Celestron Professional LCM114 114/1000mm F9 Computerized GoTo Mount Reflector Astronomical Telescope Motorized Single-Arm Alt-Az

114mm aperture

 F/8.7 focal ratio

1000mm focal length

Newtonian reflector optical design

Highly-reflective aluminum-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast

Resolution: 1.22 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.02 arc sec, Dawes

1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser

NexStar+ Hand Controller

Simple and intuitive menu-driven button interface

4000 object database

Database Includes: Moon and planets; variable and double stars; IC, Caldwell, Messier, NGC and SAO catalogs; and constellations

99 programmable user-defined objects, including land-based objects

Expanded information on over 100 objects

'Identify' feature used to identify an unknown object in the field of view, or to find other celestial objects that are close to the objects currently being observed

Alignment Procedures: Sky Align, Auto Two-Star, Two-Star, One-Star, Solar System Align

Sky Align Alignment: Point the telescope at three bright objects in the sky, and the telescope tells you what the objects are

'Sky Tour' generates a list of the best objects currently visible

'Constellation Tour' allows the user to take a tour of all the best objects within a particular constellation

Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar

Nine Slew Speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x

Anti-backlash compensation programs-out play common in gear systems

Two-line/16 character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

19 red fiber optic backlit LED buttons

Mount and Tripod

Motorized single-arm alt-az

Dual-axis DC servo motors with encoders to improve accuracy, 0.691 arc sec resolution

Dovetail plate and saddle make set up and breakdown quick and easy without tools

Integrated button level aids in set up

Runs on eight user-supplied AA batteries

• Tripod:

Adjustable-height for easy use by most people

Tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and flashlights

Tray locks into place to add stability to tripod

Hand controller holder can be moved to avoid cord-wrap during long tracking sessions

Spiked feet provide additional stability in rough or soft ground