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Questions & Answers
What's the weight of the combination of the scope and mounting? Expert Answer

The Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount has a combined weight of 54 pounds.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, October 12, 2022
What telescope do I need to see the face on the moon, the flag ? Expert Answer

Unfortunately, this is not something that can be easily answered. The Face was determined to be a trick of the light. A telescope with above 200x magnificaiton should show shapes on the moon's surface though.

by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, April 29, 2021
Magnification: 67 - 420 xObjective Aperture: 180 mmFocal Length: 2700 mmFocal Ratio: f/15

Code: CI-TS-CMC7AT-12035

MPN: 12035

UPC: 050234120357

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Product Info for Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount

The Maksutov-Cassegrain Advanced VX 7.08 inch Telescope 700Mak is the perfect tool for observing the planets and the lunar surface, with impressive detail and brightness. The Maksutov-Cassegrain 700 Mak is a catadioptric telescope, which means the optical design includes a lens and a mirror. Light passes through this telescope twice: once through the corrector lens on the primary mirror, and again through the secondary mirror on the corrector plate. This causes the light coming through the telescope to hit the eyepiece last, which is perfect for the majority of users. However, the image quality on this telescope is so sharp that you may have to push your luck just to get a good look at the planets. The 7.08 inch aperture of this particular Celestron Telescope is at its highest when it is paired with the Advanced VX Mount and their rugged Advanced equatorial mount. It's a match made in heaven (or at least on earth) with the ultimate image capturing device. This imager is among the most compact and powerful of its size, making it the perfect tool for capturing detailed views of planetary and lunar surfaces. A perfect choice for an aspiring astrophotographer, this 7 inch beauty has tons of internal optical features that perform at a professional level. It includes all-star polar alignment, permanently programmed periodic error correction, and onboard Red Dot corrector. Featuring All-Star Polar Alignment and SkyAlign, this Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope will bring you detailed views of countless deep sky objects.image

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Specifications for Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount:

Manufacturer: Celestron
Magnification: 67 - 420 x
Objective Aperture: 180 mm
Focal Length: 2700 mm
Focal Ratio: f/15
Finderscope: 8x50 Straight Through
Optical Coating: StarBright XLT
Magnification Type: Variable

Features of Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount

  • 700 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with f/15 focal ratio provides high contrast views of the planets and lunar landscapes, perfect for serious planetary imagers and visual observers.
  • Celestrons premium StarBright XLT coatings ensure maximum light transmission.
  • Advanced VX, the most compact and portable of Celestrons German equatorial mounts, offers a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb with the same rigidity as our larger mounts and minimal flexure.
  • Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.
  • New dual saddle plate accommodates both the narrow CG-5 and larger CGE dovetail.

Package Contents:

  • Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount
  • 2in Visual Back
  • 2in Star Diagonal with 1.25in Adapter
  • 28mm Eyepiece (2in)
  • 8x50 Finderscope

Celestron Maksutov Cassegrain 7.08in Telescope w/ Advanced VX Mount Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Celestron Advanced VX 700 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope, 7in, f/15, 661x, 8.75in Tube, 12035 , MPN: 12035 , UPC: 050234120357 , Code: CI-TS-CMC7AT-12035
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