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Orion Telescopes
Celestron CGEM II 800 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
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  • 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
  • 6x30 finderscope to help accurately center alignment objects
  • Includes large CGE style dovetail mounting bar


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Item #  04163b
Mfg Model #  12010

The CGEM II 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope features Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coated optics and the newly redesigned CGEM II computerized equatorial mount. It is the most lightweight and portable of the three size models. This telescope is especially at home as a solid platform for long exposure photography with optional CCD cameras or photographic equipment. At 8 inches of aperture with our premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGEM II 800 gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye.

A fresh update to the venerable CGEM mount, the CGEM II has a fresh, attractive, bold appearance and is capable of carrying Celestron's higher-end SCT optical tubes (up to 11") securely and vibration free, which is ideal for both imaging and visual observing. Capable of holding 40 lbs. of payload and slewing at 5-deg per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.

CGEM II was designed to be ergonomically friendly with large Altitude and Azimuth adjustment knobs for quick and easy polar alignment adjustment. The internal RA and DEC motor wiring provides a clean look and an easy and trouble free set up.

The CGEM II series features Celestron's innovative Polar alignment procedure called All-Star(tm). All-Star allows users to choose any bright star, while the software calculates and assists with polar alignment. Another great feature of the CGEM II sure to please astroimagers, is the Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) which will allow users to train out the worm gears periodic errors, while the mount retains the PEC recordings.

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This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

  • Best for viewing
    Fainter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Optical diameter
    203mm
  • Focal length
    2032mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/10.0
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    81x
  • Resolving power
    0.69arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    29x
  • Highest useful magnification
    480x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    480x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    14.0
  • Finder scope
    6x30
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    64mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    31%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    9%
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Computerized compatibility
    Go-To included
  • Alignment procedure
    AutoAlign, 2-Star, Quick Align, 1-Star, Last Alignment, Solar system
  • Number of objects in database
    40000
  • Tracking rates
    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Motor speeds
    9 slew speeds
  • Power requirement
    12-volt DC - 3.2A (tip positive)
  • PEC
    Yes
  • GPS
    Sold separately
  • Backlash compensation
    Yes
  • Latitude range
    15-70
  • Polar-axis scope
    Sold separately
  • Counterweights
    One 17 lb.
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    2.00 in.
  • Length of optical tube
    17.0 in.
  • Weight, optical tube
    12.5 lbs.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    77.0 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    89.5 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    Two year

When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $235.00
3 Day Delivery: $625.00
2 Day Delivery: $625.00
Next Day Delivery: $825.00

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This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states, APO/DPO/FPO addresses and US territories/protectorates. Delivery is not available to Canada.

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