Celestron
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 EdgeHD Telescope
Best price $3399 · 203mm aperture · $/mm 16.74
$3399 on Amazon ↗At $16.74 per mm of aperture, this is dearer per millimetre than the typical catadioptric at $14.27/mm — you're paying for something other than raw aperture.
Specs
| Aperture | 203 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 2032 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10.0 |
| Type | Catadioptric |
| Mount | GoTo |
| Resolving power | 0.57″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 14.0 |
| Max useful magnification | 406x |
| Light gathering | 841x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Modified SCT |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
| Best for | Visual, Planetary |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
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