Description INCLUDED – 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, Advanced VX Mount, 6×30 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. Explore the cosmos with the Celestron Advanced VX 8″ Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, a pinnacle of mid-level astronomical equipment that brings professional-grade features to amateur astronomers at an exceptional value. This high-quality telescope is perfectly suited for both seasoned astrophotographers and visual observers who demand portability without sacrificing performance.Boasting an 8-inch aperture, this Schmidt-Cassegrain model captures 84% more light than a 6-inch telescope, ensuring brighter and more detailed images of the night sky's wonders. Its superior light-gathering ability is complemented by the telescope's design, which effectively eliminates chromatic aberration, making it an excellent choice for crisp astroimaging.The Advanced VX mount, a cornerstone of Celestron's innovation, is engineered for outstanding stability and precision tracking. It incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as All-Star Polar Alignment for accurate setup, Celestron PWI telescope control software for seamless operation, SkyAlign for easy alignment of celestial objects, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC) to enhance the tracking accuracy.Whether you're an experienced imager seeking a portable mount for dark sky expeditions or a beginner eager to delve into the hobby, the Advanced VX is designed to evolve with your growing astrophotography needs. The computerized German equatorial mount, the most compact in Celestron's lineup, feature
