C8-A Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly with CGE Dovetail - 91024-XLT
Celestron
From $1,099.95
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The Celestron C8-A is a compact yet powerful 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly that strikes an ideal balance between light gathering ability and portability for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. Its renowned StarBright XLT optical coatings deliver exceptional light transmission and contrast, while the proven Schmidt-Cassegrain design delivers crisp, high-resolution images of planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects. The CGE-style dovetail makes it compatible with a wide range of computerized equatorial mounts, and Fastar compatibility allows the secondary mirror to be removed for fast focal plane imaging with dedicated CCD cameras.
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Specifications
| Weight | 5.9 lb |
| Included Eyepiece Magnification | 81 |
| Focal length | 2032 mm |
| Finderscope | 6x30 optical finderscope |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Fastar Compatible | ✓ |
| Aperture | 8 mm |
| Length | 17 in |
| Included Eyepiece Focal Length | 25 mm |
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Light Transmission | 97.4% |
| Visual Back Diameter | 1.25 in |
| Wavefront Error | 1/4 |
| Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Dovetail Type | CGE (Losmandy D-Series) |