The CGEM II 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount. It is the most lightweight and portable of the three size models.

This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment. At 8 inches of aperture with the premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 800 gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye.

A fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron’s higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs. of payload and slewing at 5° per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.

Ergonomic Design:
CGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.

Innovation:
The CGEM II series features Celestron’s innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star™. All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.

Performance:
For objects near the Meridian (imaginary line passing from North to South), the CGEM II will track well past the Meridian for uninterrupted imaging through the most ideal part of the sky. The CGEM II mount has a robust database with over 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects and enhanced information on over 200 objects. Celestron's CGEM II mount is the perfect fit between the Advanced Series and CGE Series. Offering the portability of the Advanced Series and the precision of the CGE.

Spec:

• Optical design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
  
• Optical coating: Starbright XLT (Fully multi-coated)
  
• Telescope aperture: 203.2mm (8")
  
• Focuser size (inches): 2" SC thread, 1.25"
  
• Tube (material): Aluminum
  
• Tube weight: 5.67kg
  
• Tube length: 17" (432 mm)
  
• Aperture ratio: f/10
  
• Resolution (DAWES): 0.57 arcseconds
  
• Resolution (RAYLEIGH): 0.69 arcseconds
  
• Focal length: 2032mm (80 in)
  
• Secondary mirror obstruction: 6.9cm
  
• Secondary mirror obstruction relative to diameter: 33.80%
  
• Secondary mirror obstruction relative to surface: 11.40%
  
• Visual field: 0.62°
  
• Limit size: 14
  
• Highest useful magnification: x480
  
• Light gathering capacity (compared to the human eye): x843
  

Mount Spec:

• Instrument load capacity: 18 kg
  
• Alignment Methods: AutoAlign, 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last
• Alignment, Solar System Align
  
• Database: Over 40,000+ properties, 100 custom listings, More information on over 200 properties
  
• Counterweights: 1 x 7.7kg
  
• Mount: Equatorial mount (motorized)
  
• Mount weight (EQ): 18.1kg
  
• Mount control: Computer controlled (GOTO)
  
• Tracking speeds: Sidereal, solar and lunar
  
• Tracking modes: EQ North and EQ South
  
• Pole height adjustment: 15º – 70º
  
• Dovetail compatible: 3" CGE rail
  
• Panning speed: 9 speeds, maximum 5°/sConnections: 1x hand controller, 1x AUX, 1x autoguider port, 1 USB 2.0 (on the hand controller)
  
• Hand controller: NexStar+ hand controller, two-line LCD display with 16 characters, 19 backlit keys, USB 2.0 port for PC connection
  
• Motor drive: DC servo motors with extremely low starting resistance, avoids voltage peaks
  
• Power requirements: 12VDC, 3.2A

Total Kit Weight: 41kg

Whats included:

1. Focal length eyepiece: 25mm
   
2. Incl. accessories: 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, 6x30 finder, 1.25" zenith prism, eyepiece, 1.25" eyepiece holder (visual back), 6x30 finder, 1.25" zenith prism, 1.25" 25 mm eyepiece, CGEM-II mount, 1 counterweight, tripod, NexStar hand controller
   
3. Viewfinder: 6x30
   
4. Zenith prism: 1.25"
   
5. Accessory tray: With eyepiece shots