Celestron 80LCM Computerized Telescope

Description

Dedicated to unfolding the wonders of the Universe, the 80LCM Computerized Telescope from Celestron features an excellent combination of power and portability. With its computer-automated technology, the LCM is up and running after locating 3 bright celestial objects.

The 80LCM is a high-quality refractor with an 80mm aperture and a focal length of 900mm. The optical system is fully coated for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminum tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount.

New observers will make great use of the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature - simply pressing a button on the LCM computerized hand-controller activates the system to locate and slew to the sky's most interesting objects. Experienced observers will appreciate the comprehensive database of 4000+ objects, along with the customized lists of the most intriguing deep-sky objects, planets, and double stars.

The LCM combines a powerhouse feature-set with Celestron's legendary optical standards to provide amateur astronomers with a sophisticated and easy-to-use telescope. The computerized hand-control provides simple on-screen instructions that guide the observer through the alignment procedures. Each step, helpful hints, and valuable reference materials are easily accessible to ensure a simple and pleasurable viewing experience.

Key Features

80LCM Telescope

• High-quality refractor
• Aperture: 80 mm/3.15"
• Focal Length: 900 mm, f/11.25
• Optical system: all-glass, fully-coated
• 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 36x, 9.0 mm - 100x
• StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and object location
• Erect image diagonal: accepts 1.25" eyepieces, excellent for terrestrial and astronomical viewing

Tripod with Motorized Altazimuth Mount

• Fully adjustable sturdy aluminum tripod
• Lightweight computerized altazimuth mount
• Flash upgradeable fully computerized hand control
• Hand control and motors are powered by 8 user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
• Quick-release base, OTA, accessory tray with rapid no-tool set up
• Educational astronomy software CD-ROM "The Sky X" offers sky info and printable sky maps
• Computerized LCM hand-controller with NexStar computer control offers 4,000 object database and storage for programmable user defined objects
• Tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar. Tracking modes: alt-az, EQ north/south. Slew speeds: 1,2,3°/sec - 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x. Alignment procedures: skyalign, auto 2-star, 1-star, 2-star, solar system.

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