Celestron Advanced VX 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
The Celestron Advanced VX 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor range of telescopes. The 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes XLT coatings offers 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope and ensures little chromatic aberration. The VX mount with improved motor was specifically designed for optimum power and tracking performance. Thanks to the auto More
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The Celestron Advanced VX 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor range of telescopes. The 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes XLT coatings offers 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope and ensures little chromatic aberration. The VX mount with improved motor was specifically designed for optimum power and tracking performance. Thanks to the autoguider support and All-Star Polar Alignment you can choose any star listed in the NexStar hand control (included) to assist in accurately aligning your telescope's mount with the North Celestial Pole.
Key Features: Celestron Advanced VX 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Engineered from the ground up with astroimaging in mind, the new Advanced VX series from Celestron sets a new standard in mid-level telescopes. Advanced VX provides you with many of the features found on Celestron's most sophisticated German equatorial mounts, at an extremely affordable price.
- 8" (203mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope
- 6x30 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)
Advanced VX Computerized Mount Tour
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. Back to topProduct Specification
| Diagonal | 90 degree |
| Diameter [mm] | 203.0 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 20 |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Focal Length [mm] | 2032 |
| Focal Ratio [f|] | 10.00 |
| Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 480 |
| Included Accessories | Tripod with Accessory tray, NexStar Hand Controller, Advanced VX Mount, 20mm Eyepiece, 6x30 Finderscope |
| Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 102 |
| Mount Type | Computerised Go To |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Optical Tube Length [mm] | 432 |
| Optical Tube Weight [kg] | 5.90 |
| Tripod | Stainless steel |
| Tripod Weight [kg] | 8.2 |
| Manufacturers Link | Celestron |
