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)
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| 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 |
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| 12 Months | 24 Months | 36 Months | |
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| Cash price | £2,299.00 | £2,299.00 | £2,299.00 |
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| Monthly Instalment | 11 x £218.68 | 23 x £116.92 | 35 x £83.22 |
| Final Instalment | £218.73 | £117.00 | £83.22 |
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