INCLUDED - 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, Advanced VX Mount, 6x30 Finderscope, 25mm Eyepiece, 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal, Tripod, NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ), and 2-Year USA Warranty.
SUPERIOR OPTICS - The 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides exceptional optical quality with StarBright XLT coatings, offering high resolution and contrast for detailed views of celestial objects.
POWERFUL MAGNIFICATION - With a 2032mm focal length and a 25mm eyepiece yielding 102x magnification, explore the night sky with stunning clarity; achieve up to 480x with optional eyepieces.
COMPUTERIZED PRECISION - The Advanced VX German Equatorial mount features a NexStar+ controller with a 40,000+ object database, ensuring accurate GoTo pointing and tracking for effortless observing.
ENHANCED STABILITY - The sturdy, adjustable stainless steel tripod with 2" legs provides a stable platform, minimizing vibrations for clear images; supports up to 30 lbs of instrument weight.
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 our StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission. Combined with our fully featured Advanced VX mount, you have a setup that is ready for both imaging and visual observing. About the Mount The Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope 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 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 our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.