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Product Info for Celestron Advanced VX 8in Newtonian Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 8in Newtonian Telescope is part of our larger selection of Celestron Astronomy Products. You should definitely look at entire selection of Telescopes from Celestron that we offer at everyday low prices. Browse our full product choice for the gear and merchandise you need to tackle the job at hand.
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Specifications for Celestron Advanced VX 8in Newtonian Telescope:

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm): 200 mm (7.87 in)
Focal Length (mm): 1000 mm (39 in)
Focal Ratio: 5
Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1: 50 x
Finderscope: 9x50
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Fastar Compatible: No
Tripod: Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Legs: 2"
Weight (lbs): 71 lbs (32 kg)
Power Supply: Car battery adapter
Highest Useful Magnification: 472 x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14
Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.7 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 0.58 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 816 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 2.2" in (56 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 28 %
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 7.81 %
Optical Tube Length: 27" in (686 mm)
Optical Tube Weight: 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Telescope Weight: 71 lbs (32 kg)
EQ Mount Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Tripod Height (Max): 64" in (1626 mm)
Tripod Height (Min): 44" in (1118 mm)
Tripod Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Counterweight Bar: 12" Length, 0.75" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg)
Counterweights: 2 x 11 lbs
Latitude Range: 7-77 deg
Motor Drive: Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes
Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Tracking Modes: EQ North and EQ South
Alignment Procedures: 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Communication Ports: 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control)
Computer Hand Control: Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons
Database: 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Power Requirements: 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)
Internal Clock: Yes
GPS: Optional SkySync GPS Accessory

Features of Celestron Advanced VX 8in Newtonian Telescope:

  • 8” (200mm) f/5 optical design gives excellent wide field views
  • Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image
  • Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
  • New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
  • Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
  • New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
  • Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude.
  • Improved electronics contain increased memory for future expansion
  • NexStar+ hand control offers multiple lanGauge programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

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