
Celestron 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph with CGEM II Equatorial Mount - 12020
Celestron CGEM II 800 RASA With the combination of this 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) and CGEM II German Equatorial Mount kit, plus an optional camera, you'll have everything necessary to capture breathtaking images of wide-field deep sky wonders. RASA Performance Made For Everyone Capture incredible wide-field images of deep sky objects in only seconds with this portable Celestron 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA). With its exceptionally fast f/2.0 optical system, the 8" RASA provides an ideal complement to modern color astronomical CMOS cameras, smaller CCD cameras, and mirrorless cameras. This fast focal ratio and patented optical design generates sharp images with terrific detail that will allow you to skip the autoguider altogether in many cases. Weighing in at a modest 17 lbs. allows the 8" RASA to be easily transported to most remote dark sky sites. Delivering a flat field free of optical aberrations, this Celestron 8" RASA imaging telescope provides