Description
- Reflector telescope, aperture: 130 mm (5.12 in), focal length: 650 mm (25.59 in) , focal ratio, 5, finder scope: Star Pointer MOUNT: Motorized Altazimuth
- Sturdy Stainless Steel Tripod and Accessory Tray , CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software Which Provides Education About the Sky
- Battery Pack Providing over 30 Hours of Power, Proven Computer Control Technology , Database Allows Telescope to Automatically Locate Over 4,000 Celestial Objects
- Proprietary Star Sense Technology Provides a Completely Automatic Alignment Process with No User Intervention Required
- Flash Upgradeable Hand Control Software for Downloading Product Updates Over the Internet, Fully Automatic Alignment Procedure
Product Description
A truly revolutionary product with ground breaking technology, Sky Prodigy is the product of a culmination of decades of telescope advancements. It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and Star Sense technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! It's that easy.
From the Manufacturer
SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Telescope
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Overview
SkyProdigy 130 - General Features Fully Automatic Alignment Procedure Fully Computerized Altazimuth Mount Quick-Release Fork Arm Mount and Optical Tube for Easy, Quick No Tool Set Up Sturdy Stainless Steel Tripod and Accessory Tray CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software Which Provides Education About the Sky Battery Pack Providing over 30 Hours of Power SkyProdigy 130 - Computerized Mount Features Proven Computer Control Technology Database Allows Telescope to Automatically Locate Over 4,000 Celestial Objects Proprietary StarSense Technology Provides a Completely Automatic Alignment Process with No User Intervention Required Flash Upgradeable Hand Control Software for Downloading Product Updates Over the Internet
Details
THE SMARTEST TELESCOPE IN THE UNIVERSE!
A truly revolutionary product with ground breaking technology, SkyProdigy is the product of a culmination of decades of telescope advancements. It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! It's that easy.
The SkyProdigy's automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, then you will be ready to select from thousands of objects to view. Not sure what to look at? Select the Sky Tour option; this feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!
No knowledge of the night sky is required. One touch innovation turns anyone into an instant astronomer!
Celestron's SkyProdigy telescopes use an integrated imaging camera and patented StarSense Technology to automatically align with the night sky and determine where the telescope is currently pointing. The camera automatically captures an image of the sky, which is processed internally to positively identify the stars in the image. Once a positive match is found, SkyProdigy determines the coordinates of the center of the captured image. The process is automatically repeated two more times so that the system has three known alignment points that can be used to make an accurate model of the night sky. From this information the user can select any celestial object in the hand controller's database, and SkyProdigy will automatically move itself to the correct position.
*The SkyProdigy's internal camera does not have an external output allowing users to view or save the captured images. The captured images are used internally solely for the purpose of self-aligning the SkyProdigy telescope.
Specs
Optical Design: Reflector Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg) Aperture: 130 mm (5.12 in) Focal Length: 650 mm (25.59 in) Focal Ratio: 5 Finderscope: StarPointer Mount: Motorized Altazimuth Eyepiece 1: 25 mm (0.98 in) Magnification 1: 26 x Eyepiece 2: 9 mm (0.35 in) Magnification 2: 72 x Accessory Tray: No Tool, Quick release Tripod: Steel CD ROM: The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software Highest Useful Magnification: 307 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1 Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arcsec Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arcsec Photographic Resolution: 400 line/mm Light Gathering Power: 345 x Angular Field of View: 1.9 Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 103 ft (31.39 m) Optical Coatings: Aluminum with SiO2 overcoat Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 1.7 in (43.18 mm) Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 11 % Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 33.2 % Computer Hand Control: Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds: 3/sec, 2/sec, 1/sec, .5/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes: Alt-Az Alignment Procedures: StarSense Automatic Alignment, Solar System Align
2-year Telescope Warranty
CELESTRON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Celestron warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.
B. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the number to be d