Celestron Advanced VX 8" SCT

Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope


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Technical Features for Celestron Advanced VX 8" SCT

The Celestron 12026 is a 8-inch f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission and excellent wide field views. It feature 6x30mm optical finderscope to find objects of interest without being tethered by skills and starcharts. This telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction.

The Celestron 12026 have NexStar+ hand control that offers multiple language programming. The improved motor offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease. It's lightweight materials and compact design make this telescope with the portability and functionality to satisfy user and novice astrophotographers.

Celestron Advanced VX 8" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN 12026 Specification
Specifications:
  • Optical Design
    Schmidt-Cassegrain
  • Aperture (mm)
    203 mm (7.99 in)
  • Telescope Type
    Computerized (GOTO)
  • Focal Length
    2032 mm (80 in)
  • Focal Ratio
    10
  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)
    20 mm (0.79 in)
  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1
    102 x
  • Finderscope
    6x30
  • Tripod
    Adjustable, Stainless Steel
  • Tripod Leg Diameter
    2"
  • Highest Useful Magnification
    480 x
  • Lowest Useful Magnification
    29 x
  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude
    14
  • Resolution (Rayleigh)
    0.69 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes)
    0.57 arc seconds
  • Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
    841 x
  • Optical Tube Length
    17" in (432 mm)
  • Optical Tube Weight
    13 lbs (5.9 kg)
  • Mount Height (Max)
    64" in (1626 mm)
  • Mount Height (Min)
    44" in (1118 mm)
  • Tripod Weight
    18 lbs (8.16 kg)
  • Weight of Counterweights
    1 x 12 lbs



Advanced VX 8" Newtonian Reflector 32062 Features:

  • 7.99 Inch Aperture (203mm)
  • Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
  • 480x Maximum Magnification
  • Dedicated Autoguider Communication Port
  • 7-77° Latitude Range
    - For Tracking Passed Meridian
  • NexStar+ Hand Control
  • All-Star Polar Alignment
  • StarBright XLT
  • 2 AUX Communication Ports
  • Stainless Steel Tripod
  • Advanced VX Mount
  • Flash Upgradeable Operating System
  • RS-232 Serial Communication Port
  • LED-backlit Interface Buttons


Celestron 12026 Includes:
  • Advanced VX Computerized Mount
  • 20mm Eyepiece
  • 1.25" Star Diagonal
  • Tripod
  • NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ)


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