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| - | ====== | + | ====== Celestron Advanced GT ====== |
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| - | The Celestron 8 (C8) is our smallest Schmidt Cassegrain telescope not accounting for binoculars or finderscopes. The telescope is usually attached to a Celestron Advanced GT mount, which can be can be set up by a single person because of its compact construction. | + | |
| + | The Celestron Advanced GT mount is our entry-level mount, primarily used with the C8 and [[en:osst| OSST (Coronado Hα Solar Telescope)]]. With a payload capacity of up to 12kg, it can also carry a number of other telescopes and cameras. However, it is only equipped with a mount for the Vixen prism rails. | ||
| + | In terms of type, it is a computer-controlled equatorial system suitable for both visual observations and astrophotography. Thanks to its compact design, it can be easily set up by a single person. | ||
| ===== Assembly ===== | ===== Assembly ===== | ||
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| ===== Functions such as Hibernation ===== | ===== Functions such as Hibernation ===== | ||
| - | The operation of the Advanced GT as well as features like hibernation do not differ from the CGE-Pro and can be found in the article on the [[en: | + | The operation of the Advanced GT as well as features like hibernation do not differ from the [[en: |
| ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||
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| ===== Additional documentation ===== | ===== Additional documentation ===== | ||
| - | More details on the Celestron Advanced GT and the C8 can be found in the corresponding manuals in the lab course room. | + | More details on the Celestron Advanced GT can be found in the corresponding manuals in the lab course room. |