Celestron 90LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope

As you would expect, the Celestron 90LCM Computerized Refractor Telescope is a premium quality 90 mm refractor telescope on a lightweight computerized mount.

Included in the setup is a built on StarPointer finderscope to assist you with alignment and locating distant objects accurately. This model also incorporates a quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool setup.

The user friendly computerized hand control enables the user to seek out objects at the touch of a button. Whilst the all glass fully coated optics uncover the depths of our unique solar system and the treasures of the Universe.

The robust aluminum tripod and accessory tray provides a secure and safe working platform.

This scope is a good choice for both celestial and terrestrial viewing. It comes with a CD-ROM "The Sky" 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
  

Celestron 90LCM Specification

• Optical Design Refractor
• Aperture (mm) 90 mm (3.54 in)
• Focal Length (mm) 660 mm (26 in)
• Focal Ratio 7.33
• Eyepiece 1 (mm) 25 mm (0.98 in)
• Magnification 1 26 x
• Eyepiece 2 (mm) 9 mm (0.35 in)
• Magnification 2 73 x
• Finderscope Built-on StarPointer
• Star Diagonal 1.25 Erect Image
• Mount Motorized Altazimuth
• Accessory Tray No Tool, Quick release
• Tripod Aluminum
• Weight (lbs) 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
• Highest Useful Magnification 213 x
• Lowest Useful Magnification 13 x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.3
• Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.55 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes) 1.29 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power 165 x
• Angular Field of View (deg) 1.6 °
• Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 84 ft (26 m)
• Optical Coatings Fully-Coated
• Payload Capacity 5 lbs (2.27 kg)
• 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