Celestron ultima 8 telescope this is one of the best schmidt cassegrain telescopes ever built. The lightweight fork mount has the necessary rigidity to facilitate accurate pointing. Celestron ultima 2000 instruction manual pdf download. A simple program that allows enhanced remote control from a pc connected to most celestron goto telescopes. The older nexstar i series, ultima 2000, and early generation gotos like compustar are not compatible. While starsense autoalign is compatible with almost all celestron computerised telescopes, it will not work with telescopes from other brands except the starsense unit. This section is intended to help the new user get the ultima 2000 up and running, in the altazimuth configuration, immediately after assembly. Nov 18, 20 astrophotography with celestron edge hd 8 part 34. Get the best deals on celestron spotting scopes when you shop the largest online selection at. The ultima 2000 from the late 1990s was the first computer controlled c8. Manuals celestron telescopes, telescope accessories. Congratulations on your purchase of a celestron ultima series spotting scope.
I have seen more and done more astronomy in the last 2 12 years than in the provous 25. My celestron ultima 8 is well built and has good optics, but the drive was an early version with a 110vac 60hz ac motor. Rod mollise is an authority figure when it comes to the sct. Telescope celestron ultima 2000 instruction manual. The 35mm ultima gives the widest possible field of view with a 114. Also, you should keep this manual handy until you have fully mastered your telescopes operation. There was no date on the ra motor as has been suggested by posts on cloudy nights forum. Since it has no clutches, it is very difficult to balance.
By celestron international, 4,350,856 bytes in acrobat reader. Celestron ultima 2000 8 this is a wonderful scope, optically and mechanically. I created this site to share my experience in finding information and in using telescopes with this great design. Celestron ultima 2000 8 goto telescope with many accessories. Celestron 8 ultima 2000 manual meade 8 lx200 classic manual. Simple and friendly to use, the ultima 2000 is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Manuals celestron telescopes, telescope accessories, outdoor. I bought this a 34 years ago secondhand in lincolnshire, my first proper telescope. Both are catadioptric scopes based on the schmidtcassegrain design equiped with a automatic guiding system goto and a hand control. Celestron schmidtcassegrain telescopes go to price list. The nearest thing i have to dating it is the manual which is ed to 1992. Due to the unpredictable nature of diy telescope repair, we are unable to offer any returns or refunds on replacement parts. Celestron ultima 11 instruction manual pdf download.
Close up view of the hand control furnished with the celestron ultima 2000 series telescopes. Power is from eight aa batteries mounted in the base, so no external power is needed. Your ultima 2000 telescope is designed to give you years of. Celestron telescope parts spare parts for celestron.
Celestron nexstar evolution 8, schmidtcassegrain telescope. User manuals, guides and specifications for your celestron ultima 2000 telescope. Celestron c80hd refractor telescope instruction manual 21077, 21016, 31027, 31056, 1510. View and download celestron ultima 2000 instruction manual online. Astrophotography with celestron edge hd 8 part 14 youtube. Celestron s free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. Celestron ultima 2000 schmidtcassegrains scts articles. View and download celestron ultima 11 instruction manual online. Arrange the computer, telescope case, and wedge as illustrated in the picture, bolts tightened on the wedge. Later ultimas had a dc quartz drive with pec and slewing capability, still not goto, but a big improvement over the ac drive. View and download celestron ultima 100 user manual online. First to offer a telescope drive system that utilized 9v batteries. Ultima ultima is not really a design, but a trade name for our 5element, wide field. Im glad i had a cheap manual telescope to learn the sky and pointing techniques prior to taking the plunge with an expensive computer controlled scope.
I bought the celestron nexstar evolution 8 as an upgrade from my 5 inch newtonian. Celestron regal fed 52301 instruction manual instruction manual 20 pages celestron ultima 11 instruction manual. Celestron firstscope 114eq 114mm reflector telescope. Remove the eyepiece and replace all the protective covers. So, stop on by our newly added celestron ultima spotting scopes page for a great way to ensure you are looking into one of the internets most in depth lists of brand new products. While naked eye astronomy has a long history, there are clear advantages to skywatching with a telescope. The celestar 8 was a backtobasics noncomputerized c8. Congratulations on your purchase of a celestron ultima 2000. I worked on an ultima 2000 about three years ago when a friend had trouble getting through the learning curve. Celestrons free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky.
I previously owned since 1974a cave astrola 8 inch newtonian on a german equatorial mount. Celestron ultima 2000 manuals and user guides, telescope. The ultima 2000 8 sct is a highly desireable computerized goto telescope with various unique features not offered before or since. I tested a celestron 8 ultima 2000 goto 1st released in 1996 and a meade 8 lx200 classic 1st released in 1992, both using an altazimutal mount without. Portability was a primary reason for my selecting this. I have constructed this web page to consolidate the information i have gathered about the c8, hopefully this will be of interest to other c8 owners or anyone interested in early celestron telescopes. Ive recently acquired an old 1999 celestron ultima 2000 sct. Your eyepieces are the first accessories you should learn to use with your telescope. I think i get the orion wifi controller to use with my iphone it is supposed to work on this scope and looks like it replaces the control which is where the offending nony2k compliant chip is.
Jul 21, 2008 the ultima 2000, an 8 inch goto sct, was introduced in 1996 and by 2000 had faded away. Start off with our builtin sky tour package or begin to observe any of. Nexstar slt, nexstar gt, cgem, cgem dx, cge pro, cpc, cpc deluxe, advanced g, advanced vx series. Find the user manual and the help you need for the products you own at manualsonline. For customers with special needs, we have provided a customer support phone number reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I found a good manual on sarizonas web site and found that the telescope has two issues. New listing celestron ultima 100ed spotting scope 2266x, 100 mm ed extra low dispersion. Opt proudly carries a vast selection of celestron telescopes, eyepieces, filters, cameras and an array of telescope accessories. Despite the difference in name, the ota of the n5 shared a lot in its fit and finish with the ultima 2000 8inch sct, which was released in 1996. Celestron instruction manual for nexstar 4se computerized.
Before i purchased my first schmidtcassegrain telescope sct the celestron ultima 2000, or u2k i did a lot of investigating on the web, in books, and in other literature. Purchased this primarily as a new mount for my older celestron ultima 2000 8 ota. This remarkable and advanced telescope was not the huge success celestron wished for. Enables automatic alignment of your celestron computerized telescope no need to identify or locate any star in the skystarsense automatically aligns your telescope, so you can begin observing in minutes. Celestron nexstar 4se instruction manual replacement. Short video of jupiter at prime focus 2000 mm, over exposed to show moons.
Car battery cord for all nexstarsultima 2000cg9 thru. This mount is light enough that i can pick up and move the entire assembled system from the house to my viewing location outside. Telescope celestron ultima 100 user manual 12 pages. View and download celestron ultima 8 user manual online. Addendum to the advanced gt mount manual firmware v. Celestron ultima 2000 telescope complete instruction manual for the ultima 2000 telescope. These signs coincided with the zodiacal constellations about 2,000 years ago. I found a good manual on sarizonas web site and found that the telescope. The advantages over a meade lx200 are many, including weight 10 pounds less while preserving mount rigidity for astrophotography, slewing motor noise, the ability to manually move aim the scope, and the fastar system. Download the celestron pwi telescope control software. Unplug the handpaddle and the power supply from the telescope and return to the case. One person holds on to the telescope while the other unscrews and removes the bottom two bolts.
Database contains 1 celestron ultima 2000 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Read what uncle rod writes about this model by going to uncle rods blog. Strict adherence to celestron s tough quality standards for manufacturing, assembly and testing ensures that each telescope performs well. Schmidt cassegrain telescope advice observing, accessories. Celestron telescopes and several different optical tubes. We stand by their notion that today, whether you are an experienced astrophotographer or casual observer, astronomy should be accessible to anyone. To locate your free celestron manual, choose a product type below. The ultima 2000 ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology.
Congratulations on your purchase of the celestron nexstar telescope. Use the alignment pins to accurately orient the blue base on the pier, then tighten the nuts. This includes three eye pieces, diagonal viewer, operation manual, star charts, telrad finder sight and bag for tripod. Celestron offers a full line of optional accessories for your telescope. With an eyepiece in the diagonal and the telescope pointed at a star, go in and out of focus.
Celestron heavyduty tripod, telescope with hand controller, 2 diagonal, 1. Celestron astronomy equipment lowest prices guaranteed. The celestron wins hands down for the following reasons. This was the first mass produced schmidtcassegrain telescope, and greatly influenced amateur astronomy in the 1970s through to the present. Leave the celestron 8 ultima 2000 first to the casual observer who needs a computerassisted sct not too loudly and who doesnt worry about some details of target acquisition and accuracy when tracking objects. A telescope is a significant investment for most of us. Celestron starseeker 7080114mm manual nexstar 5i8i8i special edition hand control version 4 users guide authored by mike swanson. Get back to your night sky exploration when you browse this large collection of replacement celestron telescope parts and upgrades online at. Telescope celestron ultima series instruction manual 15 pages. A good overview about how to use the celestron schmidtcassegrain computer controlled telescopes and its ultima os.
Strict adherence to celestrons tough quality standards for manufacturing, assembly and testing ensures that each telescope performs well. In addition to being my personal favorite telescope, the celestron c8 is probably one of the most important amateur telescopes of the last 40 years. It has an ultrasmooth disc clutch manual motion fully adjustable in both axes. Loosen the top bolt one full turn, then slide the telescope off of the. High point offers these genuine celestron parts as a courtesy to our customers. Mount is strong, and vibrations are low with my 8 sct. Celestron by product types to locate your free celestron manual, choose a product type below. While starsense autoalign is compatible with almost all celestron computerised telescopes, it will not work with telescopes from other brands except the starsense unit for a range of skywatcher goto mounts. The celestron car battery cord can be used to connect the following celestron telescopes and mounts to a dc power supply or rechargeable battery pack.
I tested a celestron 8 ultima 2000 goto 1st released in 1996 and a meade 8 lx200 classic 1st released in 1992, both using an altazimutal mount without wedge, their respective tripod and two dc battery kit rent for 5 days by locals dealers. It is made mostly from metal with very little plastic. Ultima products from celestron including celestron ultima. View online or download celestron ultima 8 user manual, instruction.
Calling all celestron c8 owners page 2 discussions. Want to upgrade your mount knobs or other hardware. Hi jeffrey i just got a celestron ultima 2000 at a yard sale. Celestron 8 ultima 2000 telescope with tripod, various. Models not supported are the original nexstar 58, the nexstar gt using hand controls without a version command on the utilities menu and the ultima 2000 line. Celestron telescopes and astronomy equipment sold at astronomics.
Ultima series manual english, german, french, spanish and italian. The ultima 2000, an 8 inch goto sct, was introduced in 1996 and by 2000 had faded away. Starting up aligning using the telescope common problems. Feb 24, 2016 short video of jupiter at prime focus 2000 mm, over exposed to show moons.
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