{"product_id":"celestron-astro-fi-5-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope","title":"Celestron Astro Fi 5\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope – Wireless Smart Tracking Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCelestron Astro Fi 5\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eStaring blankly up at a canvas of identical white dots trying to manually chart coordinates from a paper star map turns what should be an awe-inspiring evening into a tedious chore. Traditional manual tripods drift offline constantly, causing you to lose sight of Jupiter or the Orion Nebula the second you nudge the eyepiece. This automated, app-driven observatory bridges the gap between deep space and your smart device, transforming wireless screen taps into immediate, dead-on physical positioning across the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEliminating the Frustration of Manual Deep-Space Tracking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBasic entry-level refractor tubes suffer from massive chromatic aberration and require painstaking, multi-axis adjustments just to keep a fast-moving moon crater in frame. This advanced catadioptric system compresses a massive 1250mm focal length into a highly portable optical tube assembly using premium StarBright XLT coated mirrors. Operating on an integrated local WiFi mesh network, the motorized altitude-azimuth single arm communicates directly with your phone's GPS data, computing positioning coordinates instantly and driving the lens straight to your target without manual tracking wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutomated Galactic Tracking Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated WiFi \u0026amp; SkyPortal Sync:\u003c\/b\u003e Drops the need for physical hand controllers by letting you tap any stellar object on your interactive phone screen to auto-slew the lens barrel directly to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePatented SkyAlign Calibration:\u003c\/b\u003e Speeds up your nighttime preparation by calculating exact geographic positioning after centering any three bright celestial markers in the lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDual-Purpose Smart Cap Capture:\u003c\/b\u003e Converts the protective lens cap into a stable eyepiece smartphone adapter using secure tension cords to capture high-definition lunar craters or distant terrestrial wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStarBright XLT Glass Optimization:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximizes light transmission through a specialized multi-coating process, sharpening edge contrast on Saturn's rings and distant nebulae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptical Architecture and Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"\u003eOptical Design Framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0\"\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\"\u003eLight-Gathering Aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0\"\u003e125mm (5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\"\u003eSystem Focal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0\"\u003e1250mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0,0\"\u003eFocal Ratio Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0,0\"\u003eMagnification Payload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,5,1,0\"\u003e50x (25mm eyepiece) \u0026amp; 125x (10mm eyepiece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0,0\"\u003eAlignment Drive Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,6,1,0\"\u003eComputerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0,0\"\u003eTargeted Navigation Aid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,7,1,0\"\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0,0\"\u003eFull Assembly Mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,8,1,0\"\u003e7.6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTailored for the Modern Back garden Astronomer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis compact, motorized system packs down into a lightweight footprint that slides easily into a car boot for spontaneous weekend camping trips and rural stargazing excursions. Its rapid, tool-free assembly workflow ensures that casual backyard observers can go from a closed storage box to tracking distant star clusters within minutes of sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure Your Private Observatory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eActive stock is verified and shipping daily from Elite Store, ensuring a dependable courier service handles your package for a prompt UK arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Will the local wireless connection drop out if I take the telescope to a remote field without mobile network coverage?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eA: No, the telescope creates its own independent internal WiFi network frame that transmits directly to your smartphone, requiring no active mobile data, external internet connection, or cellular towers to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Is it safe to view bright terrestrial targets during daylit hours with this lens configuration?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eA: Yes, it works perfectly for long-range viewing of wildlife and landscapes during the day, provided you follow the critical safety protocol to never point the open optics anywhere near the sun, which causes instant optical and eye damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: What is the processing window before this precision instrument leaves the warehouse?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA: Every telescope order receives a swift UK dispatch from our facility, ensuring fast-tracked UK transit straight to your delivery address.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58434833514883,"sku":"Item #544093","price":478.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/7194\/6115\/files\/Celestron_Astro_Fi_5_Schmidt-Cassegrain_Telescope_Wireless_Smart_Tracking_Edition.png?v=1783688018","url":"https:\/\/elitesstore.co.uk\/products\/celestron-astro-fi-5-inch-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope","provider":"Elite Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}