Celestron

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The Celestron C8 SCT OTA - CG5 comes from a long line of Celestron's famous schmidt-cassegrain telescopes, ranging from 8" to 14". Now available as OTA only, you can mix-and-match your telescope tube and mount and tripod set-up to get exactly what you're after for what you're passionate about. With the 8" aperture and 2032mm focal length (f/10), the Celestron C8 SCT OTA - CG5 is suitable for planetary imaging. If you're interested in DSO imaging, a focal reducer is highly recommended for field correction and to offer a wider field of view.  Features 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly 2032 mm focal length (f/10) StarBright XLT Coatings CG-5 Dovetail Rail Included Aluminum Tube   Accessories Included 25mm eyepiece (81x) Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories 6x30 Finderscope Star Diagonal Depending on your mount, you can select from either a Wide CGE or narrow CG-5 compatible dovetail bar. This listing is for a CG-5 dovetail bar. Weighing just 5.67kg, this telescope can be mounted in a Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount or higher.    Recommended Accessories Celestron f6.3 Focal Reducer Lens Improve coma correction and reduce focal ratio for DSO imaging.  Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens  Double the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount The Celestron Advanced VX Computerised Mount is a compatible computerised telescope mount to carry this OTA.   Celestron CGX Equatorial Mount and Tripod The Celestron CGX Equatorial Mount and Tripod is a compatible computerised telescope mount to carry this OTA.     About Celestron Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.   Product Code: CLS-91020-XLT