{"id":20608,"date":"2026-10-28T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&p=20608"},"modified":"2026-11-06T20:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T19:35:23","slug":"celestron-rasa-8-pouces-sur-monture-advanced-vx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/celestron-rasa-8-pouces-sur-monture-advanced-vx\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron RASA 8-inch on an Advanced VX mount"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

The RASA 8 is not compatible with traditional SLR cameras; be sure to 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
  • 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.<\/li>\n
  • Double mount compatible with CG-5 dovetails (minimum 100 mm Vixen) and CGE; not compatible with Losmandy D.<\/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
    • Advanced VX Equatorial Mount and Tripod<\/li>\n
    • Accessory tray<\/li>\n
    • 1 counterweight weighing 12 lb (5.4 kg)<\/li>\n
    • NexStar+ Racquets<\/li>\n
    • DC Power Cable (Cigarette Lighter Plug)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Specifications and contents according to the manufacturer, Celestron (part number 12032).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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