Celestron C6 SGT
Introducing the new Celestron C6 SGT, the most recent member of the Advanced Series family offering unparalleled performance and value.
The Advanced C6-SGT is Celestrons first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade. The NEW 6" Schmidt-Cassegrain features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 40% more light gathering than a 5" telescope.
All C6-SGT models come standard with Celestron?s StarBright® XLT coatings at no additional cost.
Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by the proven NexStar® computer control technology this telescope has a 40,000+ object database with 100 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects
A Custom database lists of all 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.
Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control, you can control the telescope via a personal computer and our new flash upgradeable hand controls allow you to update your telescope's operating software via the internet.
An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.
CG-5 Mount - Precision engineered for stability.
The new German Equatorial mount has precision worm gears on both axes for extremely smooth stability. The key element that makes this system the most stable in its class is the NEW heavy-duty tripod with larger and more substantial legs that offer excellent damping characteristics for more stable views.
The CG-5 also has a convenient latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope for the ultimate in precision alignments.
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