{"product_id":"celestron-c8hd-edgehd-8-203mm-f-10-aplanatic-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-ota-only-91030-xlt","title":"Celestron C8HD EdgeHD 8\" 203mm F\/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)#91030-XLT","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celestron EdgeHD 8\" OTA with CGE Dovetail Plateis part of the revamped EdgeHD Telescope Series by Celestron. Get pinpoint, high-definition star images with Celestron EdgeHd’s coma-free performance and built-in flattener to ensure sharp focus all the way to the edge-of-field. See the Universe in HD!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron EdgeHD 8\" OTA at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mirror Support Knobs and Flexible Tension Clutches -hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when rotating the tube around the mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tube Cooling Vents -located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fastar Versatility -All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar compatible for imaging down to f\/2 with optional accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brighter Star Images -Light becomes more concentrated when focused precisely. This maximizes image brightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dovetail Plate -for attaching to CGE mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy Handle and Large Focusing Knobfor your ergonomic needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features of the Celestron EdgeHD 8\" OTA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Astrograph Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdgeHD optics produce a focal plane more than three-times flatter than a standard Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and dramatically flatter than competing coma-free designs. This guarantees you visibly sharp stars across some of the largest CCD chips available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperior edge performance not only creates a rounder, more pleasing stars but actually improves the resolution and limiting magnitude when compared to telescopes of equal aperture. With Celestron’s StarBright XLT optical coatings on every surface, EdgeHD optics gives you maximum light across the widest visual and photographic spectrum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to EdgeHD’s optimized optical design, the telescope tube has been redesigned to make sure you get the most from your optics each and every night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mirror Clutches -Flexible tension clutches hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift when taking long-exposure astro-images. Once focused, the flexible rods allow the mirror to be held in place without putting any force or pressure on the mirror assembly, keeping the image centered in the eyepiece (or on the sensor).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tube Vents- Cooling vents located on the rear cell allow hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Each vent has an integrated 95-micron micromesh filter guaranteed to let warm air out without letting dust in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fastar Versatility- All EdgeHD optical tubes are Fastar-compatible, allowing the secondary mirror to be removed and replaced with a third party lens accessory for ultra-fast f\/2 wide-field imaging. Add the optional reducer lens—custom-designed for your size EdgeHD tube—and you can increase your field of view without sacrificing optical performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery EdgeHD that ships have been tested not only for the surface quality of each optical component but also with a camera and artificial star to ensure the imaging system meets our rigid quality assurance. This “final acceptance test” confirms the EdgeHD will perform in the field and deliver high-quality astro-images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGENERAL FEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Optical Tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2032 mm focal length (f\/10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm eyepiece included (51x)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual back allows for use with 1.25\" accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes dovetail wide rail compatible with CGEM Advanced Series mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPERTURE: 203 mm (8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOCAL LENGTH: 2032 mm (80 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOCAL RATIO: 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEYEPIECE 1: 40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAGNIFICATION 1: 51 x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINDERSCOPE: 9x50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTAR DIAGONAL: 1.25inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPTICAL TUBE: Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPTICAL TUBE WEIGHT: 6.35kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY: CGEM Wide Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mickcara","offers":[{"title":"000","offer_id":41341871882377,"sku":"01611-1","price":4522.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0365\/2131\/2393\/files\/9b9a4826fe40b7d324d93752563ab173.jpg?v=1691311543","url":"https:\/\/mickcara.com\/fr\/products\/celestron-c8hd-edgehd-8-203mm-f-10-aplanatic-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope-ota-only-91030-xlt","provider":"mickcara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}