Celestron RASA 8-inch on a CGX mount

This kit combines a Celestron RASA 8-inch astrograph with a CGX equatorial mount and tripod for astrophotography.

A compatible camera must be purchased separately. The RASA 8 is not compatible with traditional SLR cameras; please also check your camera's mount and focal length.

Key points

• 203-mm Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph, focal length 400 mm, aperture f/2.
• Flat field with no coma, astigmatism, or chromatic aberration: optimized image circle of 22 mm, usable field of 32 mm.
• Optics designed for the 400- to 800-nm range.
• Ultra-stable focusing via a linear bearing, built-in ventilation, and a removable optical window that can be replaced with a dedicated filter.
• A purely photographic device: the camera is mounted at the front of the tube. 25 mm focal length with the included adapter; SLR cameras are not compatible.
• CGX German equatorial mount: 25 kg instrument load capacity, DC servo motors with optical encoders, belt drive, steel lead screw on a brass wheel.
• Ready for remote imaging: limit and home position sensors, internal wiring, mechanical stops, and a USB port on the mount for CPWI.
• Tracking up to 20° past the meridian, Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC), autoguiding port, All-Star Polar Alignment.

Contents

• 8-inch RASA Tube
• T 42 mm (M42) Camera Adapter
• C-Thread Camera Adapter
• Battery compartment for a fan
• CGX Equatorial Mount
• CGX Tripod
• Accessory tray
• 2 counterweights weighing 11 lb (5 kg) each
• NexStar+ Racquets
• 8 mm Allen wrench
• 12 V DC Power Cable
• Racket holder

Specifications and contents according to the manufacturer, Celestron (part number 12058).