Telescopes & Astronomy

• Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Optical Design – 8” f/2.2 flat field imaging system with rare-earth glass for outstanding images free of optical defects like field curvature, coma, astigmatism and chromatic aberration across an entire APS-C sensor.
• Unlike the larger RASAs that work with DSLR and large CCD cameras, the 8” model was designed with color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras in mind. The astrograph does not work with standard DSLR cameras.
• Ultra-Stable Focus System – precision linear ball bearing virtually eliminates image shift.
• Integrated air-cooling system –12V DC MagLev fan reduces cooldown time and provides optimal air flow while filtering out dust.
• Internal filter mount – seamlessly accommodates a Light Pollution Imaging Filter into the optical path.
• Performs over a wider spectral range than most telescopes, from 400-800 nm, so more of the light passing through the astrograph is in sharp focus.
• Advanced VX, the most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts, offers a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb with the same rigidity as our larger mounts and minimal flexure.
• This mount offers 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.
• Accessories included: M42 camera adapter, C-thread camera adapter, and fan battery pack.

Celestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night

A sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows on your smartphone to your desired target.

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

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other liittle pesky bugs in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 10" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126686)

The Celestron Aluminum Dew Shield with Cover Cap is an essential accessory that protects your telescope tube in the field. The dew shield reduces radiative cooling of the Schmidt corrector lens to the night sky, thus keeping the lens below the dew point longer preventing dew formation on the lens.

Use the Aluminum Dew Shield on your 9.25” Schmidt Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescope tube confidently, knowing it was created for your exact instrument.  

The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is the ideal dew prevention solution for your Celestron telescope.

The Dew Heater Ring permanently mounts to your 5" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, replacing your retaining ring, so you'll never be caught without it.

The installation process is quick and easy (follow the manual for instructions).

The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is the ideal dew prevention solution for your Celestron telescope.

The Dew Heater Ring permanently mounts to your 9.25" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tube, replacing your retaining ring, so you'll never be caught without it.

The installation process is quick and easy (follow the manual for instructions).

• Prevents dew from forming on your Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD corrector lens
• Fits 9.25” and 11” optical tubes
• Cutout accommodates telescope dovetail rails
• Felt-lined interior surface captures moisture and reduces stray light
• Rolls up for easy transport 

• Double-sided map of the lunar surface highlights key features like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with your telescope
• Features a directory of the best craters and lunar features with coordinates to find them
• Detailed lunar observing tips and information about key lunar regions on the reverse side of the map
• Lunar topography by renowned lunar cartographer, Ralph Aeschliman
• Map is 24" x 24" for easy reading or display, but folds to just 8" x 4" for easy transport to your observing site
• Map is waterproof and tear resistant

• 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.

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