Catadioptric (Cassegrain) Telescopes
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 203mm f/10 EdgeHD Aplanatic Cassegrain GoTo Telescope with StarSense AutoAlign
- 203mm Aplanatic Catadioptric OTA
- 2032mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- Flat-Field, Coma-Free EdgeHD Optics
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
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Celestron EdgeHD 9.25" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 9.25" (235mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2350mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
Celestron NexStar 4SE 102mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
- 1325mm Focal Length, f/13 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- NexStar+ Computer Hand Controller
Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- 2032mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Single-Fork Motorized GoTo Alt-Az Mount
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Sky-Watcher 102mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 102mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1300mm Focal Length, f/13 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Sky-Watcher Virtuoso 90mm f/13.9 Maksutov-Cassegrain Multi-Purpose Motorized Mount
- 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1250mm Focal Length, f/13.9 Focal Ratio
- Camera, Camcorder, Smartphone Mounts
- Motorized Alt-Az Tabletop Mount
Celestron NexStar 127SLT 127mm f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio
- Single-Arm Motorized Alt-Az Mount
- NexStar Computer Hand Controller
Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 235mm f/10 AZ GoTo Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- 235mm Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2350mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Wireless Control with iOS/Android App
Celestron CPC Deluxe 800 HD 8" f/10 Cassegrain GoTo AZ Telescope
- 203.2mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
- Motorized GoTo Dual Fork Azimuth Mount
Sky-Watcher 127mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 127mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Celestron C6-A-XLT CG-5 6" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 6" (150mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Star Diagonal
Celestron NexStar 5SE 125mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 125mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- 1250mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Single-Fork Motorized GoTo Alt-Az Mount
Celestron NexStar 6SE 150mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Single-Fork Motorized GoTo Alt-Az Mount
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Celestron C9 1/4-A XLT 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGEM Dovetail)
- 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2350mm focal length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coatings
- 25mm Eyepiece, 90° Diagonal
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2032mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Wireless Control with iOS/Android App
Celestron EdgeHD 11" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 11" (280mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2800mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount
- 100mm Catadioptric OTA
- 1400mm Focal Length, f/14 Focal Ratio
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
- Internal Focusing Mechanism
Celestron Astro Fi 102mm f/13 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
- 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1325mm Focal Length, f/13 Focal Ratio
- 1.25" 10mm and 25mm Eyepieces
- Single-Arm Motorized Alt-Az Mount
Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 AZ-GTi 102mm f/13 GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
- 102mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1300mm Focal Length, f/13 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
Sky-Watcher 150mm f/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 150mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1800mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi 127mm f/12 GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
- 127mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope with EclipSmart Solar Filter Kit
- 2032mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- Single-Fork Motorized GoTo Alt-Az Mount
- Filters 99.999% Intense Visible Light
- Blocks 100% UV and IR Radiation
Sky-Watcher 180mm f/15 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 180mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
- 2700mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio
- Limited-Diffraction Optical System
- Anti-Reflection Fully Multi-Coated Glass
Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope with Eyepieces Kit
- Single-Fork Motorized GoTo Alt-Az Mount
- 7mm, 12mm & 18mm X-Cel LX Eyepieces
- NexStar+ Computer Hand Controller
- 40,000+ Object Database with Sky Tours
Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 150mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope
- 150mm Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 1500mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Wireless Control with iOS/Android App
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Celestron Advanced VX 9.25" SCT GoTo EQ Telescope
- 9.25" f/10 OTA
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
- NexStar+ GoTo Hand Controller
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100 HD Computerized Telescope
- 11" EdgeHD Optical Tube
- 2800mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- Dual-Fork Mount with SkyAlign
- Heavy-Duty Tripod
Celestron CGX EQ 925 EdgeHD SCT GoTo Telescope
- 9.25" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Motorized EQ Mount
Celestron CGEM II 1100 EdgeHD 11" f/10 SCT GoTo EQ Telescope
- 11" (280mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 2800mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
Celestron EdgeHD 14" f/11 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only)
- 14" (356mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA
- 3910mm Focal Length, f/11 Focal Ratio
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
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Learning About Catadioptric Telescopes
The three major types of reflecting telescopes are Newtonian, Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCTs), and catadioptric (Cassegrain). The catadioptric telescope has dual mirrors to create a folded optical path. Unlike original reflectors (Newtonian), with catadioptric reflectors, light is reflected off the sides of the telescope instead of the back. SCTs have the same folded optical path, but include a thin correction lens at the front of the scope to improve the final image. Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes have a unique feature as well, a negative lens at the entrance pupil. The main difference between Maksutov and other reflector telescopes is that they don't require alignment before use.
Choosing a Cassegrain Telescope
Select the Cassegrain telescope that fits your specific viewing needs, as not all of them offer the same features. Maksutov-Cassegrain options provide compact sizes and reliable optics for people who live in the city, and they're primarily designed for viewing larger planets and dual stars. SCTs are bulkier but allow viewers to observe galaxies and singular stars in addition to planets. SCT telescopes produce better results in open spaces because city lights can cause glare and poor viewing conditions. Selecting additional accessories such as telescope diagonals and prisms can provide you with clearer planetary viewing and increase detail.
Computerized Telescopes
Celestron-NexStar telescopes come in computerized versions, with Wi-Fi modules that can connect directly to your mobile device via the SkyPortal app. Celestron is famous for creating high-quality refractor telescopes for astronomical and terrestrial viewing. Glass lenses inside these telescope grab light and bend it to produce an image.
B&H Photo and Video carries telescopes and accessories such as cases, lens filters, and stands, to give you the best viewing experience. Amateur astrologists or telescope enthusiasts can also browse through a large selection of all-in-one telescope kits.