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Combine top-of-the-line performance with unlimited versatility and you have the Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD. From a casual night of backyard observing to serious astroimaging at a dark sky location, the CPC Deluxe HD is a customer favorite for any application. The CPC/CPC Deluxe family is also the telescope of choice for NASA (a CPC 925 is currently deployed aboard the International Space Station) and a CPC Deluxe 1100HD was owned by the late Stephen Hawking, who used it from his home in Cambridge.
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD has Celestron’s Best Optics
What makes the view through a Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD unforgettable? It all starts with Celestron’s EdgeHD optical system. This unique design corrects for both coma and field curvature, providing aberration-free images and pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors and all the way to the edge of the widest eyepieces.
All EdgeHD systems include StarBright XLT coatings on all optical surfaces for brighter images and increased light transmission. Plus, every EdgeHD optical tube is Fastar compatible. Simply remove the secondary mirror and attach the third party Hyperstar lens assembly and you’re ready to image the night sky at ultra-fast f/2.
Ultimate Versatility
Customers and reviewers have hailed the CPC Deluxe an all-around top performer, equally well suited to a star party or a university astronomy course. The beefy dual fork arm mount anchors the telescope for ultra-precise tracking, but weighs just 43 lbs and includes rugged carrying handles to make setup quick and easy.
As soon as you turn on your CPC Deluxe HD, you’ll be guided through our simple SkyAlign procedure. The telescope walks you through centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece. From there, it’s ready to locate and track more than 40,000 celestial objects.
To customize your experience under the stars, CPC Deluxe HD is compatible with all of Celestron’s latest accessories. Add StarSense AutoAlign and your CPC will align itself in under 3 minutes. Or add the SkyPortal WiFi Module and control your telescope using a smartphone or tablet.
With this much versatility, the CPC Deluxe HD is a telescope that will serve you well for years to come, no matter what you choose to do with the hobby—including astroimaging.
Most altazimuth telescopes are designed primarily for visual use, but not the CPC Deluxe HD. It offers all the same high-end features you’ll find on Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. Out of the box, your CPC Deluxe can track accurately for up to 30 seconds without adding a wedge, thanks to a reengineered drive train with a 6-inch brass gear, stainless steel worm gear, and both steel and nylon ball bearings.
If you’ll be doing longer exposure astrophotography, adding the HD Pro Wedge turns this telescope into an astroimager’s dream setup. With a wedge, you can take advantage of the All Star Polar Alignment procedure, which has you polar aligned in just minutes. You can also train your mount to be even more accurate with Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction. Finally, your CPC tracks smoothly through the meridian without doing a meridian flip, enabling you to capture objects in the best part of the night sky.
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD Specifications
Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design
EdgeHD
Aperture (mm)
203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length
2032 mm
Focal Ratio
10
Focal Length of Eyepiece
40 mm
Magnification of Eyepiece
51 x
Finderscope
50 mm Finderscope with quick release bracket
Star Diagonal
1.25
Mount Info:
Mount Type
Dual Fork Arm
Accessory Tray
Die Cast Aluminum Leg Brace / Eyepiece holder
Tripod
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Adjustable
Power Requirements
Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification
480 x
Lowest Useful Magnification
29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
14
Resolution (Rayleigh)
0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)
0.57 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
843 x
Apparent Field of View
0.8 °
Linear Field of View
13 m @1000m
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
64 mm
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter
31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area
9.77%
Optical Coatings
Starbright XLT Coating
Total Telescope Kit Weight
36 kg
Tracking Rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes
Altazimuth, EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures
SkyAlign, Auto Two-Star Alignment, Two-star Align, SolarSystem Align, EQ North Align, EQ South Align, One-Star Align
Periodic Error Correction
Permanently Programmable
Communication Ports
RS-232 communication port on hand control
Computer Hand Control
Flash upgradeable, double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 backlit LED buttons
Database
40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects