Celestron Advanced VX C8 SC GoTo-Telescope


Manufacturer: Celestron


Product.Nr.: BP#821738

EAN: 4047825029065

products condition: new

Manufacturer: Celestron

2.499,00 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 DesignSchmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture203mm (8 in)
Focal Length2032mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio1:10
Light Gathering Power843x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude14 mag
Resolution (Rayleigh)0.69 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes)0.57 arcsec
Secondary Mirror Obstruction2.7 in (69mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Diameter34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction By Area11%
HyperStar (FASTAR) compatibleyes
Optical CoatingsStarBright™ XLT
Highest Useful Magnification480x
Lowest Useful Magnification29x
Eyepiece20mm (0.79 in)
Magnification102x
Angular Field of View (deg)0.64°
Finderscope6x30mm
Star Diagonal1.25"
Optical TubeAluminum
Optical Tube Length17" in (432 mm)
MountAdvanced VX, EQ, Computerized
Counterweight Bar12" Length, 0.75" Diameter
Counterweights1x 11 lbs (5kg)
Latitude Range7-77 deg
TripodAdjustable, Stainless Steel (1118-1626mm)
Accessory TrayYes
AC AdapterCar battery adapter
Motor DriveLow cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Periodic Error Correction (PEC)Permanently Programmable
Computer Hand ControlFlash upgradeable, Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Slew SpeedsNine slew speeds:
4 °/sec, 2 °/sec, 1 °/sec, .3 °/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
Tracking RatesSidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking ModesEQ North/South
Alignment Procedures2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Software Precision24 bit, 0.08 arcsec calculation
Database40,000 objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
GPSOptional SkySync GPS Accessory
Motor PortsAux Port, Autoguide Ports
Communication PortsRS-232 communication port on hand control
Internal ClockYes
CD-RomNexRemote™ control software with RS232 cable
SkyQ Link WiFi AdapterYes (optional, sold separatly)
Power Requirements12V DC 3.5A
Optical Tube Weight13 lbs (5.9 kg)
EQ Mount Weight17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Tripod Weight18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Telescope Weight59 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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Manufacturer identification

Name: BAADER PLANETARIUM GmbH
E-Mail adress: kontakt@baader-planetarium.de
Streetaddress: Zur Sternwarte 4
ZIP Code: 82291
City: Mammendorf
Country: DE
Phone: +49 (0) 8145 - 8089-0