The worlds most beloved telescope! The classic, 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970s. Now, the iconic orange tubeĀ design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike
Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster
Fully automated, GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you. Alignment Procedures : SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align
SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you're unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects; Resolution (Rayleigh): 0.69 arc seconds
EVA molded to protect your telescope with a hard yet flexible shell
The case also comes with a convenient storage zipper pocket that holds all your telescope's standard accessories with room to expand
Two dense foam spacers and a built-in compression strap designed to customize the case for each telescope model