Features

High quality 76mm Newtonian reflector
Lightweight Computerized Mount
Built-on StarPointer finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects
Quick-release computerized base, optical tube and accessory tray for quick no tool set up
Sturdy aluminum tripod and accessory tray included
“TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

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

Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, and APO addresses is not available for this item

Specs

Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm) 76 mm (2.99 in)
Focal Length 700 mm (28 in)
Focal Ratio 9.21
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 28 x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 9 mm (0.35 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 78 x
Finderscope Built-on StarPointer
Mount Type Motorized Altazimuth
Accessory Tray No Tool, Quick release
Tripod Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification 180 x
Lowest Useful Magnification 11 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.9
Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.83 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 1.53 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 118 x
Apparent Field of View 1.5 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 79 ft (24 m)
Optical Coatings Fully-Coated
Slew Speeds Nine slew speeds
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

In The Box:

Specs

Optical Design Newtonian Reflector

Aperture (mm) 76 mm (2.99 in)

Focal Length 700 mm (28 in)

Focal Ratio 9.21

Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 25 mm (0.98 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 1 28 x

Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm) 9 mm (0.35 in)

Magnification of Eyepiece 2 78 x

Finderscope Built-on StarPointer

Mount Type Motorized Altazimuth

Accessory Tray No Tool, Quick release

Tripod Aluminum

Highest Useful Magnification 180 x

Lowest Useful Magnification 11 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.9

Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.83 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes) 1.53 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 118 x

Apparent Field of View 1.5 °

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 79 ft (24 m)

Optical Coatings Fully-Coated

Slew Speeds Nine slew speeds

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

In The Box:

Celestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope

Remote control

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