Your eyepieces are the first accessories you should learn to use with your telescope. The most comprehensive alignment advice for nexstar telescopes can be found in my books, the nexstar users guide ii and the nexstar users guide see link above. Download the celestron pwi telescope control software. As the years go by the cgem was getting to be too much to wrestle with when i wanted to set up for an evening of astrophotography. Used celestron nexstar 8se computerized altazimuth mount in very good condition. Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd party and the shipping cost may be high. Mine does not have a manual and any help i can get on the intricacies of it would be a great help. Celestron celestron 8 telescope instruction manual originally printed september 1995 from company seven archives reprint 1995 celestron intl.
Computerized goto telescopes have electric motors that move the telescope automatically to the target. The sct microfocuser is designed to work on most celestron schmidtcassegrain telescopes scts. Most of celestrons telescopes utilize the same basic logic and many of the same primary functional components. The legendary performance of celestrons orange tube c8 telescope has been updated with high performance starbright xlt coatings, and the single arm nexstar mount now includes celestrons easy to use skyalign technology. Nexstar 58 the original nexstar 58 from 1999 nexstar 5 manual. We havent been able to find any manual or some kind of paperwork to help us figure out how to use it, or if we have all the parts we need for it. The instructions are for assembly, initial use, long term operation, and maintenance. Advanced vx 8 schmidtcassegrain telescope celestron. As a condition to the obligation of celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to celestron together with proofofpurchase satisfactory to celestron. Celestron advanced vx c8 sct goto telescope 2032000mm. The celestron nexstar evolution 8 schmidtcassegrain telescope w wifi 12091 has been designed to be the ideal telescope for the avid astronomer. The first schmidtcassegrain telescope to feature wifi, this telescope from celestron lets you leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet. Celestron nexstar evolution 8 schmidtcassegrain telescope.
Celestron advanced vx 8 edgehd telescope advanced vx 8 edgehd. Manuals celestron telescopes, telescope accessories. The 8inch telescope celestron is another great option. The c8 was launched in 1970 and was the first mass produced schmidtcassegrain telescope. Have you read the manual but does it answer your question. While naked eye astronomy has a long history, there are clear advantages to skywatching with a telescope. Its a celestron 8 2000mm f10 aper 8in elf80in thats all i have from the scope. The celestron 93230 is a superpremium fully multicoated 1. Like all celestron 8 models, the g8 uses a schmidtcassegrain optical design.
True ritcheychretien telescopes, also known as rc telescopes, have a folded optical design like a schmidt or maksutovcassegrain but do not have a corrector plate. Youll need to use manual mode on the camera to allow the shutter to fire because of no lens attached. Celestron celestar 8 instruction manual pdf download. Hope this is the right place for this question local craiglist for sale celestron c8 schmidtcassegrain telescope 8 f10. Celestron nexstar evolution 8 203mm f10 schmidtcassegrain. The only information i have found is that it is a celestron 8 2000mm f10, and it is most likely an older model how old is unknown. The primary innovation celestrontom johnson came up with was a way to produce schmidt corrector plates using a vacuum to pull the glass blanks into a preshaped curve. More about meade computerized telescopes technology now enables telescope users to pinpoint thousands of celestial objects with the push of a few buttons on a keypad. If anyone here has any experience with one, could you please email me privately. Celestron was the first large scale commercial manufacturer of the schmidtcassegrain telescope, introducing its c8 8 diameter 2032 mm focal length. Value of used celestron c8 schmidtcassegrain telescope 8 f10 posted in beginners forum no astrophotography here please read the forum description.
Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. It has some age to it and i need a manual and the power cord that attaches in the back. Celestrons free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. I bought this scope and mount to replace a celestron 8 newtonian mounted on a celestron cgem, partly because of the lighter weight. Announcing the celestron nexstar evolution telescope. A good alignment is crucial to goto and tracking performance. This is the best 8 dobsonian telescope in the current market. It allows for expanded magnification options, and also features a 40 to 60 degree field of view and 15 to 18 millimeter eye relief. Youll get impressive views of the moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the orion nebula, while retaining a compact form factor. Celestron built cats from 90mm to 14 in clear aperture all in their torrance plant, but it was the c8, an 8 sct, that had made celestrons reputation and it remained their signature product. Then ask your question on this page to other celestron c8a xlt owners. My vintage celestron c8 2000mm f10 member equipment. The celestron edges have them, and so do the 8inch meade acf telescopes. The classic orange tube model was sold between 19701983, after which it was changed to a black tube.
With the nexstar powered on, press enter to begin an alignment. This setup offers the astroimager maximum versatility allowing up to 3 different fstop configurations. Classic celestron c8 information, maintenance, manuals, parts, and accessories. Review covers daytime use with a sony a900 full frame camera. The advanced vx 8 schmidt cassegrain telescope is ideal for imagers and visual observers looking for a telescope that is much more portable than the reflector or refractor. View the celestron c8a xlt manual for free or ask your question to other celestron c8a xlt owners. Figure 1 a celestron 8inch schmidtcassegrain telescope assembled on a pier. A it features the exact same quality of view as its more sophisticated celestron cousins, with a simpler mount and accessories package.
This package combines the groundbreaking new advanced vx mount with celestron s best optics, the edgehd optical system. Celestron celestar 8 schmidtcassegrain telescope the celestar 8 telescope is a very light weight and economical 8 schmidtcassegrain telescope with a nominal focal length of 2032mm f10. These types of machinery offer a widefield view and a fast focal ratio. Installation instructions celestron 8 telescopes note. These locks stabilize the primary mirror and prevent it from flopping if you are guiding with a separate guide scope. All the meade and celestron 8inch scts come in at f10, that 2000mm we talked about above. A multiyear work in progress, the engineers at celestron have collected the requests of their customers and put them all into one beautiful telescope.
The distinctive patented fork arm with ergonomically designed integrated hand control cradle gives solid support to celestrons classic 8 optics. I have been very pleased with both the mount and the telescope. Company seven celestron celestar 8 schmidtcassegrain. Celestron 8 inch cpc schmidtcassegrain telescope 11073xlt the cpc 800 gps xlt is the most portable of celestrons topoftheline forkmounted astronomical telescopes and includes celestrons premium starbright xlt coatings. The visual back is the accessory that allows you to attach all visual accessories to the 8 telescope. Newer model scts use a stop on the baffle tube to prevent the mirror from sliding off the baffle tube. Celestron 8 advanced vx series goto equatorial edge hd. Celestron 8 telescope manualparts forum list follow ups. Celestron 8 telescope manualparts an astronomy net general forum message.
This manual is designed to instruct you in the proper use of your celestar telescope. However, even the most basic telescope in celestrons lineup, the. Nexstar alignment guides nexstar resource site celestron. Through the years, celestron settled into the range of apertures familiar to amateurs today the 5 f10, the 14 f11, and later, in the late 1970s an 11 f10 was added. But i dont know anything about it other than its old. Beginner mistakes to avoid with your new celestron nexstar. The super c8 plus was the best c8 that celestron could build and it was the flagship of their line. It could be fitted with a 58 inch schmidt cassegrain, a smaller maksutovcassegrain, or a small refractor. Alice sady walks you through the instructions on working with the celestron 8 inch telescope that is at the jack c davis observatory. Manuals celestron telescopes, telescope accessories, outdoor. It is a celestron 8 with a 2000mm f10 lens and a mm f11 lens. The most popular designs include celestrons edgehd and meades acf, or advanced comafree telescopes. For more than a quarter of a century, celestron has provided amateur astronomers with the tools needed to explore the universe. The celestron nexstar tripod is a sturdy, heavy duty mount on which to place.
Celestar manual introduction welcome to the celestron world of amateur astronomy. The celestron c8 sc telescope on the advanced vx mount is a versatile goto telescope for observing and astrophotography. Celestron 8 telescope manualparts an astronomy net. One bit of useful info that may give a clue is the color.
With celestrons 824mm zoom eyepiece you can quickly and easily go from a low magnification to highpower with a simple twist instead of taking valuable observation time to change eyepieces and filters. Celestron 8 2000mm f10 an astronomy net celestron forum. Here i present several alignment resources that are available online. The 8 telescope optical tubes come with the visual back installed. The 8 optical tube offers 84% more light gathering ability than a 6 telescope. Value of used celestron c8 schmidtcassegrain telescope 8. The sct microfocuser is designed to work on most celestron schmidt. Celestron s free planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky.
The nexstar evolution 8 203mm schmidtcassegrain telescope from celestron is a powerful, portable, versatile, and userfriendly telescope that can be used for observing everything from the moon and planets to deepsky objects like galaxies and nebulae. Installation instructions celestron 8 telescopes step 1 remove. Using celestrons proprietary starbright xlt multicoating system, light transmission is. Computerized telescopes make finding even faint objects fast and convenient.
Congratulations on your purchase of the celestron nexstar. If it is not already on the tube it can be attached as follows. Celestron celestron 5 celestron 8 instruction manual. The smaller c90 maksutov filled in the lower end of the range. View and download celestron c8 instruction manual online. Lovely scopes those and if its from that era it will be well figured optically far better than the halleys comet era scopes that were thrown out the door by celestron to cope with high demands.
Celestron makes a variety of telescopes designed for anyone from the beginning amateur astronomer to the experienced stargazer. Celestron 8 inch cpc schmidtcassegrain telescope 11073xlt. The 8 inch dobsonian telescope for sale is the best 8inch telescope price around. I was wondering if its worth getting to work since there are some parts missing.
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