Celestron SkyProdigy 6 Computerized Telescope has been discontinued, here are some related products you might like:
Celestron SkyProdigy 6 Computerized Telescope
Overview
Description
The SkyProdigy 6 Computerised Telescope from Celestron is designed for people without any prior knowledge of astronomy or telescopes. The SkyProdigy will simply "look" up to the sky to self-determine its position and alignment. An internal camera automatically captures 3 images of the sky which it processes to identify the night sky and align the telescope accordingly. It just doesn't get any more straight-forward than this. An eye-opening tour of the best objects to view in the local sky, accessing a database of over 4,000 celestial objects, using SkyProdigy's internal database, is available via the Sky Tour option.
The SkyProdigy system combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and Celestron's StarSense technology. The telescope user does not need to do any positioning or aligning. This is an automatic, instant-alignment telescope. Turn it on, push the button and enjoy the galactic gems! There is a Sky Tour option that offers a customised list of the most interesting objects in the sky to view for your location/time anywhere in the world. No knowledge of the night sky is required. One touch turns everyone into an instant astronomer.
This SkyProdigy is a Schmidt-Cassegrain with a 6" / 152mm aperture and a focal length of 1500mm. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminium tripod with a motorised and computerised altazimuth mount. The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software is included.
Key Features
152mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- AOV - FOV: 0.8° - 43.6' @ 1000 yd / 14.5 m @ 1000 m
- 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 60x and 9.0 mm - 167x
- Fully multicoated StarBright XLT optics
- Useful Magnification: 22x - 359x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
- Light Gathering Power 472x
General Features
- CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software for a meaningful astronomical educational experience
- Quick-release fork arm mount and optical tube for an easy and fast setup without tools
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray help lessen the wobbles
- Computerised altazimuth mount provides smart Go-To capabilities
- Automatic alignment procedure for a fast and accurate setup
- Battery pack provides over 30 hours of use
Computerised Mount Features
- Proprietary StarSense technology for a completely automatic alignment process without any required user intervention
- Database of over 4,000 celestial objects provides comprehensive star gazing
- Proven computer control technology for easy slewing to your chosen object
- Flash upgradeable hand control software allows downloading updates
- 8x user-supplied D size batteries for 30+ hrs of use or optional 12V AC adapter
Technical Features
- Alignment Procedures: StarSense automatic alignment, solar system align & manual align
- Slew Speeds: 3.5°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 37%
- Tracking Rates: sidereal, solar and lunar
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2" / 56mm
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 14%
- Tracking Modes: altitude-azimuth
Specifications
Optical Design |
Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture |
152 mm |
Focal Length |
1500 mm |
Focal Ratio |
f/9.9 |
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
Resolving Power |
Rayleigh: 0.92 arc seconds Dawes: 0.76 arc seconds |
Finderscope |
StarPointer |
Tripod |
Steel with accessory tray |
Mount Type |
Motorised Altazimuth |
Power Source |
8x D size batteries or optional 12V AC adapter |
Optical Tube Dimensions |
Not provided by manufacturer |
Weight |
23 lb / 10.4 kg |
Reviews
(no ratings yet)Give it a quick rating:
Thanks for your rating!
Write a review
Details
- Product: Celestron SkyProdigy 6 Computerized Telescope
- Manufacturer: Celestron
- Model: 11076
- SKU: 11076
- RM Product #: 26312