Telescope-Computerized Telescopes-Celestron Advanced VX Series 8″ Newtonian Go To Telescope

Large Aperture 8” Newtonian
Celestron has designed this 8” Newtonian telescope to deliver excellent visual performance and image quality! Its parabolic primary mirror reduces spherical aberration, while the 8” aperture collects ample amounts of light for bright, high contrast views. A focal length of 1000mm is optimal for a wide range of targets including the planets, nebulae, our Moon, and plenty more! The onboard 2” Rack & Pinion focuser brings your telescope into sharp focus, and is equipped with a focus lock to hold your focus in place. Thin, yet sturdy, spider veins found on the front of the OTA secure the secondary mirror in place and produce the classic, Newtonian-style diffraction spikes.

30lb Payload, High Precision Tracking
A medium payload capacity, accurate tracking, and many other features make the Celestron Advanced VX a fitting choice to pair with the 8” Newtonian. This AVX can be loaded with up to 30lbs of equipment (noting its payload capacity does not include the weight of the two included 12lb counterweights), and carries this 14lb telescope with ease. Integer gear ratios coupled with programmable periodic error correction (PPEC) help improve tracking and GoTo performances for steady views and images. Also, built in backlash compensation reduces any play that may exist between the gears for even higher accuracy. This AVX has been strategically designed to break down into multiple components to make traveling a breeze, and with the mount head weighing only 17lbs and tripod 18lbs, you’re sure to be out and observing as often as possible! Multiple ports make it easy to add user supplied devices such as an autoguider, and the tripod spreader bar doubles as an accessory tray to help keep you organized. Additional qualities such as an extended operational latitude range from 7° to 77°, a threaded power port, and a dual-saddle plate elevate your experience even more! Please note: While supporting Celestron CG-5, CGE, and Vixen style dovetail bars, the AVX is not compatible with Losmandy D-style plates.

Ideal for Visual Astronomy and Astrophotography
Celestron has designed this system to produce stunning views as well as the ability to capture the beauty of the universe yourself. Coming standard with a 20mm eyepiece, deep sky objects such as the Ring Nebula, core of the Orion Nebula, star clusters, and plenty more are ready for viewing. The planets in our solar system and our Moon are a sight to see as well! Also, the included 9×50 finderscope helps you effortlessly align your target within the eyepiece. With user supplied adapters, connect your DSLR or dedicated astroimaging camera to get started in astrophotography. The precision tracking abilities of the Celestron Advanced VX keeps your imaging equipment steady for the best possible frames. Upon setup of this computerized telescope, you will find a piggy-back camera mount that can be connected to the tube rings of this Newtonian. This furthers the astrophotography capabilities by allowing the attachment of an additional DSLR and lens to ride atop this system! Whether using for visual or for imaging, this versatile system gives you the best of both worlds.

Included NexStar+ Hand Controller
Equipped with a NexStar+ hand controller, easily find objects to observe, star align, and even polar align your mount! With the All Star Polar Alignment routine built into this hand controller, polar alignment can be achieved even with obstructed views of the celestial poles. An object database of over 40,000 objects and the ability to add 100 user defined targets will have you exploring the cosmos night after night, and 19 large, back lit buttons are clearly labeled and easy to navigate. Enjoy clear 2 line x 18 character lettering with the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, illuminated in red to help preserve your night vision! In addition, this controller has a USB port for connection to a PC for software control. Please note: Celestron does not include a USB cable with their hand controller. We recommend the Apertura USB 2.0 Cable for Celestron NexStar+ Hand Controllers.

Optimized for Portability or Backyard Observing
Looking to travel to dark skies or wanting to simply engage in backyard observing? The Celestron AVX 8” Newtonian is the perfect option for you! As one of the high performing German EQ Mounts produced by Celestron, this Advanced VX delivers the same incredible tracking precision within a portable, easy to transport package. Take this system with you on your next camping trip and discover the power of this 8” Newtonian under dark skies. While this computerized telescope can be taken anywhere, it’s also optimal for those who want a more stationary at-home set up. With features like these, the Celestron Advanced VX 8” Newtonian Telescope earns our High Point Scientific badges of Portable Grab & Go and Backyard Observing!

Upgrade Your Experience with a Myriad of Accessories!
The Celestron AVX has a total of three AUX ports, with one dedicated to the included NexStar+ hand controller. These ports allow the option to add a wide range of accessories! Upgrade your Advanced VX with WiFi capabilities by connecting the SkyPortal WiFi Module, which allows you to control this system with your smartphone or tablet. Wanting to make alignment as simple as a push of a button? The Celestron StarSense AutoAlign automatically star aligns your mount for you and determines your telescope’s exact pointing position, resulting in incredibly accurate GoTo slews. Another innovation from Celestron is the StarSense Autoguider, which takes this auto-alignment idea a step further. This device not only aligns your telescope with the night sky, but it also brings autoguiding capabilities to your AVX as well! Thanks to this multitude of accessories from Celestron, this Advanced VX 8” Newtonian Telescope is sure to captivate for years to come.