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Silver 8-inch EdgeHD telescope on German equatorial mount with tripod and accessory case

Celestron

Celestron Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope with Deluxe Accessory Kit

SKU CH-8WKG-RYYQ6

An 8-inch EdgeHD telescope with Advanced VX mount and deluxe accessory kit including five Plossl eyepieces, Barlow lens, filter set and carry case

  • EdgeHD design delivers flat-field images with pinpoint stars
  • 203 mm aperture gathers light for faint deep-sky detail
  • 480x useful magnification reveals planetary and lunar features
  • Advanced VX mount tracks accurately with programmable periodic error correction
  • Deluxe kit adds five Plössl eyepieces, Barlow lens and filter set

Complete Astrophotography System

The Celestron Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope combines a 203 mm aperture optical tube with a motorised Advanced VX equatorial mount and a deluxe accessory kit. It is designed for astrophotographers and visual observers who want a single package capable of deep-sky imaging and high-resolution planetary work. Buyers needing a lightweight grab-and-go instrument or a dedicated solar telescope should look elsewhere.

EdgeHD Optics And Mount Tracking

The EdgeHD optical design delivers flat-field performance with pinpoint stars to the edge of a CCD sensor at f/10, with optional f/7 and f/2 configurations available. The Advanced VX mount provides All-Star Polar Alignment, permanent periodic error correction and autoguider support for accurate tracking during long exposures. Imaging across the meridian is possible without a meridian flip, simplifying extended sessions.

Setup Requirements And Accessories

The system includes a 9x50 finder, 40 mm eyepiece, 90° mirror diagonal, sturdy tripod and NexStar+ hand controller for alignment and goto operation. The deluxe kit adds five 1.25" Plössl eyepieces, a 1.25" Barlow lens, a 1.25" filter set and a carry case. Assembly requires balancing the optical tube on the mount and polar aligning; the included hand controller guides the process.

How it compares

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Price $2,205.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 1,401 comparable items (median $93.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How quiet is the Advanced VX mount during long imaging sessions?

The mount uses precision worm gears and stepper motors designed for low-vibration tracking; the hand control emits only a faint beep when slewing.

Which eyepieces and accessories are already in the box so I can observe on the first night?

The kit supplies a 40 mm eyepiece, five 1.25" Plossl eyepieces, a 1.25" Barlow lens, a 1.25" filter set and a 90° mirror diagonal.

Will the 8-inch EdgeHD tube fit on my older CG-5 or CGEM tripod?

The optical tube uses a standard Vixen-style dovetail bar, so it will clamp onto any mount that accepts that profile.

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