Celestron Advanced VX Series 8″ EdgeHD Go To Telescope – 12031

Celestron 8″ EdgeHD Optical Tube Specifications:

• Aperture: 8″
• Optical Design: Celestron’s proprietary EdgeHD Optics
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
• 40 mm eyepiece included (51x)
• Aluminum Optical Tube
• Mirror Support Knobs hold the mirror in place and reduces image shift during imaging
• Tube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filter allowing hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror
• FASTAR Compatible optical tubes are equipped with a removable secondary mirror for fast f/2 CCD imaging
• Visual back allows for use with 1.25″ accessories
• 9 x 50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Includes CGE dovetail rail compatible with Advanced Series VX Mount

Celestron Advanced Series VX Mount Specifications:

• Payload: 30 lb
• Tracking: Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction
• Tripod: 2″ Stainless Steel w/ Adjustable Legs
• Saddle: Dual – Accepts CG-5 or CGE Dovetails
• Hand Controller: NexStar Plus w/ LCD Display
• Slew Speeds: Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum
• Tracking Modes: EQ North, EQ South, Off
• Motor Type: Low-cog DC Servo Motors w/ Encoders on Both Axes
• Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 1118 – 1626 mm (44 – 64″)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
• Alignment Procedures: 2-star, 1-star, Solar system, Quick-align, Last-align
• Software: Starry Night Special Edition
• Counterweight: One 12 lb Counterweight is included
• Tripod Weight: 18 lb
• Mount Head Weight: 17 lb
• Total Weight, Including Counterweight: 61 lb