The SkyProdigy 70mm Refractor Telescope from Celestron is designed for people without any prior knowledge of astronomy or telescopes. In less than three minutes after being turned on, the SkyProdigy will simply "look" up to the sky to self-determine its position and alignment. It just doesn't get any more straight-forward than this. An eye-opening tour of over 4,000 celestial objects, using SkyProdigy's internal database, is almost instantly available.
The SkyProdigy system combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and Celestron's StarSense technology. The telescope user does not need to do any positioning or aligning. This is an automatic, instant-alignment telescope. Turn it on, push the button and enjoy the galactic gems! There is a Sky Tour option that offers a customized list of the most interesting objects in the sky to view for your location/time anywhere in the world. No knowledge of the night sky is required. One touch turns everyone into an instant astronomer.
This SkyProdigy is a refractor telescope with a 70mm aperture and a focal length of 700mm. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy steel tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount. The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software is included.
- AAOV: 1.7°, FOV: 91' @ 1000 yd / 30.2 m @ 1000 m
- Fully coated StarBright XLT optics
- Highest Useful Magnification: 165x
- 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 28x, 9.0 mm - 78x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.7
- Automatic alignment procedure for a fast and accurate setup
- Computerized altazimuth mount provides smart Go-To capabilities
- Quick-release fork arm mount and optical tube for an easy and fast setup without tools
- Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray help lessen the wobbles
- CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software for a meaningful astronomical educational experience
- Battery pack provides over 30 hours of use
- Proven computer control technology for easy slewing to your chosen object
- Database of over 4,000 celestial objects provides comprehensive star gazing
- Proprietary StarSense technology for a completely automatic alignment process without any required user intervention
- Flash upgradeable hand control software allows downloading updates
- Slew Speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
- Tracking Rates: sidereal, solar and lunar
- Tracking Modes: altitude-azimuth
- Alignment Procedures: StarSense Automatic Alignment, Solar System Align