ADVANCED VX 8" SCHMIDT-CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE

8” (203.2 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission

84% more light gathering than a 6” telescope.

6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars

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

Autoguider port for long exposure imaging

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° latitude.

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