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Celestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope

  • Price: $279.95
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  • B&H # CELCM76
  • Mfr# 31151

Product Highlights

  • Newtonian Reflector - 76mm / 3"
  • Focal Length: 700mm f/9.21
  • 9.0mm Eyepiece
  • 25mm Eyepiece
  • Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • Computerized Altazimuth Mount
  • StarPointer Finderscope
  • SkyX Astronomy Software CD-ROM
  • NexStar Computer Control technology

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Dedicated to unfolding the wonders of the Universe, the 76LCM Computerized Telescope from Celestron features an excellent combination of power and portability. With its computer-automated technology, the LCM is up and running after locating 3 bright celestial objects.

This LCM is a Newtonian reflector with a 76mm aperture and a focal length of 700mm. The optical system is fully coated for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminum tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount.

New observers will make great use of the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature - simply pressing a button activates the system to locate and slew to the sky's most interesting objects. Experienced observers will appreciate the comprehensive database of 4000+ objects, along with the customized lists of the most intriguing deep-sky objects, planets, and double stars.

The LCM combines a powerhouse feature-set with Celestron's legendary optical standards to provide amateur astronomers with a sophisticated and easy-to-use telescope. The computerized hand-control provides simple on-screen instructions that guide the observer through the alignment procedures. Each step, helpful hints, and valuable reference materials are easily accessible to ensure a simple and pleasurable viewing experience.

76LCM Telescope
  • Newtonian reflector
  • Aperture: 76 mm / 3"
  • Focal Length: 700 mm, f/9.21
  • AFOV: 1.5°, LFOV: 79' @ 1000 yd / 26.23 m @ 1000 m
  • Optical system: all-glass, fully coated
  • 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 28x, 9.0 mm - 78x
  • StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and object location
Motorized Altazimuth Mount
  • Fully adjustable sturdy aluminum tripod
  • Lightweight computerized altazimuth mount
  • Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders
  • Flash upgradeable fully computerized hand control
  • Hand control and motors are powered by 8 user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
  • Quick-release base, OTA, accessory tray with rapid no-tool set up
  • Educational astronomy software CD-ROM "The SkyX First Light Edition" offers sky info and printable sky maps
  • Computerized hand controller with NexStar computer control offers 4,000 object database and storage for programmable user defined objects
  • Tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar. Tracking modes: alt-az, EQ north/south. Slew speeds: 1,2,3°/sec - 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x. Alignment procedures: skyalign, auto 2-star, 1-star, 2-star, solar system.
Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Aperture 76 mm / 3"
Focal Length 700 mm
Focal Ratio f/9.21
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter Not specified by manufacturer
Finderscope Built-on StarPointer
Mount Type Motorized Altazimuth
Tripod Aluminum
Resolving Power Rayleigh: 1.83 arcsec
Dawes: 1.53 arcsec
Maximum Useful Magnification 180x
Motor Yes
GO-TO Capability Yes
PC Compatible Not specified by manufacturer
Power Source 8 user supplied AA size alkaline batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
Optical Tube Dimensions Not specified by manufacturer
Weight 13 lb / 5.9 kg

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What's in the Box

Celestron 76LCM Computerized Telescope
  • 25 mm eyepiece
  • 9 mm eyepiece
  • CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition
  • Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • Celestron Two Year Warranty
 
 
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