Celestron C8 XLT (OTA)

The Celestron C8 is the direct (but much improved) descendent of Celestron’s revolutionary C8 that transformed the hobby of astronomy when it was unveiled in 1970. C8 is easy to transport and set up. But the views are much more impressive than what you’d expect from such a compact instrument. The tube offers 2032 mm of focal length and a focal ratio of f/10.

It is equipped with Celestron’s patented StarBright XLT optical coatings, which visibly increase contrast and light transmission for brighter deep space images and shorter exposure times. With StarBright XLT, you’ll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets as well as faint galaxies and nebulae.

Technical Specifications

• Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 203.2mm (8")
• Focal Length: 2032mm 
• Focal Ratio: f/10
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm 
• Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 81x
• Finderscope: 6x30
• Star Diagonal: 1.25"
• Optical Tube: Aluminum
• Highest Useful Magnification: 480x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 29x

Delivery: 25mm eyepiece (81x), 6x30 optical finderscope, star diagonal, 1.25” visual back, CGEM style dovetail bar