Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 203/2032 CGEM II 800 GoTo

The Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope SC 203/2032 CGEM II 800 GoTo offers classic f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with modern GoTo technology and excellent stability for visual observation and astrophotography. Thanks to its 203 mm aperture and 2032 mm focal length, this telescope shows impressive details of both planets and deep-sky objects, in a stable and precise system.

The CGEM II mount forms the solid foundation of this system. With a carrying capacity of over 18 kg, this mount effortlessly supports the optical tube plus camera and accessories. The improved motor control provides smooth and quiet tracking, and thanks to Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC). stay sharp for long exposures. The sturdy steel legs and wide mounting base minimize vibration and increase stability at higher magnifications.

The Schmidt-Cassegrain optic combines compactness with power. Due to the StarBright XLT coating the system delivers high light transmission and high-contrast images. The long focal length of 2032 mm makes the telescope ideally suited for detailed observations of the Moon and planets, while the 203 mm aperture captures enough light to make nebulae and galaxies clearly visible. With an optional 0.63× reducer the telescope can be shortened to f/6.3, ideal for deep-sky photography with shorter exposure times.

The NexStar+ hand controller contains more than 40,000 objects and enables automatic alignment via All-Star Polar Alignment easy. The CGEM II can follow objects smoothly through the meridian, so you can photograph for long periods without interruptions.

The combination of stable mount, large aperture and accurate tracking makes this system attractive to serious observers and beginning astrophotographers who want growth without going straight to observatory level.

What you can see with it:

• The Cassini separation and color bands on Saturn
• The cloud structures and lunar eclipses on Jupiter
• Ice sheets and surface structures on Mars
• Fine detail on the Moon, even at high magnification
• The Orion Nebula (M42) and globular clusters such as M13
• Bright galaxies such as Andromeda (M31) and Sombrero (M104)

Application
The Celestron SC 203/2032 CGEM II 800 GoTo is ideal for advanced observers and photographers who combine stability, carrying capacity and optical quality. Thanks to its sturdy mount, f/10 optics and optional reducer, this telescope is as suitable for visual observation as it is for astrophotography with DSLR or CMOS camera.

Specifications
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 203 mm
Focal length: 2032 mm
Aperture ratio: f/10
Coating: StarBright XLT
Resolution: 0.57″
Boundary magnitude: 14.0
Max. useful magnification: 400×
Focuser: 1.25″ visual back
Viewfinder: 9×50 optical
Eyepiece: 40 mm (1.25″)
Reducer compatible: 0.63× (optional)

Mounting: CGEM II GoTo
Carrying capacity: 18 kg
Motors: Servo with PPEC
Alignment: 1-/2-Star, Quick Align, Solar System Align, All-Star Polar Alignment
Tracking: sidereal, sun, moon
GoTo database: 40,000 objects
Power supply: 12 V / 3.5 A
Hand controller: NexStar+
Compatibility: CPWI, SkyPortal (WiFi optional)
Tripod: Steel, 112-163 cm, 51 mm legs
Counterweights: 2 × 7.7 kg
Total weight of set: ±40 kg

Suitable for
Moon & planets: ✔
Nebulae & galaxies: ✔
Astrophotography: ✔
Nature observation: ✗
Beginners: ✗
Advanced / semi-pro: ✔
Sun: Only with suitable sunscreen