{"product_id":"advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-12026","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - 12026","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e 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 in the \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e with StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission. Combined with the fully featured Advanced VX mount, you have a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\u003e setup that is ready for both \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e imaging and visual observing.\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 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=13\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Mount\u003c\/a\u003e was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=1\u0026amp;manID=2\"\u003eCelestron Telescope\u003c\/a\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. The \u003cb\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/b\u003e will allow you to image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly use your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/newEquipList.cfm?catID=1\u0026amp;subCatID=18\u0026amp;manID=2\"\u003eCelestron CCD Camera\u003c\/a\u003e to image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our 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\u003eDon't forget... Additional \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=9\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Eyepieces\u003c\/a\u003e are also available - along with an extensive array of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khanscope.com\/accessList.cfm?catID=3\u0026amp;subcatID=15\"\u003eCelestron Telescope Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Features...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" (203mm) f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e84% more light gathering than a 6\" telescope.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteger gear ratios and permanently programmable\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider port for long exposure imaging\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\u003eNexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture (mm): 203 mm (7.99 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Length (mm): 2032 mm (80 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnification 1: 102 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope: 6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube: Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar Compatible: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTripod Legs: 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (lbs): 59 lbs (27 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Supply: Car battery adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest Useful Magnification: 480 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): 0.69 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 841 x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Length: 17\" in (432 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 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: 1 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. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Requirements: 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Clock: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Product Number: 12026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":10554887041,"sku":"CEL-12026","price":1970.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/products\/4508-1-thumb.jpeg?v=1776459008","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-12026","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}