{"product_id":"advanced-vx-8-newtonian-telescope-32062","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope - 32062","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge aperture \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e at an affordable price, the Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian provides 78% more light-gathering abilities compared to the 6\" model. The parabolic primary mirror incorporated into the \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e design minimizes spherical aberration to produce a sharper image near the edge of the field of view. This \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e is great for intermediate visual observers and beginning astroimagers looking for a large aperture with lots of light-gathering power. As you grow in your hobby, you can continue to enjoy all the high-level features of the Advanced VX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX Mount...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron Telescopes\u003c\/a\u003e. Now your \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e 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 with your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\" target=\"blank\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e 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 the previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope Features...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" (200mm) f\/5 optical design gives excellent wide field views\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteger gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew motors offer improved tracking performance \u0026amp; provide more power to overcome load imbalances\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved electronics contain increased memory for future expansion\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Newtonian Telescope Specifications...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Design: Newtonian Reflector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture (mm): 200 mm (7.87 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length (mm): 1000 mm (39 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnification 1: 50 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope: 9x50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube: Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar Compatible: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Legs: 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (lbs): 71 lbs (32 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply: Car battery adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest Useful Magnification: 472 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowest Useful Magnification: 29 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude: 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Rayleigh) 0.7 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Dawes): 0.58 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 816 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2\" in (56 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 28 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 7.81 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Length: 27\" in (686 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope Weight: 71 lbs (32 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Height (Max): 64\" in (1626 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Height (Min): 44\" in (1118 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweight Bar: 12\" Length, 0.75\" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounterweights: 2 x 11 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatitude Range: 7-77 deg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor Drive: Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg\/sec maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication Ports: 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComputer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatabase 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. 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