{"product_id":"celestron-advanced-vx-8-rasa-telescope-12032","title":"Celestron Advanced VX 8\" RASA Telescope (12032)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" RASA Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis kit combines the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) with the strong-yet-portable Advanced VX (AVX) German equatorial mount. Simply add a mirrorless camera and this package offers everything you need to take spectacular images of wide-field deep sky objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapture spectacular wide-field deep sky images in seconds with Celestron’s portable astrograph, the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA). This incredibly fast f\/2.0 system is the perfect companion to today’s color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras. Thanks to its fast focal ratio and patented optical design, you can produce sharp, detailed images and, in many cases, skip the autoguider completely. Weighing in at just 17 pounds, it’s easy to transport your 8” RASA to the most remote dark sky locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRASA Performance Made for Everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 8” RASA is an imaging telescope that delivers a flat field without optical aberrations for razor sharp stars across a wide field of view. It can capture stunning deep-sky astronomical images without the challenges typically presented by longer focal length instruments at a fraction of the cost of those systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest addition to the RASA family, this 8” version is a much more portable and affordable version of the heralded RASA 11, which was introduced to much acclaim in 2014. With the 8” RASA joining the lineup, a wider range of astroimagers can enjoy the benefits of the RASA design. It has many of the same thoughtfully designed features as its “big brother” RASA 11, including the integrated air-cooling system, internal filter mount, and sturdy CGE dovetail mounting bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurely designed for imaging, the 8” RASA cannot be used visually. The prime focus focal plane is located at the front of the optical system, so it cannot accommodate a traditional eyepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShorter Exposure Times and Virtual “Real-Time” Observing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince it is an F\/2.0 optical system, imagers can use shorter exposure times to capture detail in faint objects. When combined with sensitive cameras and the proper “live stacking” software, the 8” RASA can provide an almost real-time observing experience. View images on a computer instantly that are brighter and more detailed than can be seen in much bigger telescopes with the naked eye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause shorter exposure times are possible, your equatorial mount won’t need to accurately track over extended periods. The 8” RASA’s relatively short 400mm focal length also lessens equatorial tracking demands. In many cases, autoguiding will not be required. Weighing only 17 lb, this optical tube pairs perfectly with a wide variety of mounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Stable Focus System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the launch of the 8” RASA, Celestron unveiled a new focuser design that mitigates lateral movement of the primary mirror when focusing, slewing, or tracking with the astrograph. Focusing is easier, more accurate, and more stable than ever. The key to the Ultra-Stable Focus System is a precision linear ball bearing, which is tested during assembly to ensure optimal results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Today’s Latest Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the larger RASAs that work with DSLR and large CCD cameras, the 8” model was designed with color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras in mind. The telescope does not work with standard DSLR cameras. It is optimized for sensors with up to a 22mm diagonal, but performs well with sensors up to 32mm diagonal. The APS-C sized sensors used in many mirrorless cameras are a good choice. 42mm full frame sensors will also work, but performance will be poor at the edges of the sensor and field illumination will be reduced. Additionally, we do not recommend pairing RASA 8 with any camera body more than 4” in diameter. See the chart below to determine if your camera is compatible with RASA 8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRASA’s optical design is patented (US 2016\/0299331 A1). The design consists of a Schmidt corrector, primary mirror, lens group, and optical window. The lens group contains 4 elements and utilizes rare-earth elements. Unlike many telescopes that only perform well over the visible spectrum (400-700nm), the 8” RASA’s optics are designed to perform over a wider spectral range, from 400-800nm. This allows more of the light emitted from the astronomical object to be sharply focused in the image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith many imaging systems, adding an extra piece of flat glass such as a filter does not change optical performance. However, that is not the case with super-fast optical systems like the RASA. Our engineers addressed this by designing the RASA with a removeable optical window, so you can maintain peak optical performance if a filter is added or if a camera has its own optical window. Celestron offers a Light Pollution Imaging Filter designed specifically for the 8” RASA, which mounts in place of the optical window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll refractive optical surfaces are coated with StarBright XLT coatings, while the primary mirror uses enhanced aluminum coatings. This maintains high light transmission through the entire optical system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen compared with “Hyperstar SCT” systems, the RASA 8 provides better optical performance and field illumination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced VX \u0026amp; Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Advanced VX mount is designed to provide superior performance for smaller telescopes while taking advantage of Celestron’s most advanced technologies: All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re an experienced imager, you’ll love taking this portable mount to a dark sky site and enjoying all the conveniences of a larger observatory mount. Or, if you’re new to imaging, Advanced VX will help you get started with the hobby and keep up with your needs for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputerized German equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Advanced VX is the smallest of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts. The computerized GoTo capability automatically tracks objects as they move across the night sky. The Advanced VX mount includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand control gives you instant access to all the functions your mount has to offer. With automatic slewing and menu descriptions, astronomers of all skill levels can master this mount in just a few observing sessions. The Advanced VX also has an impressive tripod for its class with 2”-diameter steel tripod legs, providing an extra-wide stance for improved stability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayload capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe payload capacity for the Advanced VX is 30 lb. It offers a sturdy platform for the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph optical tube, even when paired with optional accessories like StarSense AutoAlign, Focus Motor, a finderscope, and a camera. Celestron's payload capacity does not include the weight of the counterweights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual saddle plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of early 2019, Advanced VX mounts include a dual saddle plate that accommodates both CG-5 and CGE-style dovetails. Switching between the two saddle plates is as simple as moving the hand knobs into a separate set of holes. You can use your Advanced VX mount not only with the 8” RASA, but virtually any optical tube within Advanced VX’s weight limit. Compatible with Vixen format dovetails 100mm or longer, not compatible with Losmandy D format plates (regardless of plate manufacturer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron PWI Telescope Control Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ultimate Astronomy Software Suite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll current Celestron computerized telescopes include Celestron PWI (CPWI), the most advanced astronomy software suite provided with any consumer-grade telescope. Celestron’s experts co-developed CPWI with the engineers at PlaneWave Instruments. The result is an all-in-one solution offering you many of the same features used on PlaneWave’s observatory-class telescopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphical planetarium interface with PointXP advanced mount modelling allows you to add 100+ points to your alignment model for the most accurate pointing and tracking possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for remote observatory setups: save and re-load your alignment and park your scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a complete ASCOM telescope interface to allow control of the telescope from third party software applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night Special Edition Software. This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session. The Special Edition software also includes telescope control via your PC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Advanced VX RASA 8 comes complete with a M42 camera adapter, C-thread camera adapter, and fan battery pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; text-align: left; width: 1200px; color: #333e48; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e200mm (7.87\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1000mm (39\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003ef\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e20mm (.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e50x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9x50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e472x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e.7 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e.58 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e914mm (36\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e22 lbs (9.98 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e235mm (9.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCG-5 Dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 16px; height: 50px; background-color: #f6f7f9; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-2\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eComputerized Equatorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInstrument load capacity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1118mm - 1626mm (44\" – 64\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e50.8mm (2\") Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLatitude adjustment range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e7° - 77°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMount Head Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e17 lbs (7.71 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e18 lbs (8.16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight of Counterweights:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1 x 12 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e9 slew speeds - max speed 4°\/second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Rates:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eSidereal, Solar and Lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTracking Modes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eEQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGPS:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDual saddle plates (CG-5 and CGE saddle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Auxiliary Ports:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e3 AUX Ports (1 hand control and 2 AUX Ports for optional accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAutoguide Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Port:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes, input on Hand Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotor Drive:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eDC servo motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, Solar System Align, Last Alignment, Quick Align\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeriodic Error Correction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComputerized Hand Control:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e2 line x 18 character backlit Liquid Crystal Display, 19 LED backlit buttons, USB 2.0 Port for PC connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNexStar+ Database:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e81 lbs (36.74 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003eAdvanced VX Equatorial Head and tripod\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eAccessory Tray\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e1 x 12 lbs counterweights\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eNexStar+ Hand Control\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eDC Power Cable (item# 18769)\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eHand Control Holster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelestron Advanced VX 8\" RASA Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvanced VX Equatorial Mount Head\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\" Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x 12 lb. 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