Celestron Advanced VX 8" Computerised Cassegrain Telescope (8 inch)

The Advanced VX8" (AVX) sets a new standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. The Advanced VX (AVX) 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is one of the most affordable and portable telescopes; perfect for astrophotographers and visual observers alike.  The 8” optical tube offers 84% more light gathering ability than a 6” telescope, and its Schmidt-Cassegrain design eliminates chromatic aberration, thus making it a great choice for entry-level astroimaging! The AVX mount is designed to provide solid superior performance while featuring Celestron’s array of innovative technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC). If you’re an experienced astronomer, you’ll love taking this portable mount to dark sky sites for your adventures. If you're new to imaging, this AVX telescope has much potential to be your long term buddy (for years to come) in this hobby!  

Optical Design	Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture	203.2mm (8")
Focal Length	2032mm (80")
Focal Ratio	f/10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1	25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	102x
Finderscope	6x30
Star Diagonal	1.25"
Optical Tube	Aluminium
Highest Useful Magnification	480x
Lowest Useful Magnification	29x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	14
Resolution (Rayleigh)	0.69 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.57 arc seconds
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	64mm (2.5")
Optical Coatings	StarBright XLT
Optical Tube Length	432mm (17")
Optical Tube Diameter	238mm (9.37")
Optical Tube Weight	5.67kg
Dovetail	CG-5 Dovetail Bar