Celestron Advanced VX 8" Newtonian (200 mm), focal ratio 1:5

A universal telescope with much power and comfort

The parabolic primary of this 8" Newtonian mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a sharper image near the edge of the field of view. This scope is great for intermediate visual observers and beginning astroimagers looking for a large aperture with lots of light-gathering power. As you grow in your hobby, you can continue to enjoy all the high-level features of the Advanced VX.

The optics

An 8" mirror collects a lot of light, increasing the perception of dim celestial objects. The relatively short focal length and the 2" focuser have a positive effect when viewing large objects, as the latter can be seen completely in the large true field of view. Because of the large focal ratio, "hard" nebula filters can be applied when using eyepieces of long focal lenght, resulting in a clearly enhanced contrast.

On the other hand, the parabolic primary mirror allows high magnifications - helpful for moon, planets, planetary nebulae ans smaller galaxies. The low obstruction of only 26% gives more contrast, thus having advantages when observing planets.

Of course, the fast optics has also advantages in photography, is it reduces the exposure times. The coma, typical for Newtonians, can be eliminated by a coma corrector, achieving high sharpness even in the corners of the image.

The mount

As an equatorial mount, the Advanced VX allows for long-time exposures, for there is no image rotation if the mount is correctly polar aligned. Achieving this is made easier by using the all-star polar alignment.

The new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support. You’ll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.

Advanced VX 8 N General Features

8" (200 mm) f/5 optical design with 2" focuser gives excellent wide field views

Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image

Low obstruction gives high contrast

Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.

New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances

Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics

New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings

Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.

Improved electronics contain increased memory for future expansion

NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)