Celestron 8" SCT (CGE) Optical Tube Assembly

Description: VISIT OUR EBAY STORE Celestron 8-Inch SCT (CGE) Optical Tube Assembly Condition: Brand New in Original Packaging SKU: 91020-XLT Features Large 8" aperture and long focal length of 2032 mm StarBright XLT optical coatings Aluminum optical tube 25 mm eyepiece Visual back 6x30 finderscope Star diagonal Dovetail rail compatible with CGE Advanced Series mount Product Description The night sky has always fascinated individuals and with good reason. The heavens are teeming with life, but sadly, most of it is not visible to the naked eye. Now with the study of Astronomy and the invention of telescopes, the moon, stars and planets are all within reach. With the right instruments, there's no telling what you might see. The Celestron 8-inch SCT Optical Tube Assembly is ideal for capturing breathtaking views of galaxies, star clusters, nebulae and planets. Celestron 8-inch SCT Optical Tube Assembly has a number of features that provide you with optimum light transmission and brighter, crisper images ideal for the astronomy enthusiast. The night sky is now in your hands. Features With an optical tube that measures a mere 17-inches in length and weighs just 12.5 pounds, this mid level optical instrument meets the demands of observers and astrogimagers who want a telescope that's more portable than a reflector or refractor.The scope offers a large 8-inch aperture and a long focal length of 2032 mm. Celestron's unique StarBright XLT optical coatings dramatically increase light transmission by up to 97 percent on its Schmidt corrector lenses. Vew pinpoint stars across the largest imaging sensors in bright, crisp detail and capture breathtaking, sharp, flawless astroimages. The 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly has an aluminum optical tube and comes with a 25 mm eyepiece and a visual back which allows for use with other 1.25-inch accessories. The 6x30 finderscope helps accurately find objects in the night sky and the star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky. The 8-inch OTA includes a dovetail rail compatible with CGE Advanced Series mount. What's in the Box Celestron 8" SCT (CGE) Optical Tube Assembly 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly 25mm Eyepiece 1.25" Visual Back 6x30mm Finderscope 1.25" Star Diagonal CGE Dovetail Rail Two Year Warranty Specifications Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture (mm): 203.2 mm (8") Focal Length: 2032 mm (80") Focal Ratio: 10 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm): 25 mm (0.98") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 81x Finderscope: 6x30 Star Diagonal: 1.25 Optical Tube: Aluminum Highest Useful Magnification: 480x Lowest Useful Magnification: 29x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14 Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.57 arc seconds Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 843x Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 64 mm (2.5") Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 31% Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 9.77% Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT Optical Tube Length: 432 mm (17") Optical Tube Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) Dovetail Compatibility: CGE Mount Shipping Payment Returns Feedback Shipping for this item is free in the Continental US Lower 48 states only. 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Price: 1199.99 USD

Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-08T21:29:29.000Z

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