8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph with CGX Equatorial Mount - 12058
Celestron
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The Celestron 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) paired with the CGX German equatorial mount delivers an ultra-fast f/2.0 imaging system designed for spectacular wide-field deep-sky astrophotography. This portable astrograph features a 203mm aperture and 400mm focal length that captures stunning images in seconds, making it ideal for color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras. The patented Rowe-Ackermann optical design produces a flat field free of aberrations across the entire APS-C sensor, while the CGX mount's 55 lb load capacity and advanced computerized tracking system with All-Star Polar Alignment provide a sturdy platform for serious astroimagers.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Weight | 17 kg |
| Usable Field of View | 4.6° |
| Focal length | 400 mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 235 mm |
| Model Number | 12058 |
| Spectral Range | 400 |
| Focal ratio | f/2 |
| Optical Tube Length | 628 mm |
| Aperture | 203 mm |
| Back Focus Distance | 25 mm |
| Image Circle | 22 mm |
| Central Obstruction Diameter | 93 mm |
| Mount Payload Capacity | 55 kg |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Mount Weight | 44 lb |