The Evolution 8 is the pinnacle in automatic GoTo Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes and includes the below features above the CPC and Nexstar SE models
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Add to cartOptical Design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Aperture | 203.2mm (8″) |
Focal Length | 2032mm (80″) |
Focal Ratio | f/10 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 40mm (1.57″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 51x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 13mm (.51″) |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 156x |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Star Diagonal | 1.25″ Star Diagonal |
Optical Tube | Aluminum |
Highest Useful Magnification | 480x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 29x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 14 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 0.69 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 0.57 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 843x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 64mm (2.5″) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 9.77% |
Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
Optical Tube Length | 432mm (17″) |
Optical Tube Diameter | 238mm (9.37″) |
Optical Tube Weight | 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg) |
Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Mount Type | Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm |
Instrument load capacity | 25 lbs (11 kg) |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 1193.8mm – 1752.6mm (47″ – 69″) |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25″) Stainless Steel |
Mount Head Weight | 16 lbs (7 kg) |