Celestron RASA 8-inch on an Advanced VX mount

This kit combines a Celestron RASA 8-inch f/2 astrograph with an Advanced VX equatorial mount and tripod. A compatible camera must be purchased separately.

The RASA 8 is not compatible with traditional SLR cameras; be sure to 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.
• Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount: 13.6 kg instrument load capacity, Periodic Error Correction (PEC), autoguiding port, All-Star Polar Alignment, and CPWI control.
• Double mount compatible with CG-5 dovetails (minimum 100 mm Vixen) and CGE; not compatible with Losmandy D.

Contents

• 8-inch RASA Tube
• T 42 mm (M42) Camera Adapter
• C-Thread Camera Adapter
• Battery compartment for a fan
• Advanced VX Equatorial Mount and Tripod
• Accessory tray
• 1 counterweight weighing 12 lb (5.4 kg)
• NexStar+ Racquets
• DC Power Cable (Cigarette Lighter Plug)

Specifications and contents according to the manufacturer, Celestron (part number 12032).