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Celestron Advanced C8-SGT Telescope

Celestron Advanced C8-SGT Telescope

Televue GXC-3370 Telescope

Televue GXC-3370 Telescope

$1,529.00  |  2 stores
 
$2,549.99  |  1 store
Product Description
For a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-SGT (#11026) comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo... More
For a completely automated GoTo system, the C8-SGT (#11026) comes mounted on the CG-5 GT computerized EQ mount and allows access to features like automatic star alignment capability and GoTo slewing to over 40,000 objects. Equipped with high speed motors and hand control, the C8-SGT allows you to remotely slew your telescope to desired objects quickly and accurately. No matter at what level you are starting out, this precision instrument will satisfy your needs both visually and photographically Less
The Tele Vue-85's mix of aperture and small physical size makes it a wonderful "go anywhere, do anything," crossover instrument with Tele Vue quality, of course. With APO... More
The Tele Vue-85's mix of aperture and small physical size makes it a wonderful "go anywhere, do anything," crossover instrument with Tele Vue quality, of course. With APO performance and airline portability, the Tele Vue-85 has been delighting astronomy and birding enthusiasts and reviewers alike. "Eye-popping performance that raises the standard of excellence for highly portable instruments." Evaluation of double-stars, lunar detail, deep sky and photography were reported in Sky and Telescope as: "Truly awesome! ...Incredible!...the view almost blew me off my chair!..." The conclusion, "...an extremely powerful, compact instrument capable of delivering stunning images of the universe." The Better View Desired website reviewer summed up the Tele Vue "experience" when he said he would choose the Tele Vue-85, to really enjoy the incredible beauty of the living birds. Less
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Key Features   
Optical Diameter 203 mm 85 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 480 -
Finderscope   Optical -
Mount Type   Equatorial Unmounted
Motorized Yes -
Focal Length 2032 mm 600 mm
Optical Design   Catadioptrics Refractor
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20805856 21237633
UPC 050234102612 964586807
Product MPN   
MPN 10008012 gxc3370
 
Consumer Reviews
Celestron Advanced C8-SGT Telescope
Celestron Advanced C8-SGT Telescope
$1,529.00
Televue GXC-3370 Telescope
Televue GXC-3370 Telescope
$2,549.99

Product Review Summary

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CELESTRON C8-SGT

bylevelone Feb 21, 2008
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8 inch superior mirror. Quality, Reflector light collection superb.
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

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 »

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Very Nice

bychef919 Aug 9, 2007
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Slewing is excellent, views are terrific. Price is right.
Cons You will need dark skies for very faint deep space objects.
Recommended it? Yes

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 »

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