Celestron Edge HD 8
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The Celestron Edge HD 8 is a versatile Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope designed for both planetary and deep space astrophotography. It features an 8-inch aperture and a focal length of 2032mm, providing a focal ratio of f/10. The EdgeHD optical design ensures aberration-free images across a wide field of view, making it ideal for visual observation and astrophotography. The telescope includes StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light transmission and comes with a 9x50 finderscope, 1.25” mirror diagonal, and a 40mm Plössl eyepiece. The EdgeHD 8's design accommodates multiple focal ratios: native f/10, f/7 with a focal reducer, or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror. It is compatible with various mounts, including German equatorial models, offering computerized Go-To capability for easy object tracking. The telescope's flat field design and high-quality optics deliver sharp, high-contrast images of celestial objects, making it suitable for capturing detailed images of planets, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies. Its portability and versatility make it a popular choice among astronomers.
