About this product
Model: c8edgehd-vx-12031
Part Number: 12031-CGL
The Celestron Advanced VX 8” Edge-HD is a capable astroimaging package that combines Celestron's new Advanced VX mount with the Edge-HD optical system.
Astronomy Now Review - March 2014
This versatile package allows up to 3 different f-stop configurations. Users can attach a camera to the rear of the telescope and image at f/10 or attach Celestron's optically-matched focal reducer (coming soon) and image at f/7. Additionally, EdgeHD is Fastar/Hyperstar compatible, giving imagers the option to shoot at an ultra-fast f/2!
No matter which configuration you choose, EdgeHD optics delivers pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of the CCD sensor.
With an 8-inch optical tube and the portable Advanced VX mount, one person can easily transport and assemble this setup. It also offers plenty of load capacity to attach your camera and other accessories.
The new Advanced VX mount is designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Features include permanent programmable periodic error correction, all-star polar alignment, autoguider support and the ability to image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip so you can seamlessly image the best part of the night sky. Compared to the earlier CG5-GT mount, the Advanced VX also has larger base castings for improved stability under heavier loads and upgraded motors for more torque.
FEATURES
- 8” (2032mm) f/10 Edge HD includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission.
- Edge HD optical design fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field.
- Built-in tube vents with integrated 60-micron mesh filters allow hot air to be released behind the primary mirror.
- Fastar compatible tube comes with a removable secondary mirror for fast f/2.8 imaging.
- 9x50 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars.
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminate 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.
- The updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics.
- The new design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motor housings.
- Improved latitude range. It can be used between 7 – 77 degrees latitude.
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish).
What's in the box
- Telescope OTA
- VX Mount
- 9x50 Finderscope
- 40mm Eyepiece
Specifications
| Optical Design | EdgeHD |
| Aperture (mm) | 203 mm (7.99 in) |
| Telescope Type | Computerized (GOTO) |
| Focal Length (mm) | 2032 mm (80 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 10 |
| Eyepiece 1 (mm) | 40 mm (1.57 in) |
| Magnification 1 | 51 x |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Fastar Compatible | Yes |
| Tripod | Adjustable, Stainless Steel |
| Tripod Legs | 2" |
| Weight (lbs) | 59 lbs (27 kg) |
| Power Supply | Car battery adapter |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power
(Compared to human eye) | 841 x |
| Optical Tube Length | 17" in (432 mm) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| EQ Mount Weight | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
| Tripod Weight | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
| Counterweight Bar | 12" Length, 0.75" Diameter lbs (5.44 kg) |
| Counterweights | 1 x 11 lbs |
| Latitude Range | 7-77 deg |
| Motor Drive | Low cog DC Servo motors with encoders, both axes |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds, 4 deg/sec maximum |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | EQ North and EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | 2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align |
| Communication Ports | 2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port (on hand control) |
| Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display; 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| Database | 40,000+ objects, 100 user defined programmable objects. Enhanced information on over 200 objects |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive) |
| Internal Clock | Yes |
| GPS | Optional SkySync GPS Accessory |
Downloads / Manuals
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Celestron Advanced VX Manual
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FAQ
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Q1. Does this comes with a 90 deg star diagonal?
Yes - this does come with a 1.25 inch, 90 degree diagonal.
Q2. Does this comes with a serial cable for connection to a PC?
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