Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope

• 8" (203mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
• 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope.
• 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
• Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
• Autoguider port for long exposure imaging

Celestron Advanced VX 8": 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 new 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.

List Price: $ 2,639.95

Price: $ 1,599.00

Meade ETX-125AT (f/15) Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

• The Meade AutoStar controller helps you quickly find and GoTo over 30,000 objects.
• Constructed of strong, lightweight steel, the full length Meade #884 Deluxe Field Tripod.
• Features Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system.
• Ultra High Transmission Coatings optimize the visual, photographic and CCD imaging.

Aperture: 127mm(5.0-Inch). Focal Length: 1900mm. Focal Ratio: f/15. Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC). Meade Blue Optical Tube. For over 30 years, it’s been our passion to create the finest telescopes available for the astronomy enthusiast. The revolutionary ETX series is just one example. Designed to be the ideal, ultra-portable telescope, the ETX marries Meade’s unsurpassed optics with industry-leading electronics to deliver a truly exceptional viewing experience. Meade’s unmatched Maksutov-Cassegrain optics provides high resolution and contrast for more detail and the ability to see fainter objects than with comparable systems. Combine that with the easiest alignment system available and the Autostar controller, and you have simple, immediate access to over 30,000 celestial objects…all at the push of a button. And with the ETX’s classic styling and advanced engineering, your telescope is ready for a lifetime of use. FEATURES #884 Deluxe Field Tripod The #884 Deluxe Field Tripod strikes the perfect balance between stability and portability. And the stainless steel legs add durability to the list. With height adjustable from 25 to 43 inches and elevation adjusts from 25 to 90 degrees, this tripod allows you the flexibility to use your telescope in either equatorial or alt-az configurations. The Deluxe Field Tripod comes complete with a padded carry bag to make getting to the perfect stargazing spot simple and easy.

List Price: $ 699.00

Price: $ 699.00

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