{"id":12125,"date":"2025-11-26T20:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12125"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:54:01","slug":"celestron-cgx-800-hd-le-pack-edgehd-8-sur-monture-equatoriale","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/celestron-cgx-800-hd-le-pack-edgehd-8-sur-monture-equatoriale\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron CGX 800 HD - The EdgeHD 8\u2033 package on equatorial mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Celestron CGX 800 HD - The high-end EdgeHD 8\u2033 computer equatorial mount package<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>CGX 800 HD<\/strong> combines two exceptional elements: the optical tube <strong>EdgeHD 8\u2033<\/strong>, renowned for its razor-sharp images, and the sturdy equatorial mount <strong>CGX<\/strong>, designed for advanced visual observation and demanding astrophotography.<br \/>\nThis is one of the most powerful and versatile sets for those wishing to enter the world of high-resolution and deep imaging with a reliable, upgradeable instrument.<\/p>\n<h3>EdgeHD 8\u2033 high-definition optical tube<\/h3>\n<p>The EdgeHD is an aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain offering a <strong>perfectly flat field <\/strong>and <strong>without coma<\/strong> over the entire image. Unlike standard optics, it guarantees sharp stars right up to the edges, making it an ideal choice for modern sensors, even large ones.<\/p>\n<p>No shifting on EdgeHD models, which is very important for photography!<\/p>\n<p>With its <strong>203 mm<\/strong> and its focal length of <strong>2032 mm<\/strong> (f\/10), it offers impressive light-gathering power and outstanding performance on the Moon, planets, globular clusters, planetary nebulae and bright galaxies.<\/p>\n<p>Treatments <strong>StarBright XLT<\/strong> maximize light transmission, ensuring bright, high-contrast, detailed images.<\/p>\n<h3>CGX equatorial mount - stability, precision and technology<\/h3>\n<p>The frame <strong>CGX<\/strong> provides modern, stable mechanics designed for astrophotography. It supports up to <strong>25 kg<\/strong> of instrumental load, features precise motors, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking, and all the necessary functionalities<br \/>\nto control the telescope remotely or via PC.<\/p>\n<p>CGX highlights :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact design with <strong>lower center of gravity<\/strong> for maximum stability<\/li>\n<li><strong>Position sensors<\/strong> to return to \u201cHome\u201d position\u201d<\/li>\n<li>System <strong>optimized cables<\/strong> to avoid clashes<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEC<\/strong> (periodic error correction)<\/li>\n<li>Easy alignment: 2-Star, 1-Star, Solar System, Quick Align, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy base with steel tripod <strong>2\u2033<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Compatible <strong>StarSense<\/strong>, <strong>SkyPortal WiFi<\/strong> and PC software such as <strong>CPWI<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scope of delivery and accessories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A C8 EdgeHD 8\u2033 (203mm)<\/li>\n<li>A CGX mount<\/li>\n<li>Eyepiece <strong>40 mm Pl\u00f6ssl<\/strong> (1,25\u2033)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.25\u2033 angled return<\/strong> for comfortable viewing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Researcher 9\u00d750<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 x 5 kg counterweights<\/strong> each<\/li>\n<li>Racket <strong>NexStar+<\/strong> with database of 40,000 objects<\/li>\n<li>12 V power cable, holster, Allen key, accessory tray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main features (summary)<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lens type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>EdgeHD 8\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>203 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2032 mm (f\/10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnification supplied<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248 81\u00d7 (25 mm eyepiece)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recommended max. magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248 480\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frame<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Equatorial CGX computer (25 kg load)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total kit weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2248 45 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Software<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CPWI, Starry Night SE, SkyPortal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In short, the <strong>CGX 800 HD<\/strong> is a set for demanding astronomers:<br \/>\nexceptional stability, tracking precision, high-quality EdgeHD optics<br \/>\nand full compatibility for advanced astrophotography.<br \/>\nA complete instrument for exploring the sky in high definition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celestron CGX 800 HD \u2013 Le pack EdgeHD 8&Prime; sur monture \u00e9quatoriale informatique haut de gamme Le CGX 800 HD combine deux \u00e9l\u00e9ments d\u2019exception : le tube optique EdgeHD 8&Prime;, r\u00e9put\u00e9 pour ses images d\u2019une nettet\u00e9 remarquable, et la robuste monture \u00e9quatoriale CGX, con\u00e7ue pour l\u2019observation visuelle avanc\u00e9e et l\u2019astrophotographie exigeante. 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