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Celestron CGX 800 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on motorized equatorial mount

Celestron

Celestron CGX 800 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope 203.2mm Aperture 480x Magnification

SKU CH-5GF5-3SSHJ

An 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on a motorized CGX equatorial mount with 203.2mm aperture and up to 480x magnification

  • Exceptional clarity from 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • Rock-solid tracking with motorized CGX equatorial mount
  • Reveals faint objects via 203.2mm light-gathering aperture
  • Detailed planetary views at up to 480x magnification
  • Portable, lightweight design for easy transport and setup

Celestron CGX 800 Schmidt-Cassegrain

The Celestron CGX 800 is an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope built on a motorised equatorial mount. It uses StarBright XLT coated optics to gather light for visual observation and astrophotography. The system arrives new and includes a computerised mount designed for portable set-up and remote operation.

Astronomers needing portable tracking

This telescope suits amateur astronomers and astrophotographers who want a complete, transportable system with accurate GoTo tracking. The motorised mount supports heavy loads with minimal backlash for long-exposure imaging. Buyers who require a lighter grab-and-go instrument or a larger aperture for deeper sky surveys should consider other options.

203.2mm aperture defines light grasp

The 203.2mm aperture determines how much light the telescope collects and the faintest objects it can resolve. It provides over 800 times the light grasp of the unaided eye. Maximum useful magnification reaches 480x for detailed planetary and lunar viewing.

Highlights

  • Exceptional clarity from 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optics
  • Rock-solid tracking with motorized CGX equatorial mount
  • Reveals faint objects via 203.2mm light-gathering aperture
  • Detailed planetary views at up to 480x magnification
  • Portable, lightweight design for easy transport and setup

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I balance the 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain tube on the CGX mount, and what step is often missed?

Mount the optical tube, unlock both axes, then slide the tube in the dovetail saddle until it stays level when released; the step many miss is re-checking balance after attaching cameras or diagonals.

What maintenance will the StarBright XLT coated optics need over time?

The coated corrector plate only needs occasional dusting with a soft brush or compressed air; avoid liquids unless dew marks persist, then use a dedicated optical cleaning solution sparingly.

At what point does the 480x magnification limit become apparent during long sessions?

The 480x ceiling is reached when atmospheric seeing blurs planetary detail or when the mount’s tracking error exceeds the Airy disk, making higher power unproductive.

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