Celestron Advanced VX 8" Newtonian Telescope

$1,629.00
Article number: 32062
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Specifications

Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm) 200 mm (7.87 in)
Telescope Type Computerized (GOTO)
Focal Length 1000 mm (39 in)
Focal Ratio 5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 50 x
Finderscope 9x50
Tripod Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Leg Diameter 2"
Highest Useful Magnification 472 x
Lowest Useful Magnification 29 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14
Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.7 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 0.58 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 816 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 2.2" in (56 mm)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 28%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 7.81%
Optical Tube Length 36" in (914 mm)
Optical Tube Weight 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Total Telescope Kit Weight 71 lbs (32 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 2 x 12 lbs
Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty

 
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