{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-8-sct","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 8\" SCT Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZ0h7oIsgxo?si=dmgbXRwZZWjzPD0G\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Compact Powerhouse for Imaging and Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope offers an excellent blend of performance, portability, and value. Ideal for visual astronomers and aspiring imagers, this kit combines the popular 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA with Celestron’s feature-packed Advanced VX equatorial mount. With a lightweight optical tube, smart software tools, and serious astrophotography features, it’s the perfect setup for skywatchers ready to take their hobby to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA versatile performer with 2032mm focal length and 843x light-gathering power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT Coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced transmission for brighter, more contrast-rich images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced VX German Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReliable tracking with support for astrophotography essentials like PEC, autoguiding, and meridian flip imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Dual Saddle Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks with CG-5 and CGE dovetails, as well as longer Vixen-format plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25mm eyepiece (81x), 1.25\" star diagonal, 6x30 finderscope, 12 lb counterweight, and NexStar+ hand control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA is a proven all-rounder. Whether you’re observing lunar craters, planetary detail, or deep-sky objects like globular clusters and galaxies, this scope delivers crisp, high-contrast views. 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