CELESTRON ADVANCED VX 8" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE

CELESTRON ADVANCED VX 8" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE

DESCRIPTION
The Celestron Advanced VX 8" is a 203 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combining portability, performance, and precision. It features StarBright XLT optical coatings for superior contrast and light transmission. With a 2032 mm focal length (f/10), it delivers detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects.

The German equatorial AVX mount provides accurate tracking with DC servo motors and a 40,000+ object database. Advanced features include All-Star alignment, programmable PEC, autoguider port, and three AUX ports. It accepts both CG-5 and CGE dovetails and is compatible with Vixen-format plates longer than 100 mm.

This complete system is ideal for astronomers seeking a powerful yet portable setup. Included: 25 mm eyepiece, 6x30 finderscope, star diagonal, dual dovetail saddle, 12 lb counterweight, power cable, hand control holder, and Starry Night software.

TECHNICAL SHEET
• Optical type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 203.2 mm
• Focal length: 2032 mm (f/10)
• Included eyepiece: 25 mm (81x)
• Finderscope: 6x30
• Star diagonal: 1.25"
• Resolution: 0.69 arcsec (Rayleigh), 0.57 arcsec (Dawes)
• Max useful magnification: 480x
• Min useful magnification: 29x
• Limiting magnitude: 14
• Light gathering power: 843x (human eye)
• Secondary mirror obstruction: 64 mm (31% diameter, 9.77% area)
• Optical coatings: StarBright XLT
• Tube length: 432 mm
• Tube diameter: 238 mm
• Tube weight: 5.9 kg
• Dovetail: CG-5
• Mount type: Computerized German Equatorial
• Payload: 13.6 kg
• Latitude range: 7° to 77°
• Tripod height: 1118–1626 mm
• Tripod legs: 50.8 mm stainless steel
• Mount head weight: 7.71 kg
• Tripod weight: 8.16 kg
• Counterweight: 1 x 5.4 kg
• Slew speeds: 9 speeds (max 4°/s)
• Tracking modes: EQ North/South
• Periodic error correction: Yes
• Alignment methods: 1-star, 2-star, Solar System
• Ports: 3 AUX, 1 autoguider, 1 USB (on hand control)
• Power: 12V DC, 3.5A
• Software included: Starry Night Special Edition, SkyPortal App
• Total kit weight: 27 kg