Celestron Advanced C8-SGT Telescope
- Optical Diameter: 203 mm
- Max Useful Magnification: x 480
- Mount Type: Equatorial
- Finderscope: Optical
- Motorized: Yes
- Optical Design: Catadioptrics
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CELESTRON C8-SGT
This is a wonderful scope. Compact enough to transport and take to dark places. This is not a cheap or inexpensive scope by any means. It is expensive but you get what you pay for. You can spend a lot less, you can spend a ton more. But.. For the money, this has to be the best scope around. I have... Read full review »
Very Nice
This is a real nice scope that gives nice clean views. I'd prefer a bit more aperature (who wouldn't) but for the price you will get some very nice viewing. Even in my backyard with the five street lights bleaching things out I can still get good detail on some of the brighter deep space objects... Read full review »
Excellent Scope
People who run out and buy these scopes when first released show little experience with the market. ALWAYS wait a year or more to buy. I even apply this rule to digital cameras with a 6 month rule. Wait until bugs are worked out!
This 8 inch entry from Celestron works very well. On our first...
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Very Immature Product
I picked the C8SGT because it had a sturdier mount than Celestron's Cxi series. This in combination with an equatorial mount and a sturdy tripod would make it better for astrophotography than say a Cxi or a Meade LXD55. In addition, it was around $750 cheaper than a fork mounted Meade LX200 GPS or... Read full review »
Fantastic Scope
I pre-ordered this scope in June, and received it in August. I am very awed at this scope due to it's quality and good looks. It came in three boxes and was fairly easy to setup. I have viewed through this scope on a few nights and find the views breathtaking. I love the ease of the 40,000 object... Read full review »
Great Scope!
This scope is wonderful...I truly recommend it. Tracking and Go-To are 99% perfect. Tripod is more than stable enough for the scope. Optics are jaw-dropping... One of the best around. Read full review »
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Celestron Telescopes C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope 11026XLT
Celestron Telescopes C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope 11026XLT. Celestron C8 S-GT Advanced Computerized Telescope - 11026-XLT
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Celestron C8 SGT StarBright XLT ® Advanced Computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Celestron has paired its vaunted 8" Schmidt- Cassegrain optics with the Advanced series computerized GoTo mount and NexStar hand controller, producing a telescope that will take you as far as you want to go in the hobby of amateur astronomy. Equipped with the NexStar computerized control system, the C8 S-GT automatically slews to any of 40,000+ celestial objects, then tracks it while you observe. The heavy-duty equatorial mount has ultra-sturdy 2" stainless steel legs and responsive dual-axis motors. It also has an autoguider port for astrophotography. This telescope features StarBright XLT enhanced optical coatings. Standard accessories include a 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (81x), 6x30 finder scope, star diagonal (1.25"), and TheSky Level I CD-ROM. Two-year limited warranty.
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