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Orion Telescopes
Intermediate
Celestron SkyProdigy 6 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
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  • 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
  • Battery Pack Providing Over 30 Hours of Power


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Item #  17541
Mfg Model #  11076

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(tm) 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.

SkyProdigy's automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, and you will be ready to select from thousands of objects in its database to view. Not quite 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 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 additional times so that the system has three known alignment points that can be used to make an accurate model of the night sky. With 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.

*SkyProdigy's internal camera does not have an external output allowing users to view or save captured images. The captured images are used internally solely for the purpose of self-aligning the SkyProdigy telescope.

Warranty

This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Intermediate
  • Optical design
    Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Optical diameter
    152mm
  • Focal length
    1500mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/9.9
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    60x, 167x
  • Resolving power
    0.76arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    22x
  • Highest useful magnification
    359x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13.4
  • Finder scope
    Reflex sight
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Diagonal degrees
    1.25" 90° Mirror Star
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    56mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    37%
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    14%
  • Mount type
    Altazimuth
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar & planetary
  • Computerized compatibility
    Go-To included
  • Alignment procedure
    StarSense Automatic Alignment, Solar System Align, Manual Align
  • Tracking rates
    Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
  • Motor speeds
    Nine slew speeds: 3.5° /sec, 2° /sec, 1°/sec, 0.3 /sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
  • Power requirement
    8-AA batteries or 12-volt DC-750mA
  • Available ports
    RS-232, Aux
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Length of optical tube
    15.0 in.
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    Two year

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $65.00
3 Day Delivery: $200.00
2 Day Delivery: $200.00
Next Day Delivery: $300.00

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states and to US territories/protectorates. Delivery is not available to APO/DPO/FPO addresses or Canada.

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