Celestron ADVANCED-C6-S-GT 150mm/1200mm XLT COMP

Introducing the C6-SGT, the newest member of the Advanced Series family. Unparalleled performance, unbeatable value! The Advanced C6-SGT is Celestrons first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system in over a decade. A totally unique aperture size, the C6-S is available here as a computerized (GT) model. The NEW 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain features a precision optical system with 1500mm focal length (f/10) and offers 40% more light gathering than a 5 telescope. All C6-S models come standard with Celestrons StarBright XLT coatings at no extra cost. Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by Celestron's proven NexStar computer control technology the telescope has a 40,000+ object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects. Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms. Using the RS-232 communication port on the hand control, you can control the telescope via a personal computer and our new flash upgradeable hand controls allow you to update your telescope's operationg software via the internet. An autoguider port is also included for astrophotography. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically.