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Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8″ GoTo
Designed for computerized equatorial tracking, the Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8" GoTo combines a 203.2mm Schmidt-Cassegrain with 2032mm focal length and AVX mount control.
- 203.2mm aperture provides 0.57-arcsecond resolution
- 2032mm focal length uses f/10 optics
- AVX mount provides computerized equatorial movement
- 25mm eyepiece provides listed 81x magnification
- 12V DC power requires 3.5A
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Description
Large-aperture equatorial imaging is the central configuration of the Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8 GoTo, an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 2032 mm focal length and listed f/10 optical ratio. Its Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount provides All-Star Polar Alignment, motorized tracking, NexStar+ control, autoguider connectivity, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, and periodic error correction, while the StarBright XLT optical tube, 25 mm eyepiece, finder, tripod, counterweight, and DC cable complete the system.
The aluminum optical tube uses internal primary-mirror focusing and supports the listed long-focus visual and imaging applications, while the Advanced VX mount provides a 30-pound instrument capacity, dual saddle compatibility, meridian imaging capability, and computerized tracking modes. The 203 mm aperture and 2032 mm focal length provide the supplied optical configuration for lunar, planetary, deep-sky, and supported astrophotography use without claiming a particular imaging result.
Key Features of Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8 GoTo
This computerized Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope combines a 203.2 mm aperture with a 2032 mm focal length, StarBright XLT coatings, Advanced VX equatorial control, All-Star Polar Alignment, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, NexStar+ navigation, autoguider support, 25 mm eyepiece, tripod, counterweight, and power cable.
- 203.2 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system
- 2032 mm focal length with listed f/10 optical ratio
- Advanced VX computerized German equatorial mount
- All-Star Polar Alignment system
- StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Fastar and HyperStar compatible
- 25 mm Plossl eyepiece and 1.25-inch star diagonal
- 6×30 finder, tripod, counterweight, and DC power cable
Computerized Deep-Sky and Planetary Tracking
The supplied application focuses on motorized equatorial tracking of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, planets, and lunar features, with the 2032 mm focal length supporting the listed long-focus Schmidt-Cassegrain format while the Advanced VX mount provides alignment, guiding, periodic-error, meridian, and tracking functions for supported visual or imaging configurations.
Why Choose Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8 GoTo
This model is a suitable choice when a buyer wants an 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with StarBright XLT coatings, computerized equatorial tracking, All-Star Polar Alignment, Fastar and HyperStar compatibility, autoguider support, long focal length, NexStar+ control, and a complete AVX telescope system for planetary, lunar, deep-sky, or supported imaging work.
- 203.2 mm aperture with the listed f/10 catadioptric format
- Advanced VX mount with alignment, tracking, and guiding features
- Eyepiece, diagonal, finder, tripod, counterweight, hand control, and power cable included
Celestron 2-Year Limited Warranty
The supplied product information lists a 2-year limited warranty for this telescope, while the current manufacturer listing provides separate Advanced VX and Schmidt-Cassegrain specifications, so buyers should confirm the applicable US warranty terms, optical coverage, mount electronics coverage, registration requirements, and authorized service process before purchasing this Advanced VX 8-inch system.
Celestron SC 203/2032 Advanced VX 8" GoTo Specs
| Brand | Celestron |
| Full Model Code | Celestron Advanced VX 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (12046) |
| Country of Origin | United States / China |
| Optical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain (Catadioptric Core) |
| Aperture | 203.2 mm (8.0 inches) |
| Focal Length | 2032 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Optical Coatings | Premium StarBright XLT High-Transmission Coatings |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
| Resolving Power | 0.57 Arcseconds (Dawes), 0.69 Arcseconds (Rayleigh) |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 14.0 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
| Optical Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Focuser Style & Mechanism | Internal Primary Mirror Focus Assembly |
| Mirror Lock Mechanism | No (Fastar and HyperStar Compatible) |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 238 mm x 432 mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 5.67 kg (12.5 lbs) - Tube Only |
| Mount Attachment Type | Advanced VX (AVX) Motorized German Equatorial Mount with All-Star Polar Alignment System |
| Finder Scope Specification | 6x30 Optical Finder Scope with Bracket |
| Included Accessories | 25mm Plossl Eyepiece (81x), 90-Degree Star Diagonal (1.25-inch), 1.25-inch Visual Back, Advanced VX Equatorial Mount Head, Heavy-Duty Steel Tripod (2-inch Legs), NexStar+ Hand Controller, 1x 5.4kg Counterweight, DC Power Cable |
| Power Requirements | 12V DC, 3.5 Amps (Tip Positive) |
| Standard Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | High-aperture computerized equatorial tracking and long-exposure astrophotography, matching an 8-inch XLT parabolic collection core with a motorized coordinate tracking frame to log deep space clusters. |
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