Celestron Advanced C6 RGT Telescope

The Advanced Series family of computerized GoTo telescopes was designed to offer the novice or more advanced user a selection of models with the features and quality that serious amateurs can appreciate. These scopes come on heavy-duty computerized German Equatorial mounts with ultra-sturdy 2" stainless steel legs and center tray for superior rigidity and vibration dampening.

An excellent choice for the serious astronomer, the C6-R is the largest telescope in its class with over 6 times the light gathering ability of a 60 mm. This deluxe quality 1200 mm focal length, f/8 German Equatorial mounted achromatic refractor is an incredible value and offers outstanding light gathering ability and stability. It features premium accessories such as a heavy duty CG-5 German Equatorial mount, 9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot support, 20 mm Plössl 1-1/4" eyepiece, 2" focuser, 2x Barlow with photo adapter, accessory tray and much more.

Mounted on the Advanced GT Series computerized mount, this telescope has some high performance software and hardware features. Operated by our proven NexStar®computer control technology, the telescope has a 40,000+ object database with 100 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 stars; solar system 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 operating software via the Internet. An Autoguider port is also included for astrophotography.

C6-RGT General Features

• High quality 6" refractor
• Heavy Duty (CG-5GT) computerized German Equatorial mount
• 9x50 finderscope with bi-directional alignment screws and a spring loaded pivot support
• 2" focuser allows for use with 2" or 1.25" eyepieces
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Ultra sturdy 2" diameter steel tripod with accessory tray
• Includes CD-ROM "The Sky" Astronomy Software which provides education about the sky and printable sky maps

C6-RGT Computerized Mount Features

• Proven NexStar computer control technology
• 40,000 object database with 100 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
• DC Servo motors with encoders on both axes
• Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet
• Autoguider port for long exposure astrophotography
• Double line, 16-character Liquid Crystal Display Hand Control with backlit LED buttons for easy operation of goto features
• Compatible with optional NexRemote telescope control software, for advanced control of your telescope via computer
• RS-232 communication port on hand control to control the telescope via a personal computer