Cloud Break Optics

Advanced VX 8 Newtonian Telescope (32062)

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$1169.35 $1799 In stock

Category: Reflecting Dobsonian

Overview

  • 8" (200mm) f/5 optical design gives excellent wide field views
  • Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image
  • Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
  • New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
  • Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
  • New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
  • Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 - 77 degrees latitude.
  • Improved electronics contain increased memory for future expansion
  • NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)

Product Overview

Description

Large aperture at an affordable price, our Advanced VX 8" Newtonian provides 78% more light-gathering abilities compared to the 6" model. The parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a sharper image near the edge of the field of view. This scope is great for intermediate visual observers and beginning astroimagers looking for a large aperture with lots of light-gathering power. As you grow in your hobby, you can continue to enjoy all the high-level features of the Advanced VX.

About the Mount

The new Advanced VX mount was specifically designed to provide optimum imaging performance for smaller telescopes. Now your smaller telescope can take advantage of All-Star Polar Alignment and autoguider support. You'll be able to track through long exposures using permanently programmable periodic error correction. Image across the meridian without doing a meridian flip, so you can seamlessly image the best part of night sky. Advanced VX features significantly larger base castings than our previous design, improving stability under heavier loads. Improved motors offer more torque and can handle slight load imbalances with ease.

Product Overview

SPECIFICATIONS

Optical Design Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm) 200 mm (7.87 in)
Telescope Type Computerized (GOTO)
Focal Length 1000 mm (39 in)
Formula:Focal Ratio 5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 20 mm (0.79 in)
Formula:Magnification of Eyepiece 1 50 x
Finderscope 9x50
Tripod Adjustable, Stainless Steel
Tripod Leg Diameter 2"
Formula:Highest Useful Magnification 472 x
Formula:Lowest Useful Magnification 29 x
Formula:Limiting Stellar Magnitude 14
Formula:Resolution (Rayleigh) 0.7 arc seconds
Formula:Resolution (Dawes) 0.58 arc seconds
Formula:Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 816 x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction 2.2" in (56 mm)
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 28%
Formula:Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 7.81%
Optical Tube Length 36" in (914 mm)
Optical Tube Weight 14 lbs (6.35 kg)
Total Telescope Kit Weight 71 lbs (32 kg)
Mount Height (Max) 64" in (1626 mm)
Mount Height (Min) 44" in (1118 mm)
Tripod Weight 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Weight of Counterweights 2 x 12 lbs
Warranty 2-year Telescope Warranty

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Andrew R. ★★★★★

The 8" f/5 optical design really delivers—nebula details pop like I've never seen through a scope this size. Collimation holds steady even after lugging it out to darker skies.

Scarlett U. ★★★★★

Finally got it collimated after a few tries, and the wide field views on the moon are just stunning. The f/5 design makes finding deep-sky objects way easier than my old scope, and the smooth gear tracking keeps things steady even at high power.

Henry T. ★★★★★

Took it out for the first time last night and the parabolic mirror made Jupiter's bands really crisp, even at higher magnification. The integer gear ratios on the mount let me track objects smoothly without constant fiddling.