Celestron Advanced VX C8 SC GoTo-Telescope
Product.Nr.:
BP#821738
Manufacturer: Celestron
2.649,00 EUR
incl. 19 % VAT
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product description
- C8
- 203/2032mm (f/10)
- AVX GoTo-Mount
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 the StarBright™ XLT coatings for maximum light transmission. Combined with Celestron's fully featured Advanced VX mount, you have a setup that is ready for both imaging and visual observing.
The Celestron 8" SC is HyperStar (f/2) compatible.
Specifications
Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture | 203mm (8 in) |
Focal Length | 2032mm (80 in) |
Focal Ratio | 1:10 |
Light Gathering Power | 843x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 mag |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arcsec |
Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arcsec |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 2.7 in (69mm) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Diameter | 34% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Area | 11% |
HyperStar (FASTAR) compatible | yes |
Optical Coatings | StarBright™ XLT |
Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
Eyepiece | 20mm (0.79 in) |
Magnification | 102x |
Angular Field of View (deg) | 0.64° |
Finderscope | 6x30mm |
Star Diagonal | 1.25" |
Optical Tube | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Length | 17" in (432 mm) |
Mount | Advanced VX, EQ, Computerized |
Counterweight Bar | 12" Length, 0.75" Diameter |
Counterweights | 1x 11 lbs (5kg) |
Latitude Range | 7-77 deg |
Tripod | Adjustable, Stainless Steel (1118-1626mm) |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
AC Adapter | Car battery adapter |
Motor Drive | Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
Periodic Error Correction (PEC) | Permanently Programmable |
Computer Hand Control | Flash upgradeable, Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds: 4 °/sec, 2 °/sec, 1 °/sec, .3 °/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | EQ North/South |
Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align |
Software Precision | 24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation |
Database | 40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
GPS | Optional SkySync GPS Accessory |
Motor Ports | Aux Port, Autoguide Ports |
Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control |
Internal Clock | Yes |
CD-Rom | NexRemote™ control software with RS232 cable |
SkyQ Link WiFi Adapter | Yes (optional, sold separatly) |
Power Requirements | 12V DC 3.5A |
Optical Tube Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
EQ Mount Weight | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Telescope Weight | 59 lbs (27 kg) |
Scope of Delivery
- Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- Aluminum Optical Tube
- Celestron's premium StarBright™ XLT coatings
- 20mm Eyepiece – 1¼"
- 1¼" Star Diagonal
- 6x30mm Finderscope
- 1¼" Visual Back
- Car Battery Adapter
- Heavy Duty Tripod
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