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Celestron 8 Inch EdgeHD OTA Optical Tube

Celestron 8 Inch EdgeHD OTA Optical Tube

Item#: CELE357

Our Price: $1,299.00

List Price : $1,299.00

  • Aluminum Optical Tube
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
  • 40 mm eyepiece included (51x)
Description

Celestron EdgeHD 8" - General Features

 

  • 8" EdgeHD Optical Tube Assembly
  • Aluminum Optical Tube
  • Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
  • 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
  • 40 mm eyepiece included (51x)
  • Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories
  • 9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects
  • Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
  • Mirror Support Knobs hold the mirror in place and reduces image shift during imaging.
  • Tube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filter allowing hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror.
  • Fastar Compatible optical tubes are equipped with a removable secondary mirror for fast f/2 ccd imaging
  • Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount

Specifications 

 

  • Optical Design  : Apanatic Schmidt
  • Aperture  : 203.2 mm (8 in)
  • Focal Length  : 2032 mm (80 in)
  • Focal Ratio  : f/10
  • Finderscope  : 9x50
  • Optical Tube  : Aluminum
  • Eyepiece 1  : 40 mm (1.57 in)
  • Magnification 1  : 51 x
  • Star Diagonal  : 1.25
  • Optical Coatings  : StarBright XLT
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction  : 2.7 in (68.58 mm)
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area  : 11.4 %
  • Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter  : 33.8 %
  • Optical Tube Length  : 17 in (431.8 mm)
  • Optical Tube Weight  : 14 lb (6.35 kg)
  • Dovetail Compatibility  : CGE Mount

Supplier Sku:
91030-XLT
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
Dimensions & Specifications

Brand

Celestron

Telescopes Series

Celestron Optical Tubes

Aperture

203.2mm

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Celestron 8 Inch EdgeHD OTA Optical Tube
 
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5.0

Impressed!

By Brian G

from Mooresville, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

  • Accurate
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Lenses
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Deep Space

    Comments about Celestron 8 Inch EdgeHD OTA Optical Tube:

    The first impressions when opening the box was the fine fit and finish of the OTA especially the paint job. The online photos didn't show this very well so I was indeed surprised. The second thing noticed was how light in weight the OTA was. This could easily be mounted on lighter rated mounts. The locking lens cap, mirror lock grips, rear carrying handle and large dovetail mounting plate add to the quality pluses of the product. I purchased this OTA primarily for imaging galaxies and so far have not been disappointed. It was perfectly collimated from the start and the advertised crisp, round stars to the edge of the field is absolutely true. My only suggestion would be that as this is sold as an OTA to be mounted on a possible variety of mounts, a more standard Vixen or Losmandy mounting plate would be more appropriate than the oversized dovetail it's supplied with. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied with the product.

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