--- product_id: 1147458 title: "Advanced VX 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope" brand: "celestron" price: "46399 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1147458-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Autoguider port for long exposures 8" aperture for 84% more light Integer gear ratios + PPEC Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope **Brand:** celestron **Price:** 46399 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Own the night sky with precision and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope by celestron - **How much does it cost?** 46399 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1147458-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 - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Advanced VX mount delivers rugged, vibration-resistant support—even when bumped—ensuring steady, crisp observations. - • **User-Friendly Alignment:** Integrated All-Star Polar Alignment and SkyAlign software make setup intuitive, so you spend more time stargazing and less time calibrating. - • **Next-Level Imaging Ready:** Autoguider port enables long exposure astrophotography, unlocking deep-sky imaging potential. - • **Brilliant 8-Inch Aperture:** Capture 84% more light than standard 6" scopes for stunningly bright, detailed views. - • **Precision Tracking Mastery:** Integer gear ratios combined with programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminate tracking errors for flawless celestial tracking. ## Overview The Celestron Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope combines a large 8-inch aperture with StarBright XLT coatings to deliver 84% more light gathering than smaller models, ensuring bright, detailed views. Its advanced mount features integer gear ratios and programmable periodic error correction for ultra-precise tracking, while the autoguider port supports long exposure astrophotography. Designed for both serious amateurs and evolving astrophotographers, this telescope balances portability with professional-grade optics and stability. ## 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: Spectacular telescope! - The 8" CST is a great telescope! I've only used it for planetary viewing to date, but I've been impressed. I like the CST as it is more compact and it is easier to use the eyepiece, even at more extreme position angles of the scope on the mount. The mount is the real story here. It is very sturdy, and you can hit it with your leg with it barely affecting your view. Set up and use takes a bit getting used to, but it is not difficult. I would buy this scope again in a heartbeat! BTW, I purchased this via Adorama, and they were top notch! ## Features - 8 inch (203mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission - 84% more light gathering than a 6 inch telescope. - 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars - Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear. - Autoguider port for long exposure imaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AZDDATU | | Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,550 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #36 in Catadioptric Telescopes | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (30) | | Date First Available | February 1, 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 80.4 pounds | | Item model number | 12026 | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Product Dimensions | 37.5 x 26.2 x 20.5 inches | ## 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 ![Advanced VX 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oZG1MxynL.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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spectacular telescope! *by K***N on March 11, 2016* The 8" CST is a great telescope! I've only used it for planetary viewing to date, but I've been impressed. I like the CST as it is more compact and it is easier to use the eyepiece, even at more extreme position angles of the scope on the mount. The mount is the real story here. It is very sturdy, and you can hit it with your leg with it barely affecting your view. Set up and use takes a bit getting used to, but it is not difficult. I would buy this scope again in a heartbeat! BTW, I purchased this via Adorama, and they were top notch! ### ⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1147458-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1147458-advanced-vx-8-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*