CELESTRON’S BEST OPTICS
What makes the view through a CPC Deluxe HD unforgettable? It all starts with the newest EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces
Read more about how EdgeHD outperforms competing optical systems by downloading the EdgeHD whitepaper.
All EdgeHD systems include Celestron's StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, every EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach a third party lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2.
ULTIMATE VERSATILITY
Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm mount anchors the telescope for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 29 kg and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy.
As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe HD, you’ll be guided through a simple SkyAlign procedure. The telescope walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects.
To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyPortal WiFi Module and control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet.
With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a telescope that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging.
BUILT WITH IMAGING IN MIND
Most altazimuth telescopes are designed primarily for visual use, but not the CPC Deluxe HD. It offers all the same high-end features you’ll find Celestron's German equatorial mounts. Out of the box, your CPC Deluxe can track accurately for up to 30 seconds without adding a wedge, thanks to a re-engineered drive train with a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and both steel and nylon ball bearings.
If you’ll be doing longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge turns this telescope into an astroimager’s dream setup. With a wedge, you can take advantage of the All Star Polar Alignment procedure, which has you polar aligned in just minutes. You can also train your mount to be even more accurate with Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. Finally, your CPC tracks smoothly through the meridian without doing a meridian flip, enabling you to capture objects in the best part of the night sky.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | EdgeHD |
| Aperture (mm) | 235 mm (9.25 in) |
| Focal Length | 2350 mm |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece | 23 mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 102 x |
| Finderscope | 50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket |
| Star Diagonal | 2" w/1.25" adapter |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type | Dual Fork Arm |
| Accessory Tray | Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder |
| Tripod | Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable |
| Power Requirements | Car battery adapter |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 555 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 34 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14.4 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.59 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.49 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 1127 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 0.8 ° |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 85 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 36% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 13% |
| Optical Coatings | Starbright XLT Coating |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 41 kg |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align |
| Periodic Error Correction | Permanently Programmable |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 communication 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 |
| GPS | Internal 16 channel |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |