Celestron C8 SCT OTA - CGE

Optical Tube Assembly


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Technical Features for Celestron C8 SCT OTA - CGE

The Celestron C8 SCT OTA - CGE is a 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly that features premium StarBright XLT coatings. The optical tube assembly is a versatile instrument accommodates 2032 mm focal length (f/10) with the Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky. 6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects and 25 mm eyepiece included (81x).

C8-A XLT (CGE) Optical Tube Assembly Features:

  • 8" Optical Tube Assembly
  • Premium StarBright XLT Coatings
  • 480x Maximum Magnification
  • Focal Length: 2032 mm, f/10 Focal Ratio
  • 6x30 Finderscope
  • Aluminum Optical Tube
  • StarBright XLT Technology
  • 25 mm Eyepiece Included (81x)
  • Visual Back Allows for Use with 1.25" Accessories
  • CGE Mount
  • SKU: 91024-XLT

Specifications:
Optical Design : Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture : 203.2 mm (8 in)
Focal Length : 2032 mm (80 in)
Focal Ratio : 10
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 : 81 x
Finderscope : 6x30
Star Diagonal : 1.25"
Optical Tube : Aluminum
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 : 843 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction : 2.5 in (64 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter : 31%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area : 9.77%
Optical Coatings : StarBright / XLT
Optical Tube Length : 17 in (432 mm)
Optical Tube Weight : 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)
Dovetail Compatibility : CGE Mount
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