Telescopes & Astronomy

The 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube offers 40% more light gathering ability than a 5” telescope. The Schmidt-Cassegrain design also eliminates chromatic aberration, making it a good choice for entry-level astroimaging.

NOTE: The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;

- the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081) or

- the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).

• 6” (150mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
• The most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
• Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
• Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
• Dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.
• Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7° and 77° latitude
• Accessories include a 25mm eyepiece, 1.25” star diagonal and 6x30 finderscope

• Connect your Sony mirrorless camera to the 8” RASA with one simple solution—no other adapters required.
• Places the camera sensors at the proper backfocus distance for the 8” RASA for pinpoint stars across the entire field of view.
• Uses the camera’s bayonet mount for a secure connection that won’t rotate once installed.
• Made of machined aluminum with black anodized finish.

• Connect your Canon mirrorless camera to the 8” RASA with one simple solution—no other adapters required.
• Places the camera sensors at the proper backfocus distance for the 8” RASA for pinpoint stars across the entire field of view.
• Uses the camera’s bayonet mount for a secure connection that won’t rotate once installed.
• Made of machined aluminum with black anodized finish.

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Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.

NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

• 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube assembly (OTA)
• Features Celestron's premium patented StarBright XLT optical coatings
• 2032 mm focal length (f/10)
• Fastar compatible
• Tube constructed of durable and lightweight aluminum
• Includes: 25mm eyepiece (81x), 6x30 optical finderscope, star diagonal, 1.25” visual back, CGEM style dovetail bar

NOTE: The recommended solar filter for this scope for solar observing is the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124451) 

The Celestron X-Cel LX 2.3mm eyepiece delivers high-magnification views ideal for planetary and lunar observation, featuring a fully multi-coated six-element lens design and a generous 60° apparent field of view. With 16mm of comfortable eye relief, pop-up rubber eyeguards, and a threaded 1.25" barrel that accepts standard filters, it's a premium choice for detailed, high-contrast viewing.

• X-Cel LX eyepieces, optimized for planetary viewing, offer a 60° field of view through a six-element fully multi-coated lens system
• Pop-up rubber eyeguards provide comfort and increase contrast.  Raise and lower with a simple twist.
• A treaded rubber grip offers a no-slip grip, even with gloves on
• 1.25” barrels are threaded to accept filters

• Store your entire telescope kit—optical tube, mount, and tripod—in one protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
• Ultra-durable 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope, tripod and mount.
• A PVC-reinforced hard bottom panel provides extra protection from the elements and minor bumps
• Three configurable, padded internal walls with Velcro strips help you get the perfect, customized fit for all your gear.
• Stash accessories in the external zippered pocket, bonus padded accessory bag, or clip them to the case’s external loops.

• Store your 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD optical tube in this protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
• Ultra-durable and water resistant, 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope.
• Multiple zippers allow for easy packing and removal of the optical tube.
• External, hidden zippered pocket stores your eyepieces and other accessories.
• Padded shoulder strap allows you to carry your optical tube to your observing site hands-free.