Celestron SC 203/2032 advanced VX AS-VX 8" GoTo telescope

The Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain optics offer a remarkable viewing experience with their innovative design. Despite their long focal length, these telescopes boast a compact OTA, making them incredibly portable. The light path begins with an aspherically figured Schmidt corrector plate, followed by reflection off a spherical main mirror. This light is then directed to a secondary mirror before being channeled back to the main mirror and through a central hole into the focuser at the bottom of the OTA. This closed system minimizes air turbulence and dust interference, ensuring optimal image quality with bright, clear views.

Featuring high contrast and definition, these telescopes are particularly enjoyable for planetary observation. Their versatile Schmidt-Cassegrain design makes them suitable for both observing and astrophotography, with a wide array of optional accessories available. The bottom-mounted OTA facilitates easy orientation, also making it ideal for terrestrial viewing such as birdwatching. With an aperture ratio of around 1:10, astrophotography becomes easily achievable.

Key Features of the Optics:

• Long focal length with a short OTA
• Lightweight aluminum OTA
• High-quality XLT multi-coating
• Closed system design
• Pre-loaded ball bearings for precise main mirror focusing with minimal mirror shift

The Advanced VX mount complements these optics perfectly, offering stability and precision for mobile astrophotography. Its PEC feature reduces tracking errors, enabling long exposures without interruptions. The wider base enhances stability, while improved motors provide high torque to compensate for small imbalances.

Whether you're an experienced astrophotographer or just starting out, the Advanced VX mount is a reliable companion, offering ease of transport and excellent performance for years to come.

Included Accessories:

• Finder scope: 6x30
• 1.25'' eyepieces: 25mm
• Counterweight
• Deviating optics: 1.25", 90° star diagonal
• Cigarette lighter socket

Specifications:

Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain

Aperture (mm): 203

Focal length (mm): 2032

Aperture ratio (f/): 10

Resolving capacity: 0.57

Limit value (mag): 13.3

Light gathering capacity: 840

Tube weight (kg): 5.9

Tube material: Aluminium

Coating: Starbright XLT

Mounting type: Equatorial

Type of build: AVX

GoTo control: Yes

Load capacity (kg): 14

Power consumption (mA): 3500

Power supply: 12V

Polar elevation setting (°): 7 - 77

Cable-guide: External

GoTo Language: Multiple languages

Software: Nexstar+

GPS: Optional

Database: 40,000 objects

Alignment method: Various options

Tracking speeds: Sidereal, solar, and lunar

PEC correction: Yes

WIFI: Optional

The Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain optics paired with the Advanced VX mount are recommended for both beginners and advanced users, offering versatility and outstanding performance across various astronomical applications.