Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - with Deluxe Accessory Kit (5 Celestron Plossl Eyepieces, 1.25" Barlow Lens, 1.25" Filter Set, Accessory Carry Case

It's time to elevate your stargazing experience with the Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. This high-quality, powerful telescope sets a new benchmark in mid-level astronomy equipment, offering features typically found on Celestron's top-tier German equatorial mounts, but at a more accessible price point. Designed for both imagers and visual observers, this telescope is a more portable alternative to the traditional reflector or refractor. Its 8" optical tube boasts an impressive 84% more light gathering ability than a 6" telescope, ensuring brighter, clearer views of the cosmos. The Schmidt-Cassegrain design effectively eliminates chromatic aberration, making it an excellent choice for astroimaging.The Advanced VX mount is engineered for superior performance, leveraging Celestron's cutting-edge technologies such as All-Star Polar Alignment, Celestron PWI telescope control software, SkyAlign, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC). Whether you're an experienced imager seeking a portable mount for dark sky sites, or a beginner in astroimaging, the Advanced VX is designed to meet your needs for years to come.This telescope features a computerized German equatorial mount, the smallest in Celestron's range, with GoTo capability that automatically tracks celestial objects as they traverse the night sky. The mount includes ports for a hand control, an autoguider, and 2 AUX ports for optional accessories. The NexStar+ hand con