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Orange 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain tube on black equatorial mount with tripod

Celestron

Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit

SKU CH-4FAM-Z1WJ0

An 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on a computerized equatorial mount with Go-To hand control and WiFi module for wireless operation

  • 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope with 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • StarBright XLT coatings boost light transmission for brighter, clearer celestial views
  • Advanced VX mount tracks accurately with sidereal, solar and lunar rates
  • NexStar+ hand control locates over 40,000 objects for effortless sky navigation
  • SkyPortal WiFi module enables wireless telescope control from smart devices

Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope kit with WiFi

The Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope WiFi Kit combines an 8-inch optical tube, a computerised equatorial mount and a SkyPortal WiFi module in a single package. It is built for astronomers who want a portable system for both visual observing and astroimaging without the bulk of a large reflector or refractor.

Suited for imagers and visual observers seeking

The kit serves experienced imagers who need a transportable mount for dark-sky sites as well as beginners starting out in astrophotography. Buyers who require a heavier-duty mount for larger instruments or who want a simpler alt-azimuth setup should look at other configurations.

84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope

The 8-inch aperture delivers 84% more light-gathering ability than a 6-inch model, producing brighter, clearer views of celestial objects. StarBright XLT coatings enhance transmission, while the NexStar+ hand control accesses a database of over 40,000 objects for Go-To navigation.

Highlights

  • 84% more light gathering than a 6" telescope with 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • StarBright XLT coatings boost light transmission for brighter, clearer celestial views
  • Advanced VX mount tracks accurately with sidereal, solar and lunar rates
  • NexStar+ hand control locates over 40,000 objects for effortless sky navigation
  • SkyPortal WiFi module enables wireless telescope control from smart devices

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the kit include everything I need to start observing, or must I buy extra eyepieces?

The box contains the 8" optical tube, Advanced VX mount, tripod, 6x30 finderscope, 25mm eyepiece, 90-degree diagonal, NexStar+ hand control and SkyPortal WiFi module. The 25mm eyepiece works immediately; additional eyepieces are optional for different magnifications.

How do I choose between the included NexStar+ hand control and the SkyPortal WiFi module?

The NexStar+ hand control provides a dedicated keypad and 40,000-object database for standalone operation. The SkyPortal WiFi module lets you align and command the mount from a smartphone or tablet via the SkyPortal app. Both are included, so you can use either or switch between them.

What does the 84% greater light gathering over a 6" telescope mean when I am at the eyepiece?

The 8" aperture collects 84% more light than a 6" model, so faint galaxies and nebulae appear brighter and show more detail at the same magnification. It also allows higher useful magnification before the image dims, revealing finer planetary and lunar features.

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