Celestron Advanced VX 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Overview
- 8” (203 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- 84% more light gathering than a 6” telescope.
- 6×30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- Autoguider port for long exposure imaging
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude.
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
Description
The iconic 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain has been known for decades as Celestron’s most beloved telescope. Now beginner to intermediate astroimagers can have their own “C-8” at an extremely affordable price. This classic design has been upgraded with our StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission. Combined with our fully featured Advanced VX mount, you have a setup that is ready for both imaging and visual observing.
ABOUT THE MOUNT
The new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support. You’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture (mm) | 203 mm (7.99 in) |
| Telescope Type | Computerized (GOTO) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 102 x |
| Finderscope | 6×30 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480 x |
| Mount Info: | |
| Tripod | Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 2″ |
| Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 841 x |
| Optical Tube Length | 17″ in (432 mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Mount Height (Max) | 64″ in (1626 mm) |
| Mount Height (Min) | 44″ in (1118 mm) |
| Weight of Counterweights | 1 x 12 lbs |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
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