more time observing and less time waiting on your telescope (not a bad benefit in sub-freezing weather). Finally no matter what you hear about alignment it doesn't get any easier than automatic. The LX90GPS is so smart it knows the night sky righ out-of-the-box. You don't have to teach it the night sky by manually slewing to three bright objects. It finds two alignment stars for you automatically.The UHTC advantageMeade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) are an amazing scientific breakthrough that increases brightness by the equivalent of nearly and inch of aperture (depending on scope size). These coatings are exclusive to Meade and make a real difference over competing scopes. Image brightness is increasing by 15% over standard coatings.