{"title":"Celestron Outlet","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\"\u003ehide::live::text\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"slightly-used-starsense-autoalign","title":"Slightly Used - StarSense AutoAlign","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSLIGHTLY USED ITEM: This listing is for a preowned accessory in SLIGHTLY USED condition. This product is guaranteed to have passed a visual inspection by Celestron QA, ensuring that all parts are present and the accessory appears to be in working order. The product may show some signs of prior use, including minor wear and tear. Slightly Used items are FINAL SALE. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are backed by the same\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/warranty%20\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/warranty%20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat applies to new telescopes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome an instant astronomer, even if you’ve never used a telescope before, with the one-of-a-kind StarSense AutoAlign. Just set up the accessory, push the Align button on the hand control, and StarSense begins capturing and comparing images of the night sky against its internal database. In about three minutes, it's gathered enough information to triangulate its position and align itself. Then, press the Sky Tour button: StarSense will automatically slew to all the best stars, planets, galaxies, and more currently visible in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-alignment technology behind our award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for most of Celestron's current computerized telescopes and compatible with many older models as well. (See compatibility list below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control, with a database of over 40,000 celestial objects, takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, StarSense calculates the coordinates of the center of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore StarSense, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright stars in the telescope’s eyepiece. But StarSense automatically aligns itself with minimal user input. Just enter your time, date, and location and let StarSense do the rest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Mount Modeling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars to achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: -5px;\"\u003eStarSense Compatibility List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny mount with 5.x or greater is compatible with the software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-vx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"Advanced VX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdvanced VX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-l-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX-L series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX-L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/astro-fi-wifi-telescopes\" title=\"Astro Fi series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstro Fi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cpc-cpc-deluxe-telescopes\" title=\"CPC and CPC DX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCPC, CPC DX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 (with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cable-starsense-to-cg5-cable\" title=\"StarSense to CG5 adapter cable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCG-5 Aux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-evolution-wifi-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar Evolution series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar Evolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNexStar GT (2015 models and newer with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aux-port-splitter\" title=\"AUX Port Splitter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAux. splitter\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGE Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar SE series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar SE Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgem-ii-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGEM II series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGEM II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nexstar-slt-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"NexStar SLT series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexStar SLT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCGEM, CGEM DX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skyprodigy-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"SkyProdigy series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkyProdigy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cgx-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"CGX series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCGX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compatibility-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot Compatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar i Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltima 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly generation GoTo mounts (such as Compustar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lcm-computerized-telescopes\" title=\"LCM series telescopes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLCM series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323914895679,"sku":"94005-SU","price":167.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/mg_9601_728af870-79e8-400b-800d-950b30d9c68e.jpg?v=1700595159"},{"product_id":"cosmetic-c14-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail","title":"Cosmetic - C14 Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOSMETIC ITEM: Celestron takes great pride in our quality control, not only with optical and mechanical performance, but also with the cosmetic appearance of our products.  Our quality assurance team will periodically identify minor cosmetic issues and, due to our high quality tolerances, will determine the product cannot be sold as new.  In these cases, Celestron may choose to offer the product at a significant discount as a “cosmetic” unit. Any cosmetic flaws in the telescope will be minor in nature, and will have zero affect on mechanical or optical performance.  All cosmetic units undergo the same rigorous testing and promise the high performance you would expect from Celestron.  Minor aesthetic imperfections such as external scratches, paint discolorations, metal casting imperfections and other minor flaws may exist, but nothing that would degrade the optical or mechanical performance of the telescope.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eAnd just like all Celestron telescopes, it includes our full two year warranty with unlimited support from Celestron in Torrance, California.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron C14-AF XLT optical tube is a world-class instrument that delivers a level of detail to all your favorite deep sky objects. This observatory-ready instrument the largest in its class with over three times the light gathering power of an 8\" telescope. With this OTA, you can see amazing detail on the surface of Jupiter, resolve details on the surface of Mars, see Cassini's Division in the rings of Saturn, and even the distant planets of Uranus and Neptune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C14 packs serious light gathering ability into its durable aluminum optical tube. It’s an ideal instrument for serious astrophotography, providing high-contrast views even at very high magnifications. It is equipped with Celestron’s patented StarBright® XLT optical coatings, which visibly increase contrast and light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube offers a focal ratio of f\/11 with the added versatility of Fastar (see below). You can also pair it with the f\/6.3 focal reducer for even more astroimaging options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flagship OTA can be mounted on a multitude of computerized telescope mounts thanks to its CGEM-style dovetail bar. It’s sure to take your visual observing and imaging to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastar Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, CCDs were making a name for themselves in the astrophotography world, quickly supplanting traditional film photography thanks to their speed and convenience. This was the year that Celestron joined forces with the Santa Barbara Instruments Group (SBIG) to produce Fastar, a revolutionary add-on to Celestron’s hugely popular Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) optical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Fastar, the SCT’s secondary mirror can be removed and replaced with a field-flattening lens assembly (sold separately by third party manufacturers) so that a CCD camera can be used in the front of the telescope at the f\/2 focus of the instrument’s primary mirror. The potential of the Fastar system is staggering: exposures are 25 times shorter than if the camera was placed at the instrument’s native f\/11 focus. Imagers can capture galaxies and nebulae with exposures of just 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about our Fastar technology,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/fastar-technology\"\u003evisit here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.celestron.com\/university\/astronomy\/starbright-xlt-optical-coating-system\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarBright XLT is Celestron’s revolutionary optical coating system. It consistently outperforms all other coatings in the commercial telescope market. There are three major components that make up our StarBright XLT high-transmission optical system design:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique enhanced multi-layer mirror coatings made from precise layers of aluminum, SiO2 (quartz), TiO2 (titanium dioxide), and SiO2 (silicon dioxide). Reflectivity is fairly flat across the spectrum, optimizing it for both imaging and visual observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-layer anti-reflective coatings made from precise layers of MgF2 (magnesium fluoride) and HfO2 (hafnium dioxide). Hafnium—a rare element that costs nearly $2,000 per kilogram—gives us a wider band pass than the titanium used in competing coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-transmission water white glass is used instead of soda lime glass for the corrector lens. Water white glass transmits about 90.5% of light without anti-reflective coatings; that’s 3.5% better than uncoated soda lime glass. When water white glass is used in conjunction with StarBright XLT’s anti-reflective coatings, the average transmission reaches an astonishing 97.4.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three components make StarBright XLT one of the finest coatings available. For more information about our patented StarBright XLT coatings, visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.celestron.com\/university\/astronomy\/starbright-xlt-optical-coating-system\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788157657407,"sku":"91038-XLT-C","price":2351.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/files\/91038-XLT_CGE_Pro_1400_Fastar_1.jpg?v=1727299456"},{"product_id":"cosmetic-edgehd-14-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail","title":"Cosmetic - EdgeHD 14\" Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOSMETIC ITEM: Celestron takes great pride in our quality control, not only with optical and mechanical performance, but also with the cosmetic appearance of our products.  Our quality assurance team will periodically identify minor cosmetic issues and, due to our high quality tolerances, will determine the product cannot be sold as new.  In these cases, Celestron may choose to offer the product at a significant discount as a “cosmetic” unit. Any cosmetic flaws in the telescope will be minor in nature, and will have zero affect on mechanical or optical performance.  All cosmetic units undergo the same rigorous testing and promise the high performance you would expect from Celestron.  Minor aesthetic imperfections such as external scratches, paint discolorations, metal casting imperfections and other minor flaws may exist, but nothing that would degrade the optical or mechanical performance of the telescope.   \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eAnd just like all Celestron telescopes, it includes our full two year warranty with unlimited support from Celestron in Torrance, California.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Universe in HD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view. The optical system was designed to reduce more than just off-axis star coma; it also provides an astrograph-quality flat focal plane all the way to the edge of the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Astrograph Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany optical designs that advertise themselves as \"astrographs\" actually only produce pinpoint stars across a curved focal plane. While this may be acceptable for some visual observing, stars will appear out of focus at the edge when used with the flat chip sensor of a digital camera. EdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperior edge performance not only creates rounder, more pleasing stars, but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light throughput across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror clutches\u003c\/strong\u003e - Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube vents\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 50-mesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastar versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e - EdgeHD is the most versatile imaging telescope available today. At its native f\/11, you can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance. A Barlow gives you added power for high-resolution planetary, lunar and solar imaging. All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third party lens accessory for ultra-fast f\/2 wide field imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery EdgeHD that ships has been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component, but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astroimages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788157854015,"sku":"91060-XLT-C","price":2637.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/files\/91060-xlt_cge_pro_1400_hd_1.jpg?v=1727299463"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/collections\/Celestron-Outlet_1200x310_3c70a07e-c085-4185-b730-1e67b625230a.jpg?v=1700611625","url":"https:\/\/employee-store.celestron.com\/collections\/celestron-outlet.oembed","provider":"Celestron Employee Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}