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This kit combines a Celestron RASA 8-inch astrograph with a CGX equatorial mount and tripod for astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Key points<\/h3>\n
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  • 203-mm Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph, focal length 400 mm, aperture f\/2.<\/li>\n
  • Flat field with no coma, astigmatism, or chromatic aberration: optimized image circle of 22 mm, usable field of 32 mm.<\/li>\n
  • Optics designed for the 400- to 800-nm range.<\/li>\n
  • Ultra-stable focusing via a linear bearing, built-in ventilation, and a removable optical window that can be replaced with a dedicated filter.<\/li>\n
  • 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.<\/li>\n
  • CGX German equatorial mount: 25 kg instrument load capacity, DC servo motors with optical encoders, belt drive, steel lead screw on a brass wheel.<\/li>\n
  • Ready for remote imaging: limit and home position sensors, internal wiring, mechanical stops, and a USB port on the mount for CPWI.<\/li>\n
  • Tracking up to 20\u00b0 past the meridian, Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC), autoguiding port, All-Star Polar Alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Contents<\/h3>\n
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    • 8-inch RASA Tube<\/li>\n
    • T 42 mm (M42) Camera Adapter<\/li>\n
    • C-Thread Camera Adapter<\/li>\n
    • Battery compartment for a fan<\/li>\n
    • CGX Equatorial Mount<\/li>\n
    • CGX Tripod<\/li>\n
    • Accessory tray<\/li>\n
    • 2 counterweights weighing 11 lb (5 kg) each<\/li>\n
    • NexStar+ Racquets<\/li>\n
    • 8 mm Allen wrench<\/li>\n
    • 12 V DC Power Cable<\/li>\n
    • Racket holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Specifications and contents according to the manufacturer, Celestron (part number 12058).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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