{"product_id":"celestron-c8-sct-ota-cge","title":"Celestron C8 Optical Tube Assembly CGE Dovetail","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product__title\"\u003eCelestron C8 Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary Celestron C8 has been inspiring astronomers for generations — and this latest evolution delivers even greater performance in a compact, highly portable package. Weighing just 12.5 lbs and measuring only 17 inches in length, the C8 Optical Tube is easy to transport, set up and enjoy — yet offers stunningly powerful views that far exceed its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 2032 mm focal length and f\/10 focal ratio, the C8 is capable of capturing exquisite detail on the Moon and planets while reaching deep into space to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. It’s Fastar-compatible too, giving astrophotographers the flexibility to convert the telescope to an ultra-fast f\/2 imaging system (with optional accessories).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron’s premium \u003cstrong\u003eStarBright® XLT optical coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e maximise contrast, brightness and light transmission, helping deliver crisp, high-contrast images and allowing shorter exposure times when imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted via its CGE-style dovetail bar, the C8 pairs beautifully with a wide range of equatorial or alt-az GoTo mounts — making it one of the most versatile optical tubes available. For many observers, it remains the perfect balance of \u003cstrong\u003eaperture, portability and value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarBright® XLT high-transmission coatings for brighter, sharper images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2032 mm focal length (f\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar compatible for ultra-fast f\/2 imaging (with optional accessories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight aluminium tube — compact and easy to transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGE-style dovetail bar for wide mount compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 25 mm eyepiece (81x), 6×30 finderscope, 1.25\" star diagonal and visual back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203.2 mm (8\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2032 mm (f\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 mm (31% by diameter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432 mm (17\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGE Dovetail Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolar Safety Notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever look directly at the Sun without an approved solar filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever project the Sun through your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways supervise children when using optical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55897332810102,"sku":"050234102490","price":1529.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/2235\/3014\/files\/Celestron-C8-Optical-Tube-Assembly-CGE-Dovetail-91024-5.webp?v=1767013588","url":"https:\/\/welshastronomy.co.uk\/products\/celestron-c8-sct-ota-cge","provider":"The Welsh Astronomy Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}