--- product_id: 1147458 title: "Celestron Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope" brand: "celestron" price: "29569 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1147458-celestron-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # 8" aperture for bright, detailed views Stable stainless steel tripod, vibration-free 40,000+ object database GoTo precision Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope **Brand:** celestron **Price:** 29569 Lei **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the cosmos with pro-grade clarity and precision β€” don’t just watch stars, own them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope by celestron - **How much does it cost?** 29569 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1147458-celestron-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Expand Your Universe:** 2032mm focal length delivers 102x magnification out-of-the-box, with up to 480x possible via optional eyepieces. - β€’ **Smart Tracking Mastery:** Advanced VX equatorial mount with NexStar+ controller offers pinpoint GoTo accuracy and smooth celestial tracking. - β€’ **Stellar Aperture Power:** 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optics capture 84% more light than 6-inch scopes for breathtaking clarity. - β€’ **Vibration-Free Viewing:** Robust stainless steel tripod ensures rock-solid stability, eliminating blur for crisp planetary and deep-sky imaging. - β€’ **Ready for Serious Stargazers:** Includes 6x30 finderscope, 25mm eyepiece, 90Β° mirror diagonal, and 2-year USA warranty for peace of mind. ## Overview The Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope combines an 8-inch aperture with StarBright XLT coatings for superior light gathering and contrast. Its computerized Advanced VX German Equatorial mount features a NexStar+ hand controller with a 40,000+ object database, enabling precise GoTo tracking. The included sturdy stainless steel tripod minimizes vibrations, supporting up to 30 lbs. Perfect for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, this telescope offers up to 102x magnification with the included 25mm eyepiece and can reach 480x with optional accessories. It comes complete with a 6x30 finderscope, 90-degree mirror diagonal, and a 2-year USA warranty. ## Description Explore the cosmos with the Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, a pinnacle of mid-level astronomical equipment that brings professional-grade features to amateur astronomers at an exceptional value. This high-quality telescope is perfectly suited for both seasoned astrophotographers and visual observers who demand portability without sacrificing performance.Boasting an 8-inch aperture, this Schmidt-Cassegrain model captures 84% more light than a 6-inch telescope, ensuring brighter and more detailed images of the night sky's wonders. Its superior light-gathering ability is complemented by the telescope's design, which effectively eliminates chromatic aberration, making it an excellent choice for crisp astroimaging.The Advanced VX mount, a cornerstone of Celestron's innovation, is engineered for outstanding stability and precision tracking. It incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as All-Star Polar Alignment for accurate setup, Celestron PWI telescope control software for seamless operation, SkyAlign for easy alignment of celestial objects, and permanently programmable periodic error correction (PPEC) to enhance the tracking accuracy.Whether you're an experienced imager seeking a portable mount for dark sky expeditions or a beginner eager to delve into the hobby, the Advanced VX is designed to evolve with your growing astrophotography needs. The computerized German equatorial mount, the most compact in Celestron's lineup, feature Review: Love it! - Have had this for about 6 weeks. Still exploring the capabilities of this scope but I love it. Got it as an upgrade of my Nexstar 4SE. Very well built with a very sturdy EQ mount. Great optics, much more clarity compared to my other scope. Can easily see the bands on Jupiter and 4 of the Galilean moons (see photo- which is an overexposed eyepiece view). Great close up views of moons craters. Also pretty satisfied with the images I've gotten of the Great Red Spot using the Neximage camera. Seems to be of very good quality with great tracking and no wobble from the mount. The expected downsides are that this is much heavier- With some struggling I am able to lift and carry the mount and OTA in one trip to move it from basement out to backyard for viewing but certainly much less mobile compared to the Nexstar; also because of the EQ mount which I needed to begin my venture into DSO imaging, setup takes a lot longer. I did get a polar finderscope to help me since polar aligning is still new to me and I've found this to be very helpful. It takes me about 15 mins to set up, from making sure it's pointed north, leveling then ensuring the angle is right for the latitude, and then finding the alignment stars. Compared to the 3-4 minutes with the Nexstar. So, though I originally bought this to replace the smaller setup I've decided to keep it for nights when I'm lazy and wanting to do a quick viewing session, or if mobility was needed. You will need your own power supply either an AC cord (comes only with the 12V- something I think Celestron should rectify. The adaptor isn't that expensive, and is vital enough I think it should be included) or battery. I did not get the powertank but instead got a small Li-ion battery bank (Talentcell 6000 mAh) which works great with this at a fraction of the size and price of the celestron powertank. No regrets buying this yet and I look forward to many years of exploring with this. Review: meh - This is a really solid piece of equipment. The optics are excellent. The SCT tube is a really nice size and very portable for the amount of aperture you get. The focal length of the scope is more suited towards planetary viewing, but for deep sky objects a focal length reducer can be used to bring the scope up to a faster f/6.3 with a wider field of view. This was a 'must have' accessory for me. Other than a focal length reducer, another 'must have' accessory would be a dew shield. If you don't have this, expect to end your nights with a fogged up corrector lense. The tripod and mount are super solid. Great steady views. I haven't tried using it for astrophotography yet, but I think it would be a decent choice for a beginner. The computer is easy to use. You'll need a power tank / battery to use with the cigarette lighter adapter it comes with, or you'll need to purchase an ac adapter. The all star polar alignment is an amazing feature and greatly helps with making an accurate polar alignment (at least for visual use). It probably takes me about 15 minutes to setup. There's no single part heavier than 20lbs, and everything fits in a compact car nicely. The mount has a bit a friction in its movement, so it's impossible to balance perfectly. This is my only major complaint. Also, it's helpful (and this looks to be a common issue) to put a bit of locktite on the threads that supports the power plug on the mount. This comes loose over time, and you don't want to get the wires twisted up / broken inside. Overall, this is a very good scope and I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Edit 9/1/2016: After using the scope a little more than a year, I found one of the screws holding the SCT corrector plate retaining ring missing. The threads were stripped. It looked like at least one other screw was stripped as well. I'm assuming they were over-torqued during installation. I contacted Celestron and they said they'd need to RMA it, and it would take 10-20 business days to repair. I timed it to miss some events our astronomy club had. It's been 26 *business days* and it is still in for repair, and their support people refuse to give me any sort of timeline for when the repairs will be completed. This weekend is the third event I will not have my scope for. ## Features - INCLUDED - 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, Advanced VX Mount, 6x30 Finderscope, 25mm Eyepiece, 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal, Tripod, NexStar+ Hand Control (EQ), and 2-Year USA Warranty. - SUPERIOR OPTICS - The 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope provides exceptional optical quality with StarBright XLT coatings, offering high resolution and contrast for detailed views of celestial objects. - POWERFUL MAGNIFICATION - With a 2032mm focal length and a 25mm eyepiece yielding 102x magnification, explore the night sky with stunning clarity; achieve up to 480x with optional eyepieces. - COMPUTERIZED PRECISION - The Advanced VX German Equatorial mount features a NexStar+ controller with a 40,000+ object database, ensuring accurate GoTo pointing and tracking for effortless observing. - ENHANCED STABILITY - The sturdy, adjustable stainless steel tripod with 2" legs provides a stable platform, minimizing vibrations for clear images; supports up to 30 lbs of instrument weight. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AZDDATU | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,619 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #43 in Catadioptric Telescopes | | Brand | Celestron | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Camera, Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 years | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 0.57 degrees | | Finderscope | 6x30 | | Focal Length Description | 2032mm (80") | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234202619 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 26"D x 12"W x 37.3"H | | Item Weight | 80.4 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 12026 | | Model Number | 12026 | | Mount | Equatorial Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. | | Objective Lens Diameter | 20.3 centimeters | | Optical Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Product Dimensions | 26"D x 12"W x 37.3"H | | Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount | | UPC | 050234202619 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Zoom Ratio | 16.55x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Compatible Devices:** Camera, Smartphone - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** 6x30 - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Item Weight:** 80.4 Pounds - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 203 Millimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 70 Millimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 26"D x 12"W x 37.3"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount ## Images ![Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oZG1MxynL.jpg) ![Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TCo348-OL.jpg) ![Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+S6IDwxkL.jpg) ![Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51chgZWx45L.jpg) ![Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PcljnqWhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by T***K on May 28, 2016* Have had this for about 6 weeks. Still exploring the capabilities of this scope but I love it. Got it as an upgrade of my Nexstar 4SE. Very well built with a very sturdy EQ mount. Great optics, much more clarity compared to my other scope. Can easily see the bands on Jupiter and 4 of the Galilean moons (see photo- which is an overexposed eyepiece view). Great close up views of moons craters. Also pretty satisfied with the images I've gotten of the Great Red Spot using the Neximage camera. Seems to be of very good quality with great tracking and no wobble from the mount. The expected downsides are that this is much heavier- With some struggling I am able to lift and carry the mount and OTA in one trip to move it from basement out to backyard for viewing but certainly much less mobile compared to the Nexstar; also because of the EQ mount which I needed to begin my venture into DSO imaging, setup takes a lot longer. I did get a polar finderscope to help me since polar aligning is still new to me and I've found this to be very helpful. It takes me about 15 mins to set up, from making sure it's pointed north, leveling then ensuring the angle is right for the latitude, and then finding the alignment stars. Compared to the 3-4 minutes with the Nexstar. So, though I originally bought this to replace the smaller setup I've decided to keep it for nights when I'm lazy and wanting to do a quick viewing session, or if mobility was needed. You will need your own power supply either an AC cord (comes only with the 12V- something I think Celestron should rectify. The adaptor isn't that expensive, and is vital enough I think it should be included) or battery. I did not get the powertank but instead got a small Li-ion battery bank (Talentcell 6000 mAh) which works great with this at a fraction of the size and price of the celestron powertank. No regrets buying this yet and I look forward to many years of exploring with this. ### ⭐⭐⭐ meh *by N***S on October 22, 2015* This is a really solid piece of equipment. The optics are excellent. The SCT tube is a really nice size and very portable for the amount of aperture you get. The focal length of the scope is more suited towards planetary viewing, but for deep sky objects a focal length reducer can be used to bring the scope up to a faster f/6.3 with a wider field of view. This was a 'must have' accessory for me. Other than a focal length reducer, another 'must have' accessory would be a dew shield. If you don't have this, expect to end your nights with a fogged up corrector lense. The tripod and mount are super solid. Great steady views. I haven't tried using it for astrophotography yet, but I think it would be a decent choice for a beginner. The computer is easy to use. You'll need a power tank / battery to use with the cigarette lighter adapter it comes with, or you'll need to purchase an ac adapter. The all star polar alignment is an amazing feature and greatly helps with making an accurate polar alignment (at least for visual use). It probably takes me about 15 minutes to setup. There's no single part heavier than 20lbs, and everything fits in a compact car nicely. The mount has a bit a friction in its movement, so it's impossible to balance perfectly. This is my only major complaint. Also, it's helpful (and this looks to be a common issue) to put a bit of locktite on the threads that supports the power plug on the mount. This comes loose over time, and you don't want to get the wires twisted up / broken inside. Overall, this is a very good scope and I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Edit 9/1/2016: After using the scope a little more than a year, I found one of the screws holding the SCT corrector plate retaining ring missing. The threads were stripped. It looked like at least one other screw was stripped as well. I'm assuming they were over-torqued during installation. I contacted Celestron and they said they'd need to RMA it, and it would take 10-20 business days to repair. I timed it to miss some events our astronomy club had. It's been 26 *business days* and it is still in for repair, and their support people refuse to give me any sort of timeline for when the repairs will be completed. This weekend is the third event I will not have my scope for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn't be happier with the purchase and the seller *by E***R on March 28, 2015* To start off, this is my first telescope so I don't have much experience much to compare this to. Overall: I couldn't be happier with the purchase and the seller. Telescope: I made the decision to purchase the 8inch OTA mostly because of forum discussions which spoke so highly of it. I have never looked through the 6inch (the other one I was considering) so I can't really compare but I can say that Jupiter and the moon have been really bright and well defined through the 8inch using the 25mm eyepiece that came with it and several other eyepieces with varying magnification that my friend let me borrow. Because of this I'm very happy with my decision to buy the 8inch. The mount and tripod are both very sturdy and I expect will last a long time. I haven't used the motorized capabilities yet, but I've been able to find bright objects on my own with a little bit of effort. The tripod's legs can extend to make it quite tall if necessary. I'm only 5" 6' so I don't have to extend it the entire way. Assembling the tripod and mount can take a little bit the first time, but with experience it becomes much quicker and easier. Amazon: I am very pleased with purchasing through Amazon. The telescope actually shipped from Adorama photo/video but I purchased it through Amazon. I ordered it on a Monday while on my lunch break using their free shipping option (I don't have Amazon Prime so it's available to everyone). It shipped the same day and arrived Wednesday of the same week during my lunch break. That's 3 days sooner than they estimated. I am very pleased with how quickly they responded and shipped. Also, using Amazon's store card the purchase qualified for 12 months zero percent interest so I was able to make the purchase without taking such a hit to my own savings immediately. The only thing I would have asked for is that Amazon would have had a more detailed description of the setup. I used the specs and description listed on Celestron's website and was expecting to get a 20mm (~100x magnification) eyepiece but actually got a 25mm (~80x magnification) eyepiece. It's not terribly important though because I also purchased other eyepieces. Everything else was as expected. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron Advanced VX 8-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Celestron - NexYZ DX Kit - 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter - Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter - Bluetooth Shutter Release Remote – Capture Images and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope - Celestron 14 Piece Telescope Accessory Kit - Plossl Eyepieces, Barlow Lens, Colored Filters, Moon Filter, and Sturdy Carry Case --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1147458-celestron-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1147458-celestron-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-08-02*