
8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA 8) Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail)
Description Capture spectacular wide-field deep sky images in seconds with Celestrons new portable astrograph, the 8 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA). This incredibly fast f/2.0 system is the perfect companion to todays color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras. Thanks to its fast focal ratio and patented optical design, you can produce sharp, detailed images and, in many cases, skip the autoguider completely. Weighing in at just 17 pounds, its easy to transport your 8 RASA to the most remote dark sky locations. RASA Performance Made for Everyone The 8 RASA is an imaging telescope that delivers a flat field without optical aberrations for razor sharp stars across a wide field of view. It can capture stunning deep-sky astronomical images without the challenges typically presented by longer focal length instruments at a fraction of the cost of those systems. The latest addition to the RASA family, this 8 version is a much more port