{"product_id":"celestron-c8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail-91024-xlt","title":"Celestron C8 Optical Tube Assembly (CGE Dovetail) – 91024-XLT","description":"\u003cp data-lfile-container=\"149292d9-6622-4247-82f6-23a2e16cd280\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron C8 Optical Tube Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e (model 91024-XLT, also known as the C8-A) is the modern descendant of the original Celestron C8 that changed amateur astronomy when it launched in 1970. Its 203mm aperture and 2032mm focal length fit in a 432mm aluminium tube weighing just 5.67 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C8 balances portability, light grasp and price better than almost any telescope in its class. StarBright XLT coatings boost contrast and brightness, and Fastar compatibility allows very fast f\/2 imaging with third-party accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Telescopes is an authorized Celestron distributor in India. We import the C8 directly, supply it with a GST invoice, and can pair it with the right mount and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e203mm (8\") aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e – gathers 843× more light than the human eye; limiting magnitude 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2032mm focal length at f\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e – high image scale for the Moon, planets and small deep-sky targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.57 arcsecond resolution (Dawes)\u003c\/strong\u003e – sharp detail on planets and close double stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to 97.4% transmission through the corrector for brighter, higher-contrast images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastar compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e – swap the secondary mirror for a third-party lens to image at f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly portable\u003c\/strong\u003e – 432mm long and 5.67 kg, quick to carry and set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium tube\u003c\/strong\u003e – durable, lightweight construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGE dovetail bar\u003c\/strong\u003e – fits Celestron CGEM II, CGX and other mounts with CGE \/ Losmandy-style saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 25mm eyepiece (81×), 6x30 finderscope, 1.25\" star diagonal, 1.25\" visual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain optics and StarBright XLT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Schmidt-Cassegrain folds a long light path into a short tube. Light passes through a thin corrector plate, reflects off the primary mirror, then off a secondary mirror and back through a hole in the primary. That is how the C8 packs 2032mm of focal length into a 432mm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's \u003cstrong\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/strong\u003e system improves light throughput in three ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced multi-layer mirror coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – aluminium overcoated with quartz and titanium dioxide layers, tuned for both visual and imaging use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-layer anti-reflection coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e – magnesium fluoride and hafnium dioxide on the corrector for a wider usable band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-white glass corrector\u003c\/strong\u003e – higher-transmission glass instead of soda-lime, reaching an average 97.4% transmission once coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is brighter, higher-contrast views of the Moon and planets as well as faint galaxies and nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eObserving and imaging configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C8 adapts to different targets depending on what you attach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-on needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2032mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanets, Moon, double stars, small deep-sky objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Adapter for SCT + camera, or eyepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/6.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~1280mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider fields of galaxies and clusters; brighter visual views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Reducer-Corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~f\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~400mm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast wide-field imaging with very short exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party Fastar lens assembly (replaces secondary mirror)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron states that Fastar at f\/2 shortens exposures to about one twenty-fifth of those needed at f\/10, so galaxies and nebulae can be captured in around 30 seconds. A standard SCT has a curved field, so stars may soften toward the edges on large sensors – the EdgeHD 8 is the flat-field alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll figures from Celestron's official product page (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/c8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esource\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel \/ Item no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91024-XLT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e203.2mm (8\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2032mm (80\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm – 81×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e480×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Rayleigh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.69 arcsec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution (Dawes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.57 arcsec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e843× the human eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64mm (2.5\") – 31% by diameter, 9.77% by area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarBright XLT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar diagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e432mm (17\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e238mm (9.37\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.67 kg (12.5 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDovetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGE dovetail bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFastar compatible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax accessory load (Celestron guidance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 9 kg (20 lbs) at 114mm (4.5\") from the corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 years (Celestron)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box and recommended add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e C8 optical tube with CGE dovetail bar, 25mm eyepiece, 6x30 finderscope, 1.25\" star diagonal, 1.25\" visual back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5.67 kg, the C8 is light enough for a wide range of equatorial mounts. Leave payload headroom for cameras and accessories when imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy you need it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron CGEM II or CGX mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoTo equatorial mounts with ample payload margin for imaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron Reducer-Corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrings the system to f\/6.3 for wider fields and faster exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT-Adapter for Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnects a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a T-ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger finderscope or StarPointer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasier star alignment than the included 6x30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" visual back, diagonal and wide-field eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider low-power views than the 1.25\" kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDew Shield DX for C6 \u0026amp; C8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlocks stray light and slows dew on the corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDew Heater Ring – 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps the corrector clear on humid Indian nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadded Telescope Bag for 8\" Optical Tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe transport to dark-sky sites and events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the C8 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst serious telescope buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want real aperture in a tube they can carry with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchools, colleges and science centres\u003c\/strong\u003e needing a dependable, easy-to-handle telescope for labs and public nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and lunar observers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want sharp views of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravelling observers\u003c\/strong\u003e taking a compact setup to dark-sky sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Modern Telescopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized distributor of Celestron, PlaneWave, Software Bisque and other global brands in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect import with proper GST invoice and input credit for registered businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete observatory solutions: telescope, mount, imaging camera and motorized dome, supplied and installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional procurement supported, including supply through GeM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-India delivery, installation support and after-sales service from Pune, Maharashtra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Telescopes, MSR Queenstown, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra 411033 · +91 85540 01525\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44495406727229,"sku":null,"price":148000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6595\/8205\/files\/91024-XLT-SCT_8in_Optical_Tube_01_760x760_a4ed4678-6966-43aa-9143-a7cad75e3420.webp?v=1794156085","url":"https:\/\/moderntelescopes.net\/products\/celestron-c8-optical-tube-assembly-cge-dovetail-91024-xlt","provider":"Modern Telescopes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}