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Key Features
- 8" HD Optics
- CGX Computerized Equatorial Mount
- 1.25" 40mm Plossl Eyepiece
- StarBright XLT Coatings
CGX 800 HD combines Celestron's CGX computerized equatorial mount with its acclaimed EdgeHD optical system. With 8 inches of aperture and our premium StarBright XLT coatings, the CGX 800 HD gives you over 800 times the light gathering power than the unaided eye and is the lightest and most portable telescope in its class.
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Expected availability: Sep 09, 2026
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Can you use a 2" visual back and 2" eyepieces?
Can you use a 2" visual back and 2" eyepieces?
The Celestron EdgeHD CGE 8" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope can accept a 2" Visual Back and 2" eyepieces.
Date published: 2024-08-04
1. Can you attach a phone to take pictures? 2. ...
1. Can you attach a phone to take pictures?
2. What is an economic mount we can get for this?
As mentioned in the previous community answers, the simplest and most economical astronomical mounting for a C-8 optical tube is the Advanced VX mount seen here: https://www.celestron.com/products/advanced-vx-mount-and-tripod
The best cellphone adapter for telescopic use if the NexYZ phone adapter seen here: https://www.celestron.com/products/nexyz-dx-smartphone-adapter-kit
Date published: 2023-11-13
Can I attach a Nikon Z9 with appropriate adapters ...
Can I attach a Nikon Z9 with appropriate adapters or is it too heavy?
The Celestron CGEM II 800 8" f/10 EdgeHD Aplanatic SCT GoTo Telescope can be used with a Nikon Z9 camera with this Neewer adapter: https://bhpho.to/48kjNBq
Date published: 2023-12-28
Would this set up be capable of nebulas/galaxies ...
Would this set up be capable of nebulas/galaxies as well as some planets for astrophotograhpy?
Yes the Celestron EdgeHD CGE 8" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo EQ Telescope is capable of viewing planets, nebulae and galaxies. It is also suitable for use in astrophotography when used with a camera.
Date published: 2023-08-17
Will this OTA fit on a Nexstar Evolution Mount?
Will this OTA fit on a Nexstar Evolution Mount?
No, the EdgeHD CGE 8" OTA 91030-XLT comes with the wider dovetail that cannot fit on the NexStar Evolution Mount, which accepts the skinnier CG-5 dovetail. The dovetail bar must be swapped in order to fit.
Date published: 2024-08-01