Celestron C8-A SCT Aluminum Optical Tube with CGE Dovetail
A Schmidt-Cassegrain Ideal for Any Astronomy Enthusiast!
While demonstrating advanced level performance, this Celestron C8-A Schmidt-Cassegrain is optimal for astronomers of every experience level. The premier optics within this C8-A provide bright views and stunning images on a multitude of celestial objects. Not only this, but it's constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum, making it great for those on the go and offers performance for years to come. This C8-A Schmidt-Cassegrain is the perfect balance between light gathering ability, ease of use, and portability!
Featuring a focal length of 2032, enjoy deep looks into the night sky. Also, this Celestron C8-A offers 8” of aperture. That’s 1.78x the light gathering power of the Celestron 6" C6-A Schmidt-Cassegrain! To enhance the already outstanding performance, Celestron has furnished these optics with their patented Starbright XLT coatings. This coating formula allows an incredibly high percentage of light transmission to the camera or eyepiece. Subtle details on the Moon, the planets, and faint galaxies and nebulae are easily resolved. With its CGE dovetail bar, this C8-A can easily be mounted on a wide range of telescope mounts for both visual astronomy and astrophotography applications. No matter how you choose to utilize these powerful optics, this Celestron C8-A SCT helps you get the most out of every astronomy session.
Proven Optics Packed with Qualities
Understanding the ins and outs of telescopes as well as the needs of astronomers, Celestron has loaded this C8-A with features! Not only are bright, detailed views and images well within your reach, but a host of optional and included accessories assist in elevating your experience even further. Through the years of industry leading expertise from Celestron, the C8-A is sure to deliver captivating results night after night. Learn more below!
Large Aperture, Versatile Design
Through its 2032 mm native focal length and 8" of light gathering ability, this f/10 C8-A opens the doors to a wide range of astronomy possibilities. These powerful optics can be used for both visual use and astrophotography, providing you with great versatility! If you’re a planetary or lunar enthusiast, the addition of 2x or 3x Barlow lens is a great way to get up close and personal with our celestial neighbors. We recommend the Apertura Barlow lenses to get the job done. Not only is this C8-A great for the planets, but deep space objects are a sight to see as well. Get to know the core of the Orion Nebula, the Crab Nebula, and plenty more.
Top-of-the-Line StarBright XLT Optical System
Consistently outperforming other coatings on the market is the patented Celestron StarBright XLT coatings. These coatings further elevate the performance of the C8-A, ensuring maximum light is transmitted to the eyepiece or camera sensor. Three components make up the StarBright XLT optical systems: (1) multi-layer mirror coatings comprised of quartz, titanium dioxide, and silicon dioxide, (2) multi-layer anti-reflective coatings made from magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide, and (3) high-transmission white water glass within the corrector lens. The result? An outstanding 97.4% average light transmission for impressive resolution of detail!
Super-Charge Your C8 With a Myriad of Upgrades
If you’re wanting to elevate your C8 experience even further, a wide range of accessories are available to pair with this telescope. Wanting to widen your field of view? The addition of the f/6.3 Focal Reducer offers just this! Simply attach this device to the back of your C8 and bring the native focal ratio of f/10 and focal length of 2032 mm down to f/6.3 and 1280 mm. Assisting with dew is the 8” Dew Heater Ring. This accessory warms the front corrector plate just enough to prevent pesky dew from ruining your night of observing. With installation of the Apertura Ultimate SCT T-Adapter camera attachment is a walk in the park! Not only does it include a flared flange for increased stability, camera rotation abilities, and effortless accessory integration, but it’s also the only T-adapter on the market compatible with the popular ZWO 2” filter drawer.
Discover the Inclusions
Setting you up for success, Celestron has equipped this C8-A package with essentials for use right out of the box! Adjoin this C8-A to a wide variety of telescope mounts with the CGE (Losmandy) style dovetail bar. Also included is a 25 mm 1.25” eyepiece which offers 81x magnification. This provides views of the entire disk of the Moon, the Tringulum Galaxy, the Hercules Cluster, and plenty more. You will also find a 1.25” star diagonal within this package for heightened comfort while viewing. To make finding objects a breeze, the included 6x30 affixes to the top of this C8-A.
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