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Key Features
- EdgeHD Aplanatic Field-Flattener Design
- Diffraction-Limiting SCHOTT Glass
- StarBright XLT Optical Coating System
- Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount
The Celestron CGEM II 800 8" f/10 EdgeHD Aplanatic SCT GoTo Telescope is a complete rig for observation, astrophotography, and imaging objects within or beyond our solar system. You get an aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, a solid and dependable equatorial mount head, and a steady and sturdy stainless steel tripod along with some basic accessories to get you out and observing right away.
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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
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
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