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Celestron Advanced VX Series 8" EdgeHD Go To Telescope - 12031
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Celestron Advanced VX Series 8" EdgeHD Go To Telescope
Free $45.00 Polar Alignment Scope
Get a free Celestron Polar Scope, valued at $45, when you buy this Celestron telescope from High Point Scientific! Incorporating a polar scope into your nightly set-up routine will make the task of polar alignment easier and faster. It is considered an essential accessory for VX-Series and CGEM equatorial mounts.
The innovation of the Celestron 8" EdgeHD Optical Design and the reliability of the Celestron Advanced Series VX Mount combine to offer one system that is great for the individual looking to get into astrophotography. Check out of some specs on this awesome unit below.
- Built for astrophotography, this Celestron Advanced VX telescope system comes equipped with the revolutionary 8" EdgeHD Optical Tube and a new, finely tuned Advanced Series VX Equatorial Mount.
- The Celestron Advanced Series VX Mount has a 30 lb payload which allows for the stacking of additional astrophotography accessories such as guide scopes and cameras
- Equipped with Celestron's All Star Polar Alignment & Autoguider support, this telescope is easy to set up
- The Advanced Series VX Mount has built in Permanently Programmable Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) which allows you to track through long exposures
- Enhanced motors and base castings allow the Advanced Series VX to handle greater load imbalances
- Comes with 2 Year Celestron Factory Warranty
The Celestron Advanced Series VX 8 inch EdgeHD telescope delivers amazingly flat field views of the night sky. The new Advanced VX Mount improves overall telescope performance making it a robust astroimaging platform. You will be amazed at how fast you obtain imaging results.
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 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: 46 lb
Please Note: The AVX dual saddle is compatible with Celestron’s narrow (CG-5) dovetails, third party Vixen (V-Style) dovetails, and Celestron's larger CGE style dovetails. It is not compatible with Losmandy (D-Style) dovetails.
Model Number
Model Number |
12031 |
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Telescope Series
Telescope Series |
Celestron Advanced VX |
Focal Ratio
Focal Ratio |
f/10 |
Optical Design
Optical Design |
Celestron EdgeHD |
Telescope Aperture
Telescope Aperture |
203.2mm (8") |
Telescope Mount Type
Telescope Mount Type |
Equatorial |
Type of Electronics
Type of Electronics |
Computerized GoTo |
Focal Length (mm)
Focal Length (mm) |
2032 |
Optical Coatings
Optical Coatings |
StarBright XLT Coatings |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
14 |
Lowest Useful Magnification
Lowest Useful Magnification |
29x |
Highest Useful Magnification
Highest Useful Magnification |
480x |
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye |
843x |
Focuser Style
Focuser Style |
Internal Moving Primary |
Focuser Size
Focuser Size |
Internal Focuser with 1.25" Rear Cell Adapter |
Focuser Speed
Focuser Speed |
Single Speed |
Telescope OTA Length (in.)
Telescope OTA Length (in.) |
17 |
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.)
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.) |
14 |
Warranty
Warranty |
Celestron 2 Years |
Saddle Type
Saddle Type |
Dual - Vixen or Losmandy |
Telescope Mount Weight Capacity (lb.)
Telescope Mount Weight Capacity (lb.) |
30 |
Motor Type
Motor Type |
DC Servo |
Telescope Latitude Range (Degrees)
Telescope Latitude Range (Degrees) |
7° - 77° |
Tracking Modes
Tracking Modes |
EQ North, EQ South |
Tracking Rates
Tracking Rates |
Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
Mount Slew Speeds
Mount Slew Speeds |
9 slew speeds - max speed 4°/second |
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls?
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls? |
No |
Periodic Error Correction?
Periodic Error Correction? |
Yes, plus PPEC |
Includes Integrated WiFi?
Includes Integrated WiFi? |
No |
Includes GPS Technology?
Includes GPS Technology? |
No |
Included Accessory Ports
Included Accessory Ports |
3 Aux ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories) |
Hand Controller Included
Hand Controller Included |
Yes, NexStar Plus |
Objects in Telescope Database
Objects in Telescope Database |
40,000+ |
Power Requirements
Power Requirements |
12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier?
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier? |
Yes |
Telescope Mount Weight - Not Including Tripod (lb.)
Telescope Mount Weight - Not Including Tripod (lb.) |
17 |
Counterweight Total Weight (lb.)
Counterweight Total Weight (lb.) |
12 |
Total Weight without Counterweights (lb.)
Total Weight without Counterweights (lb.) |
49 |
Tripod Height Range (in.)
Tripod Height Range (in.) |
44 - 64 |
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.) |
2" |
Tripod Leg Material
Tripod Leg Material |
Stainless Steel/Steel |
Telescope Tripod Weight (lb.)
Telescope Tripod Weight (lb.) |
18 |
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- 9x50 Finderscope
- 1.25" Star Diagonal
- 40 mm Eyepiece
- 12 lb. Counterweight
- Adjustable 2" Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- NexStar+ Hand Control with Holster
- 12V DC Car Battery Power Adapter Cable
- Starry Night Special Edition Software